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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Unity Cookout: "Unity Cookout in Plainfield" -- Photo gallery.
Newark: "City hosts 44th annual African-American heritage parade"
Scotch Plains: A story on Plainfield native Juanita Kelly's full-figure apparel line is in the print edition only, for now.
Gov. Christie --
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice posts some Memorial Day thoughts and notes the ceremony, if there is one, would be expected at 10 AM. Olddoc posts three pix, two of Sarah's from Brazil. Plainfield Sports News finds Sky Blue FC battling Boston Breakers to a draw.
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--
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.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Milani Hernandez' PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective, posts on the PAAAS spring concert; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC²; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- No items on calendar today, no Memorial Day information on the city website; the observance, if there is one, should be at 10:00 AM. Have an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day!
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
2010 Primary: "Plainfield Democratic primary race features contrasting characters"
Memorial Day: "Union County Memorial Day events" -- None listed for Plainfield.
Swimming: "Plainfield one of 5 towns receiving $400K to teach minority kids" -- Thanks to Cullen Jones.
Obituary: "Walter Reinecker, founder of Reinco" -- Their erosion control equipment is sold worldwide. His son Erich founded Eclipse.net, Plainfield's only locally-based internet service provider.
Obituary: "Delores M. Tucker, member of Senior Center"
Forensic Audit: "Camden schools audit shows nearly $2M in missing money, food"Elizabeth: "Dems for Change tilt at Lesniak machine"
Westfield: "Man arrested for threatening census worker with gun"
The Auditor: "Play on McGreevey creates a ruckus in Chicago"
Bloustein Scholars: "Christie cuts merit scholarships"
Corruption: "NJ ranked 21st in country" -- See report here (click thru to 21). Recount demanded.
Credit Check Limits: "Bill to limit employers' ability to do credit checks stalls in Senate"
Hospitals: "NJ hospitals were ready for electronic records mandate"
Insurance Probe: "FBI investigating 30 towns' insurance conracts"
Pet Abuse: "Awareness of connection between domestic abuse and pet abuse grows"
Property Tax Rebates: "NJ seniors fear Christie's proposed rebate cuts"
Real Estate: "Deeds in lieu of foreclosure and short sales in NJ: Beware of phantom income"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes a special BOE meeting Tuesday, and urges a tone of good thoughts as the election approaches. Olddoc invites folks to stop by the veterans memorial on the City Hall grounds, notes the special BOE meeting, looks for a reflective Memorial Day weekend (knowing it will change on Tuesday), and posts some great pix. Maria finds reason to believe we can make the impossible possible in Plainfield. Plainfield Sports News look for articles on QCBL 'Battle @ the Rock' series a little later.
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--
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.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Milani Hernandez' PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts her weekend pix, including a suave Mr. Lee in his Sunday best; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², uses the sham of Summer School under Gallon and Kemp to examine the need for ethical standards and transparency; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- No items on calendar today, no Memorial Day information on the city website. Have an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Letter, Courier: "Williams will do the job in Plainfield"
Obituary: "Gary Coleman, 'Diff'rent Strokes' star, dies at 42"
BP Oil Spill: "Jerseyans join online protest against BP" -- Facebook page, online petitin, boycott.
Franklin Twp.: "New policy at Council meetings gives residents more access to officials"
Waterloo Village: "Historic Waterloo Village partially reopens"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice has some beautiful garden pix (her flowers shots are always to die for), and finds Jerry confused (as do many, I suspect). Olddoc sets out to enlighten Jerry (a fool's errand?), discusses the Dem primary (with a sly headline) and reposts an item some may have overlooked. Maria finds campaign memorabilia of Mark Fury in her yard (give it to the Library!) and gang graffiti on Carnegie Avenue. Jerry -- what to say? Is it something in the water? Is he not getting out of the office enough? A Jerry-eyed view of the primary campaign (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Plainfield Sports News posts results of Friday's QCBL games in the Battle @ the Rock series, consolation and championship games are TODAY, 1 PM and 3 PM at Rock Avenue ballfields. All are welcome.
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--
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.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Milani Hernandez' PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective, is that snowman with a mustache? Cool!; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², today looking the Race to the Top grants; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- No items on calendar today, no Memorial Day information on the city website. Have an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
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PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Librarian of The Year: "Outreach and excellence earn Plainfield's Da Rold statewide award"
Unity Cookout: "Annual cookout a relief for residents shaken by shootings"
Interscholastic Sports: "Loss of individual championships threatens athletes like Plainfield's Dawud Hicks"
Weather: "Meterologists warn of monster hurricane season for NJ"
Newark: "Did politics get three crack homicide detectives put on the street?" -- The 'politics of revenge' Booker swore he wouldn't use? -- Joan Whitlow on the case.
South Plainfield: "Zoning board rejects library's plan to move to industrial area"
2.5% Spending Cap: "Diaz, Zimmer only Dem mayors to back spending cap"
Housing Bill: "Lesniak housing bill may not survive constitutional challenge"
Medical Marijuana: "Christie, Dems clash over timetable for medical marijuana"
NJEA: "Poll: NJEA's favorables take nosedive in FDU poll"
Public Records: "Top court rules NJ League of Municipalilties exempt from OPRA"
'Race to Top' Grant: "NJEA joins Christie administration in grant application" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Solar Energy: "Some players see future brightening"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice rakes Jerry Green over the coals for his misleading mailer, calls for tab on North Ave. demolition. Olddoc has lots of questions about RFPs and RFQs, and suggests appropriate remembrances for Memorial Day. Maria asks what Plainfield students would say about how to improve the schools, and wonders if taggers are eyeing the Evergreen School courtyard. Piv notes the Council looks at a repaving project (Watchung Avenue). Bo on the 22nd reprints the OpEd on NJEA's loss of goodwill. Councilor Mapp endorses Rebecca Williams for Council. Plainfield Sports News notes Queen City Baseball League alters 'Battle @ the Rock' as Westfield joins lineups.
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--
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.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger; Milani Hernandez' PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective, tackles the testing monster!; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, notes American Idol finale rocks; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC², on the schools our children truly deserve, 'other people's children' and more; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- No items on calendar today. Have an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day Weekend!
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Not getting your own CLIPS email daily? Click here to get started.
