Troubling Muhlenberg ER rumor.. Connolly Plainfield bankruptcy.. Olddoc recaps Council.. Burney corrects Bernice.. Mapp's Town Hall tomorrow..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Troubling Muhlenberg ER rumor on closing's anniversary"
- "Connolly bankruptcy: Deer-in-the-headlights not an option for City"
Muhlenberg: "'Solemn observance' tonight marks Muhlenberg closing" -- See calendar below.
Fire: "Molotov cocktail started Plainfield fire"
Housing Rehab: "Plainfield gets $900K in HUD funding"
Peach Festivals: "Peach festivals peak in August" -- Including Grace Church, Plainfield's.
R&B By The Brook: "County's Plainfield concert 'lacked salt and pepper'" -- CountyWatchers.
McGreevey: "Poll: McGreevey more unpopular now than when he resigned"
North Plainfield: "Seniors ask Lance about health care"
Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on Council's citizen committees. Olddoc recaps the busy Council meeting in two parts. Maria on Rep. Pallone's health care meeting, Connolly bankruptcy, candidate Vastine on Monarch condos. Councilor Mapp notes his Town Hall on tax abatements tomorrow. Councilor Burney corrects Bernice. PEPtalk: the provocative opening of My Book: Chapter 1.
Budget Year Switch: "Edison votes tonight on switch to calendar year"
Edison: "Residents can now get township updates on Twitter"
Irvington: "Corzine, Smith endorse each other"
Metuchen: "Metuchen moves forward with walking/bike trail"
Newark: "Newark HA unveils second phase of $21M project"
New Brunswick: "Judge rules residents get to vote on council changes"
Perth Amboy: "Mayor orders reforms to stifle political corruption"
Roselle Park: "Discord over shared services with sister boro reaches R.P."
Union County Jail: "Jail under lockdown after Bloods/Crips fights" -- Ledger | Courier |
2009 Races --
- Corzine: "Corzine, Weinberg attack Christieon women's health coverage"
- Corzine: "Corzine: Enhancing, not replacing in campaign shakeup"
- Christie: "Rove: Christie discussed run while US Attorney" -- Record | Ledger | Christie statement.
- Jersey City: "Healy donating cash traceable to FBI stoolie"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
Meadowlands Inquiry: "Feds expand probe of EnCap in Rutherford's dealings"
Social Services Misspending: "Audit finds questionable agency spending" -- Press of AC | Ledger |
NY-NJ Waterfront Commission: "Report: Commission corrupt at the highest levels" -- Record | 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 - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Thursday - 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.
- 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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