Bernice: Veto timely?; tonight's Council agenda.. Maria plugs Library photo contest.. Nat: Advice for Christie from South Park's Eric Hartman.. A Renata puzzler..
BREAKING: Two shootings on Labor Day.
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "The mayor's big 'Nyet': Robinson-Briggs vetoes two ordinances"
- "Is there a future for the Art Festival?"
Labor Day Parade: "Thousands watch South Plainfield's 53rd annual parade" -- Photo gallery here.
North Plainfield: "Mom saves baby's life with CPR"
School Funding: "Schools find new revenue source in foundations, nonprofits and corporations"
Gov. Christie: "Christie kicks off his 'reform agenda' town halls" -- Ledger | Courier |
'Race to the Top' Flap --
Hearing: "Schundler, Christie aides will not attend today's hearing" -- Record | PolNJ |
Documents: "Fine Print: The document collection" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Deportations: "NJ more likely to deport illegals without criminal record"
Budget: "Christie vs. public employee unions, Round 2" -- From NJ Spotlight.
School Boards: "Boards of Ed -- All in the family but not funny" -- Bob Ingle on conflicts of interest in BOEs.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice posts a link to tonight's Council agenda, asks if mayor's veto is timely, and has a photographic comment on the Administration. Olddoc points out the 'real' Labor Day and promises a blog later -- check back. Maria plugs the Library's annual photo contest. Piv on gangs: time for a truce?. 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 pick up Thunder roster notes and awards.
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 South Park's Eric Hartman gives Gov. Christie some needed advice; BOE member Renata Hernandez blogs anew at new blog Standing In The Gap invites all to Emerson School Wednesday at 6 for something -- but there's a Board meeting at 6:30, what gives?; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has jury duty which has not yet dented her schedule; 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 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.
- Today - 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.
- Tomorrow - September 8. 6:30 PM. Board of Ed Special Meeting. At the PHS Conference Room, 950 Park Avenue. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Notice says the meeting will be closed to executive session at 6:35 PM and 'action may be taken'.
- 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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