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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Bernice: Town Hall in full; Vote thoughtfully.. Olddoc: Things to vote FOR.. Maria: Dia de los Muertos.. Stonewall Dems endorse Jerry..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Tonight is Halloween. Curfew is 8:00 PM.
Also, clocks change back to Eastern Standard Time -- Spring ahead, Fall behind.

2009 Races: Courier: "Robinson-Briggs must do better 2nd time around"
Conolly Properties --
 Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice gives a full report on Mapp's Town Hall, reminds folks to vote thoughtfully and posts some nasturtium pix. Olddoc lists things to vote FOR. Maria invites all to celebrate the Mexican Dia de los Meurtos. Jerry posts the Stonewall Dems endorsement (post comments on Jerry's blog here).

 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.

Bridgewater: "Dems hope to break GOP control of council"
Interstate 80: "Pennsylvania takes step toward tolls for I-80"
Middlesex County: "DWI checkpoints set up countywide" -- Courier | Ledger |
Perth Amboy: "Arts Center explores traditions of Day of the Dead"
Woodbridge: "Zoning board member charged with stealing campaign signs"

2009 Races --
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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.

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING
To date, NO Democratic campaign events have been submitted.
They can be emailed to Dan here.
  • Sunday - November 1. 1 - 3 PM. Lunch at Mohawk Lodge with Jim Pivnichny. Meet mayoral candidate Jim Pivnichny and have lunch on the house. Sponsored by Progressive Leadership for Plainfield and the Plainfield GOP. At the Mohawk Lodge 1357 West 3rd Street (at Rushmore Avenue).

  • Sunday - November 1. 4 PM. Community Rally for Muhlenberg. Muhlenberg activists and mayoral candidates Deborah Dowe and Jim Pivnichny invite the community to a rally and press conference to advocate restoring full services to Muhlenberg. Dr. Brian Fertig will speak. Outside the front entrance to Muhlenberg (rain location: duCret). Refreshments follow the rally at duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All welcome.

  • Sunday - November 1. 5 - 7 PM. Union County GOP: Rally for Change!. Union County GOP and friends rally for Republican candidates in Districts 21 (Bramnick and Munoz) and 22 (Vastine and Marks) as well as for Union County offices. Free food, beer, wine and soda. Music by Brother John Brown Band. Location: 33 South 21st Street, Kenilworth (off Kenilworth Boulevard). FREE. All are welcome.

  • Monday - November 2. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Monday - November 2. 6:30 PM. The Truth About Muhlenberg and A Vision For Plainfield. Mayoral candidate Deborah Dowe will be joined by others to discuss options for Muhlenberg and Ms. Dowe's vision for Plainfield. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All welcome.

  • Tuesday - November 3. Polls open from 6 AM to 8 PM. General Election Day. Governor, all Assembly seats, Mayor and Ward 4 Council seat are up for election this year.

  • Tuesday - November 3. 8 PM. WBGO 'Champions of Jazz' Benefit. 30 years of WBGO are being celebrated with a concert honoring 9-time Grammy winner Paquito D'Rivera and the venerable jazz authority DownBeat Magazine. Participants include the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, vocalist Freddy Cole, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, Canadian sensation Nikk Yanofsky, and Ernie Andrews, whose 50-year career includes working with Harry James, Cannonball Adderly and the Heath Brothers. At the Rose Theater, Lincoln Center, Broadway & 60th Street, NYC. Tickets range from $30 0 $95, on sale through CenterCharge, (212) 721-6500. Sponsor tickets including pre- and post-events are also available. More info at (908) 781-8418.

  • Wednesday - November 4. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - November 5. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue
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  • 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.

