Rebecca: Storch an exemplar of public service.. Bernice: Council, administration skirmish.. Maria: BOE to merge old, new policies.. Olddoc will post on Council by noon..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Despite questions, Council approves solar panel scheme"
- "Jerryspeak: Deconstructing Jerry's August 12 post" -- Giving me an Excedrin headache, will post as soon as ready -- Dan.
Junior Olympics: "Plainfield Tsunami athletes excel at National AAU Junion Olympics"
Schools: "Board of Ed approves Obama Academy move" -- To Jefferson School.
Shooting: "Police investigate shooting on Lyman Place" -- Man shot in back, 7 PM last night, steps away from where a car that may have been used in the weekend shootout was stolen overnight Saturday.
Traveling Music Ministry: "Plainfield hosts Church-n-the-Hood concert"
Cranford: "Township Committee agrees to further reduce minimum store size at Crossing" -- Troubled downtown development.
Elizabeth Council Race: "Judge rules results in disputed council race are valid"
Hospitals: "Hudson County hospitals await reports suggested improvements"
Mayoral Recall: "Ridgefield votes today on recall of mayor busted in corruption sting" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Newark: "Top floor conference center in ex-county jail boasts panoramic views"
Taping Public Meetings: "Dover rejects rules requiring tapes be given to town to copy" -- No doubt overtaken by a fit of common sense.
Union County Incinerator: "Freeholders renew deal with Covanta to operate incinerator" -- Spin, spin, spin.
Warren: "WAF pilot, pioneer lands in NJ Aviation Hall of Fame"
Christie on NJ Supremes: "Christie responds to criticism over decision not to hear gay marriage case"
Charter Schools: "Schundler supports multiple institutions having oversight over charters"
Cigarette Bonds: "NJ's cigarette bonds cut to junk status" -- As consumption declines, repayment doubtful.
Legislature: "Lawmakers remove 5% down payment requirement on bond issues" -- Uh-oh, is this like no-money-down mortgages?
Sen. Bob Menendez: "Menendez: GOP trying to score points from mosque controversy"
Public Employee Retirements: "Bill puts cap on overtime, sick days payouts for retiring employees"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes skirmishes between Council and administration continue on several fronts; and Evie Madsen bench at Shakespeare Garden. Olddoc has questions on abandoned properties and promises a post on Council by noon. Maria notes BOE will merge old (1970), new policies; has a question about Plainfield's form of government. Piv asks if the Gang Forum was hoopla or serious business. Councilor Mapp wonders why Administration 'disses' Council when need for collaboration is so clear. Jerry continues his attack on Cory Storch, declaring he won't waste his time answering Dan or Bernice (then spending 477 words doing so). 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 last night.
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, reminds all of open gym Thursdays in August at Washington, Emerson schools; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, moves on from those licentious piñatas 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
- Today - August 17. 6 PM. Mayor's Anti-Violence Program. Volunteers 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.
- Today - August 17. 7 PM. FOSH Monthly Meeting. All are welcome at the monthly meetings of Plainfield's largest non-profit, non-partisan, all-volunteer grassroots community improvement organization. The Friends of Sleepy Hollow meet to discuss issues of importance to residents and to plan activities for the community, among which is the annual celebration and blessing of animals in early October. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries). Info: Pat Kavanaugh, (908) 561-6046.
- Thursday - August 19. 6 - 9 PM (Rain date: August 26). Cruisin' Plainfield Car Show. Classic cars, muscle cars and more. Sponsored by the Plainfield SID. At 1239 South Avenue (between KFC and McDonald's). FREE.
- Thursday - August 19. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Friday - August 20. 1 PM. Play: 'Reminiscing in the Playground'. A dozen members of the Plainfield Senior Center will be featured in this play-with-music authored by Center member Marion Trabilsy. At the Plainfield Senior Center, 400 East Front Street (parking in lot off East Second Street). The public is invited. FREE.
- Saturday - 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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