Renata, Maria, Olddoc on the BOE 'emergency' meeting.. Olddoc looks for reason Council can't reduce BOE budget.. PSN on QCBL-Dunellen game..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Small Business: "Kean SBA Center presents 'The Successful Contractor' Tuesday" -- At Plainfield Public Library.
Summer Camp: "Camp Discovery auction set"
Government Salaries: "Mayoral candidates in Linden, Roselle propose $95K cap"
Newark: "Teacher's Village: By the architects, for the people"
Roselle: "Holley vs. Moore council contest centers on values"
Gov. Christie: "Christie to announce 'toolkit' of 33 government reforms" -- Gannett | Ledger |
The Auditor: "Booker hedges on Wallace appointment; Christie goes question-free"
Age-Restricted Housing: "Builders rethink 'active adult' housing label"
Tax Appeals: "Seeking lower taxes as home values fall"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice reports on Councilor Reid's diatribe against Council President McWilliams last week. Olddoc continues trying to get to the bottom of the BOE mess, and why the Council can't reduce the school budget. Maria asks if the BOE president had the authority to call an emergency meeting, why other members stayed away. Jerry urges support for libraries (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Plainfield Sports News reports on QCBL-Dunellen interleague play.
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, clarifies the BOE 'emergency' meeting somewhat; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, this weekend's pix include a Mother's Day special; 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
- 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.
- (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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