  • Friday/Saturday/Sunday - November 6 - 8. Play: Steel Magnolias. Act IV Productions presents Robert Harding's play about six women who bond at a beauty parlor and deal with the triumphs and tragedies of their lives. Act IV productions are always well received and cast member (and Plainfielder) Sheila Harding is a Perry Award recipient. Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 3 PM. At the Parish Hall of First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in the city lot accessed across the street from the church.) Tickets: $15/person. Reservations and information: (908) 756-0750.

  • Saturday - November 7. 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 Schering-Plough, Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.

  • Saturday - November 7. 1 - 3 PM. Photo Exhibit: Four Seasons in Plainfield. Join Plainfield's amateur and professional photographers who have submitted photos for the Plainfield Public Library's 4th annual photo contest. Exhibit opening, reception and Awards presentation. In the Anne Louise Davis Room of the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at 8th Street. FREE.

  • Saturday & Sunday - November 7 & 8. Musical: Leader Of The Pack. Rainbow Experience present this 'jukebox musical' classic, celebrating the life and times of Ellie Greenwich, whose doo-wop sounds topped the pop charts. Saturday, 7:30 PM. Sunday, 3:00 PM. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Tickets: $15, $12 Seniors and children under 12. Info: (908) 756-8658 or visit the website here.

  • Saturday - November 7. 7 PM. Church-N-The Hood Arts Outreach. Join Pastor LaDana (Lady Jam) Clark and a group of young performers and featured area artists in an outreach to youth, young adults and the young at heart in the community. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Contact Pastor Clark at (908) 397-7090 or by email. FREE.

  • Saturday - November 7. 7 PM. Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Gala. The Gala helps provide funds for Hyacinth's six statewide offices, one of which is located in Plainfield. Hyacinth treats over 15,000 people affected by HIV and AIDS every year. Sens. Loretta Weinberg and Joseph Vitale will receive the Riki Jacobs Social Justice Award. Tickets: $200/person. At Dolce Basking Ridge. Info: Patrick Bocco at (732) 246-0204 x256, or pbocco@hyacinth.org.
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Friday, October 30, 2009

Bernice & Olddoc: Citizens bring questions to Mapp's Town Hall.. Maria: Dialog with a commenter on textbooks..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Tonight is Mischief Night, tomorrow is Halloween. Curfew for both nights is 8:00 PM.

Mayoral Race: "Challengers take on Plainfield mayor"
Halloween: "Safety tips for kids and pets"
Hospitals: "Medical Center CFO resigns after audit shows $22.3M loss"
Overcrowding: "Iselin homeowner fined $7,500 for overcrowding" -- Woodbridge is intent on addressing the issue.
Tenants & Foreclosure: "Tenants facing eviction can seek help"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice recounts participant comments in Mapp's Town Hall Thursday evening. Olddoc also reports the Town Hall, as well as Wednesday's LWV forum. Oh, and his sons-in-laws World Series standings. Maria converts a comment on textbooks from Plaintalker into a dialog on the matter. Jerry recycles Dottie G.'s letter from the Courier, in case you missed it (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Assembly candidate Vastineprobes Jerry's comment linking Vastine's Muhlenberg stance to George Wallace's efforts to prevent integration at the U. of Alabama (truly a bizarre moment in the forum, imho -- Dan). Plainfield Sports News reports Washington School's tennis program is back in the swing of things.

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.

Citizen Patrols: "Patrols flood Newark streets as crime-fighting tactic"
Dismal Swamp: "New state-funded commission now oversees preservation"
Franklin Twp.: "Middle school dance postponed in wake of fight at high school" -- Courier | Ledger |
Hillside: "Ex-cop sentenced for stealing $15K from homeless fund"
Oak Ridge Golf Course: "Protest of county golf course closing" -- Video, courtesy of CountyWatchers.
RU Women's Basketball: "Stringer talks about upcoming season"
Scotch Plains: "RWJ Wellness Center plans diabetes smackdown"
United Way: "Greater Union County and Summit chapters merge"
Women's Shelter: "Gloria Steinem lends had to shelter on 30th anniversary"

2009 Races --
 Leasing Turnpike, Interstates --
 State Employees: "For some, state overtime still pays off big"
| 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
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.

