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Monday, August 31, 2009

Bernice: A velvety villain.. Olddoc: Myths/facts in healthcare costs, part 3.. Pivnichny on economic development..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Machete Attack: "Plainfield man wounded in machete attack"
Corruption - Editorial, CN: "Sweeping new approach needed" -- Attack the root problem, land-use decisions.
NYC Commuters: "New entrance at Manhattan's Penn Station for NJT opens today"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice finds a velvety villain in the garden. Olddoc : Part 3 of myths and facts in high healthcare costs. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny lays out his thoughts on economic development and announces his FaceBook page. Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.

Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On.

'Clean Coal' Plant: "Linden residents question safety of coal plant"
South Plainfield: "Borough dedicates memorial to fallen police officers"

2009 Races --
 Corruption 44 --
 Hospital Errors: "NJ mandates fuller hospital error disclosures"
Foreclosures: "A Brooklyn judge becomes a model in tossing out cases" -- With wit, to boot.
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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.

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Thursday - September 3. 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.

  • Saturday - September 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. 46th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Fine arts, crafts, music, dance, food and more. Children's Art Table, face painting and more. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain location: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.)

  • Tuesday - September 8 (Date changed because of Labor Day). 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.

  • Thursday - September 10. 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.

  • Saturday - September 12. 11 AM - 6 PM. Downtown Block Party. Food and merchandise displays. Free samples and gifts. Dora the Explorer, Diego and Solecitos for the kids. DJ, multi-cultural dancers. Special guest: Consulate of El Salvador. Front Street between Park and Watchung Avenues will be closed for the event. (Rain date, September 19.) FREE.

  • Saturday - September 12. 11 AM - 3 PM. 10th Annual PMUA Environmental Fair. Environmental displays, activities for the whole family. Food and music. At Library Park, West 8th Street between College Place and Arlington Avenue. (Rain date September 26.) FREE.

  • Saturday - September 12. 6:30 PM Gates open, 7 PM start. NJ Wolves vs. NE Pennsylvania Miners. Plainfield-based NJ Wolves is an adult amateur 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.
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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Bernice: Preservation funds save city churches.. Olddoc: Why health care reform may fail.. Maria: 'Clean coal' and Plainfield..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Flea Market & PHS Marching Band Preview: "Slide Show: Courier News"
Church Migration: "Plainfield church follows pastor to N.C." -- As predicted, front page of today's Courier.
Curfews: "Hard to enforce, ineffective and ... unconstitutional?"
'Prayer Warriors': "Group prays for Plainfield schools, students" -- In print edition only, as of now.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice: Preservation funds have helped save city churches. Olddoc on why health care reform may fail, media fickleness, and continues the study of health care costs. Maria taps excellent resources on 'clean coal' technology, questions new county park.

Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On.

Aljira Center: "22 emerging artists show in Newark"
Back To School: "Newark kids get 5,000 free backpacks for school"
'Clean Coal Plant': "Plan worries Linden" -- Questions need answers: "Scientific American" | "USAToday" |
 Exhibit: "Montclair Art Museum unveils Cezanne exhibition" -- His influence on American art.
Gold Scam?: "Store's woes reveal unraveling scheme" -- Exploiting a cultural custom.
Greenway: "County starts Woodbridge-Edison-Metuchen trail after 18 years"
Park Deal: "Group sues Freeholders, Boro over park takeover" -- Questions procedure, financing.
Red Cross Clothing Bin: "Morristown rejects Red Cross bid for bin"
Red Lights Cams: "Street cameras coming to Newark intersections"
Union County Freeholders: "Bigger setting for a musical stew"

2009 Races --
 Coniglio Corruption Case: "Prosecutors rip Coniglio over probation bid"
Corrections Officers: "78 officers fired in 2008"
License Plates: "Ruling expected on pro-life group's challenge to plate policy"
Kennedy Funeral: Videos: Service | Obama | Kennedy Jr. | - | Photos (NYTimes) |
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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.

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Thursday - September 3. 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.

  • Saturday - September 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. 46th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Fine arts, crafts, music, dance, food and more. Children's Art Table, face painting and more. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain location: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.)

  • Tuesday - September 8 (Date changed because of Labor Day). 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.

  • Thursday - September 10. 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.

  • Saturday - September 12. 11 AM - 6 PM. Downtown Block Party. Food and merchandise displays. Free samples and gifts. Dora the Explorer, Diego and Solecitos for the kids. DJ, multi-cultural dancers. Special guest: Consulate of El Salvador. Front Street between Park and Watchung Avenues will be closed for the event. (Rain date, September 19.) FREE.

  • Saturday - September 12. 11 AM - 3 PM. 10th Annual PMUA Environmental Fair. Environmental displays, activities for the whole family. Food and music. At Library Park, West 8th Street between College Place and Arlington Avenue. (Rain date September 26.) FREE.

