North Plainfield Sunshine Act leaves Plainfield in the dust.. Bernice: Bike Rodeo.. Olddoc: No COPS money?.. DumpPMUA case in court Friday..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "North Plainfield Sunshine Act would leave Plainfield in the dust"
- "On-street parking permits for Plainfield?"
Basketball: "Update on Tyrone Johnson from Rivals.com"
Council-PMUA: "Council, residents spar with waste agency officials"
Jerry Green: "Jerry Green visits Plainfield" -- Suburban News | PolitickerNJ |
Schools: "Court upholds firing of Plainfield vice principal" -- Formerly at Washington, Cedarbrook; over drugs.
Shooting: "Police lack motive, suspect in man's shooting" -- Courier | Ledger |
Suspicious Death: "Authorities probe death of North Avenue man"
Capt. Mike Gilliam: "Dunellen man among world's best in Tae Kwon Do"
Jayson Williams: "Williams in N.C. court on assault charge"
Guardian Angels: "Millville chapter dwindles to three" -- What ever happened to the Plainfield chapter?
Plainfield bloggers: Bernice notes Saturday's Bike Rodeo. Olddoc notes no COPS money for Plainfield. Maria takes a break. PEPtalk's Renate wants to hear something GOOD from you.
22nd District Race: "Marks blasts Stender over contributions from indicted pols" -- Blog post here.
COPS grants: "Towns mull options after being turned down for federal funding" -- And Plainfield?
Hillside: "Hillside's political tug-of-war heats up" -- Hires yet to be approved.
Middlesex County: "County, union agree on wage freeze to avoid layoffs"
Newark: "Officials accused of using city workers on home improvements"
South Plainfield: "Petra Solar gets contract for PSE&G utility pole panels" -- Will be hiring.
Union County: "Monkey business with Kemper Sports Management contract?"
2009 Races --
- Corzine LG: "Buono offended by NY Times characterization of her" -- Self-made, she says.
- Christie: "Whistleblower lawsuit targets his role in federal fraud plea"
- Commentary: "NJ behind the curve in ethics and reform"
- Dwek: "Key witness made nearly $200K in campaign contributions"
- Shaw: "Willingness to build political ties led to illegal dealings"
- Subpoenaes: "Feds search for more as investigation widens"
- Wisniewski: "Assemblyman spurned bribe offer"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
Meadowlands Development: "Insurer to pay $2M in back taxes owed by EnCap developer"
Organ Dealing: "Lax hospitals may be fostering kidney-selling"
School Funding: "NJ budget shreds new school aid formula"
Solar Energy: "PSE&G wins approval for $515M in projects" -- Ledger | CNN |
NJ Supremes: "Court: Juveniles must have attorney to waive Miranda rights"
| 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 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.
- Saturday - August 1. 8 PM. Coffee House: Discussion, Poetry and Refreshments. Join in a discussion of making healthcare reform happen with Tom Knoche of Healthcare-NOW and Jim Walsh, NJ Citizen Action. Poetry: Nancy Scott, author of 'One Stands Guard, On Sleeps'. At the Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19-21 South 2nd Avenue, Highland Park. Sponsor: Central NJ Coalition Against Endless War. Admission free, donations gratefully accepted.
- 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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