Plainfield stimulus $$$ update.. Olddoc & Maria: Tax abatements.. Rick Taylor funeral.. Plainfield man charged with kidnapping.. PMUA opportunity?..
ALERT: City's phone system appears to be down as of 11:30 AM.
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Rick Taylor Funeral: "Plainfield pays tribute, says goodbye to Taylor" -- Photo gallery here.
Kidnapping: "Plainfield man charged with assault, kidnapping"
PMUA: "Towns prepare for loss of garbage hauler" -- An opportunity for the PMUA?
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Olddoc on tax abatements and his son (Andrew) the doctor, of whom he is justly proud for illustrating compassion and humanitarianism. Maria ponders tax abatements. PEPtalk's Renta ponders Plainfield's critical paths forward.
Hillside: "Cop pleads guilty to stealing homeless program funds"
Library Technology: "Morristown library gets kinder, gentler scanner"
Middlesex Boro: "Panel urges rejection of garbage privatization" -- There goes THAT PMUA opportunity.
Newark/East Orange: "South Orange Avenue busy marketplace for drug dealers"
Roselle: "Schools get video cams, alert system"
Tagging: "Graffiti gives travelers dim view of Linden"
2009 Races --
- Mulshine on NPR: "Ledger's Paul Mulshine is interviewed on the race" -- Listen here.
- Analysis: "With scandal as backdrop, governor's race heats up" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
- Christie: "Christie unveils 10-point anti-corruption plan" -- NJNewsrm | Record |
- Daggett: "Daggett bashes special interest donations"
- Union County: "Dueling events bring race to Westfield"
- 'Pol who could not be owned': "Politifax IDs Sen. Cunningham as untainted JC pol"
- Mulshine on Hudson Co.: "There's nothing like Hudson County poliltics" -- Well, maybe Chicago.
- Asm Smith: "Smith's lawyer urges him not to resign"
- Jewish Reaction: "Rabbis' arrests touch raw nerve in Jewish community"
- Ridgefield: "State comptroller seeks Ridgefield documents"
- Ridgefield: "Mayor Suarez target of recall petition" -- Record | Ledger | PolNJ |
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
- Atlantic City: "Ex-city attorney indicted in tax sale scam" -- Press of AC | NJNewsrm |
- Vas Case: "Vas' lawyer decries suspension of his pay and benefits"
Mass Transit: "Study: Fastest growing NJ areas starved for mass transit"
Real Estate: "Home sellers frustrated as short-sale deals collapse" -- Sales for less than outstanding loan amount.
Sotomayor Vote: "Jersey senators in Sotomayor's corner" -- You wondered, maybe?
| 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 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.
- Today - August 6. 8 PM. Plainfield Business Networking. Plainfield professionals and business owners expand their 'circle of influence' at this networking event sponsored by 'Mr. Plainfield', Robert K. Graham. $10/person, includes hors d'oeuvres and wine. At Cafe Vivace, 1370 South Avenue.
- Today - 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.
- Today - August 6. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Tomorrow - 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. 9 AM - 3 PM. Senior Center Yard Sale. In the parking lot behind the Plainfield Senior Center, 305 East Front Street.
- 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 PM. Healthcare Reform: Single Payer Advocacy. Join others who plan to lobby NJ's Rep. Frank Pallone (whose district includes Plainfield) to support the 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.
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