Olddoc posts Singleton's response to Jerry; seeks acronym clarity.. Bernice: Budget advisory committee kicks off; PNC site project expands.. Maria wants chickens. Why not?..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Neighborhood House: "Plainfield kids imagine perfect playground for East Front Street site" -- Project design by KaBoom!, funding by Kraft Foundation.
Shooting: "Latest shooting victim in critical condition" -- Courier | Ledger |
Toddler's Death: "Plainfield toddler dies after fall from window"
Jayson Williams: "Ex-NBA start to serve extra year in prison for DWI"
Gov. Christie: "GOP guvs group to release 20-minute film on Christie"
Charter Schools: "Well-off NJ suburbs fight charters with legal challenges"
Freehold Race Track Theft: "Ex-Gov. Codey's brother pleads guilty to $1.3M theft" -- Courier | Ledger |
Senate President Sweeney: "Sweeney will resign Gloucester Freeholder position" -- Monitor has been appointed for Freeholders after violations of Sunshine Act under Sweeney.
Obama 2012: "How the Republicans will re-elect Obama in 2012" -- From the Hall Institute.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes expansion of Cretella's proposed West 2nd Street project, budget advisory committee kickoff and cites an article on East Orange and crime reduction after gun-spotting technology set up. Olddoc posts Nat Singleton's response to Jerry's recent post, pleads for more info on who backs certain community groups and what the acronyms stand for. Maria wants to have chickens and notes Philly Zoo is having a baby-naming contest. Piv asks if it's time for a truce in gang violence. Councilor Mapp writes in support of Councilor Cory Storch. Jerry is off on YET ANOTHER TEAR -- Cory, Bernice, Dan, you name it. Councilor Storch demands Jerry cease-and-desist in smearing Bridgeway. Councilor McWilliams posts a letter regarding the commemoration of Muhlenberg's closing; and note that two of her F.A.I.R. ordinances passed Monday night. Plainfield Sports News notes local talent boxing in AC on the 28th, finds the Thunder (now division leader) winning 2 of 3-game series with Bowie -- on to Portland, ME.
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 exmplar of public service; BOE member Renata Hernandez blogs anew at new blog Standing In The Gap, is back after a family loss and catches us up with her activities; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, with more Big Brother 12 live feeds into dawn this morning; 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.
| 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
- TRAFFIC ALERT - August 24 and 25. Bonnie Burn Road in Watchung to be closed 2 days starting Tuesday -- From Valley Road to Colorado Cafe; make alternate plans (story here).
- (NEW LISTING) Today- August 21. 11:30 AM - 12:30 6 PM. Stop The Violence Rally. A rally against the recent gang violence in Plalinfield's West End. Sponsored by the Plainfield Branch of the People's Organization for Progress. At West 3rd Street and Monroe Avenue. Info (908) 731-1518.
- Today- August 21. 2 - 6 PM. Free Rabies Clinic. Free rabies vaccinations for pets in the parking lot behind City Hall. Dog must be on leash, cats in a carrier. Licenses also available at same time. License fees: $8.20 for spayed or neutered dogs or cats, $11.20 for dogs or cats not spayed or neutered. Payment by cash, check or money order made payable to 'City of Plainfield' (mark memo 'pet license'). Note: all licenses expire December 31, 2010 and must be renewed for 2011. Info or questions: (908) 753-3092.
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