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of the South Plainfield Observer
1110 Hamilton Blvd., South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Volume 13, No. 22 February 5, 2010
Published Weekly On Friday
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Public Meeting Notice
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the South Plainfield Borough Council
will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 16 on the following matter:
Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing
The purpose of the hearing is to provide information on the CDBG program and the scope of eligible activities
and to solicit comments, ideas and recommendations for proposed municipal projects. The Governing body will
select proposed projects based on public input. Said meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at
the Municipal Building, 2480 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 at 6:45 p.m.
Questions should be directed to the Clerk’s Office at (908) 226-7606. Notice of this meeting has
been posted on the borough Web site and duly advertised according to law.
Joann L. Graf, Municipal Clerk
ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE FEBRUARY 5 OBSERVER
Police Seek Information on
Home Invasion/Stabbing
High School Tiger Wrestlers
Win GMC Tournament
Solar Panel Installation
To be Completed by 2013
Planning Board Hears
Revised Application
Edgewood Properties LLC seeks approval for 340 multi-family residental market-rate
units on the former Tingley Rubber property for which they received
prior approval for age-restricted housing; application continued to
Tuesday, March 9 before the Planning Board.
Elks' Dictionaries Donation
Promotes Writing, Reading
SOUTH PLAINFIELD STUDENTS
Submit Your Entries for
Junior Journalist Writing Contest
All submissions must be original works of poetry, short stories, or essays.
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Journalist Contest for more information.
Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Body Found
in Woods on New Brunswick Avenue on Sunday, January 17
The deceased is described as a Caucasian male, 65-75 years of age, bald,
with a white beard, 5 ft. 4 in., weighing 110 lbs., wearing a royal blue sweatshirt
and a short sleeve "Mighty Ducks" shirt, dark grey pants and black boots.
There is no indication of foul play.
Anyone with information is urged to call the number above and ask for
Sgt. Noonan or Detective Pacillo of the South Plainfield Police Department.
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upcoming events
Knights Don’t Cook Friday Dinner–February 5
INSIDE THE FEBRUARY 5 ISSUE OF THE OBSERVER
Donations Needed for Project Graduation
BOE Fills Two Counselor and Other Positions
Children's Author Visits Franklin School
Soccer Club Hosts Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
Nature Center at Highland Woods
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PHOTO GALLERY! NEW PHOTOS POSTED!
SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION PROJECT TO BE COMPLETED BY 2013! FRONT STREET FARMERS MARKET GRAND OPENING!
BOROUGH REORGANIZATION MEETING! TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT
MCCRISKIN-GUSTAFSON HOME FOR FUNERALS! SOUTH PLAINFIELD
RECEIVES HISTORICAL MARKER! CORNELL-DUBILIER CLEANUP OPERATION! NATURE CENTER
OPEN HOUSE AND GUIDED TOURS!
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LABOR DAY PARADE!
22 NEW PHOTOS POSTED!
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