Public questions condo abatements.. Bernice reviews PILOTs, stormwater ordinances.. Maria on campaign issues.. Jerry plays catch-up..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Muhlenberg: "Vigil marks 1st anniversary of hospital's closure" -- Photo gallery here.
Foreclosures: "NJ foreclosures rise 31% over last year"
Jobs: "South Plainfield solar firm sets job fair in $200M project"
Tax Rebates: "'Senior Freeze' and Homestead rebates deadlines extended to November"
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reviews last year's PILOTs, notes stormwater ordinances up. Olddoc nada. Maria outlines issues for mayoral, Assembly candidates. Jerryplays catch-up with an undated state report on Muhlenberg, a no-go letter from the state on auditing the PMUA, and a letter from Fanwood's mayor on their rescue squad and Plainfield. PEPtalk: continuing The Book, Renata opens a can of worms. Councilor Mapp nada. Assembly candidate Vastine writes on the commemoration of Muhlenberg closure (see political blogs below).
Edison: "Council votes to switch budget to calendar year"
Fanwood: "Lack of state aid leaves hole in budget"
2009 Races --
- Analysis: "Rove inflicts most damage on Christie but Corzine also receives wounds"
- Corzine: "Corzine wants Christie to explain Rove talks" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm | PolNJ |
- Daggett: "First and probably last chance for change in NJ" -- OpEd, Stuart Sendell.
- Debates: "Corzine says he will take part in debates"
- Poll: "Race grows tighter"
- Jersey City: "Two refuse to quit in spite of charges"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
NY/NJ Waterfront Commission: "Dockworkers see shoe on other foot for a change"
Redevelopment: "Bloomfield must pay $4.8M after breaking with redeveloper"
'Death Panel' Rumor: "False rumor has some familiar roots" -- Following the footprints in the mud.
Obituary: "Les Paul, New Jersey's guitar innovator" -- Bergen Record | NYTimes | NJNewsrm |
Obituary: "Margaret Wilson, first woman to head NAACP board"
| 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
- Tomorrow - August 15. 9 PM - 2 AM. PHS Class of 1970 Throwback Jam. Get out your '70s threads and come boogie! Door prizes, best dressed. At: Stone Square Lodge #38 F&AM, 722 St. Mary's Avenue. $10 at the door. Info: Mike at (908) 322-6969.
- Monday - August 17. 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 17. 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 17. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.
- Tuesday - August 18. 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.
- Wednesday - August 19. 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 19. 7 PM. Healthcare Reform: Single Payer Advocacy Group Planning to Lobby Rep. Frank Pallone. Sensible single-payer 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.
- Wednesday - August 19. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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