Plainfield's 'plan ahead' policy?.. Former mayor Rick Taylor dies.. Bernice: Roadwork pix, corruption thoughts.. Annie McWilliams on tax abatements..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Plainfield's 'PLAN AHEAD' policy?"
- Don't forget to vote in this week's poll: Is fighting corruption worth it? (Top of right-hand column.)
DumpPMUA: "Judge agrees to hear arguments in case against PMUA"
Bank Failure: "FDIC takes over First BankAmericano" -- Sen. Ray Lesniak on board; Holly Bakke, former NJ Banking Commissioner, was CEO. More from HardNewsNJ here.
COPS Grant: "Lautenberg applauds Orange's crime drop in awarding $964K grant"
GPS & Municipal Vehicles: "North Brunswick may keep tabs on township vehicles"
Scotch Plains: "No one hurt as car plows into Library" -- Hole punched in children's room wall.
Taxes in Installments: "Carteret offers option of monthly installments on taxes"
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernicehas some pix of paving work on Watchung and an Art Deco façade on Cleveland about to be lost, plus comments on Cammarano and summer reading. Olddoc and Maria are chillin'. Councilor McWilliams on the tax abatement debate, on which Mapp and Storch have also weighed in. PEPtalk Renata recommends 'The Shack'.
2009 Races --
- Corzine: "CQ: Ratings change as Corzine slips" | "Roll Call: You have 4 months to learn to say 'Gov. Christie'"
- Christie: "Christie shows off some Dem support" -- Including former U.C. freeholder Goncalves.
- Cammarono, Van Pelt: "Mayor and Assemblyman resign from office" -- Cammarano letter here (PDF).
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
Legislature: "Sweeney wants law to suspend indicted local officials" -- Just in case it happens again.
Union Corruption: "NJ man admits paying NY labor boss for labor peace" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
| 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 and Sunday - Aug 1 & 2. Carnival. Rides, games, food and fun for all. Sat afternoon/evening, Sun afternoon/evening. At the Kenyon Avenue athletic field behind Plainfield High School. Entry free, the rest...not.
- Saturday - August 1. 11 AM - 3 PM. Bike Rodeo. Bike competition events, safety inspections and more. Food, fun, and kids activities. Part of the National Night Out Celebration activities. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. FREE.
- Saturday - August 1. 6:30 PM Gates open, 7 PM start. NJ Wolves vs. Brooklyn Mariners. 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.
- Saturday - August 1. 8 PM. Coffee House: Discussion, Poetry and Refreshments. Join in a discussion of making healthcare reform happen with Tom Knoche of Healthcare-NOW and Jim Walsh, NJ Citizen Action. Poetry: Nancy Scott, author of 'One Stands Guard, On Sleeps'. At the Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19-21 South 2nd Avenue, Highland Park. Sponsor: Central NJ Coalition Against Endless War. Admission free, donations gratefully accepted.
- Monday thru Friday - August 3-7. 9 AM - 4 PM. Discover Your World: Girl Scouts Summer Daycamp. Two summer daycamps for girls: entering Grades 1-4, and entering Grades 5-8 this fall. The older group explores the worlds of CSI agents, image consultants, artisans and nutritionists. The younger group enjoys games, fiestas and high teas from around the world. At Calvary Baptist Church, 325 Monroe Avenue (at West 4th Street). Cost: $100/week (scholarships available -- contact Sue DeCarlo, (908) 232-3236 x1204). Info: Renée Jackson (973) 746-8200 x141 or visit the website at www.gshnj.org/.
- Monday - August 3. 11 AM. Plainfield Family Success Center Activity. 'Time to Draw with Daniel'. 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 3. 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.
- Tuesday - August 4. 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 4. 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.
- Tuesday - August 4. 6 PM. National Night Out Celebration. Join neighbors, block associations and businesses in 'giving crime a going away party'. Information tables, food. Sponsored by the National Night Out Committee. In front of City Hall, Watchung Avenue and East 6th Street. FREE.
Wednesday - 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.
- Wednesday - August 5. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - 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.
- Thursday - 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.
- Thursday - August 6. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- 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.
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