Bernice marks 2,000.. Olddoc sums up his political pilgrimage and figures out who to vote for.. Jerry and Bo tangle over 'the truth'..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
District 22 Races: "Green, Stender get Planned Parenthood endorsement"
Fatal Shooting: "Authorities probe shooting death" -- Courier | Ledger | NJToday |
Jayson Williams Case: "Williams to face prosecutor in slur hearing" -- | Ledger | Courier
Obituary: "Irving Cohen, Suburban Jewelers" -- Services Wednesday, see calendar.
Property Tax Series, Courier: "Day 3: Power of unions" | Links to complete series here.
Swine Flu: "Flu summit in New Brunswick as state awaits vaccines"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes a milestone, her 2,000th post. Olddoc catalogs his endorsements, with reasons and a fail-safe proviso. Jerry lets everyone know just where he stands vis-à-vis 'the truth'. Councilor Mapp drops a bombshell on the Monarch condos. Assembly candidate Vastine takes on Jerry's view of 'the truth', and notes Hispanic Heritage Month. Plainfield Sports News finds the Lions completing an undefeated season.
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.
North Plainfield: "Resident, Newark guidance counselor, admits torching cars for insurance"
Kean U.: "Urban school district leaders to gather to brainstorm improvements"
Newark: "Corzine unveils efforts to copy successful Harlem youth project"
Newark: "Gun violence grave threat to its reputation"
Rutgers: "Rutgers launches new website" -- View the website here.
Spanking: "Spanking may lower kids' IQs" -- Don't tell my mother.
2009 Races --
- Corzine: "Corzine's second mailing targets seniors"
- Mulshine: "Corzine's lame excuse for ducking gay marriage issue"
- Stiles: "Corzine has sold policy, but not himself"
- Christie: "Defends himself on women's healthcare coverage"
- Daggett: "Trail Mix: Daggett does property taxes"
- Debates: "Christie agrees to Oct. 22 radio debate" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
- Endorsement: "Latino group endorses Corzine amid doubts about Guadagno and immigrants"
Government Records Council: "Absecon wants funding cut off to GRC"
President Obama: "Secret Service probing assassination poll on Facebook"
Property Taxes: "Poll: Property taxes top concern of Jerseyans"
Springsteen: "The Boss to play full albums at Giants Stadium"
Texting: "'Night-texting' taking toll on NJ teens" -- Not THIS teen.
Obituary: "William Safire, political columnist and language maven"
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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
- The Plainfield Public Library's Annual Photo Contest - Deadline for submitting photos is September 30. See details here. Get a move on, photogs!
- Wednesday - September 30. 11 AM. Services for Irving Cohen. At Higgins Home for Funerals, West 8th Street and Arlington Avenue. More information at Higgins Home for Funerals website here.
- Thursday - October 1. 8:30 AM Sharp. Plainwood Square Merchants Association. South Avenue's merchants meet once a month to review and plan area activities, discuss issues, and network. This month features an update on the status of South Avenue road repairs. At Wendy's, South Avenue and Terrill Road. RSVP to Donna Albanese at (908) 755-5994.
- Thursday - October 1. 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.
- Thursday - October 1. 7 PM. Reception and Talk on Winslow Homer. Because they are too valuable to exhibit every day, two of the Plainfield Public Library's Winslow Homer pieces have been reproduced for display. Join Library Director Joe Da Rold and board members in a reception and viewing of the reproductions. Sotheby's expert Gretchen Burch will talk about Homer's life and art at 7:30 PM. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.
- Thursday - October 1. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursdays through November 19. 4:30 - 5:3 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 - October 3. 8 PM. Powerful Women of Song: Anne Heaton. Hailed as 'more of a storyteller than Norah Jones', Heaton opens this year's musical series. At the Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road (at the Circle), Watchung. Tickets: $21/person, available online here.
- Sunday - October 4. 1:30 PM. Annual FOSH Celebration of Animals. In conjunction with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron of animals. Bring your pet(s) and enjoy coffee and cake with other attendees. Pets will be blessed by representatives of local religious and spiritual traditions at 2 PM. At Leland Avenue Park, adjacent to Cook School. FREE.
- (Note venue change) Monday - October 5. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. Note special venue: Hubbard Middle School, 661 West 8th Street. Public may speak at end of meeting.
- Wednesday - October 7. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Wednesday - October 7. 7:30 - 9 PM. Candidate Meet And Greet: Pivnichny. Join with friends and neighbors to meet and talk with Republican mayoral candidate Jim Pivnichny. Coffee and light refreshments. At the home of Susan Keller, 1126 Martine Avenue. Free, but please RSVP to (908) 753-1802.
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