It's all about failed effort to remove Gallon..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Something fishy about resolution to remove Gallon?"
- "Postal worker food drive today" -- Put nonperishable items by your mailbox.
Plainfield Symphony: Nice story (in print edition only) on opening concert for fall season.
Accidental Death: "Allan Reading, theater enthusiast, killed in bike accident" -- At Watchung Reservation.
Lettuce Recall: "E. coli forces bagged lettuce recall" -- Affected brands: Freshway and Imperial Sysco.
Phone Books: "Verizon looking to abandon White Pages phone books in NJ, NY"
Scotch Plains: "SPFHS student named top high school journalist in NJ"
Tap Dance: "NJ Tap Ensemble to perform at NJPAC" -- Reference to Plainfielder Karen Callaway Williams.
Wardlaw-Hartridge: "South Plainfield sisters earn highest NJ Orators award"
Pay-to-Play: "Court rejects Christie ban on unions making donations" -- Ledger | Record | NYTimes |
School Budgets --
- Carteret: "Borough's council leaves school budget intact"
- South Plainfield: "Planned budget cuts would trim tax rate" -- 07080 | Courier |
- Business: "Sweeney to biz leaders: Bad-mouthing NJ doesn't help"
- Court Nomination: "Sweeney not 'consenting' to Christie nomination"
UMDNJ: "Former Gov. Kean heads study of merging with Rutgers, NJIT"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reports on the BOE and Council meetings yesterday. Olddoc reports on 2 abuses of the public last night: the (non) BOE meeting and the Council review of the school budget. Maria asks why the move (by whom?) for a new BOE law firm. Jerry comes out in support of libraries -- courtesy of a demonstration at the State House (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Councilor Burney posts updates on the Visioning charette.
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, posts a Happy Birthday note on the late 'JoJo' Sloane; Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, her personal blog; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, this week's Survivor: Heroes and Villains post is 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 - 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).
- (RESCHEDULED TO NEXT SATURDAY)
Today- 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) Today - 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) Today - 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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