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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Bernice: Kudos to DPW.. Olddoc: Eldridge Street Synagogue.. Maria: District titles misaligned?.. Burney: Halloween safety meeting tonight..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
'Papi-Hunting' Murder: "Family of man killed with aluminum bat sues accused" -- Flor Gonzalez works with family.
League of Women Voters: Candidate profiles and replies to League questions appear in today's Courier print edition, page A-10.
Green Brook Flood Control: "US funds keep projects flowing" -- Courier | Ledger |
Union County Incinerator: "County looking to sell or lease Rahway incinerator" -- You don't even want to know what kind of a pork-barrel boondoggle this incinerator has been and the cost to Plainfield taxpayers through forcing the PMUA to use it.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice gives kudos to John Louise and the DPW crew for removing weeds clogging sidewalk along Lot 7 entry. Olddoc posts some pix and history of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, an important part of the American Jewish experience (and where his grandfather was once rabbi). Maria probes the District employees certification flap some more, finding regs broken and org charts that don't align. What kind of advice are we paying for, she wonders. Also, adds Linden Flower Tea to Bernice's Ylang-Ylang. Councilor Burney notes tonight's Halloween safety meeting and elements of the plan. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny cites the Mayor failing the Council, again and again. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.) Assembly candidate Vastine focuses on pay-to-play and Corzine's 'donations' to Black churches.

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.

Linden: "Council president joins opposition to 'clean coal' plant"
NJSO: "Symphony plucks new conductor from Canada"

Corruption 44 --
 2009 Races --
 County Colleges: "County college enrollments rise 12% overall"
FedEx: "AG sues over shifting employees to 'contract workers' to avoid costs"
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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
To date, NO Democratic campaign events have been submitted.
They can be emailed to Dan here.
  • Today - 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.

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

  • Tomorrow - 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).

  • Tuesday - October 27. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Wednesday - October 28. 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. LWV Candidates' Forum. The Plainfield chapter of the League of Women Voters will present its candidates' forum in two segments: at 6:30 PM, candidates for the 22nd District Assembly seats; at 7:30 PM, candidates for Mayor and the Ward 4 Council seat. At Emerson Community School, East Third Street at Emerson Avenue.

  • Wednesday - October 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Friday - 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.

  • Friday - 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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Posted by Dan at 9:16 AM

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