2 yard sales today.. Bernice: Downtown development woes, BOE retreat.. Olddoc sleuths Dornoch.. Maria seeks board game donations.. India Day Parade..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Connolly Properties: "Officials: Landlord complied with court orders" -- Is there another wrinkle?
Drugs: "Plainfield parolee charged with hiding drugs in monitoring bracelet"
India Day Parade: "Parade tomorrow on Oak Tree Road" -- 1:30 - 3:30 PM, from Grove St. to St. Cecilia's Church in Woodbridge.
North Plainfield Motorcycle Accident: "Out-of-state driver made illegal turn at confusing intersection"
TBW Mortgage: "NJ orders mortgage company to cease operations" -- Possible fraud case developing.
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes downtown development woes, BOE retreat, plus great garden and street pix. Olddoc does some Dornoch sleuthing and some potpourri. Maria thanks Steve K. for a tip on condos, and looks for board game donations for Evergreen school.
Newark: "Unemployment in city reaches 14.3 percent in June"
Scotch Plains: "NJDOT doing archaeological dig at Rt 22/Bonnie Burn Rd project"
Sample Ballots: "State decides not to mail sample ballots to inactive voters"
Tax Revalution: "Maplewood officials want citizen panel to explain revaluation process"
2009 Races: "Corzine, Booker call for more gun safety laws"
Extraordinary Aid: "Calendar-year town awarded $10M in tax relief" -- Does this mean Plainfield will not know its aid figure until February?
Foreclosure Law: "Statute of limitations for foreclosures becomes law"
Homelessness Prevention: "NJ programs can compete for $10.5M in stimulus funds"
Human Trafficking: "Eight charged in NJ-based sex-trafficking ring"
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| 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 - August 8. 9 AM - 2 PM. Reading Sisterhood Scholarship Yard Sale. The Reading Sisterhood raises funds for an annual scholarship in memory of Hope McLean-Austin, who was a special ed teacher in the Plainfield Schools. This year's scholarship goes to Brianna Shelton, granddaughter of Anna and Charles Booker. Lots of good stuff! At 1601 Watchung Avenue (corner of Charlotte Road).
- Today - August 8. 9 AM - 2 PM. Household Special Waste Collection. Items accepted include: Batteries, tires (limit 8/household), propane tanks, paints & varnishes, aerosol cans, and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/hhwd.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Union County Vo-Tech, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.
- Today - August 8. 9 AM - 3 PM. Senior Center Yard Sale. In the parking lot behind the Plainfield Senior Center, 305 East Front Street.
- Today - August 8. 6:30 PM Gates open, 7 PM Game starts. NJ Wolves vs. NJ Buccaneers. 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 - August 10. 5 - 6:30 PM. Plainfield Family Success Center Activity: Parenting Skills. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381 or Ms. Guzman (908) 731-4360 x 5237. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.
- Monday - August 10. 7 PM. Healthcare Reform: Single Payer Advocacy Group Planning to Lobby Rep. Frank Pallone. Sensible single-payer legislation scheduled for a September vote in Congress. At Highland Park Reformed Church, 19-21 South Second Avenue, Highland Park. Free parking in municipal lot behind church. Enter from Raritan Avenue/Route 27 across from Pad Thai restaurant. Car pool with the Benders: (908) 477-7812.
- Monday - August 10. 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.
- Tuesday - August 11. 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.
- Tuesday - August 11. 11 AM. Plainfield Family Success Center Activity. 'Craft Time with Ms. B'. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381 or Ms. Guzman (908) 731-4360 x 5237. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.
- Wednesday - August 12. 6 - 8 PM. Commemorating the 1st Anniversary of Muhlenberg's Closing. A solemn observance on the eve of the first anniversary of the loss of Muhlenberg Hospital. All are invited to wear black and bring candles for a vigil as well as friends. Sponsors: Restore Muhlenberg Coalition and POP. Info: (908) 731-1518.
- Wednesday - August 12. 6:30 PM. Citizenship Seminar. Westfield immigration and naturalization attorney Laurie Woog will outline the basics of the naturalization process and the new testing requirements. Sponsored by LVA-Union County. The program is free and open to all, but advance registration is appreciated. For info, contact Stella at (908) 757-1111 x121 or email literacy@plfdpl.info with your phone number to reserve your spot. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.
- Thursday - August 13. 7 PM. Town Hall Meeting on Tax Abatements. Council Adrian Mapp invites 3rd Ward residents (and those of the whole city) to a town hall meeting on the proposed tax abatements for the Monarch condos. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All are welcome.
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