Man shot, medevaced.. Dan, Bernice, Olddoc on Council-PMUA.. PolNJ OpEd on Jerry..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Housing Authority: "HAP's new nonprofit rehabs homes, sets rent-to-own option"
Jerry Green: "Jerry Green, a man for all positions" -- PolitickerNJ OpEd.
Bank of America: "BOA to close 10% of branches"
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice posting on PMUA meeting later. Olddoc Ledger's comic loss, check later for PMUA post. Maria on Middlesex's approach to affordable housing. Plainfield Sports News interviews Quassim Austin, Jersey Express coach.
EMT Services: "Perth Amboy, under court order, seeks bids on EMT services"
Layoffs: "Paterson to lay off 59 cops over budget woes"
Mountainside: "Police get LoJack equipment to track stolen cars"
Newark: "New Community's 'Culinary Cafe': Low-cost cuisine by chefs-to-be"
Ovarian Cancer: "Education the focus of awareness night at Somerset Patriots"
Roselle: "Politicians argue over cost saving of shared services plan"
Somerville: "Investigation continues into church's code violations" -- Pastor is Councilwoman.
2009 Races --
- Weinberg: "Outcast Roselle mayor Smith celebrates pick as 'awesome'"
- Daggett: "Daggett picks Kean dean Esposito as LG running mate" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
- The 44: "Elected officials ensnared by feds pushed to resign"
- Cammarano: "Hoboken Dem Committee to Cammarano: Leave!"
- Van Pelt: "Assemblyman also faces suit over meddling in development matters"
- Carneys Point: "Appeals court increases ex-mayor's sentence to 5 years in bribery case"
NJ Stimulus Bill: "Corzine signs bill giving developer incentives near train stations" -- For nine towns. Is Plainfield one?
Supremes: "Top court: Immigrants must understand deportation law before guilty plea"
Bird Fighting: "Police break up bird-fighting event" -- Finches and canaries; Jerseyans among those busted.
Texting & Driving: "Study: Risk for collision increased by huge margin" -- Duh.
| BERNICE'S 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 |
CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
| MAYOR | |||
| PIVNICHNY [blog] [website] | GOP candidate posts on issues facing the city. Website up 7/23/09. | ||
| ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] | Site is still marked 'under construction'. | ||
| ASSEMBLY | |||
| GREEN [blog] | Democratic incumbent. Posts campaign, Assembly and community items. | ||
| MARKS/VASTINE [website] MARKS [blog] VASTINE [blog] | Republican Assembly candidates with a joint website. Marks is a former Mayor of Scotch Plains. Vastine, formerly of Plainfield, is running for office for the first time. | ||
Continuing the practice begun during the primary election, CLIPS is posting links to online presences of candidates in the 2009 general election campaign. That will include notices of fundraisers, rallies, etc. in the calendar section.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - July 28. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Today - July 28. 6:30 PM. Citywide Block Association Meeting. At: United Presbyterian Church, 525 East Front Street (across from Richmond Towers, parking in rear).
- Today - July 28. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - July 30. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Thursday thru Sunday - July 30-Aug 2. Carnival. Rides, games, food and fun for all. Thu/Fri evenings, Sat afternoon/evening, Sun afternoon/evening. At the Kenyon Avenue athletic field behind Plainfield High School. Entry free, the rest...not.
- Saturday - August 1. 11 AM - 3 PM. Bike Rodeo. Bike competition events, safety inspections and more. Food, fun, and kids activities. Part of the National Night Out Celebration activities. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. FREE.
- Saturday - August 1. 6:30 PM Gates open, 7 PM start. NJ Wolves vs. Brooklyn Mariners. Plainfield-based NJ Wolves is an adult amateuer tackle football team, a member of the Regional American Football League. Tickets: $5, children under 12 free. At Seidler Field, North and Netherwood Avenues (across from the Netherwood Station). Concession stand will be open.
- Monday thru Friday - August 3-7. 9 AM - 4 PM. Discover Your World: Girl Scouts Summer Daycamp. Two summer daycamps for girls: entering Grades 1-4, and entering Grades 5-8 this fall. The older group explores the worlds of CSI agents, image consultants, artisans and nutritionists. The younger group enjoys games, fiestas and high teas from around the world. At Calvary Baptist Church, 325 Monroe Avenue (at West 4th Street). Cost: $100/week (scholarships available -- contact Sue DeCarlo, (908) 232-3236 x1204). Info: Renée Jackson (973) 746-8200 x141 or visit the website at www.gshnj.org/.
- Tuesday - August 4. 6 PM. National Night Out Celebration. Join neighbors, block associations and businesses in 'giving crime a going away party'. Information tables, food. Sponsored by the National Night Out Committee. In front of City Hall, Watchung Avenue and East 6th Street. FREE.
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