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Saturday, October 10, 2009

Bernice: Mayor & crime stats, Piv's Senior status.. Olddoc, Bernice: Obama's Nobel.. Maria: Da Rold donates Siberian Irises..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Anti-violence Rally: "Rally planned for today in wake of recent violence"
Candidate Forum: "Plainfield forum showcases contentious races" -- Courier photos here.
Obama Nobel: "Burney among those reacting to Nobel Peace Prize announcement"
Obituary: "Raymond Brown, NJ civil-rights attorney, activist"
NJSIAA: "Kean, CNJ replace Rutgers as football finals sites"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on the Mayor and crime stats, Obama and Nobel Peace Prize, Grace Church animal blessing and utility pole issues. Olddoc on Obama's Nobel and some intersting pix, including Venice. Maria of Monarchs and Siberian Irises, a donation to Evergreen School from Library Director Joe Da Rold. Jerry notes AFL-CIO endorsements and Biden's push for Corzine (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Plainfield Sports News posts this weekend's action in the RAFL football finals. Assembly candidate Vastine spotlights Sen. Ray Lesniak's law firm's fees with the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority.

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.

Crossroad Theater: "Tuskegee Airmen 'fly' again at Crossroads"
Edison: "Swastikas found on playground equipment in township park"
Postal Service: "Employees protest closing of West Jersey USPS center"
Scotch Plains: "Judge tosses lawsuit alleging Sunshine Law violations"s
Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS: "SPFHS gets new security cameras"
South Plainfield: "SPHS Class of '59 reunion this weekend" -- A model for reunions.

2009 Races --
| 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.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Today - October 10. 9 AM - 2 PM. Annual Fall Fishing Derby. Pack a snack and bring your own fishing pole. A fun day of fishing, with a prize for the Biggest Fish. At Green Brook Park. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. (Rain date: Saturday, October 17.)

  • Today - October 10. 3 PM. POP: Anti-Violence March. Plainfield's chapter of People's Organization for Progress will march from East 2nd Street and McKinley Place to Richmond and East Third Streets. Both locations are the site of recent shootings, with 2009's second homicide at the Richmond Street location. All are invited.

  • Today - October 10. 7 PM. Plainfield Symphony 90th Anniversary Gala Concert. Newly appointed conductor Charles Prince will be joined by former conductors George Marriner Maull and Sabin Pautza in a special program marking the 90th season opening. A Gala reception follows at the home of Councilor Rashid and Wendy Burney, 1127 Watchung Avenue. More information at www.plainfieldsymphony.org/ or call (908) 561-5140. Tickets: $45/reserved, $25/general. Gala reception tickets are $90/person. For more information on the party, call Mary at (908) 756-4688.

  • Monday - October 12. Columbus Day. City offices closed.

  • [Note date change] Tuesday - October 13. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.

  • Thursday - October 15. 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.

  • 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 15. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • 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.
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