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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Bernice: School changes in retrospect.. Olddoc: Administration competence.. Maria: Gallon's team 'outsiders'?.. Dowe: Christie will review Muhlenberg.



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
LWV Forum, Mapp Town Hall: "Forums spotlight key Plainfield issues"
Richmond Street Murder: "Arrest made in September shooting" -- Courier | Ledger |
Motorcycle Fatality: "Motorcyclist dies in 3-vehicle accident"
Halloween: "Halloween Safety Tips for kids and animals"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes school changes in retrospect. Olddoc posts two 'quickies' on Administration competence and covering the schools, plus great memories of Muhlenberg, including an egg-peddling surgeon. Maria explains Evergreen's 'Community Room', outsider status of Gallon's 'team', and an apology for 'outing' a reader's name (who had previously 'outed' herself -- go figure!). Jerry snags 'Interested Nurses' endorsement (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Councilor Mapp announces a Town Hall meeting for Thursday, keyed on city financial issues. GOP Mayoral candidate Pivnichny answers a question on immigration. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.) Independent mayoral candidate Dowe posts a letter from Christies promising a top-to-bottom review of the Muhlenberg situation. Assembly candidate Vastine responds to Dottie Gutenkauf's OpEd.

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.

Local Races --
Newark --
Overnight Parking: "Overnight parking to get cheaper in East Orange"

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

To date, NO Democratic campaign events have been submitted.
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  • Today - 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.

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

  • (NEW LISTING) Tomorrow - October 29. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Councilor Mapp: Town Hall Meeting. Councilor Adrian Mapp holds a Town Hall meeting to hear constituent views on current issues facing the City of Plainfield. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • 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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