Maria: Crittendon's vision for the District.. Renata questions proposed BOE 'personal email' policy.. Olddoc, Bernice on BOE race..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Plainfield Gangstas: Dyslexic or Illiterate?"
- "Jean Mattson exhibit opens today with reception" -- And 'surprise' birthday cake.
Body Discovered: "Half-clothed man found dead in brook"
Hospital Visitation Rights: "Obama order gives visitation rights to gay partners" -- A Plainfield story.
Tenin Baba Ndanani: "Plainfield singer hosts record release party tonight" -- 6 pm, at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church -- details with story.
Route 78: "Work along Watchung/Berkeley Heights stretch resumes Monday"
YMCA: "'Healthy Kids Day' at YMCA today"
Eminent Domain: "Appeals court rules against Long Branch in longtime dispute"
School Budgets: "Montgomery teachers approve $2.4M in concessions"
Christie Cabinet: "Rosenzweig, nominee for Children and Families, withdraws"
Obituary: "Benjamin J. Hooks, former NAACP head" -- Franklin Twp. man's remembrance here.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice finds union flyer in support of one of the BOE slates roils the waters further. Olddoc reviews the BOE election and suggests a close reading of comments on Bernice's blog. Maria highlights candidate Crittendon's vision and profiles the candidats. Piv mmm. Jerry mmm (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Bo on the 22nd mmm. Councilor Mapp mmm. Councilor Storch mmm. Councilor Burney mmm. Councilor McWilliams mmm. Plainfield Trees mm. CBAC (budget advisory committee) has put its presentation to the Council on the FY2010 budget online. Plainfield Sports News notes Sky Blue takes to the road.
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.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, announces the PEA endorsement of her team, questions proposed BOE 'personal email' policy; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, on the road to San Antonio, from where she will post; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.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)
| 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 - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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 - 9 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).
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