Ernie Scott benefit for Smiley.. Mayor snubs Ledger reporter.. Olddoc takes Jerry's suggestion.. Storch: Reasons for Mapp.. Bobby G's biz profiled..
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice remembers Malcolm X. Maria recounts the adventures of a rescued Rosebud. Taking up Jerry Green's challenge, Olddoc lists his issues. Storch says 'Mapp is the leader Plainfield needs' and lists his reasons. Assemblyman Green writes of solution-based talk within the 22nd District. Hmmm.
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POLITICAL BLOGS and WEBSITES
MAYOR
| Martin COX [website] | Adrian MAPP [website] [blog] |
| James PIVNICHNY [blog] | Sharon ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] |
ASSEMBLY
| Rick SMILEY [blog] |
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| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
POLITICAL BLOGS and WEBSITES
MAYOR
| Martin COX [website] | Adrian MAPP [website] [blog] |
| James PIVNICHNY [blog] | Sharon ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] |
ASSEMBLY
| Rick SMILEY [blog] |
In April, CLIPS offered to post links to online presences (website, blog, Facebook, etc.) any candidate may be using for the 2009 primary election campaign. That included posting notices of fundraisers, rallies, etc. in the calendar section. Snail mail invitations were sent to each candidate, inviting them to email links and notices to Dan and that the links will be in a special section on the CLIPS page beginning Wednesday, May 6. Links above are to those who have responded. Those not responding include: Carol Ann Brokaw-Boles, Bob Ferraro and Tom Turner, as well as Assemblyman Jerry Green.
Bobby Gregory's Dirty Business: "NJ Galvanizing comes out clean"
Stimulus Money --
- Local Officials: "Forum offers NJ mayors help in securing funds" -- Was our Mayor there?
- C.O.P.S.: "Police forces scramble for funds to avoid layoffs" -- Scramble yes, but no layoff threat in Plainfield.
Edison: "Edison Dems draw battle lines" -- Trying to knock off Choi.
Hillside: "Hillside reaps $150K in laundered money case" -- Now WHO in Hillside could be laundering money?
Newark: "Booker defends civil service game-playing that resulted in fines"
Perth Amboy: "City enacts 'Citizen Service' law" -- Residents can be listed as willing to serve on boards.
Somerset County: "Quail Brook golf course to reopen" -- While Union County closes Oak Ridge, Somerset refurbishes a course. What's wrong with this picture?
South Plainfield: "Aspiring chef who died in fire 'marched to a different beat'"
Union County: "New office to keep eye on internal finances, fraud" -- Why am I imagining foxes and henhouses?
Cop & Drugs: "Cop sold drugs from evidence room for $250K, gets 7 years"
Gas Thefts: "Newark employees sentenced for gas thefts"
Government Auctions: "Towns expand auctions in tough times" -- Some towns, anyway.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - May 19. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).
- Tomorrow - May 20. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - May 21. 7 - 10 PM. Ernie Scott Benefit for Smiley for Assembly. Plainfield's own jazz great Ernie Scott in a benefit for Rick Smiley, New Dem candidate for Assembly, who is running against current Assemblyman Jerry Green. Light refreshments and beverages. Suggested donation: $25/person. At New Dem HQ, 177-B Watchung Avenue.
- Thursday - May 21. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Wednesday - May 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Saturday - May 30. 9 AM - 3 PM. Health Fair & Flea Market. Blood pressure, childhood obesity, dental education, autism info, and more. Plus a great flea market. At United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street. Info: (908) 756-2666. FREE.
- Friday/Saturday - May 30/31. Starts at Dusk. Plainfield Relay For Life 2008. Join in Plainfield's 2nd Annual event, an overnight celebration of hope, progress and answers -- raising funds and awareness. Find out how to help in the fight against cancer. For info, call (973) 736-7771 x203 or email farrah.stephenson@cancer.org. See the website here: www.events.cancer.org/RFLplainfieldNJ.
- Sunday - May 31. 9 AM - 4 PM. 16th Annual FOSH Garage Sale and VWB Yard Sale. You won't want to miss Plainfield's huge garage sale event, this year joined by the Van Wycks Brooks' Historic District's yard sale. Thousands visit the city for the FOSH sale and now will have two neighborhoods to load up from. Look for balloons. Maps available at participating homes or visit the FOSH website here and the VWB Historic District's site here.
- Sunday - May 31. 2 - 5 PM. 'Maidens in May' House Tour. United Way's Plainfield Community Council has put together an outstanding house (and garden!) tour to benefit the Queen City's emergency services. The tour features six homes of architectural and historic significance, plus several homes whose owners will open their gardens for the event. A post-tour party at The Pillars (922 Central Avenue) will wind up the festivities. Tickets: $20/person -- gets you into homes, gardens and party. Proceeds will benefit the Plainfield Rescue Squad and the Tri-County Red Cross. For more information, visit the United Way website here. Tickets may be purchased online here, or at Swain's, Plainfield Music Store, Queen City Diner, The Pillars and The Burney Group. You may also call Jeff Scheckner of the United Way at (908) 353-7171 x138 or email him at jeff.scheckner@uwguc.org.
STATE
2009 Race: "Christie vows to cut thousands of state employees"
Furloughs: "MVC furloughs anger customers" -- Courier | Ledger |
ID Theft: "State's blunder puts IDs of unemployed at risk"
Wyeth: "Whistleblower lawsuits allege Wyeth defrauded Medicaid"
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