Bernice: Pols have a patron saint.. Olddoc: Piv's response on downtown revitalization.. Maria: Car show pix.. Burney critiques Christie on taxes..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Swine Flu: Courier has a Page One story on the city partnering with Plainfield Neighborhood Health Center, not online yet.
Tenants Rights: "Union County holding tenants rights workshops"
2009 Races: "Ledger endorses independent Chris Daggett"
The Auditor: "Corzine, Christie skirt finance rules; Menendez' corruption omission; Gill and Codey fight"
Crossroads Theater: "'Fly' breathes new life into an oft-told tale"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice discovers pols have a patron saint. Olddoc prints Piv's response to his query on downtown revitalization, gives an anonymous commenter what-for. Maria goes with Bill Garrett to one of the oldest & biggest car shows, nice pix (OMG! I've even driven some of these cars! Jerry mmm (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Plainfield Sports News catches the QC Baseball League vs. Kenilworth game. Councilor Burney critiques Christie's lack of a tax plan. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny responds to Olddoc on downtown revitalization. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.)
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.
| 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
- Tomorrow - 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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