Bernice: Council withdraws Monarch abatement ordinance, for now.. Olddoc: Some administration wriggling about Senior Center..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Latest PMUA arrogancies detailed at FOSH forum tonight"
- "Breaking: Police investigating rash of car break-ins"
Crescent Concerts: "Season opens with brother-sister piano-cello duo"
Islam: "Jersey teen's website aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam"
Raritan Valley Line: "One-seat ride to NYC coming" -- Buried in story.
Shooting: "Man facing charges in Friday shooting"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes the Council withdraws the Monarch tax abatement ordinance. Olddoc puts his finger on some Administration wriggling about the Senior Center/condos and continues the 'Disquisition'. Plainfield Sports News reports the Wolves buried the Miners.
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.
Rev. 'Buster' Soaries: "Pastor falls ill during church service, is hospitalized"
Manville: "3 more indicted in Superfund site cleanup fraud"
2009 Races: "Corzine, Christie both claim Hispanic endorsements"
Morristown: "Mayor urges PBA approval of deputizing officers as immigration agents"
School Uniforms: "A.C. high school suspends 150 per day over dress code"
State Police: "Fight to allow troopers to practice law privately continues"
Supremes: "Court hears arguments on schools' right to search student cars"
Teacher Contracts: "Pay rises, but districts put pressure on benefits"
| 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 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.
- Thursdays through November 19. 4:30 - 5:30 PM. Free Basic Spanish Classes: A Plainfield Family Success Center Activity. Basic Spanish to help navigate everyday communication situations. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.
- 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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