Campaign site links added.. If the PMUA ran the city?.. Bernice and Olddoc have multiple items.. Burney: CH74?.. Symphony names new director..
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes an application for Thomas Furniture building is up tonight, Master Plan will be discussed Thursday, and the Senior Center dedication date is set. Olddoc has been really busy (check all his posts), and notes stamp prices are going up but you can still get 'forever' stamps. PEPtalk notes state tests are being administered. Maria is gardening today. Council Burney plugs this weekend's 'Raisin in the Sun' production (see calendar below) and wonders about CH74 programming.
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POLITICAL BLOGS and WEBSITES
MAYOR
| Adrian MAPP [website] [blog] | James PIVNICHNY [blog] |
| Sharon ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] |
ASSEMBLY
| Rick SMILEY [blog] |
City Council: "Education Commissioner to Council: Spending can't be cut"
Plainfield Symphony: "Symphony names new music director" -- Read on.
1982 Murder: "Indictment in Plainfield murder gives son some answers"
Arts Grants: "Union County arts groups invited to apply for grants"
Tax Boards - Editorial, CN: "Tax board appointments nothing but patronage" -- Say it ain't so!
Edison: "PBA accuses Choi of visiting officers' homes to enlist them"
Franklin: "28 laid off, services cut to close town's $6.5M shortfall"
Hillside Election: "Transparency, taxes key issues" -- Hillside's 'nonpartisan' election is next Tuesday.
Jersey City: "Jilted developer launches $115K campaign against mayor"
Perth Amboy: "Mayor a role model for Hispanic youth" -- And she pays her parking tickets.
Union County Freeholders: "Can you close a golf course like that?" -- OpEd piece by John Bury.
Union County Jailbreak: "Inmates admit breakout" -- For which one now faces time, though acquitted of charge that got him there in the first place.
Allstate Auto Insurance: "State approves rate increase for Allstate"
After-school Programs: "After-school programs feeling funding squeeze"
Arts Districts: "Orange turns run-down warehouses into galleries" -- Hey! All you need is a plan, some leadership and a little hard work.
Bloggers: "Are bloggers journalists?" -- Kelly Heyboer tries to find out.
Coach Behavior: "Coach faces trial under new assault law" -- Fighting when children are present ups the ante.
'Friends Beyond Borders': "Program exposes students to discrimination's effects"
School Cafeteria Workers: "Study: Cafeteria workers get low pay, slim or no benefits"
Obituary: "Dom DeLuise, a naturally funny man"
| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
POLITICAL BLOGS and WEBSITES
MAYOR
| 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, Martin Cox, Bob Ferraro and Tom Turner, as well as Assemblyman Jerry Green.
City Council: "Education Commissioner to Council: Spending can't be cut"
Plainfield Symphony: "Symphony names new music director" -- Read on.
1982 Murder: "Indictment in Plainfield murder gives son some answers"
Arts Grants: "Union County arts groups invited to apply for grants"
Tax Boards - Editorial, CN: "Tax board appointments nothing but patronage" -- Say it ain't so!
Edison: "PBA accuses Choi of visiting officers' homes to enlist them"
Franklin: "28 laid off, services cut to close town's $6.5M shortfall"
Hillside Election: "Transparency, taxes key issues" -- Hillside's 'nonpartisan' election is next Tuesday.
Jersey City: "Jilted developer launches $115K campaign against mayor"
Perth Amboy: "Mayor a role model for Hispanic youth" -- And she pays her parking tickets.
Union County Freeholders: "Can you close a golf course like that?" -- OpEd piece by John Bury.
Union County Jailbreak: "Inmates admit breakout" -- For which one now faces time, though acquitted of charge that got him there in the first place.
Allstate Auto Insurance: "State approves rate increase for Allstate"
After-school Programs: "After-school programs feeling funding squeeze"
Arts Districts: "Orange turns run-down warehouses into galleries" -- Hey! All you need is a plan, some leadership and a little hard work.
Bloggers: "Are bloggers journalists?" -- Kelly Heyboer tries to find out.
Coach Behavior: "Coach faces trial under new assault law" -- Fighting when children are present ups the ante.
'Friends Beyond Borders': "Program exposes students to discrimination's effects"
School Cafeteria Workers: "Study: Cafeteria workers get low pay, slim or no benefits"
Obituary: "Dom DeLuise, a naturally funny man"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - May 6. 4 PM. Mayoral Candidates on Harvest Radio. All the candidates have been invited for a call-in show. Harvest Radio (WKMB) is at 1070 AM on your dial, or listen online live here.
- Today - May 6. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Tomorrow - May 7. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Friday thru Sunday - May 8-10. Play: A Raisin in the Sun. Lorraine Hansberry's classic in a production by M.Power Performing Arts, directed by Alrick Brown. Exciting theater, locally produced. Times: Friday, 8 PM; Saturday, 3PM and 8 PM; Sunday, 8:30 PM. At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street. Tickets: $15/person ($30 at the door), $10/students and seniors. Group rates available. Info and reservations: (908) 756-3500 x115 or visit the website at raisinplfd.wordpress.com/, where you can see a video trailer and visit their Facebook page.
- Saturday - May 9. 9 AM - 1 PM. Annual Spring Fishing Derby. Cedar Brook Lake has been stocked with Channel catfish and small-mouthed bass for this annual kids' event. Fishing, treats and giveaways. Bring your own fishing pole. Pack a snack. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Cedar Brook Park Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain date: May 16).
- Saturday - May 9. 6 - 9 PM. Benefit Exhibit & Reception: Art of Ivan Lo. The whimsy and humor of illustrations by artist KuoLiang 'Ivan' Lo for an Economics Journal will on sale. Half of show sales will benefit Grace's Kitchen, a feeding program serving the hungry of Plainfield. Additional viewing Sunday, Noon to 1:30 PM. In Knickle Hall of Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue (entry near 6th Street). Info: (908) 756-1520.
- Monday - May 11. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.
- Thursday - May 14. 10 AM - Noon. Tenant/Landlord Foreclosure Informational Workshop. What are the rights of tenants when a landlord goes into foreclosure? Attorneys from legal services will present on this timely topic. Sponsored by Plainfield Action Services. At City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at the rear of the building. Info: Joy Hilliman (908) 753-3526 or Maria Lopez (908) 753-3525. Refreshments will be served. Public welcome.
- Thursday - May 14. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.
- Saturday - May 16. 9 AM - 2 PM (Rain or shine). Electronics Recycling. Items accepted include: Monitors, keyboards, CPUs, TVs, phones, VCRs, printers and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/electronics.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Union County College, Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.
- Saturday - May 16. 2 PM. 'Tom Thumb Wedding'. Presented by Toddler Learning Center. At the Salvation Army, 615 Watchung Avenue (at East 7th Street). Reception follows at Toddler Learning Center, 422 East 6th Street. Tickets: $5 at door.
STATE
2009 Races --
- Corzine: "Supporters so worried they will campaign -- in GOP primary" | "Bon Jovi will do Corzine fundraiser"
- Christie: "Christie holds big fundraising edge over rivals" -- PolitickerNJ | Ledger |
- Lonegan: "'Joe the Plumber' revs up Lonegan crowd" -- PolitickerNJ | Ledger |
Bat Disease: "Lautenberg, Menendez back funding to aid ailing bats"
Bribery, Corporate-Style: "NJ food company official pleads guilty to taking $65K bribes" -- Why your ketchup costs more.
Special Needs Schools: "Assembly members rip plan to close 18 schools"
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