Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice continues her review of 2009, wondering if 'The Monarch' (condos) ruled. Olddocposts a pic of skaters on Cedar Brook Lake in the 1960s. Mariawowed by mandatory fee BOE must pay to NJ School Boards Assocation.Bo on the 22nd considers the President and the struggle of Good vs. Evil.Plainfield Sports Newscelebrates PHS boys as Kings of the Neptune Jubilee, and finds the NJ Lions celebrate the season by giving.CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice. 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 Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On.
Today - December 31. 9 PM. New Year's Eve Service. At Rose of Sharon Community Church, 825 West Seventh Street. Info: (908) 561-9070. All are welcome.
Today - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
Tomorrow - January 1. 11 AM. 'Installation Ceremony'. Sharon Robinson-Briggs will take up her second term as mayor, Bridget Rivers will become the 4th Ward Councilor. Despite the website announcement (see here), the legal action is 'swearing in'.
Tomorrow - January 1. 1 PM. City Council Reorganization. Council reorganizes. Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs will present the State of The City address. At City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
Tomorrow - January 1. 5 PM. Reception for Council President Annie McWilliams. The community is cordially invited to a reception in honor of the election of Councilor-at-large Annie McWilliams as Plainfield's youngest ever City Council president. Come celebrate the occasion and offer your wishes for the New Year. At the McWilliams home, 1341 Prospect Avenue.
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Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice interviews Philip Charles of DumpPMUA about the ratepayer revolt of 2009 and its future, plus a nod to Seattle's Bakery Nouveau.Mariacomments on news the state will review allegations over the certifications controversy.Bo on the 22nd points out NJ could lose a Congressional seat. Councilor Storchhas some predictions for change in 2010.Councilor Burneyposts budget documents online.CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice.Plainfield Sports Newsfinds PHS boys chalking up another win, while the girls fall to Penn Charter. 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 Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On.
Thursday - December 31. 9 PM. New Year's Eve Service. At Rose of Sharon Community Church, 825 West Seventh Street. Info: (908) 561-9070. All are welcome.
Thursday - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
Friday - January 1. 11 AM. 'Installation Ceremony'. Sharon Robinson-Briggs will take up her second term as mayor, Bridget Rivers will become the 4th Ward Councilor. Despite the website announcement (see here), the legal action is 'swearing in'.
Friday - January 1. 1 PM. City Council Reorganization. Council reorganizes. Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs will present the State of The City address. At City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
Friday - January 1. 5 PM. Reception for Council President Annie McWilliams. The community is cordially invited to a reception in honor of the election of Councilor-at-large Annie McWilliams as Plainfield's youngest ever City Council president. Come celebrate the occasion and offer your wishes for the New Year. At the McWilliams home, 1341 Prospect Avenue.
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Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice profiles Councilor Adrian Mapp. Olddochas a near-year-end potpourri that includes a proposal for an apolitical citizens group to monitor Plainfield progress. Mariapreps for Schools' personnel policy review by posting some pertinent links and the email she sent to Cathcart, Estevez and Gallon.Bo on the 22nd points out NJ could lose a Congressional seat. Councilor Storchhas some predictions for change in 2010.Councilor Burneyposts budget documents online.CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice.Plainfield Sports Newscovers PHS Boys win over Seton Hall Prep -- on to finals. 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 Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On.
Thursday - December 31. 9 PM. New Year's Eve Service. At Rose of Sharon Community Church, 825 West Seventh Street. Info: (908) 561-9070. All are welcome.
Thursday - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
Friday - January 1. 11 AM. 'Installation Ceremony'. Sharon Robinson-Briggs will take up her second term as mayor, Bridget Rivers will become the 4th Ward Councilor. Despite the website announcement (see here), the legal action is 'swearing in'.
(TENTATIVE) Friday - January 1. 1 PM. City Council Reorganization. Council reorganizes. Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs will present the State of The City address. At City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
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Thursday - December 31. 10 PM. New Year's Eve Watch Night Service. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West Fourth Street. Info: (908) 754-3353 or visit the website at shilohplainfield.org/. All are welcome.
Friday - January 1. 11 AM. 'Installation Ceremony'. Sharon Robinson-Briggs will take up her second term as mayor, Bridget Rivers will become the 4th Ward Councilor. Despite the website announcement (see here), the legal action is 'swearing in'.
(TENTATIVE) Friday - January 1. 1 PM. City Council Reorganization. Council reorganizes. Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs will present the State of The City address. At City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
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Plainfield resident since 1983. Retired as the city's Public Information Officer in 2006; prior to that Community Programs Coordinator for the Plainfield Public Library. Founding member and past president of: Faith, Bricks & Mortar; Residents Supporting Victorian Plainfield; and PCO (the outreach nonprofit of Grace Episcopal Church). Supporter of the Library, Symphony and Historic Society as well as other community groups, and active in Democratic politics.
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