Bernice interviews DumpPMUA founder Philip Charles.. Maria comments on state's upcoming investigation of schools..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Schools: "State to review allegations by union" -- Question of 'theft of services' or 'fraud'.
NFL Draft Picks: "Grading the rookies" -- Plainfield's Eugene Monroe, Piscataway's Malcolm Jenkins.
First Night Celebrations: "Roundup includes Maplewood, Montclair, Morristown, Metuchen"
Edison: "New commuter lot offers 477 spaces" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Stimulus money at work.
Linden: "Mayor captures suspected shoplifter escaping through cemetery"
Westfield: "Police investigate 30-person brawl" -- Brawl? Westfield? On The Boulevard? My heart, be still!
Christie Inauguration: "Christie seeking 'everyday hero' nominees"
AG Milgram: "'Top cop' Milgram begins exit" -- Stats (corruption, gangs, more) here.
'Jersey Shore' Show: "Lawmaker protests give undeserved taxpayer attention to MTV show"
Legislature: "Groups blast lawmaker efforts to delay water management plan" -- Can you spell d-e-v-e-l-o-p-e-r-s?
Sea Level: "Sea level rising fastest along Jersey coast"
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. Maria comments on news the state will review allegations over the certifications controversy. Bo on the 22nd points out NJ could lose a Congressional seat. Councilor Storch has some predictions for change in 2010. Councilor Burney posts 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 News finds 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.
| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- 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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