Wave of GPS thefts.. McGreevey interviewed.. Plainfield taxes rated.. Bernice on downtown's look.. Maria on daylaborers.. More..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield bloggers: Bernice wonders with pix how downtown presents itself to visitors. Maria writes about the daylaborer question. Olddoc has had a non-FIOS FIOS problem. Plainfield Sports News profiles the NJ Lions offensive line.
Connolly Properties: "Connolly due in court this AM" -- 26 summonses.
Council President Burney on Obama Visit: "Some like Obama's style"
McGreevey: "Josh Margolin interviews Jim McGreevey" -- A seminarian reflects.
Christie: "In Plainfield, Christie unveils his plan for NJ cities" -- From Newsroom NJ.
DISH Networks: "NJ settles with DISH over deceptive marketing"
Snapply Bowl: "Middlesex All-Stars over Union County squad"
Taxes: "Plainfield's, Union County's taxes rated" -- The Union County spreadsheet is here (Excel).
Edison: "6 firefighters eliminated to cut looming deficit" -- Courier | Ledger |
Roselle: "Council ousts embattled social services coordinator"
Temple Sholom: "Rabbi, wife work together to serve congregation" -- Formerly on West 7th Street.
2009 Races --
- Obama Visit: "Obama endorses Guv, urges universal health care" --
| Text of Remarks | Ledger | Courier - Pix | PolNJ | NYT | NJNewsroom |
- Fundraising: "New fundraising world for Corzine" -- Having to ask for money.
- Lt. Governor: "Cryan: No LG pick just yet"
Standardized Tests: "Many NJ students failing new tests"
Taxes: "Corzine: 'Senior freeze' checks are in the mail"
| 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 |
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] | Republican candidate posts on issues facng the city. | ||
| 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
- Tomorrow - July 18. 2 PM. Van Wyck Brooks HD Potluck Picnic. Members will gather to enjoy BBQ prepared by the Cooking Club as they share a potluck picnic. Info: Sue at (908) 753-1802.
- Tomorrow - July 18. 2 - 7 PM. BACO-NJ Benefit BBQ. The Barbados-American Charitable Organization of New Jersey hosts a scholarship fundraising barbecue. At Cedar Brook Park. Tickets: $20/person, $12 under 12. Info: (908) 451-2533 or (908) 477-5735.
- Tomorrow - July 18. 9 PM - 2 AM. PHS Class of 1970 Throwback Jam. Get out your '70s threads and come boogie! Door prizes, best dressed. At: Stone Square Lodge #38 F&AM, 722 St. Mary's Avenue. $10 at the door. Info: Mike at (908) 322-6969.
- Monday - July 20. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Monday - July 20. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.
- Wednesday - July 22. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - July 23. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Thursday - July 23. 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Fundraiser: Jim Pivnichny For Mayor. Friends and supporters are invited to join Republican mayoral candidate Jim Pivnichny for an old-fashioned fundraiser, 'Just Desserts'. At the home of Jim & Joan Pivnichny, 1776 Sleepy Hollow Lane.
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