Town Hall meeting on condo abatements tonight.. Must-reads from Bernice.. Olddoc: Administration chutzpah, Connolly, Muhlenberg..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Condo Tax Abatements: "No tax break yet for condo buyers"
Community Access Unlimited: "Nonprofit helps developmentally disabled live independently"
NFL Camps: "Plainfield's Monroe has missed 10 days of camp so far" -- But he's not alone.
North Plainfield: "'Nanny's', contender in Courier's sandwich search, closing" -- The poor economy.
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice has 3 updates of note, but the must-read is lessons from the garden! Olddoc on Administration chutzpah, Connolly default, and remarks he prepared for the Muhlenberg vigil. Maria on charter schools, curriculum and the health care 'conversation'. Councilor Burney reviews services that put Council meetings and docs on the Web. PEPtalk Renata moves to Ch. 1, part 2 of The Book.
New Brunswick: "Conflict of interest asserted in condemnation battle" -- It if looks like a duck...
Piscataway: "State OKs town's affordable housing plan"
Rahway: "Councilman suspended from teaching job" -- Ledger | NJToday |
Sandy Hook: "Park Service cancels deal with Ft. Hancock developer"
Union County Courts: "Wertheimer faces reprimand for alleged anti-Semitic remark" -- Gannett | Ledger |
2009 Races --
- Analysis --
- Corzine v. Christie: "Election smackdown: Corzine v. Christie"
- Daggett: "Daggett becoming wildcard in tight race"
- Christie --
- Campaign Statement: "Christie campaign defends Rove conversation"
- Record: "Corzine says talks with Rove cast doubt on Christie tenure"
- Ledger: "Bush administration ranked Christie 'loyal'"
- Daggett --
- Education: "Daggett calls for overhaul, elimination of tenure"
- Campaign: "Daggett hires media consultant"
- Jersey City: "Two officials resign board positions in wake of probe"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
NY-NJ Waterfront Commission: "Commissioner had filed to retire day before firing"
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CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
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| 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 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.
- Today - August 13. 7 PM. Town Hall Meeting on Tax Abatements. Council Adrian Mapp invites 3rd Ward residents (and anyone interested) 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.
- Today - 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.
- Saturday - 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.
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