Bernice: Who runs if an independent withdraws?.. Maria: Evergreen progress and questions.. Olddoc: Welcome to Greater Oz..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
PMUA & Connolly Properties: "Judge says funds owed PMUA deemed high-priority claim"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice: who runs if an independent candidate withdraws?. Olddoc: unimpressed with Corzine, Christie or the Plainfield administration, welcomes all to Greater Oz, NJ. Maria: Progress on Evergreen's shade courtyard, reader help needed and Chuck Barry on school day, ca. 1969. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny writes up the Connolly tenant meeting, with pointed questions of the mayor. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.) Assembly candidate Vastine further outlines his energy plank with notes on energy sources.
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.
Hillside: "Judge rules against mayor in Hillside Council spat"
Healthcare Reform: "Supporters of reform rally in Highland Park"
Morristown: "Mayor to AG: Back off on immigration law enforcment"
Piscataway: "Council OKs measure targeting underage drinking"
Pfizer: "Feds slap Pfizer with $2.3 billion fine" -- Ledger | NYTimes | WSJ | -- That's with a 'B'.
Preschools: "Perth Amboy dedicates $31.8M preschool" -- No Corzine.
Union County Jail: "Corrections officer commits suicide outside jailhouse"
2009 Races --
- Debates: "Corzine, Christie, Daggett to debate on Oct.1st and 16th"
- Assembly: "Jerry Green for Speaker"
| 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 3. 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 3. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Saturday - September 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. 46th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Fine arts, crafts, music, dance, food and more. Children's Art Table, face painting and more. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain location: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.)
- Tuesday - September 8 (Date changed because of Labor Day). 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
- Thursday - September 10. 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.
- Saturday - September 12. 11 AM - 6 PM. Downtown Block Party. Food and merchandise displays. Free samples and gifts. Dora the Explorer, Diego and Solecitos for the kids. DJ, multi-cultural dancers. Special guest: Consulate of El Salvador. Front Street between Park and Watchung Avenues will be closed for the event. (Rain date, September 19.) FREE.
- Saturday - September 12. 11 AM - 3 PM. 10th Annual PMUA Environmental Fair. Environmental displays, activities for the whole family. Food and music. At Library Park, West 8th Street between College Place and Arlington Avenue. (Rain date September 26.) FREE.
- Saturday - September 12. 6:30 PM Gates open, 7 PM start. NJ Wolves vs. NE Pennsylvania Miners. Plainfield-based NJ Wolves is an adult amateur tackle football team, a member of the Regional American Football League. Tickets: $5, children under 12 free. At Seidler Field, North and Netherwood Avenues (across from the Netherwood Station). Concession stand will be open.
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