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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Dan working on email.. Spivey: 6 remain in race.. Bernice: Jerry as turret-gunner.. Olddoc on Primary home stretch.. Brokaw letter in Courier..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice on Jerry as turret-gunner and Sharon's financial disclosure OOPS. Maria on stress and what to do about it. Olddoc's sardonic take on the Primary homestretch. PEPtalk reminds all today is Family Involvement Day, 9-3. Assemblyman Green has a post on the Ides of May.
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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] |
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.

Mayoral Race: "Six remain on ballot in Plainfield race" -- Spivey on Shiloh forum.
Letter, CN: Brokaw: "Cost of pension deferral plan will soon be steep"
Obituary: "Barbara Cecelia Hoffman" -- Wife of former Councilman Bob Hoffman.

Berkeley Heights: "Council split over pension deferral plan"
Bound Brook: "Unfinished condos face uncertain future in downturn" -- Only 1 of 5 buildings finished.
Edison: "Police, firefighter unions endorse Ricigliano" -- The machine rolls on.
Pay-to-Play: "Somerville poised to pass pay-to-play restrictions"
Union County: "Union County audit issues" -- Why do the Freeholders ignore audit recommendations?
Yard Sale Tips: "Bargain Babe: How to increase yard sale cash" -- Good tips for those participating in the FOSH & VWB yard sales.

State Budget: "Latest cuts target health care, environment" | "Financial woes grow"
Asbury Park: "'Tillie the Clown ' supporters appeal to Corzine"
Chris Christie: "Hearing on Christie's role in fraud settlement delayed"
Montclair Art Museum: "Founder's portrait removed from auction after furor"
Newark: "Booker says Nets could soon be for sale"
South Amboy: "Layoff plan includes 5 cops"
U.S. Attorney: "Obama nominates Paul Fishman to replace Christie"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today and Tomorrow - May 16-17. Play: Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap'. Plainfield's longest-running theater group takes on the all-time longest running play. Three performances this weekend: Today at 8 PM; Sunday Matinee at 3 PM. Presented by Act IV Productions. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in city lot across street.) Tickets: $15/person at the door.

  • Tomorrow - May 16. 9 AM - 3 PM. Family Involvement Day. The Plainfield Public Schools presents a day of activities, parent worskshops, rides for the kids and food. At Plainfield High, 950 Park Avenue. Info: Rose Davis, (908) 731-4425. FREE.

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - 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.

  • Today - May 16. 6 PM. 'A Concert in Steel'. Fresh from such venues as the Apollo Theatre and Carnegie Hall, New York's famed CASYM Steel Orchestra will bring the unique sounds and rhythms of Caribbean steel band music to Plainfield for a special one-time event. Tickets: $20/person, $5/12 and under. At Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Parking in public lot across street. Info: (908) 756-1520 or visit www.graceplainfield.org/.

  • Tomorrow - May 17. Noon. Hillside Avenue Neighborhood Watch. Neighbors will gather for their second annual plant exchange. Light refreshments will be served. At 1045 Hillside Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - May 17. Noon - 5PM. Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale. Join Plainfield's master gardeners and friends at the 20th Annual event. Large variety of plants for sale, as well as soil test kits and gardening books. CafĂ© and bake sale. Plant and insect problem clinics. Demonstrations. Rutgers fact sheets. Children's activities. Cash only, no credit cards. Bring your own wagon. At Trailside Nature Center, Watchung Reservation. New Providence Road and Coles Avenue, Mountainside. Info (908) 654-9854 or visit www.mastergardeners-uc.org/. Free admission and parking.

  • Tomorrow - May 17. 3 PM. Crescent Concerts: Crescent Singers' Many Facets. Think you have a clue what these folks can do? You're in for some surprises! Witness the diversity within this talent pool. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Tickets: $20/person, $15/seniors, $5/students. Info: (908) 756-2468 or visit the website at www.crescentconcerts.org/.

  • Tuesday - May 19. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).

  • Wednesday - 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. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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