Maria notes state officials were at BOE exec session.. Olddoc on Monday's Council meeting.. Bernice on baseball imbroglio..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Sic transit gloria Gallon" -- Board acts, at last.
- "'Acting' vs. 'Interim': Is there a difference?"
- 101.5 FM: "Double-talking gal-pal Plainfield school super suspended"
- Courier: "Belin-Pyles named interim superintendent"
Queen City Baseball League: "Council, mayor wrangle over how to fix baseball feud"
Paper Mill Playhouse: "Millburn theater to break even this year after almost closing"
Tour of Somerville: "600 bicyclers from around the world attracted to Somerville classic"
Watchung: "Jeep sold for triple its value at Watchung auction once belonged to Obama"
Nonpartisan Elections --
- Newark: "Booker easily wins 2nd term" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
- Long Branch: "Schneider wins 6th term, despite last-minute corruption allegation"
- Perth Amboy: "Diaz-backed candidates win two of three open seats"
- Statewide: "Results starting to be released in municipality elections"
Solar Power Rebates: "Funds dwindling, NJ suspends rebate program"
NJ Supremes: "Top court overturns libel ruling on newspaper quoting lawsuit"
Spivey on Beer: "So-so beer marks one-year anniversary of Draft Picks" -- Wittekerke, a Belgian white.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reviews the baseball imbroglio as a 'Wynn-Wynn situation'. Olddoc posts some notes from Monday's Council meeting, plus some trivia. Maria notes state officials were spotted leaving PHS last night, posts the policy updates from last night and a trailer for the film 'Waiting for SUPERMAN'. Jerry posts a 'thank you' from the State Library for being a 'library hero' (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; 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)
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| 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.
- Thursday - May 13. 7 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry in lot behind behind building. Public welcome.
- (RESCHEDULED) Saturday - 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.
- 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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