  • Saturday - September 12. 6:30 PM Gates open, 7 PM start. NJ Wolves vs. NE Pennsylvania Miners. Plainfield-based NJ Wolves is an adult amateur 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.
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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Bernice: Painted Ladies and parking lot stats.. Olddoc: Myths & facts on health care costs.. Maria: Report on charter school impact..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Giant Flea Market today at PHS Kenyon Avenue lot (or inside cafeteria), 7:30 AM - 5 PM.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on painted ladies and parking lot stats. Olddoc on myths and facts in re: high costs of health care. Maria sets up an Evergreen School blog, cites the Rand on charter schools and touts today's flea market. Plainfield Sports News is back after technical issues. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny on Roselle council's firing of Adrian Mapp. Assembly candidate Vastine lays out his thoughts on energy.

Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On.

Pallone Healthcare Forum: "Highland Park activist, 81, cries foul over arrest"
Rahway: "Dem Councilman resigns from teaching post" -- Inappropriate text messages to student?
Roselle: "Councilman charged with ballot tampering" -- Complete background.
South Plainfield: "Corzine tours solar firm basking in high demand"
Watchung: "Former cop who lied about sleeping on duty gets probation"

2009 Races --
 Kennedy Memorial: "Corzine orders flags flown at half staff Tuesday"
State Vendor Contracts: "Bramnick: Treasury still not explained why NJ firms cut out"
Stimulus Money: "Corzine moves to ensure women, minorities benefit" -- Now? Kinda late, no?
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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.

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - August 29. 11 AM - 5 PM. Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale. Old-fashioned event where merchants put special merchandise out for sidewalk shopping. Downtown shopping district: East and West Front Street, Park and Watchung Avenues.

  • Today - August 29. 7:30 AM - 5 PM. Flea Market. First Annual Flea Market to benefit student services and activities of the Plainfield Public School community. Vendors: Tables are $20 I1 vehicle) or $35 (2 vehicles), tables NOT included. Gates open for vendors at 6 AM. Fees paid at the gate; first come, first availability. Gates open to the public at 7:30 AM. At the Kenyon Avenue PHS parking lot. Refereshments will be on sale in the cafeteria. Info: (908) 731-4333. (Rain location: Gymnasium and cafeteria.)

  • Thursday - September 3. 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.

  • Saturday - September 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. 46th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Fine arts, crafts, music, dance, food and more. Children's Art Table, face painting and more. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain location: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.)

  • Tuesday - September 8 (Date changed because of Labor Day). 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
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Friday, August 28, 2009

Olddoc & Maria add to Historic Preservation conversation.. Bernice: Jackie's TV blog.. Mapp office hours.. No word from Jerry on Kennedy..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Cop DWI: "Former Plainfield cop gets probation in DWI crash" -- Ledger | Courier |
PHS Alumni: "Alumni gather for school reunions" -- Alphabetical listings.
Double-wide Stroller Wars: "Store's restrictions ignite stroller war in Westfield"
Purple Loosestrife: "Beetles combat 'weed' at Echo Lake Park" -- This one's for Bernice.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on Jackie's TV blog plus a nice pic. Maria and Olddoc add perspective to the Historic Preservation conversation, and Olddoc challenges a health insurance mindset. Councilor Mapp's constituent office hours start Sept. 10, read for full details. Jerry has not yet commented on the passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy. Plainfield Sports News: Hang in there fans, Augustine is working out some technical snags.

Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On.

St. Benedict's Prep: "To survive, Abbey shares space with rival"
Westfield: "FBI investigates resident connected to Madoff Ponzi scheme"

2009 Races --
 Chiappone Corruption Case: "Day after indictment, Chiappone resists calls to resign"
DEP: "EPA audit finds 'significant shortcomings'" -- Record | Gannett | Phil Inq |
Police/Immigration: "Morristown deputizing cops as immigration agents"
State Police: "Corzine signs racial profiling reforms into law"
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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.

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today and Tomorrow - August 28 - 29. 11 AM - 5 PM. Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale. Old-fashioned event where merchants put special merchandise out for sidewalk shopping. Downtown shopping district: East and West Front Street, Park and Watchung Avenues.

  • Today - August 28. Noon - 2 PM, 6 - 8 PM, 9:30 PM (movie). Music In The Plaza. Lunch and evening concerts featuring Gospel/Chree House, Manhattan Music Band and Breez. Car show. Movie: Fast & Furious. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. At County Office Building Plaza, Park Avenue and Front Street. Info: (908) 753-3097. Rain or shine, evidently.

  • Tomorrow - August 29. 7:30 AM - 5 PM. Flea Market. First Annual Flea Market to benefit student services and activities of the Plainfield Public School community. Vendors: Tables are $20 I1 vehicle) or $35 (2 vehicles), tables NOT included. Gates open for vendors at 6 AM. Fees paid at the gate; first come, first availability. Gates open to the public at 7:30 AM. At the Kenyon Avenue PHS parking lot. Refereshments will be on sale in the cafeteria. Info: (908) 731-4333. (Rain location: Gymnasium and cafeteria.)

  • Thursday - September 3. 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.

  • Saturday - September 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. 46th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Fine arts, crafts, music, dance, food and more. Children's Art Table, face painting and more. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain location: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.)

  • Tuesday - September 8 (Date changed because of Labor Day). 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
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