Bernice posts the goods on WBLS expenses.. Olddoc on Mayor's veto.. Maria finds an extra 'special' BOE meeting this week..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
JFK Hartwyck: "Bill would increase capacity of Plainfield facility, NJ's only to treat Hungtington's disease"
Property Taxes: "Gannett statewide survey of property tax impacts" -- Print edition has chart, including Plainfield.
North Plainfield: "Blaze leaves two families homeless"
South Plainfield: "Board names temporary high school principal in Friday night meeting"
Westfield: "Spending of surplus leads to bond rating drop"
Christie's 'Best Practices': "Towns resist governor's list of best practices"
The Auditor: "Overlooking a holiday; 'poopgate' in Newark; the name game"
Politics: "NJ Republicans hope to ride Christie's rising star to midterm success"
'Race to Top' Flap --
- Analysis: "Long-term harm to Christie unlikely"
- Hearing: "Dems push ahead with hearing to 'dissect' failed grant app"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice posts docs on the infamous WBLS $20,000 caper. Olddoc breaks the mayor's veto issue. Maria notes a special BOE meeting on Wednesday, besides the Tuesday meeting, and updates on Evergreen School. 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 has a busy Labor Day weekend: QCBL defeats Franklin in 12U, Thunder clinches division, PHS scrimmage and more.
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 continues the mysterious headlines (is there a decoder ring?) and notes 'each 1 teach 1' (recalling the great missionary Frank Laubach, who drew on this African proverb); 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 today plus Ragan's exit interview; 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.
| 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 5. 6:30 PM. Free Back to School Cutz and Stylz. Bert Mills returns to Plainfield for the 5th free haircut and styling event for Plainfield students memorializing his brother Malcolm, victim of a 2001 homicide. Barbers and stylists from at least 15 area shops and salons in Plainfield, North Plainfield, South Plainfield and Scotch Plains will be on hand. Boys and girls who are students in Plainfield schools are welcome (hair must be pre-washed and clean). Music, games, contests and door prizes. Sponsors: McDonalds of Plainfield, Burger King of Plainfield, PBA Local #19, Plainfield EBONY, PMEA, Investors Savings Bank. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue. (Parking available in the Spooner Avenue lot.)
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tuesday - 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.
- Tuesday - 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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