Bernice: Police Mobile Command Center at Twin City?.. Olddoc: Polls show disappointment with Dems.. Maria on District PASA salaries..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Theater: "Plainfield-based groups offer 'Steel Magnolias' and 'The Wiz'"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice has pix from a walkabout, including the Police Mobile Command Station, of which you will read more in Sunday's Courier. Olddoc suggests the poll numbers indicate disenchantment with the local party. Maria continues probing District salaries, asking if 12-month administrators shouldn't give 12-month service. Jerry says politics is business, not personal, and then after taking one more personal kick at Vastine, suggests moving on (post comments on Jerry's blog here). GOP Mayoral candidate Pivnichny reminds ALL candidates it's time to get rid of political signs. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction', so we don't know if she has any advice about political signs.) Assembly candidate Vastine settles up with Jerry: as far as the campaign for Assembly, it's over; as far as the campaign to hold the Assemblyman accountable, it's just beginning.
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.
Cryan-Golding Matter: "Alleging 3-year affair, Golding wants guilty plea withdrawn" -- The state Dem chair's affair was an open secret among political insiders.
Drug Bust: "Authorities arrest 11 in ring involving Union County"
Edison --
- Police: "Edison cops irked by police appointments"
- Recycling: "State recognizes township as recycling leader"
Rahway: "City and bank race to foreclose on new condos"
Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority: "Mayors want greater control over authority's budget"
Swine Flu Vaccine: "Somerset County case shows vaccine in limited supply"
White House Christmas Tree: "Newark school kids' ornaments to grace tree"
Governor-elect Christie --
- Ledger Interview: "Christie prepares to become head of NJ"
- Obama Calls In: "Christie receives phone call from president"
- Christie On Obama: "My win not a loss for Obama"
- Joan Whitlow: "Let's hope Christie is an answer to Newark's prayer"
- Woodbridge Visit: "Christie says state's problems are not partisan" -- Ledger |
- Ricigliano Recalls: "'I will vote for you, but not Jon Corzine' candidate was told"
NJ Budget: "Corzine tells departments to cut $400M to balance budget" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm |
Pay-to-Play: "Reforms making a dent in campaign funding" -- Editorial, Courier.
| 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 /Saturday/Sunday - November 6 - 8. Play: Steel Magnolias. Act IV Productions presents Robert Harding's play about six women who bond at a beauty parlor and deal with the triumphs and tragedies of their lives. Act IV productions are always well received and cast member (and Plainfielder) Sheila Harding is a Perry Award recipient. Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 3 PM. At the Parish Hall of First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in the city lot accessed across the street from the church.) Tickets: $15/person. Reservations and information: (908) 756-0750. Courier listing here.
- Tomorrow - November 7. 9 AM - 2 PM (Rain or shine). Electronics Recycling. Items accepted include: Monitors, keyboards, CPUs, TVs, phones, VCRs, printers and more. (See full list, including conditions and exclusions at www.ucnj.org/recycle/electronics.html.) Sponsored by Union County. At Schering-Plough, Galloping Hill Road, Kenilworth. Pre-registration NOT required, but proof of Union County residence is. Info: (908) 654-9889.
- Tomorrow - November 7. 1 - 3 PM. Photo Exhibit: Four Seasons in Plainfield. Join Plainfield's amateur and professional photographers who have submitted photos for the Plainfield Public Library's 4th annual photo contest. Exhibit opening, reception and Awards presentation. In the Anne Louise Davis Room of the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue at 8th Street. FREE.
- Tomorrow & Sunday - November 7 & 8. Musical: Leader Of The Pack. Rainbow Experience present this 'jukebox musical' classic, celebrating the life and times of Ellie Greenwich, whose doo-wop sounds topped the pop charts. Saturday, 7:30 PM. Sunday, 3:00 PM. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Tickets: $15, $12 Seniors and children under 12. Info: (908) 756-8658 or visit the website here.
- Tomorrow - November 7. 7 PM. Church-N-The Hood Arts Outreach. Join Pastor LaDana (Lady Jam) Clark and a group of young performers and featured area artists in an outreach to youth, young adults and the young at heart in the community. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street). Contact Pastor Clark at (908) 397-7090 or by email. FREE.
- Tomorrow - November 7. 7 PM. Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Gala. The Gala helps provide funds for Hyacinth's six statewide offices, one of which is located in Plainfield. Hyacinth treats over 15,000 people affected by HIV and AIDS every year. Sens. Loretta Weinberg and Joseph Vitale will receive the Riki Jacobs Social Justice Award. Tickets: $200/person. At Dolce Basking Ridge. Info: Patrick Bocco at (732) 246-0204 x256, or pbocco@hyacinth.org.
- Tomorrow - November 7. 7 PM. Vocals: Lucky 13 Trio. Close harmony trio Lucky 13 members Marci Geller, Susan DeVito and Cathy Kreger bring their vocal magic to the Plainfield area as part of the Powerful Women of Song series. Tickets: $18 in advance, $23 at the door. At the Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Road (off the circle), Watchung. For more info, check the website here.
- Monday November 9. 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
. - Monday - November 9. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
- Monday - November 9. 8 PM. Van Wyck Brooks HD Meeting. Soliciting volunteers for the Holiday house tour and other final planning. Historic District flags will be available for pickkup. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue.
- Thursday - November 12. 8:30 AM Sharp. Plainwood Square Merchants Association. South Avenue's merchants meet once a month to review and plan area activities, discuss issues, and network. This month features an update on the status of South Avenue road repairs. At Wendy's, South Avenue and Terrill Road.
- Thursday - November 12. 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.
- Thursdays through November 19. 4:30 - 5:3 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.
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