Memorial Day ceremony.. Olddoc: Plainfield vet history.. Mapp: Real economic development.. Wrongful conviction suit filed..
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Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes Memorial Day observance, upcoming house tour and Planning Board items. Maria on loving [Plainfield's] ugly. Olddoc posts on some Plainfield veteran history and his WWII experiences. PEPtalk's Renata asks a very good question: Why do some parents get involved? Answers, please. PSN reports the Dodgers and Braves tie. Yes. Assemblyman Green breaks his promise not to attack. So much for the high road. Councilor Mapp writes about what distinguishes real economic development.
| 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
Wrongful Conviction: "Byron Halsey sues for years spent in prison" -- 1987 double murder.| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
POLITICAL BLOGS and WEBSITES
| MAYOR | |||
| COX [website] | A static website with graphics but no news or feedback posted. | ||
| FERRARO [blog] | A simple blog with Ferraro's positions and issues. | ||
| MAPP [website] [blog] | Website has detailed positions, useful info, ways to connect/volunteer. Blog has posts on issues: PMUA, crime, ethics, development. | ||
| PIVNICHNY [blog] | Puts forward his positions, and calls for a Memorial Day observance. | ||
| ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] | Site is still marked 'under construction'. | ||
| ASSEMBLY | |||
| SMILEY [blog] | Details his positions, starting with 'I am not Jerry Green'. | ||
In April, CLIPS offered to post links to online presences any candidate may be using for the 2009 primary election campaign. That included 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 Races: "Ledger overview of handful of mayoral races in state"
Anti-violence March: "Heartfelt journey will continue to Plainfield another day" -- With slideshow.
Archdiocese of Newark: "13 priests ordained, 10 are foreign-born"
New Brunswick: "Council stiffens fines on illegal cab trade"
Pay-to-Play: "Somerville council proposes stricter limits on donations"
Roselle: "Mayor playing role in Council race"
2009 Races: "Christie: A need to lead"
DWIs: "Codey proposes jail time for repeat offenders"
Homebuyer Tax Credit: "NJ puts tax credit policy on hold"
Islam: "Imams reject talk that Islam radicalizes inmates"
Judiciary: "Cases pile up as vacancies on bench increase"
Medical Records: "Enticing doctors to e-records has complications"
Memorial Day: "Veterans honor sacrifices by placing flags"
Public Employee Health Care: "Corzine orders review of costs"
Recession Impact: "As families fall behind, utilities are shut off"
SAT/ACT: "Some sharp NJ middle-schoolers"
Sports Authority: "Corzine replaces Bateman, longest-serving member" -- He opposes Xanadu project.
Obama v. Cheney - Editorial, SL: "Obama wins with realistic view of terrorism"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Wednesday - May 27. 6:30 PM. Mayoral Candidates Forum. A candidates forum hosted by the newly formed Women For Progress In Plainfield. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. LAST CHANCE TO SEE AND HEAR ALL CANDIDATES, IF THEY SHOW.
- 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.
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