Bernice: Council mélange, Paramount's tax appeals.. Olddoc: Pie-in-sky from Dashield.. Maria: Deer poop, Twitter and Monarch condos..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Green sets Dem Committee meeting for Friday"
- "Mayor Sharon needs to clarify Bibi Taylor terms"
- "Monarch condos sales trailer consigned to dustbin of history"
9/11 Remembrance: "Tri-County Red Cross participates in Day of Service"
Jayson Williams: "Former Net says he can't pay $200K to estranged wife"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice has a brief mélange of half a dozen or so items from the Council meeting as well as info on Paramount Properties shifting their tax burden to homeowners through successful tax appeals. Olddoc reflects on Obama's speech, City Administrator Dashield's evasiveness and pie-in-the-skyism, plus CFO issues. Maria finds deer poop alarming, wonders if the schools will be aTwitter, and asks what the Council will do about the Monarch condos. Councilor Mapp constituent office hours begin tonight. Assembly candidate Vastine continues laying out his energy position.
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.
Hillsborough: "Township to be certified as 'sustainable' community"
New Brunswick: "Coalition formed for ward-based Council" -- Courier | Ledger |
Rutgers: "RU's women's soccer team rises in national polls"
West Orange: "Citizen pressure causes development plan to be put on hold"
Woodbridge: "Town adds automated garbage trucks" -- Plainfield's had 'em for years.
2009 Races --
- Christie: "Tries to focus campaign on Corzine's record"
- Christie: "Feds won't investigate Christie/Rove talks"
- Guilty Pleas: "Two JC officials first to plead guilty in corruption bust" -- PolNJ | NJNewsr |
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
School Sports: "Interscholastic group may expand steroid testing"
| 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 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- 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.
- 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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