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING
To date, NO Democratic campaign events have been submitted.
They can be emailed to Dan here.
  • Today - October 30. 6 PM. Halloween Haunted House & Kids Party. A safe and fun environment for children ages 5 - 10 (parents MUST accompany children). Festivities include Haunted House, costume contest, prizes, snacks, candy and lots of fun! Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) Info: Laurel at (908) 753-3097. FREE.

  • Today - October 30. Community Basketball Trip: NJ Nets vs. Orlando Magic. First game of the season, great first level seats available. Bus departs City Hall Parking Lot at 6:00 PM SHARP. Bus will return to same location at 11:00 PM. Cost: $55/person, includes transportation, game ticket, Nets Basketball giveaway. Tickets are first come/first served. Call Recreation Division at (908) 753-3097.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Bernice: Reminder on BOE change.. Olddoc: Plainfield before party.. Maria: Questions on BOE 'mess'.. Mapp: Town Hall tonight.. Jerry & Bo spar..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:



22nd District Race: "2 Scotch Plains Republicans challenge Dems"
LWV Forum: "Mayoral candidates wrangle over crime, development"
Freeholder Race: "Seven running for three Union County freeholder seats"
Schools Certification Issue: "Teachers' union leaders concerned over probe"
Tenants Rights: "NJ's public advocate to speak on rights in foreclosures"
Musical: "Plainfield's Rainbow Experience presents 'Leader of the Pack'"
Letter, Courier: "Democrats are doing things right" -- by Joan Hervey.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reminds those who think BOE changes are needed: you have to vote. Olddoc calls for voters to put Plainfield and NJ before party. Maria has more questions on the BOE 'mess'. Jerry defends Jerry on land sale, etc., oddly only against Vastine (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Councilor Mapp : Town Hall tonight. GOP Mayoral candidate Pivnichny asks aloud where Plainfield's swine flu plan is. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.) Assembly candidate Vastine goes head-to-head over Jerry's self-defense, and posts Christie's letter promising a top-to-bottom review of Muhlenberg if elected.

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.

Franklin HS Mêlée: "Soaries calls for investigation of police" -- Courier | Ledger |
Healthcare: "Single-payer advocates arrested at Newark demonstration"
Middlesex Boro: "Mayoral race could bring political shakeup"
Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority: "Mayors cry foul over authority's finances"
Rutgers: "Hundreds protest Kansas hate group's appearance" -- Ledger | Courier |
School Boards: "Supporters and opponents of elected school board spar in Montclair"
Somerset County: "Dems renew bid for freeholder posts"
Warren: "New Post Office features many upgrades" -- Managed out of Plainfield P.O.
Westfield: "Architect honored as 'Hero of Affordable Housing'"

2009 Races --
 Beer: "Hawaiian ale calls to mind a trip to paradise"
| 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
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.

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING
To date, NO Democratic campaign events have been submitted.
They can be emailed to Dan here.
  • Today - October 29. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Councilor Mapp: Town Hall Meeting. Councilor Adrian Mapp holds a Town Hall meeting to hear constituent views on current issues facing the City of Plainfield. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - October 30. 6 PM. Halloween Haunted House & Kids Party. A safe and fun environment for children ages 5 - 10 (parents MUST accompany children). Festivities include Haunted House, costume contest, prizes, snacks, candy and lots of fun! Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.) Info: Laurel at (908) 753-3097. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - October 30. Community Basketball Trip: NJ Nets vs. Orlando Magic. First game of the season, great first level seats available. Bus departs City Hall Parking Lot at 6:00 PM SHARP. Bus will return to same location at 11:00 PM. Cost: $55/person, includes transportation, game ticket, Nets Basketball giveaway. Tickets are first come/first served. Call Recreation Division at (908) 753-3097.
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