Burney outlines 'transparency with teeth' proposal.. Maria gets some BOE exec session minutes, sort of.. Bernice finds Congressman Pallone holding Plainfield office hours..
BREAKING: "Gunshots near Park & Prospect, perp apprehended"
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Editorial, Courier: "Plainfield City Council drops ball on oversight"
Gunshot Detection System: "Plainfield authorizes $1M bond for ShotSpotter system" -- Not exactly, it faces a 2nd reading next month.
Muhlenberg: "Muhammad Ali's wife relates struggle with Parkinson's at Muhlenberg conference"
Nu-Cut Barber Shop: "Plainfield barber keeps an 'old-school' shop" -- Including no cussin'.
PHS Soccer: "Plainfield vs. Union County"
Dunellen: "Plainfield transfer Rouland moves from band to offensive line"
Newark: "Police director defends his and department's record amid ACLU accusations"
NJT Koran Burner: "Lesniak: Worker should not have been fired for book burning"
Union County Freeholders: "The government waste of MusicFest" -- Pictorial essay by CountyWatchers.
Christie: "At Edison town hall, says he's targeting abuse of disability pensions" -- Courier | Ledger |
Corruption: "Prosecutor: Vas schemed to 'flip' property to fund campaign" -- Courier | Ledger |
DYFS: "Jean Marimon named to head child welfare agency"
Legislature: "Tax credits proposed to revive blighted strip malls"
School Bus Ads?: "Assembly committee considers allowing ads on school buses"
School Discipline: "Teacher gets 90 days for removing student from class" -- For this?
Science Education: "Merck CEO to join Obama in launching science, tech, math initiative"
State Employees: "With Christie on the attack, government workers rush to retire"
Trenton Schools: "Grand jury considers case against schools; top guns blame underlings" -- So, what's new?
Wind Farms: "New rules on coastal wind farms divides NJ environmentalists" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes Hispanic Heritage Month is under way and Congressman Pallone is holding office hours at City Hall (what did I tell you?). Olddoc says he will be taking up the ShotSpotter proposal today. Maria continues her adventures in OPRAland, gettting some BOE executive session minutes finally, sort of. Piv on gangs: time for a truce? Jerry seems to be laying low, no post since Sept. 6. Bo on the 22nd details Gov. Christie's reform plan. Councilor Mapp on portable speed humps as a possibility citywide. Councilor Storch demands Jerry cease-and-desist in smearing Bridgeway. Councilor Burney outlines his 'transparency with teeth' proposal. Councilor McWilliams takes up the Mayor's veto of the F.A.I.R. ordinances recently passed, and why the benefits outweigh the Mayor's objections. Plainfield Sports News posts the Mid-state 39 top rankings in week 2 (O Plainfield, where are you?), and finds Passion of the Lingerie Football League opening tomorrow in Trenton.
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, today introducing Assemblyman Green to both Stanley Kowalski and Ruth Brown; BOE member Renata Hernandez blogs anew at new blog Standing In The Gap invites folks afresh to register for the HERITAGE Choir Guinness challenge; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, what?!...has Big Brother 12 jumped the shark?! watch the season finale tonight; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez.
Besides the news on the front page of the Plainfield Public Schools website, there are four blogs concerned with the schools: Vashon Hill, president of the Leadership Project of Jefferson and Cook schools blogs at A Student's Perspective (note blog's new name), has posted pix from school's opening; BOE member Renata Hernandez' daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective, where she posts an idential solicitation to enlist in the HERITAGE Choir Guinness double challenge; and two teacher blogs: Dr. E=MC², in a new post, praises the new administration and the educational 'Marshall Plan' it has 'superbly guided' for the past three months; and Eye on Plainfield Schools, which has not posted since June and which I have tried to reach unsuccessfully -- will probably take down at end of week if I don't hear anything.
| 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 16. 10:30 AM - Noon. Grief and Loss Workshops. The Family Success Center at Homefirst is sponsoring a six-week workshop series for those dealing with grief and loss. The facilitator is Lisa Athan, MA, founder and executive director of Grief Speaks (www.griefspeaks.com/). Session will take place at Homefirst, 905 Watchung Avenue (corner of East 9th Street). Space is limited, to reserve your seat, contact Agness McLean, Director of the Family Success Center at (908) 743-4002 x26.
- Today - September 16. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Sunday - September 19. 2 - 4 PM. Student Exhibit: Plainfield People & Places. View and celebrate the art created by students of Plainfield's Barack Obama Academy. Sponsored by the Historical Society of Plainfield. At the Drake House, 602 West Front Street, at the foot of Plainfield Avenue. Info: (908) 755-5831 or the Museum's website drakehousemuseum.tripod.com/.
- Monday - September 20 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Monday - September 20. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. 'Zumbathon' at the YMCA. Check out the wildly popular fitness technique that involves coordinated calisthenics performed to up-tempo Latin music. This Zumbathon will introduce folks to the exciting exercise phenomenon. Refreshments, giveaways and a drawing for a month's free YMCA membership. The YMCA currently offers three Zumbathon classes at different times, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. The Zumbathon is free to YMCA members, $10 for guests. At the Plainfield Area YMCA, 518 Watchung Avenue (corner of East 6th Street; parking in the rear). Info: (908) 756-6060 or see the Courier story here.
- Monday - September 20. 8 PM. Van Wyck Brooks HD Meeting. At 976 Kenyon Avenue.
- Tuesday - September 21. 8 PM. Board of Ed Business Meeting. At the PHS Auditorium, Park and Stelle Avenues. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome.
- Wednesday - September 22. 7 PM. United Way Community Council Meeting. The Plainfield community council meets to discuss the kickoff of the Fall campaign, plan for the annual Maidens In May house tour and explore other initiatives. At the Plainfield Area YMCA, 518 Watchung Avenue (corner of East 6th Street; parking in the rear). Info: Jeff Scheckner, (908) 353-7171 x138 or jeff.scheckner@uwguc.org.
- Wednesday - September 22. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Thursday - September 24. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Saturday - September 25. 10 AM. Dedication of Joe Black Baseball Field at Hub Stine. Join with Board of Ed, city officials and members of Joe Black's family for the dedication of the baseball field at the Hub Stine complex in memory of Black, the first African American to pitch in a World Series game. At the Hub Stine Complex, Randolph Road, across from Muhlenberg. More info on the District's website here. FREE.
- Saturday - September 25. 7 PM. Plainfield Symphony 91st Season Kickoff: Master Class with Jamie Bernstein. This is going to be a real treat -- Lenny Bernstein's daughter Jamie will lead this interactive lecture/performance looking at how three American composers borrowed (and stole?) from others both to pay homage to them and to show off their own uniqueness. Composers Lenny Bernstein, Aaron Copland and Charles Ives are the subjects. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Tickets: $45 reserved seating, $25 general admission; Seniors/Students $15. Info: (908) 561-5140 or www.plainfieldsymphony.org/ (tickets can be purchased online). At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue (parking in lot on First Place or at Swain Galleries).
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