NJ 'Power List' surprises.. PHS off 'dangerous' list.. Bernice: Redevelopment reviewed.. Olddoc and McWilliams on tax abatements..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Surprises in NJ 'Power List'"
- "PHS removed from 'persistently dangerous' list"
- Don't forget to vote in this week's poll: Is fighting corruption worth it? (Top of right-hand column.)
NNO: "Residents take stand against crime" -- Governor makes cameo appearance.
Rick Taylor Memorial: "Plainfield mourns magnetic leader" -- Funeral 11 AM today, details here.
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reviews redevelopment. Olddoc is back , turning his eagle eye on the tax abatement discussion. Maria thanks Olddoc for his help with her health emergency. Get well soon, Maria!. Councilor McWilliams Part 2 on tax abatements.
Newark Development: "Vision for Hahne's area vanishes with 'For Sale' signs" -- Unable to get projects under way since 2002.
Post Office Closings: "USPS lists 9 POs facing possible closure" -- More may be added.
Roselle: "NAACP-led rally opposes shared services with Roselle Park"
2009 Races --
- Analysis: "Why can't Corzine get any traction? What should he do?"
- Bowser of East Orange: "It's Democrats vs. Republicans"
- Christie: "Christie to unveil corruption crackdown plan today"
- Christie: "Dem mayor Stack campaigns with Christie in Union City"
- Lt. Gov.: "Poll: Jerseyans not swayed by lieutenant governor's race"
- Legislature: "NJEA endorses 45 Dems, 26 Republicans" -- 29 seats get no endorsement.
- Asm Smith: "Lawyer: Assemblyman Smith may resign"
- Jersey City: "Councilman blasts Corzine for silence on J.C. corruption"
- J.C. Council President: "At rally, hundreds call for Vega to step down" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
- Ridgefield: "Mayor won't quit, residents worry"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
- Don't forget to vote in this week's poll: Is fighting corruption worth it? (Top of right-hand column.)
GI Bill: "NJ universities, colleges expect influx of vets"
Schools: "NJ teacher pay up $400M in 2008" -- With searchable list of educators.
Vote Fraud: "3 indicted for vote fraud in 2007 Senator's election" -- Ledger | PolNJ | NewsroomNJ |
| 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. | ||
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - August 5. 10 AM. Viewing and Funeral Service for Rick Taylor. Viewing from 10 - 11 AM, Funeral Service at 11 AM at Cathedral International, Perth Amboy.
- Today - August 5. 11 AM. Plainfield Family Success Center Activity. 'Parachute Games'. 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 5. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Tomorrow - August 6. 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.
- Tomorrow - August 6. 6 PM. Plainfield Family Success Center Activity. 'Zumba with Monique'. 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 6. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Friday - August 7. 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.
- Saturday - 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).
- Saturday - 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.
- Saturday - 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. 7:30 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.
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