Bernice: Concert surprise.. Olddoc: Living wills.. Maria: School staff relations.. Pivnichny and Vastine have questions..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "YWCA brawl raises questions"
- "Cellphone withdrawal"
- "When the Beatles played Plainfield ... for $1.49" -- Opening night reception tonight.
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice got a surprise at the Carillon Concert. Olddoc pitches the Ledger and NYTimes coverage of healthcare yesterday, plus his considered advice on living wills. Maria notes 8 of 17 administrator goals have to do with improving District employee relationships. Why? Plainfield Sports News is busy: Cardinals Red & White scrimmage, Mariners vs. Battle, Lions vs. Spartans, and the Jersey Express tryouts. Commenting on Jerry's blog, Assembly candidate Vastine gives a nod to Olddoc. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny questioned the locked door to the Mayor's suite. (The mayor's site is still 'under construction'.)
Business Development: "Metuchen cuts red tape to foster new businesses"
Citizen Alerts: "Another Jersey town signs up for Nixle alerts to residents" -- Hello, Plainfield?
Greenway: "3.5 mile Woodbridge-Metuchen trail gets $1M stimulus grant"
Legal Profession Bias: "Report: Continued racial, gender bias in NJ legal community"
Middlesex Boro: "Council weighs options for waste collection" -- Asm Green pitches using PMUA?
Mortgage Mediation: "NJ homeowners get help fending off foreclosure" -- Bank sounds criminally negligent.
Piscataway: "Cops seek man accused of robbing drug dealers"
Prisons & Contraband Cellphones: "Lawmaker targets illicit cellphone use"
Tax Reval: "County-mandated reval set for Hillsborough" -- Plainfield's last reval was 17 years ago, is the clock ticking?
2009 Races --
- Healthcare: "Christie and Corzine battle over healthcare"
- Weinberg: "Violence mars Elizabeth's Dominican festival as Weinberg leaves"
| 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
- Today/Tomorrow - August 24/25. Play: 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.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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. - Thursday thru Saturday - August 27 - 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.
- Thursday - August 27. 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.
- Friday - 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.
- Saturday - 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.)
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