Bernice: Fiesta slides; Plainfield's pollen-counter.. Olddoc: Questions on Administration openness.. Maria: Why are some textbooks late?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Plainfield event for Corzine shows cause for concern"
- "Sunday fire forces family to flee their home"
- Lawsuit: "Texas investors sue over breach of contract" -- Courier | Ledger |
- Investors: "Connolly investors range from testy to patient"
- Response: "Spokesman for Connolly responds to suit, investor concerns"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice posts a slideshow from this weekend's Fiesta, and memorializes Plainfield pollen-counter Walter Jinotti. Olddoc, spurred by a resident's OPRA complaint, raises several questions on administration openness. Maria asks why some textbooks are late coming. Plainfield Sports News covers the Cardinal vs. Hunterdon Central and the Plainfield Soccer Club.
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.
Piscataway: "Township, county enter shared health services deal"
Rutgers: "RU 23-15 over Florida International"
Somerville: "Peace Day celebration focuses on global issues"
South Plainfield: "Voter approval sough for $22M schools upgrade"
2009 Races: "Corzine defends investment from GOP attack" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Car Title Flap: "NJ won't battle Arkansas over titles in dispute" -- Leaving Jersey drivers in the lurch.
Colleges' Debt: "NJ's 9 public colleges run up $3.9B debt tab"
State Senate: "Hudson Senator endorses Sweeney vs. Codey" --- PolNJ | Ledger |
Xanadu: "Developers lose legal bid to refinance stalled $2B project"
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| 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 and Tomorrow - September 21/22. 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM. EXTENDED! Plainfield Public Library Book Sale. Special Sale Extension Pricing: $2/bag for adult books; $1/bag for children's books. 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.
- Today - September 21. 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.
- Today - September 21. 6 - 8 PM. Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Reception. Members and those interested in joining Plainfield's citywide business organization will gather for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and the installation of new officers. At Giovanna's, South Avenue. Tickets: $35/person. Info: Jim Uffer (908) 668-0668.
- Tomorrow - September 22. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Wednesday September 23. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - September 24. 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.
- Thursday - September 24. 8 PM. City Council: Special Meeting. Per discussion at the September 14th meeting, the administration is expected to offer the proposed FY2010 budget. The ordinance providing for tax abatements to buyers of condos at The Monarch is expected to be introduced for first reading. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
- Friday - September 25. 8 PM. 'Bonjour Paris': Concert by Harmonic Brass München . One of the world's finest brass ensembles returns to Plainfield, one of its first US venues, in an exciting program that will benefit King's Daughters Day School. Reserved seats (includes pre-concert reception at Swain Galleries): $50. Regular admission: $25; Seniors: $20; Students: $5. All tickets are $5 more at door. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Tickets and info: Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, (908) 756-2469 or KDDS, (908) 756-7788.
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