Bernice: Questions facing the voters.. Olddoc: His picks based on review of last 4 years.. Maria: More reasons not to vote for Sharon..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Murder: "Plainfield man arrested in murder outside Piscataway bowling alley" -- Ledger | Courier |
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice ponders water damage at home and questions facing voters day before the election. Olddoc reviews the past four years in explaining his vote picks. Maria mmm. Jerry mmm (post comments on Jerry's blog here). GOP Mayoral candidate Pivnichny gives as his reasons for running some of the 'potholes' listed by his old friend, former BOE member (and Democrat) Bob Darden. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' page is still 'under construction'.) Independent mayoral candidate Dowe announces an event tonight at duCret, 6:30 PM (see calendar). Assembly candidate Vastine argues the public can't afford Corzine's '800% toll increase'.
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.
Cell Towers: "T-Mobile sues Manville over rejection of tower" -- Note their argument.
Football: "11 NJ stars take an extra year at Fork Union Military Academy"
Hillsborough: "As residents pay online, Township enacts policy to prevent identity theft"
Morristown: "Councilwoman calls Cryan arrest 'a disgrace', says he should resign"
Westfield: "Trains must be quiet chugging through Westfield" -- Near Lambert's Mill Road.
2009 Elections --
- Handicapping: "Looks like Corzine has a bit of an edge"
- Obama Visit: "Obama to Jerseyans: Get behind Corzine and Dems" -- NJNwsrm | NYTimes |
- Vote-by-mail Ballots: "Poll finds mail-ins going 2 to 1 for Corzine"
- Christie: "If you care at all about NJ, don't re-elect Corzine" -- Editorial, Courier.
- Daggett Robocalls: "GOP accuses Dems as source of vote-for-Daggett robocalls"
- Public Question: "Will NJ voters approve borrowing millions for open space?"
| 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 - November 2. 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.
- Today - November 2. 6:30 PM. The Truth About Muhlenberg and A Vision For Plainfield. Mayoral candidate Deborah Dowe will be joined by others to discuss options for Muhlenberg and Ms. Dowe's vision for Plainfield. At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex. All welcome.
- Tomorrow - November 3. Polls open from 6 AM to 8 PM. General Election Day. Governor, all Assembly seats, Mayor and Ward 4 Council seat are up for election this year.
- Tomorrow s- November 3. 8 PM. WBGO 'Champions of Jazz' Benefit. 30 years of WBGO are being celebrated with a concert honoring 9-time Grammy winner Paquito D'Rivera and the venerable jazz authority DownBeat Magazine. Participants include the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, vocalist Freddy Cole, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, Canadian sensation Nikk Yanofsky, and Ernie Andrews, whose 50-year career includes working with Harry James, Cannonball Adderly and the Heath Brothers. At the Rose Theater, Lincoln Center, Broadway & 60th Street, NYC. Tickets range from $30 0 $95, on sale through CenterCharge, (212) 721-6500. Sponsor tickets including pre- and post-events are also available. More info at (908) 781-8418.
- Wednesday - November 4. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - November 5. 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.
- Friday/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.
- Saturday - 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.
- Saturday - 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.
- Saturday & 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.
- Saturday - 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.
- Saturday - 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.
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