Olddoc: Dudley House, Gallon contract, Finance/Admin director slumgullion.. Maria: Lots on BOE plate: OFAC action plan, financial settlements, policy updates.. Bernice discovers 'ancient grains' bread.. Two new Plainfield blogs..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "75 Plainfield nonprofits in danger of losing tax-exempt status" -- Including some well-known groups.
- "Plainfield considering creation of new historic districts"
- "Residents in proposed and existing districts sound off on plan"
Gun Buyback: "County collects 700 firearms in buyback program"
Union County: "What's the Economic Crime Chief been up to?" -- Will you be surprised? From CountyWatchers.
Utility Pole Solar Panels: "Hundreds of panels coming to Linden" -- Unanswered question: Why does good have to be soooo ugly?
Gov. Christie: "Rachel Maddow on Christie: Obama Derangement Syndrome FAIL" -- From Blue Jersey.
'Race to Top' Flap --
- Schundler: "Grant mistake was my error" -- Ledger | Gannett |
- Consultant: "Brooklyn firm hired to help application also overlooked mistake" -- From NJ Spotlight.
State Police Whistleblower: "Suspended trooper files whistleblower suit over financial waste"
Bedbugs: "Once nearly extinct, they're back with a vengeance. Why? What can be done?"
Deceased Soldier Benefits: "Parents sue Pru Financial over benefits" -- Turning into a scandal.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice discovers 'ancient grains' bread on a recent reconnoiter. Olddoc stirs the pot: Dudley House, Gallon contract, Finance Director...slumgullion anyone? Maria OFAC action plan, financial settlements, policy corrections...BOE has full plate. Piv on gangs, time for a truce? 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 reports Thunder win in walkoff fashion.
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; Nat Singleton, energized by Jerry Green's misinformation, is blogging at Dumbed Down America, where his 'welcome' post outlines his vision for the blog; 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.
Besides the news on the front page of the Plainfield Public Schools website, there are three blogs concerned with the schools: Vashon Hill, president of the Leadership Project of Jefferson and Cook schools blogs at A Student's Prospective, with a host of topics looking forward to the new school year; and two teacher blogs: 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 |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd | PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd | PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS |
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.
- Today - 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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