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Monday, October 19, 2009

Bernice: DPW neglect endangers pedestrians.. Olddoc: Unions & arbitration.. Maria: Org charts don't clarify school situation..

Apologies to auto email subscribers, who may not have received Monday headlines correctly, as I posted them to the wrong blog inadvertently. -- Dan

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Connolly Properties: "Bank challenges Connolly bankruptcy filing" -- Page One story in Courier, print only as of this writing. Will post link later.
Election Yearbook: The Courier publishes candidate profiles in its print edition, today's includes Plainfield. Candidates Pivnichny and Dowe submitted information, there is NO INFORMATION supplied by incumbent mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs.
Bernie Worrell: Famed Plainfielder's new group Socialybrium in NYC performance -- Sunday Courier, print only. Still not online Monday AM.
Political Signs: "Hamilton: No political signs on public property. Period."

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice calls attention to a DPW-neglected walkway forcing pedestrians into the path of traffic. Olddoc notes pros and cons of unions and difficulties of binding arbitration, plus reprinting an article helping explain the medical profession's consternation over proposed legislation. Maria pursues the school personnel certification issue with a (not entirely satisfying) review of past and present org charts, and prods Director Hellwig and Councilor Burney about 'safety talks' in light of Friday's mini-crime wave. Councilor Storch mmm. Councilor Burney notes NYTimes and Philly Inquirer endorsements of Corzine. Plainfield Sports News notes Pop Warner Cardinals Junior Pee Wee team won division championship, NJ Express tryouts netted one plus four invites.

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.

County Political Parties: "New rules for how county parties are governed"
New Brunswick: "Special panel would redraw Ward boundaries"

2009 Races --
 Sen. Bob Menendez: "A day in the life of Menendez"
Political Language: "What's with all the @#%! language?" -- The times, they are a-changin'.
Stimulus Money: "NJ stimulus programs have mixed results"
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| 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
To date, NO Democratic campaign events have been submitted.
They can be emailed to Dan here.
  • (Special meeting -- Note corrected time/place, thanks to Bernice!) Monday - October 19. 8 PM. City Council: Special Economic Growth Working Session. At Municipal Court/Council Chambers, East 4th Street and Watchung Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - October 20. 7:30 PM. 'Bo' Vastine Meet & Greet. Assembly candidate 'Bo' Vastine will be available to meet and answer questions from District 22 voters. At the home of Brenda and Oliver Anderson, 972 Kensington Avenue. View online invitation here. All are welcome, but an RSVP is appreciated, to (908) 757-5363.

  • Wednesday - October 21. 7 PM. Halloween Safety Meeting. Block and neighborhood association leaders, interested residents and community organizers are invited to a meeting with Public Safety Director Martin Hellwig to share concerns and review plans for a safe and fun Halloween. At Police Headquarters, 2nd floor. East 4th Street and Watchung Avenue.

  • Wednesday - October 21. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - October 22. 4 PM. Mayoral Candidates Discussion on Harvest Radio. Mayoral candidates have been invited to participate in Rev. Zechariah Jackson's Town Talker radio program. Harvest Radio, WKMB, is at 1070 AM on your radio dial.

  • Thursdays through November 19. 4:30 - 5:30 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.

  • Thursday - October 22. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.

  • Friday/Saturday - October 23/24. 7:30 PM (8 PM curtain). The Compleat Wrks of Wilm Shkspr (abridged). To quote one reader, 'it is a wet-your-pants funny romp through the works (compleat) of William Shakespeare'. Not your high school teacher's W.S., either! A production of CDC Community Theatre, which began as the Cranford Dramatic Club and, like the Plainfield Symphony, is celebrating its 90th season. Tickets: $20. Reservations and info: (908) 276-7611 or visit their website www.cdctheatre.org/.

  • Saturday - October 24. 10 AM - 3 PM. Community Scrapbook & Memory Making Event. Bring your favorite photos and learn how to tell your story. Albums and multicultural supplies will be available for purchase. Scrapping 'share & swap' table available. Complimentary refreshments. 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.

  • Sunday - October 25. 5:15 PM. NAACP Candidates Forum. Sponsored by the Plainfield chapter. At the Whitney Allen Young community room, 300 Central Avenue .(Entrance to parking lot from New Street).
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Posted by Dan at 10:00 AM

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