Bernice: Vets Day ceremony moves (after 83 years).. Maria more school contract sleuthing.. Storch & Burney on new 'speed humps'..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
2009 Races --
- Analysis: "Plainfield showing signs of shifting political landscape"
- Letter: "[Courier] support for mayor helped seal Plainfield's fate" -- Print edition only, as of now. Rob: You need to beat them up to put it online --DD.
- Analysis: "History's lessons for NJ's next governor" -- Pete McDonough was born and raised in Plainfield.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernicereports the Veterans Day ceremony is moving indoors, after 83 years at the flagpole, plus notes on the Library's new photo exhibit and a slide show of Mousie's new digs. Olddoc, with illness in the family, is taking a break. Maria does more sleuthing on schools contracts. Councilor Storch and Councilor Burney note 'speed humps' have come to Kensington Avenue.
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.
Newark --
- Housing: "Despite bleak recession, reclaiming Newark moves ahead"
- Fugitives: "Thousands line up on last day of 'Safe Surrender' program" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
New Brunswick: "Machine beats back citizens' ward proposal by 82 votes"
Open Government: "Fixing Open Government in NJ" -- Symposium now available on the Web.
Gov.-elect Christie --
- Bipartisanship: "Jersey GOP, Dems to put past behind" -- We'll see for how long.
- Transition: "Woodbridge Dem mayor McCormac headed for transition team" -- The Auditor.
- OpEd, NYTimes: "Chris Christie Confidential" -- Author Harlan Coben grew up with Christie.
Gay Marriage: "Battle over same-sex marriage escalates" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm |
| 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 |
| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - November 8. 3:00 PM. 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. 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.
- Today - November 8. 3:00 PM. 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. 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 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
. - Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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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