Jerry: Solaris reneged on ambulance.. Maria: BOE posts committee chairs.. Olddoc finds court decision disturbing.. Bernice on Brownfields RFP..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Housing Authority: "HAP honored for community support programs"
Missing Student: "Plainfield authorities continue search for missing student" -- Last seen March 31.
PMUA: "Both sides claim victory in legal battle over 'unfair practices'" -- PMUA has modified its practices subsequent to the lawsuit by Philip and Ariadis Charles of DumpPMUA.
2000 Assault: "South Brunswick cop nabs fugitive wanted in 2000 Plainfield attack" -- Ledger | Courier |
South Plainfield: "Council approves $1.25M cut to school budget"
Union County Politics: "Proctor said to get his girlfriend a better gig for ignoring Lesniak girlfriend's incompetence" -- You can't make this stuff up.
Gov. Christie --
- Cabinet: "Senate panel clears 2 cabinet picks" -- DCA and Labor.
- Supreme Court: "Retired justices ask reconsideration of Wallace"
- Analysis: "COAH draws fire from all sides"
- COAH: "Christie proposed eliminating quotas, fees"
School Vouchers: "Committee vote moved to statehouse steps in NJEA tussle" -- Gannett | Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Debit Cards: "US Senate considers fee relief for merchants"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes City plans to outsource Brownfields management (will it cost more than April Stefel's job?). Olddoc touches on Solaris, Jerry Green and the promised ambulance, as well as a 'disturbing' court decision. Maria points to the BOE's list of committee chairs for the new year. Piv notes cold war between mayor and Council is turning hot. Jerry thinks Solaris has reneged on promise of ambulance (post comments on Jerry's blog here).
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, Survivor: Heros & Villains blog party 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
- (REGISTER NOW) Wednesday - June 7. NJ's 2010 Preservation Conference: Sustainable Past / Sustainable Future. Thanks to Union County College president Thomas Brown (and Plainfield resident), this year's conference will be hosted at UCC's Elizabeth Campus. Get conference programs, speakers and registration info online here.
- (RESCHEDULED) Tomorrow - May 15. 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. Volunteers from the Van Wyck Brooks Historic District will also be sprucing up the planters at the park and around the district.
- Tomorrow - 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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