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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Did Jerry intimidate Committee candidates?.. Candidates on HarvestRadio TODAY.. CN: School tax hike needed.. $2.5 foreclosure aid to nonprofit..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice takes a break after dev proposal withdrawn. Olddoc has a really good potpourri today: PMUA, roads, CH74, and Faith Bricks & Mortar. Assemblyman Green posts press releases on the Neighborhood Stabilization awards and the restart of work adjacent to Emerson School (at last!).
| PLAINFIELD PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS |
| 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.

Council - Editorial, CN: "School tax hike part of needed fix" -- Thanks to Green's legislative backing.
Faith Bricks & Mortar: "Plainfield nonprofit gets $2.5M to aid foreclosures" -- Complete list here (PDF).
Crime: "Three Plainfield teens indicted in North Plainfield robberies"
1982 Murder: "Family solaced by arrest of suspect 27 years later"
M&E RR: "Loss of funds puts brakes on freight line reactivation"

Budgets & Layoffs --
 Cryan Stalker: "Judge to determine if Golding violated PTI by 'indirectly' stalking"
Edison: "Protesters complain about Choi" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Machine is raging against the people's choice.
EMTs: "EMTs protest Corzine plan to cut training funds"
Hillside: "Running separately, three challenge DeFililppo's rule"
NJT: "NJT may cut service under new Corzine budget"
Piscataway: "Library branch may be closed after $300K in cuts"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - May 7 (for real!). 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 7. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Tomorrow 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.
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STATE
Double-Dipping: "Number of NJ employees with two jobs grows"
Gay Marriage: "NJ advocates say marriage is near"
Stimulus Money: "VP Biden to tout stimulus funds with Corzine today"
Ticketmaster: "Suit filed over prices, fans invited to join"

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