Bernice, Maria and Piv on the Census and more.. Olddoc: A possible cure for administration incompetence?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Holding back on the Census suggestions -- the policy makers are all in A.C.
- "League Conference in A.C.: What should officials be boning up on?"
- "The PMUA retreats ... to the Borgata" -- Recession-appropriate coincidence?
- "Free Swine Flu vaccinations in Plainfield"
PMUA vs. Connolly: "Residents may be stuck with tab for unpaid sewer bills"
Assault: "Jury gets case of Plainfield man accused of punching supervisor"
League of Municipalities: "More than 20,000 officials expected to attend"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice writes on 'El Censo del 2010'. Olddoc weighs in: on making himself understood, the question of anonymous comments, and a possible cure for the administration's incompetence and disinformation. Maria on the Census -- reach out to the schools. Piv writes on the Census and the proposed layoffs. Plainfield Sports News finds the Cardinals beating Edison, and Jamie Sowers will soon be featured on 'America's Next Sports Star' show.
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.
Union County: "League Conference only one of 30 county officials attend on taxpayer dime" -- From CountyWatchers.
Corruption 44 --
- Secaucus: "Former mayor indicted in massive corruption sting"
- Complete Coverage: Ledger | PolitickerNJ |
State Pensions: "NJ taxpayers fund benefits for non-government employees" -- Ouch!
Obituary: "Sy Syms, of Syms"
| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - November 18. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - November 19. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Thursday - 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 - November 19. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Saturday - November 21. 7 PM. 8th Annual Optimist Wine Tasting Event. Come sample a wonderful array of wines and get a taste of Italy and beyond. Butlered hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, with multiple food and wine pairings. Coffee and desserts, too. Proceeds benefit the Optimist Club scholarship fund and NPHS Intervention Program. Sponsor: The Optimist Club of North Plainfield. At: The Vermeule Mansion, 614 Greenbrook Road. Tickets: $45/person. Info: Karen Labate at (908) 561-5636 or email thelabates@aol.com.
- Saturday - November 21. 8 PM. Concert: Haydn: Mass in Time of War, Britten: Rejoice in the Lamb. Crescent Concerts presents two choral classics, under music director Ron Thayer. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Watchung Avenue at East 7th Street. Tickets: $20, $15/senior, $5/student. Info: (908) 756-2468 or www.crescentconcerts.org/.
- Sunday - November 22. 5 PM (Doors open at 4 PM). Musical: The Wiz. M.Power Performing Arts presents the urban update of the classic Wizard of Oz. Tickets: $10/person. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info and reservations: (908) 756-3500 x112.
- Monday - November 23. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Tuesday - November 24. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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