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Friday, September 11, 2009

Bernice: City's redevelopment hype not valid.. Olddoc: Artificial turf field sought for youth sports teams, 'Disquisition' launched..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Senior Center: "Center snafu irks Plainfield officials"
Code Enforcement: "Plainfield to crack down on negligent landlords"
Ledger Munchmobile: "Best cheap food in NJ"
-- Featuring Plainfielders Pat Leone and Andrea West, with her Warren pal Beki 'Bialy Virgin' Perkins.
School Uniforms: "Uniforms leave students dressed for success" -- Plainfield's 2-step process.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice cries foul on City Hall's redevelopment hype. Olddoc wraps the Council meeting with mentions of the presentation on installing an artificial turf field for kids' sports, questions on several items, and the first installment of a 'Disquisition' on health care. Assembly candidate Vastine continues outlining his positions, today: education.

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.

9/11 Observances: "Union County residents remember 9/11" -- No mention of Plainfield.
North Plainfield: "North Plainfield among towns to remember 9/11"
Roselle: "Roselle council hires interim financial chief"
Morristown: "Town close to deputizing cops as immigration agents"
Princeton: "Princeton loses health foods store"
Rutgers: "Coach Stringer's induction to Hall of Fame today"
South Plainfield: "Boro wants quieter rail crossings"
Summit: "$1.3M in payroll taxes missing" -- Used AmeriPay.

2009 Races --
Corruption 44 --
Swine Flu: "One shot of flu vaccine may be enough"

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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 11. 8th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attack. Area remembrances and ceremonies can be found here; no official ceremony by the City of Plainfield is listed in the story or on the city's website.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Sunday - September 13. 2 - 6 PM. New Democrats Community Picnic. Plainfield's New Democrats club invites everyone to a community potluck picnic. Bring a dish to pass, hot dogs, hamburgers and soda provided. At Green Brook Park (next to the parking area by the playground). FREE.

  • Monday - September 14. 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 - September 14. 6 PM. Solaris Health System Annual Meeting. At JFK Conference Center, 70 James Street, Edison. Info: Steven Weiss, (732) 205-1449.

  • Monday - September 14. 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.

  • Monday - September 14. 8 PM. Van Wyck Brooks Historic District. Monthly membership meeting, 443 Stelle Avenue.

  • Tuesday - September 15. 7 PM. Let's Talk Trash: FOSH Forum on PMUA. For this second forum, FOSH has invited the PMUA Commissioners, Executive Staff, the City Council and Mayor Robinson-Briggs to attend. Block associations, Neighborhood Watch groups and community organizations are invited to bring materials to share with others. At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street.

  • Thursday - September 17. 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 19. 9 AM Sharp Bus Departure. Morgan State vs. Winston-Salem State: NY Urban League Football Classic. The Craftsman Club of Stone Square Lodge sponsors this bus ride to the 38th Annual Classic. Tickets: $45/person, includes game ticket, bus, food and drink. Bus departs Douglas Hall Temple promptly at 9 AM. Leaves stadium promptly at 6 PM. Info/Tickets: Solomon Johnson, (973) 953-7779.

  • Saturday - September 19. 10 AM - 3 PM. Plainfield Public Library Book Sale. Others' castoffs are waiting to become your new favorites! Think of the places you'll go! In the pool area on the Lower Level of the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. While you're at it, check out the newly refurbished Meeting Room 2, available for public use for group meetings. FREE.

  • Saturday - September 19. 6:30 - 10:30 PM. YWCA Gala: Party On, Plainfield. A night of food, music, and dancing in support of the YWCA of Central NJ. Silent Auction. Tickets: $50/person. At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at EventBrite or at the door.
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