Bernice: City in disarray; Dornoch in default?.. Olddoc: More from Council; Dems snub his queries.. Maria: Dual Language program in year 2..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- BREAKING: "Director's settlement with Dover may have to be divulged"
- "Monarch Condos: P&F/Dornoch end run around agreement?"
- "Public employees removing roadside Christie signs?"
Director of Admin & Finance: "Controversy surrounds Plainfield official" -- Courier | Daily Record |
Drugs: "Plainfield man charged in cocaine bust at Watchung Square Mall"
Hospitals: "State releases hospitals report" -- Search state list here; JFK report is here.
Math test: "Math scores for NJ 8th graders up" -- NJ report can be seen here (PDF).
PHS Cardinals: "Plainfield quarterback sidelined 3-4 weeks with knee injury"
Roads: "NJ awards $104M in projects" -- Assemblyman Green detailed Plainfield's here.
Jayson Williams Case: "NJ Attorney General taking over Williams case" -- What took so long?
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes the City is in disarray and wonders if Dornoch is in default. Olddoc continues comments on Council meeting, notes Dem candidates have so far snubbed his queries, and adopts a schedule for his multiple posts per day. Maria notes a display highlighting Evergreen's Dual Language education program. Councilor Mapp has constituent office hours tonight, 6:30 - 8:00 (more here). Mayoral candidate Pivnichny cites the CFO brouhaha as another failure of Mayor Robinson-Briggs. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.) Assembly candidate Vastine spotlights the Gannett article which precipitated Asm Green's resignation from the Alman Group.
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.
For-Profit Schools: "Career colleges thrive during recession"
Human Trafficking: "Woman in Newark case found guilty on all counts"
2009 Races --
- Corzine: "Obama to stump with Corzine at FDU"
Social Security: "Consumer price decline means no cost-of-living increase"
| 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 - October 15. 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.
- 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.
- Today - October 15. 7 PM. FOSH Monthly Meeting. Among items on the agenda are planning for a 5K race in 2010. Anyone interested in helping organize the event, please email the 5K committee at fosh@foshnj.com. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.
- Today - October 15. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Tomorrow - October 16. 6 - 8 PM. The Drake House Reopens! Join in as the Drake House officially reopens after major capital improvements -- including heating, air conditioning and dehumidifying systems and accessibility improvements -- which will prepare the Drake House for serving the 21st century needs of its Plainfield patrons. At the Drake House Museum, 602 West Front Street (at Plainfield Avenue). FREE, but please RSVP to (908) 755-0132.
- Saturday/Sunday - October 17/18. Four Centuries In A Weekend. The Drake House is one of 25 historic sites and buildings throughout Union County sharing five themed activities on this very popular weekend. The Drake House will be open Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM, and Sunday from Noon to 5 PM. For a complete program and list of sites, visit Union County's web page here. All sites are open without charge and the public is warmly invited.
- NEW LISTING. Saturday - October 17. 5 - 10 PM (Opening Reception). Gallery Show: Theater Town. The annual group show at the NJ School of Architecture. This year's theme is Newark's fabled theaters. Plainfield artist Maria Mijares is an invited participant, with four pieces. Show runs through November 28. At the NJ School of Architecture, 113 Summit Street, Newark.
- NEW LISTING. Sunday - October 18. 1 -5 PM (Opening Reception). Gallery Show: Nexus. Union County artists' invitational show opens at the Art Guild of New Jersey. Plainfield artists Nancy Depew and Maria Mijares are among those showing. Show runs through November 6. At the Art Guild of New Jersey, 1670 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ.
- Sunday - October 18. 9 AM - 2 PM. Household Special Waste Collection. Items accepted include: Batteries, tires (limit 8/household), propane tanks, paints & varnishes, aerosol cans, and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/hhwd.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Union County College, Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.
- (Special meeting) Monday - October 19. 7:30 PM. City Council: Special Economic Growth Working Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
- Wednesday - October 21. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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