Bernice: Short Notice awards; Shakespeare Garden update; Monarch and UCIA?.. Olddoc wishes 'L'Shana Tova'.. Maria: Greening school food?
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
OPRA: "ACLU to aid Plainfield man's records request" -- Housing Authority and demolition of Elmwood Gardens.
Plainfield Area Sewerage Authority: "PARSA gets $2M grant for pumping station" -- See list here (PDF).
Police Division: "Plainfield gets $307K Byrne Memorial justice grant"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice gives 2 Short Notice prizes to the Mayor and the Assemblyman, notes Shakespeare Garden improvements coming, and reviews the Monarch situation, asking 'where is the UCIA?'. Olddoc wishes all a Happy New Year 5770. Maria: Is school food 'greening'?. Jerry gives advance notice of a campaign rally -- 24 hours. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny addresses a commenter on the PMUA. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.) Assembly candidate Vastine reports on the Gala in Scotch Plains last night.
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.
Navratri Festivals: "Indian harvest celebrations kick off this weekend" -- Edison, Elizabeth, Somerset.
Newark: "DiVincenzo lets 'City Beautiful' shine again in Essex County complex"
New Brunswick: "Court prohibits 2nd ballot proposal" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Power structure tries dirty pool over Ward proposal.
Roselle Park: "9 months into year, borough approves budget"
2009 Races --
- Christie: "Black activists endorse Christie" | "Elizabeth Dems endorse Christie"
- Daggett Lawsuit: "Libertarian candidate and 5 voters join suit over balloting"
- Hudson County: "Stack will support Corzine, Cunningham a question" -- Her late hubby and J.C. mayor was pals with Christie.
- Polls: "New poll: Christie leading 40% - 33%"
- Jersey City: "Two more admit guilt, finger politicians"
- Ridgefield: "Suarez recall effort headed to court"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
Cohen Child Porn Case: "Former Assemblyman's lawyer given access to evidence"
| 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 19. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. Celebrating the year 5770.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - September 20. Eid al-Fitr. The feast which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
- Monday - 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.
- Monday - 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.
- Tuesday 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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