Bernice: Sexy thriller filmed in Plainfield; Art Deco loss.. Olddoc: Would shooting victim have survived at Muhlenberg?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Corzine camp seeing red over Plainfield campaign?"
- "Crime wave hits Plainfield after second homicide"
- "Winslow Homer: Reception, talk at Library Thursday"
Plainfield Public Library: "Seminar at library to focus on Winslow Homer"
Jayson Williams Case: "Former prosecutor admits using racial epithet" -- Ledger | Courier |
Swine Flu: "Vaccine ships to New Jersey next week"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes release of sexy thriller filmed in Plainfield, and non-sexy coverup of Art Deco details. Olddoc wonders whether shooting victim might have survived if Muhlenberg had not been close, and updates the healthcare debate. Plainfield Sports News notes the city's Rec Division is forming a baseball league. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny offers a floral tribute to Bernice. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.) Assembly candidate Vastine charges Green, Stender have done nothing to cut taxes.
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.
Edison: "Police investigate swastikas painted on synagogue" -- Ledger | Courier |
Elizabeth: "Union County College opens new nursing school building"
South Plainfield: "Voters flunk school bond issue" -- Courier | Ledger |
Union County Freeholder Race: "Deadline dropout leaves only two GOP runners in place"
2009 Races --
- Christie: "Weinberg raps Christie on mammograms"
- Daggett: "Daggett proposed overhaul of tax system"
- Debates: "Campaign pitches set stage for debates"
- Poll: "Corzine narrows gap"
- Oury Plea: "Former Bergen Dems attorney pleads guilty in corruption scheme"
- Stile, Record: "A stunning twist in corruption case"
- Assembly Speaker: "South Jersey Dems back Oliver for Speaker" -- Stabbing MY CANDIDATE in the back!
- Senate President: "Codey accuses South Jersey pol Norcross of underhanded campaign"
| 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
- 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 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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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