Council tonight.. Bernice: Office conversion progresses.. Olddoc: Why we got ERs in the first place.. Maria: Better way than take-home school flyers..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Obituary: "Katie Adams, Plainfield activist" (Courier News)
Labor Day Parade: "South Plainfield's parade still largest in state" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Also noting loss of 1,100 Muhlenberg jobs.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes info on tenants' rights, progress at auto showroom to office conversion, and the last (moss) rose of summer. Olddoc reminds us why Emergency Rooms were started in the first place, and how that changesd. Maria spots a better way than flyers for schools to get the word to parents. Councilor Mapp's evening constituent office hours start this Thursday. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny notes the arrival of Plainfield's newest baby reminds us of an old issue. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.)
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.
Abatements & Pay-to-Play: "Connection between contributions and abatement deal denied"
Somerset County Dems: "Dems hope Booker fundraiser will close gap with GOP"
2009 Races --
- Analysis --
- Patrick Murray: "Corzine's path to victory is to win ugly"
- Bloomberg: "Corzine down in final stretch as economy, corruption take toll"
- Christie: "Would GOP have criticized Farber's driving if they knew about Christie?"
- Daggett: DiIonno: "Christ Daggett offers third way as independent candidate"
Teacher Contracts: "Teacher contracts reflect weak economy"
Obama Speech: "Following Reagan and Bush, Obama addresses students" -- WashPost | NYTimes | Text |
| 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 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.
- Sunday - September 13. 2 - 6 PM. New Democrats Community Picnic. Plainfield's New Democrats club invites everyone to a community potluck picnic. Bring a dish to pass, hot dogs, hamburgers and soda provided. At Green Brook Park (next to the parking area by the playground). FREE.
- Monday - September 14. 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 14. 6 PM. Solaris Health System Annual Meeting. At JFK Conference Center, 70 James Street, Edison. Info: Steven Weiss, (732) 205-1449.
- Monday - September 14. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.
- Tuesday - September 15. 7 PM. Let's Talk Trash: FOSH Forum on PMUA. For this second forum, FOSH has invited the PMUA Commissioners, Executive Staff, the City Council and Mayor Robinson-Briggs to attend. Block associations, Neighborhood Watch groups and community organizations are invited to bring materials to share with others. At the YWCA of Central NJ, 232 East Front at Church Street.
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