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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Forums tonight: Candidates, PMUA.. Bernice & Olddoc on Council.. Man sues over wrongful conviction.. Jerry on Mapp, Smiley, more..

PLAINFIELD


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes the Council's reluctant passage of school budget, fuming over airing BOE meetings on CH74 and gives a shout out to Mark Spivey (story link below). Olddoc also covers the Council business. Maria wishes Bernice a Happy Birthday -- as do we all! The Assemblyman has been busy -- taking on Adrian Mapp, Rick Smiley and sex offenders running for BOE seats.
| 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
| 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.

PMUA --
 1985 Double Murder: "Wrongly convicted Plainfield man files suit against City" -- Cleared by DNA evidence, after serving more than 20 years.
LiVay Sweet Shop: "Former salon owner pursues sweet dreams" -- Hands down favorite of Mapp campaign workers.
LWV Report: "Poll worker training among issues needing improvement"
North Plainfield: "Police seek clues in Sunday shooting of Plainfield man" -- Courier | Ledger |

Cryan Stalker: "Golding's PTI terminated" -- Judge says ex-girlfriend bent the rules.
Communal Gardening: "Communal gardens springing up in hard times" -- Used to be one at 2nd & Liberty.
Financial Disclosure Statements: "19 Milltown officials have not filed" -- Common problem.
YouTube Justice: "Parsippany cop caught evidently napping"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - May 12. 7 PM. Mayoral Candidates Forum at Shiloh Baptist Church. Dr. Gerald Lamont Thomas, Shiloh's pastor, will host this community forum for mayoral candidates in the June Primary election. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at www.shilohplainfield.org/.

  • Today - May 12. 7 PM. FOSH Forum on the PMUA. Owing to community interest in PMUA services, fees and other matters, FOSH is sponsoring an evening with a FOSH representative where questions can be asked and -- hopefully -- answered. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - May 13. 10 AM - 2 PM. (Rain or shine.) Union County Paper Shredding Event. Union County residents may have confidential paper documents shredded free of charge. Paper clips and binders should be removed. Magazines not accepted. Proof of Union County residency required. Sponsored by the UC Board of Chosen Freeholders. At the Orange Avenue Pool, 1025 Orange Avenue, Cranford. Info: (908) 654-9889 or visit the website at www.ucnj.org/recycle.

  • 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.

  • Friday thru Sunday - May 15-17. Play: Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap'. Plainfield's longest-running theater group takes on the all-time longest running play. Three performances this weekend: Friday and Saturday 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.

  • Saturday - 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.

  • 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.

  • Sunday - 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.

  • Sunday - 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.

  • Sunday - 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/.
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STATE
2009 Races: GOP 'Stress Test' Debate Tonight -- | [Christie] | [Lonegan]

Christie: "Christie asked to testify to House on deferred prosecution agreements" --PolitickerNJ | Ledger |
Nonprofit Boondoggle: "Program funded to promote growing food in space crashes to ground" -- Must read!
State Worker Layoffs: "Union leader says state prepares to lay off hundreds"
Supremes: "Court rules no time frame in return to work from disability" -- Teacher must be reinstated.

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