Will Sharon show for forum?.. Storch endorses Smiley over Green.. Olddoc on the political landscape.. Burney warns speeders.. Encore for 'Raisin'..
PLAINFIELD
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Be sure to check out fellow Plainfield bloggers: Councilor Storch makes a sharp and cogent argument in endorsing Rick Smiley over Assemblyman Green. Bernice covers the Memorial Day ceremony, the 'other' memorial and a PMUA dilemma. Olddoc surveys the political landscape as we enter the primary's home stretch. Maria takes a break and suggests checking out the Tulip tree in bloom at Cedar Brook Park. Councilor Burney warns speeders to beware! (BTW, did you note the seat-belt checkpoints over the weekend?).
| 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
Unity Cookout: "Hundreds show up for community cookout at Green Brook Park"| 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] | Ferraro sets out his 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. | ||
| 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.
Jayson Willliams: "Ex-Nets star charged in N.C. bar fight" -- Ledger | Courier |
2009 Races: "Merkt finally gets chance to debate Christie, Lonegan"
NJ National Guard: "First wave of Guard returns to families on Memorial Day"
Beer & Supermarkets: "Six-packs at supermarkets a cure for NJ budget woes?"
Dry Cleaners: "Earth-friendly methods catching on"
J&J: "Consumer groups push J&J to remove chemicals from baby shampoo"
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - May 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Friday and Sunday - May 29 & 31. Encore Performances: 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; Sunday, 3 PM. At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street. Tickets: $16, $10/students and seniors. 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. The show got rave reviews and was sold out when first performed on Mother's Day weekend -- here's your chance to see it if you missed it.
- 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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