Councilor Storch sets record on Dr. Durham straight.. Bernice at Memorial Day observance.. Piv on the Watchung Avenue repave..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Union County College: "Plainfield grad goes above and beyond in fulfilling promise to graduate" -- Congratulations, Michelle Harris.
Courier Improvements: "Live traffic and radar now offered on Courier website"
Douglass College: "Douglass traditions will continue despite changes at Rutgers"
Elizabeth: "Elizabeth proves history is alive in urban communities"
Environmentalists: "For NJ environmentalists, a disunited front"
South Plainfield: "Civil War casualties among borough's war dead"
Watchung: "Borough announces furlough days for next six months"
Gov. Christie: "Crucial test for Christie's tactics lies ahead" -- Tom Moran.
Schools: "Schundler asks tighter control on public schools than on private ones"
Teachers: "NJ teachers face reduced raises and wage freezes"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on the Memorial Day observance and some wonderful garden pix. Olddoc look for a post a little later. Maria on making the impossible possible. Piv finds the Council looks at a repave. Jerry weighs in on 2010 primary (post comments on Jerry's blog here). Councilor Storch sets the record straight on Dr. Inez Durham, who was sullied by Asm Green in his most recent post.
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; Milani Hernandez' PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, starts a summer discussion on The Bachelorette; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC²; and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
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
- RASHID BURNEY (RDO): (BLOG)
- REBECCA WILLLIAMS (New Democrats): (BLOG) - (FACEBOOK)
- DON DAVIS: (WEBSITE)
- 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
- Tomorrow - June 2. 7 PM. Zoning Board of Adjustment. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Tomorrow - June 2. 7PM & 9 PM. Film: The Cartel. Much-acclaimed documentary about New Jersey's teachers union, the NJEA. Q&A with Director Bob Bowdon will follow. All tickets $14.95 plus tax. At the Rialto, 250 East Broad Street, Westfield.
- Thursday - June 3. 6:30 - 9 PM. Project Hope: Addressing Teen Violence in Plainfield. A community forum sponsored by a coalition of churches and community organizations. Terrance Davis, Security Officer for the Plainfield Public Schools will moderate. Panel members include J.M. Benjamin, Plainfield author; Larry Brown of the NJ State Gang Investigating Unit; and Yvonne Watts, Coordinator Training-Support Services for the Plainfield Public Schools. Youth and parents will also participate. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue (Parking in city lot #7 across Park Avenue.). The event is FREE and open to all.
- Thursday - June 3. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Friday - June 5. 6:30 PM. YMCA's Spring Gala and 133rd Annual Meeting. Join the YMCA family in honoring Plainfield's Track & Field Gold Medalist Milt Campbell, who will receive the 1st annual Jerome Wolff Achievement Award. Proceed will support youth scholarships. Tickets: $60/person (they are going fast). Info: (908) 756-6060. At Burney Manor, 1127 Watchung Avenue.
Saturday - June 5. Shakespeare in Bloom.See Philadelphia Inquirer story here, and photos here. The event has been canceled owing to the concert by the County in the park; however, the Shakespeare Garden is open for viewing, with plantings -- especially roses -- at their peak.
- Saturday - June 5. Noon - 7 PM, rain or shine. Rhythm & Blues By The Brook. Featuring Morris Day and The Time, Biz Markie, Carl Weathersby, DJ Bookeem. Rides, activities and entertainment for the kids. FREE.
- Saturday - June 5. 6 - 9 PM. Plainfield Symphony Garden Party. The annual summer fundraiser supports the free Family Concert scheduled for February, 2011. Elegant summer buffet, aperitifs, wines and other choices. Performance by the Plainfield Symphony Trio. At the home of Donna Vose and Greg Palermo, 922 Hillside Avenue. Tickets: $50/person. RSVP by email to Brenda Anderson or phone (908) 757-5363. Make checks payable to 'PSO' and mail to: Lesley Rogers, 910 Charlotte Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060. Check out the PSO website here for more information about the 2010-2011 season, its 91st.
- Tuesday - June 8. 6 AM - 8 PM. Primary Election Voting Day. Democratic and Republican primaries for Ward 1 and Wards 2/3 at-large. At you regular polling location.
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