Bernice has more on WBLS, raising more questions?.. Maria: OPRA activist Paff in local appearance Thursday.. PSN covers PHS-Sayreville scrimmage.. Renata thanks District for website improvements..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Back-to-School Haircuts: "Cutz & Stylz a big success" -- Online photo gallery.
PHS Band: "Plainfield High's marching band turns up the volume" -- Front page, above the fold.
Bound Brook: "Council grants credit extension to developer whose condos were torched"
Flood Insurance: "New FEMA flood maps push property owner's rates through the roof"
Home Inspections: "Scotch Plains couple say inspector missed damaged chimney"
Jerseylicious: "Show set in Green Brook salon launches second season"
'Labor Scorecard': "Rutgers' annual labor snapshot provides grim picture"
Newark Real Estate: "Broker who revitalized Red Bank tries her luck at Newark retail space"
Muslim Divorce: "Franklin author's book explores rise in US Muslim divorce"
Paper Mill Plahyhouse: "Playhouse organizes 'flash mob' event to promote 'Hairspray'"
Politics: "Christie, Schundler flap latest in politicization of education department"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice provides a further update on the WBLS bills, this time the $2,500 check. Olddoc posts two handsome JAMA covers -- I'm partial to the del Sarto. Maria points out a meeting featuring OPRA activist John Paff Thursday in North Plainfield. Jerry reports on Clark's educational plan, thanks them for the treatment he received. Bo on the 22nd notes former President Bush in surprise welcome to returning soldiers. Councilor Mapp on portable speed humps as a possibility citywide. 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 : PHS-Sayreville scrimmage, NJ Stags vs. NJ Spartans and Thunder in New Britain.
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 he engages his new blog's readers in a back-and-forth exchange; BOE member Renata Hernandez blogs anew at new blog Standing In The Gap gives a shoutout to the District website for providing timely info, drops in on Jefferson and PAAS and plans to visit Evergreen; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, how did I miss the weekend pix post and the Dancing With The Stars discussion post? Scroll down a little -- hope you enjoy jury duty Jackie! Say Hi to Walter!; 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, has a post for school's opening and a fresh new look; 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. Hopefully, bloggers who took a summer break will be back scribbling after today's holiday!
| 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 - September 6. 10 AM. 53rd Annual Labor Day Parade & Fireworks. South Plainfield's Labor Day parade traditionally signals the end of summer. This year's parade features 11 marching bands. Activities and food stands will begin at noon at South Plainfield Middle School grounds, 2201 Plalinfield Avenue (at parade's end). Fireworks display begins at 8:45 PM at Spring Lake Park.
- Tomorrow - September 7. 6:30 PM. Board of Ed Policy Meeting. At the PHS Conference Room, 950 Park Avenue. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome.
- Tomorrow - September 7. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Agenda should be found online at www.plainfield.com/Agendas.htm. Public may speak at end of meeting.
- Saturday - September 11. 11 AM - 3 PM. 11th Annual Environmental Fair. Fun for kids and the whole family, focusing on 'Enriching Urban Environments'. Music, free food, games, clowns and more. Sponsored by the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority. At Library Park, West 8th Street and Arlington Avenue. (RAIN DATE: Saturday, September 18) FREE.
- Saturday - September 11. Noon. Plainfield Police Memorial Dedication. Join with officers, officials, families and other residents in the dedication and unveiling of the memorial to Plainfield's fallen police officers. The memorial is sponsored by Plainfield PBA Local #19. At Police Headquarters, Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. (Leave yourself time to find a parking space.) Refreshments follow. If you're on FaceBook, indicate your attendance at their FB page here.
- 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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