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Friday, August 21, 2009

Bernice: City parking lots: photos, issues.. Maria: YM campers do Michael Jackson tribute.. Jerry: Linden raises question affecting all..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Exhibit: "Library exhibit unearths lost Plainfield treasures"
Richard Fox: "Atlantic City Housing Authority offers exec job to former Plainfield official"
District 22 Races --
 Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice explores City parking lots, issues. Olddoc will post later. Maria pitches the Michael Jackson tribute by YM campers. Jerry passes on a legal concern for cities raised by Linden's mayor. PEPtalk: The Book gets steamy in 1:10. Candidate Bo Vastine updates his Muhlenberg thoughts, notes rise in NJ unemployment.

Budgets: "Old Bridge using $1M from its utilities authority to close budget gap"
Hillside: "Mayor orders purchasing freeze amid budget concerns"
USPS: "Postal workers prepare for possible closures"

2009 Races --
 Corruption 44 --
 Camden: "State-appointed police director resigns" -- Interesting back-story.
EnCap: "EnCap criminal probe extends to Lyndhurst, North Arlington"
Islamic Relief: "Donations to NJ-based charity rise as Ramadan approaches"
| 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
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 21. 9 AM. Connolly returns to Housing Court. Connolly Properties' David Connolly is scheduled to return to the courtroom of Judge Andrew Baron to report on progress in addressing thousands of code violations in his Plainfield rental properties. Public may attend. Having one's 'day in court' is literally that -- the Connolly case will come up at some point during the day, but no telling exactly when.

  • Today - August 21. 6:30 PM. Tribute to Michael Jackson. The youngsters of the YMCA's summer camp have produced their very own tribute to the late pop icon. All are invited to join the 100 campers, aged 6 to 13, in this rousing cap to their busy summer schedule. At the YMCA Gym, Watchung Avenue at East 6th Street (use Youth Center entrance on East 6th Street; parking lot is well-lit and camera-monitored).

  • Tomorrow - August 22. 10:30 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.

  • Sunday - August 23. 6 PM. Peach Festival and Carillon Concert. Come out for Grace Episcopal Church's annual peach festival, featuring an abundance of homemade peach desserts. The event includes a twilight concert by the parish carillonneur, Jeff Spelman, on the 47-bell Pittis carillon. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for your comfort.

  • Monday/Tuesday - August 24/25. The Harlem Ladies Knittin' and Bitchin' Society. Playwright Ben Marshall, Plainfield resident and Middlesex County College professor, directs this play at NYC's Dramatists Guild. Monday, 7 - 9 PM. Tuesday, 2:30 - 4:30 PM. At the Frederick Loewe Room of the Dramatists Guild, 1501 Broadway (between 42nd and 43rd Streets). Photo ID required to enter building. RSVP necessary to get on guest list to rfeuerman@rcn.com.

  • Monday - August 24. 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.

  • Monday - August 24. 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 24. 6 PM. Exhibit: Plainfield: Lost But Not Forgotten. Opening night reception. An exhibit of photographs and postcards from the Plainfield Public Library's extensive collection focusing on institutions and businesses from the Queen City's past which are still fondly remembered. The exhibit will be available for viewing during Library hours through October 17. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Wednesday - August 26. 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Seminar. Sponsored by the Government Records Council, which adjudicates disputes concerning public records. Open to all, free of charge, no pre-registration required. At the NJ State Museum Auditorium, 205 West State Street, Trenton. Limited free parking in the State House garage.

  • (Canceled) Wednesday - August 26. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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