McWilliams: Providing quality social services at minimal cost to taxpayers.. Olddoc and Bernice congratulate Spivey.. Renata supports PAAAS..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "'Chronicles of Plainfield' exhibit opens today" -- Reception at 1:00 PM.
- "$5,000 Crimestoppers reward offered in stolen plaque case" -- With the CORRECT poster this time.
Police: "Public safety director Hellwig gets 'overwhelming' no-confidence vote" -- And see lively exchange of comments about the situation here.
Obituary: "Ernest 'Ernie' Smalko, retired Plainfield police sergeant"
North Plainfield --
- "Bound Brook man indicted in shooting of two on Halloween" -- Shooter was Plainfield youth.
- "Man indicted for robbing partygoers at Howard Johnson motel"
- Stimulus Money: "Union County shares in $5M 'Green Jobs' grant"
- Policing: "Union County becomes third to participate in statewide police data exchange"
Christie Transition --
- Reports: "Governor releases reports" -- Links to each of 19 documents.
- Overview: "Transition team issues plans to revamp NJ government"
- Prison System: "Dispute over prison system report led team member to quit"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Plainfield's Cable TV Board Blog posts examples of commnity-schools public access partnerships, and further notes on P&P (policies and procedures). Bernice congratulates Mark Spivey and notes reorgs by Planning and Zoning boards as well as a brief overview. Olddoc salutes Mark Spivey and notes his most recent journalistic brews. Maria and her dog, napping in the sun? Councilor McWilliams posts concerning providing quality social services at minimal cost to Plainfielders. CBAC (budget advisory committee) looks for your questions and/or comments -- citizens are chiming in, check it out and add your voice.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, Renata supports PAAAS efforts; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
| 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
- Today - January 23. 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Kappa Alpha Blood Drive. Kappa Alpha, the youth mentoring group, along with the PHS Student Council and LASO (Latin American Student Organization) are having a blood drive. Donors should schedule an appointment in advance by calling Karen Clarke at (908) 397-8692. All donors will receive a pair of tickets to a NJ Nets game. At the PHS Cafeteria (use Kenyon Avenue parking lot and entrance).
- Today - January 23. 1 - 3 PM. Reception and Exhibit: Chronicles of Plainfield. Four Plainfield photographers document the life and times of the Queen City from 1870 to 1970. Featuring works of Guillermo Thorn, Reina A. Lawrence, Paul R. Collier and Irving Georges from the photography collections of the Plainfield Public Library. In the Anne Louise Davis Gallery at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.
- Tomorrow - January 24. 2 PM (Talk begins at 2:30). Exhibit and Talk: Stitches in Time: American Quilts, 1777-1915. Come out for this exhibit from the Drake House quilt collection, featuring the 1777 'Tree of Life' quilt, one of the finest of its era. Historian and quilter Mary Della Salla will offer a gallery talk and demonstration of quilting techniques. The selection of twelve quilts from the museum's collection is the first in 35 years. A $5 donation is requested. The Drake House is at 602 West Front Street, at the foot of Plainfield Avenue. Limited parking is available on site, plus Geraud Avenue, adjacent to the museum. Exhibit runs through February (museum open Sundays, 2-4). For more info, call (908) 755-5831 or visit the Drake House website.
- Tomorrow - January 24. 6 PM. Cathedral International: Coat Giveaway. Cathedral International's Plainfield congregation is offering winter coats free to all who need them. Donations of clean, lightly used winter coats are also welcome. Sponsor: Cathedral International. At Christ Holy Tabernacle International Ministry, 207 Park Avenue
- Monday - January 25. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Queen City Baseball League Registration. Groups offered: T-Ball (ages 4-6), Minor League (7-9), Major League (10-12), Pony League (13-14), Girls Junior Softball (5th/6th, 12 and under), Girls Senior Softball (7th/8th, 14 and under). $85/first child, 20% discount ($17) for all siblings (with fundraising commitment). Total or 50% due at registration (deposits non-refundable). Registration at McDonald's, 1241 South Avenue. Info: Karen, (908) 298-4888; Anthony (908) 451-1935; or Tasha (908) 361-2865; or visit the QCBL website here.
- Tuesday - January 26. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Wednesday - January 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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