Council needs to look in mirror.. 3 injured in shootings.. Bernice & Olddoc: Condo tax break sidelined.. Maria: Q&A with Dr. Gallon..
BREAKING: "Molotov cocktail involved in suspicious Plainfield fire early this AM"
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Shootings: "Three injured in Queen City shootings, one critically" -- Courier | Ledger |
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Council ran to midnight, but Bernice reports the condo tax deal sidelined, as well as Olddoc, who notes briefly that tax abatement only had support of 3 on Council. Maria posts a Q&A with Dr. Gallon. Assembly candidate Vastine also comments on the Monarch abatements -- see political blogs below.
New Brunswick: "Residents win suit over voting for wards" -- Courier | PolNJ -- Machine takes one on the chin.
Avenel State: "Corrections officer charged with smuggling cellphone to inmate" -- Courier | Ledger |
Edison: "Edison offers web-based service to obtain permits"
Hillsborough: "Town tries out free communication service to residents"
Rahway: "Five years later, Rahway library still mostly empty"
Roselle: "Being on wrong side of Union County machine leads to criminal charges" -- Countywatchers.
Union County: "Lawsuit against de Filippo, Devanney and Freeholders to go to trial"
2009 Races --
- Campaign: "Corzine shakes up campaign staff" Ledger | PolNJ |
- Guadagno v. Weinberg: "Using Lt. Gov candidates as proxies"
- Polls: "Corzine gains slightly in latest poll" -- Ledger | NewsroomNJ | PolNJ |
- Secaucus: "Dems submit three names to replace mayor who resigned"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
Public Advocate: "Public Advocate joins suit over refusal to rent to Section 8 recipient"
Obituary: "Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of JFK" -- Mother-in-law of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
| 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 - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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. 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.
- 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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