Olddoc hopes Jerry will post his previous Schundler correspondence.. Maria: More questions on staff termination compensation..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Obama Green Charter School: "Plainfield's newest charter to hold star-studded benefit dinner" -- Featuring music by George Clinton, Cornel West and Cory Booker as speakers.
Rock Musical: "M.PoWeR's production of Elton John's 'Aida' at YWCA this weekend"
Adult High School: "North Plainfield school faced with extinction" -- Serves Plainfield adults, too.
NJ Transit Fares: "Fare increases take effect Saturday"
PATH: "Most PATH riders use smartcard as modernization rolls on"
Budget Calendar Switch: "Perth Amboy switches to calendar year" -- One-time cash fix; long-term problem not solved.
J&J Fined: "J&J fined $81M for illegal promotion of drug"
Newark: "First black female Newark municipal judge dies" -- Golden Elizabeth Johnson.
School Budget Review: "Garwood forms committee to review budget" -- But joint meeting of Council, BOE will not be open to public. Is that legal?
Obituary: "Evelyn Cunningham, civil rights reporter covered the big stories" -- Called herself a 'liberal Republican'.
Gov. Christie: "Christie tells mayors to prepare for 2.5% cap on tax hikes"
Arts Day: "Arts advocates have low-keyed annual meeting in Trenton"
Campaign Finance: "Lautenberg pushes bill to toughen disclosure for corporate-funded ads"
Offshore Drilling: "Gulf oil spill should derail offshore drilling push" -- Editorial, Courier.
Parental Advice: "Middle school principal to parents: Kids are not ready for Facebook"
Perks: "Jersey City residents complaind about council members' free cars"
School Choice: "School choice advocates rally in Trenton" -- 40 of them.
Sen. Menendez: "Menendez working on major immigration bill"
Stimulus Money Job Scam?: "NJ comptroller questions $17M spent on youth jobs" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm |
Vote Fraud: "Seven voters face jail over fraud in Bergen County election" -- Were no longer residents when they voted; includes candidate's brother and a Paramus cop.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice updates the North Avenue demolition work's progress. Olddoc wants Jerry to publish any original communication with Commissioner Schundler on the Plainfield schools, plus other matters. Maria continues to probe staff termination compensation practices, and more.
PRIMARY ELECTION CAMPAIGN BLOGS
A contested Democratic primary for the Wards 2/3 seat this year has three candidates seeking the party line on the November ballot: incumbent Rashid Burney, New Democrat Rebecca Williams, and former Ward 3 councilor Don Davis. In addition, Jim Pivnichny is an uncontested candidate in the Republican primary. Their online presences are listed below--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, her personal blog; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has her Survivor: Heroes and Villains post up; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
You can only vote in the primary of the party in which you are registered (Democrat or Republican). Registered voters who have not declared a party affiliation may do so on Primary Day at their polling place and vote in the primary of their choice.
- DEMOCRATS
- REPUBLICAN
- JIM PIVNICHNY: (BLOG)
| 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 30. 7 - 10 PM. 'Table Talk With POP' Fundraiser. POP, the People's Organization for Progress contributed greatly to the effort to save Muhlenberg Hospital -- incurring considerable expenses on behalf of the cause along the way, especially in appealing the closure decision. Now, Plainfielders have an opportunity to say 'Thank You' with this event for friends and supporters. Tickets: $12, donations accepted. At the Community Church of God, 417 West 6th Street (corner of New Street). For more information or to reserve tickets, call Steven Hatcher at (908) 731-1518 or Willa Cofield at (908) 753-0715.
- Sunday - May 2. 1 - 4 PM. Gallery Talk: Contemporary Women Artists. New Jersey artist and educator (she teaches at du Cret) Joan Arbeiter presents an illustrated talk. The day marks the closing of two exhibitions, one of portraits of currently active women artists, and another of assemblages playfully tracing Arbeiter's coming of age in the 1940s and 50s. The Drake House is at 602 West Front Street, at the foot of Plainfield Avenue. Info: (908) 755-5831 or the Museum's website drakehousemuseum.tripod.com/.
- Monday - May 3. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Agenda should be found online at www.plainfield.com/Agendas.htm. Public may speak at end of meeting.
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