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Saturday, September 26, 2009

Olddoc takes the cootie comb to the Monarch deal.. Mapp fought Executive Session on Monarch.. Bernice finds a (non-political) funnel-spider..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
'Live Where You Work' Program: "Plainfield joins state home loan program" -- Monarch condos eligible.
Free Child Safety Seat Inspections: "Union County offering free car seat inspections"
Swine Flu Shots: "Horizon BC/BS to cover flu shot costs"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice introduces the funnel-web spider. Olddoc, in two posts, takes a cootie comb to the Monarch abatement question. Councilor Mapp reveals his challenges to the Executive Session discussion of the Monarch -- a must-read.

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.

Elizabeth: "Dar-Ul-Islam mosque organizes DC day of prayer"
Fanwood: "Fanny Wood Day has new events this year"
Girls Tennis: "Westfield wins 5th straight U.C. Tournament" -- At the Van Blake Courts in Plainfield.
Plainfield Curling Club: "State's only curling facility hosting an open house for public" -- An Olympic sport.
South Plainfield: "Voters get school bonding proposal Tuesday"

2009 Races --
Jersey City: "Councilwoman swears she lives in NJ, agrees to pay Florida taxes" -- Got caught.
Legislature: "Middlesex Dems unanimously back Wisniewski for Speaker"
Obama Song: "Complaints arise over NJ schoolkids singing Obama song"
Offshore Tax Shelters: "Wealthy NJ client of UBS pleads guilty to tax evasion"

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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 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.

  • Today - 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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