Maria: District declined to support 'Race to Top' application?.. Olddoc: What's up with Dudley House, Gallon contract?.. Bernice: Sounds of summer's end.. PSN is busy: PHS scrimmage, 6-fight ticket at Taj Mahal, more..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Two new blogs swell Plainfield blogger ranks"
- "Development: Interactive, historical maps for Plainfield area"
Eagle Academy: "Group looks to volunteer mentors to break Plainfield's violence cycle"
Food Recall: "Ground beef recalled throughout East Coast" -- BJ's; report is here (PDF).
Anonymous Complaints: "Council gives administrator discretion over destruction" -- Some anonymous complaints 'should be considered legitimate'...
North Plainfield: "'Soil sisters' spruce up public library grounds"
Police Promotions: "Captains passed over for promotion paid $30,000 to keep quiet"
Tuition Aid: "NJ financial program slashes aid to college students"
9/11 Memorial: "Port Authority says memorial will be completed by 10th anniversary"
Golf: "Golfers, fans, officials all pleased with Barclays" -- Next year's is at Plainfield CC.
Two new blogs join the Plainfield firmament today, see more here. (They'll be blended into the list tomorrow.)
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on the sounds of summer's end -- Snowy Tree Crickets. Olddoc asks status of Dudley House, and Super Gallon's contract. Maria raises question of whether the District supported the 'Race to the Top' grant. Councilor Mapp writes in support of Councilor Cory Storch. Jerry is invited by the Clark schools to give the keynote at the districtwide 'Welcome Back' meeting. Councilor Storch demands Jerry cease-and-desist in smearing Bridgeway. Councilor McWilliams posts a letter regarding the commemoration of Muhlenberg's closing; and notes that two of her F.A.I.R. ordinances recently passed. Plainfield Sports News has a busy weekend: Bishop Ahr v. PHS scrimmage; 6 fight ticket at Taj Mahal; Sky Blue FC takes a hit; and Thunder wraps series in Harrisburg.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger holds Cory Storch up as an exemplar of public service; BOE member Renata Hernandez blogs anew at new blog Standing In The Gap notes the three kinds of people in our lives, and thanks supporters recognizing difference between real concerns and whining; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, picks up Big Brother 12 into the dawn; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC² points to involving young people in solving the gang problem (and critiques the Mayor's 'simplistic' Town Hall gambit); and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
| 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
- CALL FOR ENTRIES (Deadline October 1). 5th ANNUAL LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. 'East Side, West Side, All Around the Town' is the theme for this year's Plainfield Public Library photography contest. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages are invited to enter up to five (5) photographs of contemporary images of Plainfield. Entries will make up an exhibit which will open in October with a reception and awards presentation. All entries become a part of the Library's extensive photographic record of Plainfield life. Entry forms are available at the Library or online at the Library website (here). The contest is jointly sponsored each year by the Library and the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Info: (908) 757-1111 x136.
- Through September. During regular hours. Annual Library Book Sale. Book sale coordinator Mary Ellen Rogan announces the Plainfield Public Library's largest book sale ever -- with over 6,000 books on all subjects. In these times of severe budget pressures, proceeds of the sale will be more important than ever in supporting Library programs -- including Children's Services, Adult Literacy and Local History. Open to the public at no charge. In the pool area on the lower level at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.
- Tomorrow - August 31. 6 PM. Mayor's Anti-Violence Program. Volunteers of the 'Taking Back Our Streets Task Force' gather at City Hall to be bused to various neighborhoods to knock on doors, hand out fliers and speak with residents about their concerns. Info: (908) 753-3310 or see here.
- Thursday - September 2. 6 PM Sharp. Free Plainwood Square Concert. Ray, Goodman & Brown will be joined by CHANGE in this makeup event for the August concert that was rained out in mid-performance. Ray, Goodman & Brown (formerly The Moments), this world-class group has a true 'Love on a Two-Way Street' relationship with Plainfield audiences; and the exciting soul, disco and R&B sounds of CHANGE. Sponsored by the Plainfield SID, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Plainfield Cultural & Heritage Commission, and local businesses: Burger King, Dairy Queen, Investor's Savings Bank, KFC, McDonald's, PNC Bank and Wendy's. At Plainwood Square Park. FREE.
- (DATE CHANGE) Thursday - September 2. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Meeting. (Rescheduled from August 30). At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex.
- Saturday - September 11. 7 - 11 PM. Retirement Dinner for Capt. Siddeeq El-Amin. Friends and colleagues of recently retired Plainfield Police Division Capt. Siddeeq El-Amin will gather to celebrate his retirement and honor him for his many contributions to the community, including his work with the Neighborhood Health Center board and NOBLE, the organization for Black law enforcement officers. At the Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater. Tickets: $100/person. Checks payable to 'Friends of Sideeq El-Amin', c/o 315 Sumner Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062-1734.
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