Emergency BOE meeting tonight precedes Council meeting on BOE budget.. Maria: Doctrine of Necessity amended over PEA endorsement..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Schools Mess: "Gallon, aides to make first court appearance Monday"
Redevelopment Case: "Court rules against merchants in blight designation" -- The Remington & Vernick 'blight' study was derided by many at the time as a mockery, but hey, this is NJ.
Libraries: "Hundreds of librarians protest Christie's proposed cuts" -- Record | Ledger |
Evergreen Cemetery: "Historic Preservation Commission tours cemetery" -- On Plainfield Avenue, composed of Baptist and Methodist cemeteries.
Food Drive: "Local postal workers 'Stamping Out Hunger' this weekend" -- Put your donations out.
Halloween Shooting: "Plainfield youth will be tried as adult in attempted murder of two boys"
Schools: "An idea for fixing the schools: Listen to the students" -- Joan Whitlow on the Youth Media Symposium.
South Plainfield Throat-slashing: "Man indicted for attack on boro employee after Labor Day Parade"
Track & Field: "Union County track & field championships" -- Photo gallery.
Union County Nepotism: "Star-Ledger out of line on their fluff Thursday"
Non-Partisan Elections (which are next Tuesday) --
- Newark: "Booker closes in on 2nd term" | "At least 3 council seats vulnerable"
- Perth Amboy: "Eight jostle for three seats on council"
- Van Pelt Trial: "Jurors see video of Assemblyman accepting envelope with $10K cash"
- New Allegations: "Dwek says he paid bribes to Long Branch mayor, council" -- Gannett | PolNJ -- Remark comes days before mayoral election.
'Race to the Top' Grant: "After torpedoing NJ's chances, NJEA now cooperates on grant app"
State Prisons: "State closing prison unit for gang members" -- '...mixing with other inmates will not cause problems'.
Teachers: "Schundler plans to lay out merit pay, benefit cuts for teachers"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reports an emergency BOE meeting preceding tonight's meeting with the Council on the budget, provides context on the North Ave redevelopment court ruling and notes the sign ordinance is being rewritten. Olddoc posts his 3rd instalment on this week's Council meeting, notes 3 meetings tonight, and more on the Senior Center 'outfitting' case. Maria updates with a timeline of Dr. Bailey and the District, and thanks Dani Fletcher for getting the 'Doctrine of Necessity' amended to reflect the conflict created by the PEA's candidate endorsements. Plainfield Sports News reports on QCBL's May 5 and Dunellen games, the Skills Contest, and Magic Man's open training session.
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; 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
- (NEW ITEM) Today - May 7. 5:45 PM. Emergency BOE Meeting. Per a notice in today's Courier, an emergency BOE meeting will be held at Emerson School, following an executive session scheduled for 5:00 PM.
- Today- May 7. 6 PM. City Council/BOE Budget Meeting. The City Council is mandated by law to review and/or propose changes to the BOE budget, which was defeated in a public referendum April 20. Deadline for formal Council action is May 19. At Emerson Community School, East 3rd Street and Emerson Avenue. Public welcome.
- Today - May 7. 9 AM - 4 PM. Book Repair Workshop. Learn simple and intermediate methods to repair, restore, bind and protect books with archival materials. This is the first of three workshops (the others are May 27 and June 25). Bring a problem book for a diagnosis and demonstration on how to repair it. $30/session, includes lunch. To register, contact Tina Marie Doody at (908) 757-1111 x146 or email tina.doody@plfdpl.info. At the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.
- Tomorrow - May 8. 9 AM - 1 PM. Annual Spring Fishing Derby. The Rec Division's annual derby, with a prize for biggest fish caught. The pond will be stocked with Channel Catfish and Small Mouth Bass. Pack a snack, bring your own fishing pole. At Green Brook Park. (Rain date, May 15th.) -- Note: If you lived in Warren, you would be able to read about your fishing derby in the papers (see here).
- Tomorrow - May 8. 10 AM 'til done. Library Park Community Cleanup. Responding to Maria Pellum's dramatic post showing graffiti and vandalism at Library Park, activist Rebecca Williams and others have organized a cleanup. Rakes, gloves and trash bag will be supplied by the Division of Public Works. Gather at the fountain.
- (NEW ITEM) Tomorrow - May 8. 11 AM - 12:30 PM. Cinqo de Mayo Celebration. The student government of Union County College's Plainfield campus hosts a celebration for the community, featuring an Ecuadorian dance troupe and traditional foods. In the parking lot of UCC-Plainfield, Church Street (between East 2nd and East 3rd Streets). All are welcome.
- (NEW ITEM) Tomorrow - May 8. 3 - 7 PM. Mother's Day Bazaar. Last minute shopping opportunity for Mother's Day, arranged by PHS Class of 1970 members. Jewelry, Avon products, floral arrangements and more. At Mohawk Lodge #307, 1357 West Third Street (lower level). FREE admission.
- Monday - May 10. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.
- Saturday - May 15. 7 PM. (Doors open at 6:15 PM). Reception & Auction to Benefit Camp Discovery. One of Plainfield's most popular fundraisers, featuring sports tickets, gift certificates, jewelry, art, collectibles, dinners, services and more. Reception includes wine, cheeses and light desserts. Camp Discovery is a summer day camp offering a safe, healthy and exciting camp experience for at-risk Plainfield youngsters. Tickets: $10/person. Purchases may be paid for by check, cash or major credit cards. At United Church of Christ, Congregational. West 7th Street and Madison Avenue (parking in Madison Avenue lot and on the street).
- Sunday - May 16. 3 PM. Concert: Duo Pianists Edwin Lopez & Ronald Thayer. Lopez and Thayer present an afternoon of classical music and show tunes, from Bach and Clementi to Gershwin and Berlin. At St. John The Evangelist Church, 317 First Street (at Washington Avenue), Dunellen. Tickets: $15/advance, $20/door (pre-ordered tickets may be picked up at the door). Info: Ruth at (732) 968-2105.
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