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PLAINFIELD
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Bernice looks into reports DPW workers have been seen at the new Senior Center. Maria reports on how another NJ town is trying to bring its hospital back. Olddoc tries to sort out CH74's programming, and why a vendor did work without a contract. PEPtalk's Renata swears off posting to the NJforums -- and gives her reasons. PSN interviews PHS's Kenneth Hall, who got a full scholarship to Texas Southern.
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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] |
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| 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.
Shooting: "Plainfield man shot after argument" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Drugs?
Trees: "NJ Supremes rule towns can charge those who cut trees down"
UEZ Money: "State reclaims money mistakenly sent to UEZ towns" -- How much for Plainfield?
Developer Fees: "Edison gets $1.5M check for Ford property" -- In contrast, Plainfield got exactly $1 for land new Senior Center is being built on.
Edison: "Choi receives unanimous support from union"
Greek Fest: "Annual Greek Festival gets under way in Piscataway"
Hudson Tunnel: "Contract allows work to get started within weeks"
North Plainfield: "Carnival at NPHS to raise money for cancer center" -- Tomorrow.
Rahway: "Councilman's assault case postponed"
Ticketmaster: "Ticketmaster screws up a Springsteen concert again"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow 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.
- Saturday - 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/.
- 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. Café 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/.
- 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.
STATE
2009 Races --
- Corzine: "Biden will help Corzine kick off campaign"
- GOP: "Christie, Lonegan spend day touting their tax plans"
State Police: "End nears for federal monitoring"
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