On-street parking permits?.. No suspect in shooting.. Council-PMUA: Courier, Bernice, Olddoc.. Jerry Green visits Plainfield.. Schools firing upheld..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
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"
Plainfield bloggers: Bernice, Olddoc on the PMUA-Council meeting. Maria: Is Monarch tax break needed?. Plainfield Sports News: Business first for Blount of NJ Express. Councilor Mapp nada.
Courier News Property: "Zoning board denies proposal for former Courier building"
Gangs: "Bloodettes: 43 busted in female-led drug ring"
New Brunswick: "Forum on ward elections set for tonight"
Scotch Plains: "Scotch Plains will be home to new Blood Center"
2009 Races --
- Assembly: "Wisniewski asks running mate O'Leary to step aside" -- PolNJ | Ledger | -- South Amboy mayor rumored under investigation.
- PolitickerNJ: "The Scandal State" -- Hudson Co., Cammarano, Corzine and editorial.
- Death: "Death of arrested consultant being investigated" -- Possible suicide.
- Bayonne: "Bayonne Dem chair says he turned down $5,000 from Dwek"
- Hoboken: "Cammarano's chief of staff resigns" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
- Secaucus: "Resignation of mayor greeted by applause at council meeting"
COPS Program: "$26.8M awarded to save NJ cop jobs" -- Elizabeth gets, Plainfield does not.
Merrill Lynch: "State sues, alleging misled into $300M stock purchase"
Digital TV: "Digital switch leaves some TVs on the fritz" -- Digital reception has its own issues.
| 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
- 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.
- 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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