Bernice: 7-Eleven coming.. Olddoc: Who's Who.. Jerry's been approached about Speaker job.. McWilliams: M.PoWeR's Michael Jackson tribute..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
School Uniforms: "Plainfield, others turn to uniforms to improve schools"
Pressman Charter School: "New director ready for action"
Drugs: "Plainfield man busted with two pounds of cocaine" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Don't miss the comments.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes a 7-Eleven is slated for South Avenue. Who's Who?, Olddoc, that's who. Maria clears path on more Evergreen gardening. Jerry takes a stand on school uniforms but is coy about being Assembly Speaker. Councilor McWilliams writes up M.PoWeR and Heritage Choir's recent Michael Jackson tribute (with pix). Assembly candidate Vastine follows a bread-crumb trail to ... guess who?
Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On.
Bribery: "East Orange official accused of extorting bribes for permits"
Check Scam: "Whistleblower claims wrongful termination in $100K scam" -- Former Plainfield beat reporter Jennifer Golson digs out the details. Go Jenn!
Redeemer Lutheran School: "Plunging enrollment leads to renewing old teaching tactic"
South Plainfield: "New old-fashioned street lights on Plainfield Avenue will save money"
Obituary: "Louis Vetter, aide to Union County lawmakers"
Jersey City: "Councilwoman maintains separate identities in NJ and Florida"
Vote Fraud: "A.C. mayoral candidate, 13 workers indicted in scheme" -- Press of AC | Ledger | NJNews |
| 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 - September 4. Noon - 2 PM, 6 - 8 PM. (Rescheduled) Music in the Plaza. From the city's website. No word on Car Show and movie.
- Tomorrow - September 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. 46th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Fine arts, crafts, music, dance, food and more. Children's Art Table, face painting and more. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain location: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.)
- Tuesday - September 8 (Date changed because of Labor Day). 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.
- Thursday - September 10. 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 - September 12. 11 AM - 6 PM. Downtown Block Party. Food and merchandise displays. Free samples and gifts. Dora the Explorer, Diego and Solecitos for the kids. DJ, multi-cultural dancers. Special guest: Consulate of El Salvador. Front Street between Park and Watchung Avenues will be closed for the event. (Rain date, September 19.) FREE.
- Saturday - September 12. 11 AM - 3 PM. 10th Annual PMUA Environmental Fair. Environmental displays, activities for the whole family. Food and music. At Library Park, West 8th Street between College Place and Arlington Avenue. (Rain date September 26.) FREE.
- Saturday - September 12. 6:30 PM Gates open, 7 PM start. NJ Wolves vs. NE Pennsylvania Miners. Plainfield-based NJ Wolves is an adult amateur 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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