C L I P S

Where Plainfield turns for news.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Maria: Criteria for picking a BOE candidate.. Olddoc on BOE forum.. Renata deduces who were 'four who knew' about personnel mess..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Senior Center: "Plainfield council reeling from $250K bill for senior center" -- Olddoc gets a cameo appearance.
School Construction: "NJ will sell up to $2B in bonds for construction" -- Plainfield has some projects awaiting funding.
Escapee: "Plainfield police nab police car escapee"
Missing Teen: "Missing teen spurs search"
Census2010: "Census Bureau makes final push" -- If you haven't done it, do it today! Takes 10 minutes.

Cellphone Reception: "Man who sued Verizon over poor reception loses appeal"
Elizabeth: "High end salaries boost budget, taxes"
FEMA Aid: "What Union County residents should expect after registering for aid"
Libraries: "NJ libraries face Christie's 74% budget cut"
Litter: "New Brunswick cleanup stresses every little bit help" -- Remember when Plainfield used to have community cleanup days led by a mayor?
Newark: "Booker raises more money than all other candidates combined"
Scotch Plains: "Police looking for robbers who hit two banks"
Union County PAC: "Teen artists from county to perform on April 28"

Christie & NJEA: "Bergen County teachers union chief seeks to survive after 'prayer' memo"
Corzine: "Corzine to remarry" -- NJNewsroom | PolNJ | Courier |
School Ethics: "Somerville board member accused of ethics violation"
State Workers: "NJ public worker unions plan biggest protest ever"
Teacher Retirements: "NJEA says 30,000 members could retire soon"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reports on IT and Cable initiatives discussed at Mayor's forum last night. Olddoc gives his take on the BOE forum and a potpourri including a pic of what was to be NYC's fourth airport -- miles from here. Guess where? Maria suggests criteria for deciding on a BOE candidate and highlights a point by Olddoc. Councilor McWilliams posts expectations of the Council regarding the next budget process.

SCHOOL BOARD CAMPAIGN BLOGS
There are three teams of candidates running for three 3-year seats and 1 one-year seat. Each has a campaign blog, listed below in alphabetical order by team name/designation. Incumbents are designated by an asterisk (*). There are two independent candidates who are not blogging as far as I know.
CHANGE OUR SCHOOLS - CHANGE OUR CITY
3-year term: Jaclynne (Jackie) Callands, Dani Fletcher, Mahogany Hendricks; 1-year term: Clayton Tucker, Sr.
COALITION FOR BETTER SCHOOLS
3-year term: Mary Burgwinkle, Martin Cox*, Christian Estevez*; 1-year term: Carmencita Pile
ELECT A GRAND S.L.A.M. (SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ADVOCACY MOVEMENT)
3-year term: Rasheed Abdul-Haqq, Wilma Campbell*, Renata Hernandez; 1-year term: Keisha Edwards
DENISE RILEY, independent candidate for 1-year term (Courier News item)
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, deduces who the 4 were that Dr. Bailey told of the personnel mess; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, Suvivors: Heroes & Villains blog party is under way; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
« Email Dan your tip or question. » | « Follow Dan on Twitter. »

WHAT'S HAPPENING
  • Tomorrow - April 17. 11 AM. Memorial Service for Bob Franks. Four New Jersey governors will address attendees at a memorial service Saturday for the former Congressman (see news story here). Owing to the huge crowd expected, the service will be held in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, 89 Ridge Street, Newark. Info (973) 484-4600.

  • Tomorrow - April 17. Noon - 2 PM. Opening Reception: Photography of Jean Mattson. Join with Plainfielders and photography enthusiasts at an opening reception for an exhibit covering her photographs of Ireland and Plainfield subjects. (Psst! It also happens to be Jean's birthday and there will be a birthday cake. Keep it a secret!) In the Room 2 Gallery at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Tomorrow - April 17. Noon - 3 PM. Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA. Plainfield's YMCA is joining the national effort to help kids and families foster healthy living by becoming more physically active. Scavenger hunts, family fitness challenges, jump rope contests, nature walk, 'Little Chefs-Healthy Snack' demonstrations, arts and crafts and much more. Info: Elsie Jenkins, (908) 756-6060 x 131 or www.plainfieldy.org/. At the Plainfield Area YMCA, 518 Watchung Avenue (corner of East 6th Street; parking in the rear). FREE.

  • Sunday - April 18. Noon - 5 PM. Wildlife Sunday at Trailside. Presentations on raptors (including a flight demonstration) and other live animals; demonstrations of 'turkey talk' -- the habits of the elusive bird -- and the importance of wolves in a balanced ecosystem (and meet a wolf). Music, bird walk, displays and vendors, facepainting, crafts and refreshments. At Trailside Nature Center, 452 New Providence Road, Mountainside. Info: (908) 789-3670 or www.ucnj.org/trailside. Admission:; $3/person; 6 and under FREE.

  • Monday - April 19. 7:30 PM. [Talk] From Martha to Michelle: America's First Ladies. Dr. Myra Gutin, professor of communication at Rider College will present a survey of America's First Ladies, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Berkeley Heights-New Providence-Summit, Hillside, Plainfield and Union. At the New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence. FREE.

  • Tuesday - April 20. 2 - 8 PM. School Board Election and Budget Referendum. With fourteen candidates running, there is intense interest in this year's BOE race. Also on the ballot is the approval of the budget for fiscal 2010-11. At your usual polling location.

  • Wednesday - April 21. 6:30 PM. 2010 UCWPC Notable Women Reception. The Union County Women's Political Caucus will hold its annual reception honoring notable women in public life. This year's honorees are Republican State Committeewoman Pat Quattrocchi, Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) and the Hon. Jennifer Velez, Commissioner of Human Services under both Governors Corzine and Christie. The Union County group is part of the Women's Political Caucus of NJ, dedicated to increasing the number of progressive women in elected and appointed positions in government. Tickets: $50 members/$55 non-members. At L'Affaire, 1099 Route 22 East, Mountainside. RSVP to info@wpcnj.org.

  • Wednesday - April 21. 7:30 PM. Cultural & Heritage Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday - April 22. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.

  • Thursday - April 22. 7 PM. City Council Town Hall Meeting (Ward 4). Fourth Ward residents are invited to discuss concerns specific to their Ward and neighborhoods. At Clinton School, West 4th Street and Clinton Avenue.

  • Friday - April 23. 8 PM. (Doors open at 6 PM) NJ Golden Gloves 2010. The Final Night Tournament will be held at PHS. Tickets on sale through the Plainfield Recreation Division. Call (908) 753-3097 or drop by the Rec Division in City Hall Annex. At Plainfield High School, 950 Park Avenue (parking in Stelle and Kenyon Avenue lots).
Got an event to publicize? Click here and send me the details.

Not getting your own CLIPS email daily? Click here to get started.

Posted by Dan at 9:27 AM

Labels: