Candidate Forum: Bernice sums it up, whereas Olddoc will get back to us..;-).. Bloggers Olddoc, Maria, Dan to Mayor: name liars, lies or apologize..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Anti-violence Rally: "Rally planned for Saturday in wake of recent violence"
Traffic Alert: "Bridge work closes access to Rt 22 from Richmond Street/Norwood"
Woodland Avenue Murder: "Plainfield man found guilty in botched-robbery murder" -- Courier | NJToday |
Jayson Williams Case: "Judge's decision may come down to matter of credibility" -- Ledger | Courier |
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice sums up last night's candidates' forum. Olddoc will get back to you on the Forum, and reiterates his challenge to Mayor on lying bloggers. Maria challenges the Mayor over 'lying bloggers'. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny notes Harvest Radio appearances (Jerry & Bo today). (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.
Dirty Air: "Tri-counties among areas with dirty air" -- Ledger | Courier | -- You're surprised?
Corruption 44 --
- Jersey City: "Another pol pleads guilty, bringing total to 7"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
- Lt. Gov. Debate: "Debate feistier than running mates'" -- PolNJ | Ledger | NJNewsrm | -- See video here.
- Bob Ingle on Debate: "Who won LG debate?"
- Campaign Issues: "Gov candidates address environmental issues"
- Corzine: "Details how he would close $8B budget deficit"
- Christie: "Women turn away from him over mammogram issue"
- Mulshine on Christie: "Exactly why Christie is losing his lead"
- Endorsements: "NJ Restaurant Association endorses Christie"
- Poll: "Shaftan has campaign at dead heat"
| 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
- Today - October 9. 4 PM. Green & Vastine on Harvest Radio. Assembly cnadidates Jerry Green (D) and 'Bo' Vastine (R) go face-to-face on 'Town Talker', Rev. Zechariah Jackson's call-in show. 1070 on your AM dial.
- Tomorrow - 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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