Bernice: Stuff on mayor's plate.. Olddoc: What the elections mean.. Maria posts school salary increases.. Jerry: Will work with Christie..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
BREAKING.. Connolly: "Allentown goes after landlord over fees" -- from the Allentown (PA) Morning Call.
22nd District: "Christie win means change in legislative atmosphere" -- Asm Green cited.
Christie Vote: "Despite political affiliation, disenchanted voters opted for Christie"
Corzine Vote: "Corzine hurt by scant support in Dem strongholds, including Union County" -- 12,000 fewer votes than 2005.
Halloween Shooting: "Alleged gang member is 2nd arrested in shooting" -- Courier | Ledger | SomRep |
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes items on Council, mayor's plates as year winds down. Olddoc reflects on the election's meaning(s) after a commenter says things are just hunky-dory. Maria posts School District administrator raises, noting we are competitive and should expect quality and commitment from staffers. Jerry thanks the voters, pledges to work with Christie and says he will not let us down (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Plainfield Sports News mmm. Councilor Mapp mmm. Councilor Storch mmm. Councilor Burney mmm. Councilor McWilliams mmm. Plainfield Trees mmm. GOP Mayoral candidate Pivnichny thanks all who supported him. (Incumbent Robinson-Briggs' has managed to get re-elected with a website that has been 'under construction' since May. Way to go!) Independent mayoral candidate Doweand running mates Hope Thompson and Karen Gielen thank all for their support and promise to keep working for Muhlenberg's return. Assembly candidate Vastine posts returns from 22nd District, plus comparisons of campaign expenses, voter registrations and interesting facts (Marks outpolled Stender in her hometown).
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.
Edison: "With Choi out, Ricigliano plans to abolish some measures"
Newark: "Anti-violence activist Yusuf Shabazz killed in crossfire"
New Brunswick: "Provisional ballots, key to ward vote, may be tallied Friday"
South Plainfield: "GOP gains control of council"
2009 Elections --
- Transition: "Christie emphasizes reform, school audits" -- Courier | Ledger | PolNJ |
- Actions Planned: "Christie will freeze new regulations, unfunded mandates" -- Ledger | PolNJ | NYTimes |
- Newark Visit: "Christie visits Dem stronghold, Adubato's Robert Treat Academy"
- Corzine Rehash: "Newark delivers 4,000 fewer votes than 2005" | "Meltdown in Middlesex"
- Eagleton Election Rehash: "Panel: Race was Corzine's to lose"
- Editorial, Ledger: "Christie's promise to the cities"
- Editorial, Courier: "Get ready for war in Trenton - we hope"
GPS Evidence: "Appeals court rules GPS evidence inadmissable in drug case" -- State repeatedly failed to provide expert testimony.
Legislature: "Will Norcross go to Senate?"
| 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 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.
- Today - November 5. 7 PM. PMUA Board of Commissioners Meeting. Regular monthly board meeting. DumpPMUA reminds everyone this is the time of year the PMUA begins working on its annual budget. At PMUA Headquarters, 127 Roosevelt Avenue, corner of East 2nd Street. Public is welcome.
- Tomorrow /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.
- 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.
- 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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