Bernice: Political hoops hurt volunteerism.. Olddoc to Jerry: Stick to the issues.. Maria: Why textbook delay?.. Vastine: Jerry's mental shape?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Connolly Properties: "Tenants in two buildings get water shut-off notices" -- Pingry Arms, Viola's Place.
Corzine Campaign Event: "Corzine struggling locally" -- Event snubbed by Mayor Robinson-Briggs.
Charter Schools: "Plainfield gets another charter school" -- Courier | Ledger | NJNewsroom |
Debit Cards: "Chase, Bank of America revise debit card policies" -- Re: Overdraft charges.
Mark Miller: "Plainfield organist in East Stroudsburg organ recital"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice: Where is the Hispanic Affairs Commission? Having to jump through political hoops hurts board volunteerism. Olddoc challenges Jerry (and his ghost writer) to stick to the issues, pointing to Vastine's response to JG; and questions an executive session to discuss the Monarch abatement proposal. Maria notes some progress on textbooks, but questions remain about why the delay. Councilor Mapp: You may want to review his answers from Dashield on the abatement item up tonight. Councilor Burney told me he has been too busy to post the agendas though he is aware folks have come to rely on him, and said he would try to get back on track. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny states his position on prisoner re-entry programs. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.) Assembly candidate Vastine fact-checks Jerry's blog...and wonders if he's losing it.
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.
Kean Soccer: "2-2 tie with NJCU, no scoring in 2nd half"
New Brunswick: "Appellate ruling ends debate about ballot proposals" -- A victory against the machine.
North Plainfield: "Borough's police seek accreditation renewal"
On-Street Parking: "Overnight parking plan in Montclair scrapped" -- Residents vs. tenants.
Underage Drinking: "New Providence moves to crack down on teen drinking"
2009 Races --
- Corzine: "Corzine invests in fund with stake in regulated utilities"
- Christie: "Report: Christie held stock in firm he investigated" -- Ledger | NJNewsroom |
- Endorsements: "Christie press conference adds to Latino endorsement drama"
Nets: "A long shot from Russia with love"
| 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
- CONTEST DEADLINE NEARS! The Plainfield Public Library's Annual Photo Contest - Deadline for submitting photos is September 30. See details here. Get a move on, photogs!
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Saturday - September 26. 9 AM - 2 PM (Rain or shine). Electronics Recycling. Items accepted include: Monitors, keyboards, CPUs, TVs, phones, VCRs, printers and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/electronics.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Alcatel-Lucent, 600 Mountain Avenue, New Providence. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.
- Saturday - September 26. 3 PM. Free Children's Concert at Shiloh. The Plainfield Symphony begins its 90th season with the annual free children's concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. Guest conductor Roger Stubblefield. Please bring your kids and grandkids and invite your friends to this exciting free concert. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 561-5040 or visit the Plainfield Symphony website at http://www.plainfieldsymphony.org/.
- Monday - September 28. 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.
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