Jerry thanks Clark schools.. Maria on high school testing.. Bernice: Cretella's PNC proposal before Planning Board tonight.. Singleton and readers in back-and-forth..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Will rooftop nightclub on PNC building be visible from street?"
- "Plainwood Square's free 'makeup' concert tonight"
Plainfield's Disaster Plan: "It's 'Emergency Preparedness Month'" -- Do you know where Plainfield's plan is?
Raritan Valley Line: "NJT seeks wi-fi provider for trains"
Union County College: "New UCC president at Plainfield campus as classes get under way"
US Congress Race: "Pallone on Beck rally" -- Did you know Pallone visited the Plainfield Senior Center on Monday? Assemblyman Green's office called folks at 10 PM Sunday to let them know of the surprise visit.
Obama's Oval Office Makeover: "The Audacity of Taupe" -- Just for fun; BTW, that Arianna has a way with words.
Deed Scam: "Union County Clerk warns property owners against 'certified deed' scam"
Fighting Bias Crime: "Middlesex prosecutor to award grants for police to fight bias crimes"
Homestead Bar: "Longtime Piscataway bar dealt blow in bid for new license" -- State will decide.
Hospitals --
- "Bayshore Hospital merges with Meridian in attempt to save costs"
- "Princeton Hospital points to future of energy use" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Newark Schools: "Janey successor will have tough task, experts say"
South Plainfield: "Borough police, firefighters in benefit game to raise money for ailing kids"
Women and Minority-owned Businesses: "'Bonding Readiness Program' celebrates first year" -- Preparing for success in bidding government jobs.
'Race to the Top' Flap: "Schundler: Christie 'defamed' me" -- PolNJ | Ledger | Courier | -- Schundler releases emails (there is a link to the emails in this story), chronology.
Medevacs: "NJ approves controversial change to medevac dispatch"
Unpaid Phone Bill: "Jersey City Incinerator Authority loses service for unpaid Verizon bill"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes Cretella's West 2nd Commons is before Planning Board tonight. Olddoc says he's making his final post on the 'Race to the Top' flap -- we'll see. Maria on high school testing, 'where the rubber meets the road'. Piv on gangs, time for a truce? Jerry reports on Clark's educational plan, thanks them for the treatment he received. 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 QCBL Labor Day weekend tourney continuing, finds Sky Blue FC's playoff hopes damaged.
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; 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 2. 6 PM Sharp. Free Plainwood Square Concert. Ray, Goodman & Brown will be joined by CHANGE in this makeup event for the August concert that was rained out in mid-performance. Ray, Goodman & Brown (formerly The Moments), this world-class group has a true 'Love on a Two-Way Street' relationship with Plainfield audiences; and the exciting soul, disco and R&B sounds of CHANGE. Sponsored by the Plainfield SID, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Plainfield Cultural & Heritage Commission, and local businesses: Burger King, Dairy Queen, Investor's Savings Bank, KFC, McDonald's, PNC Bank and Wendy's. At Plainwood Square Park. FREE.
- Today - September 2. 5 - 8 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.
- (DATE CHANGE) Today - September 2. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Meeting. (Rescheduled from August 30). At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex.
- Today - September 2. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
- Saturday - September 4. 10 AM - 4 PM. 47th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Artists, craftspersons exhibit their works. Music, dance performances, children's art corner. At Library Park, West 8th Street and Arlington Avenue. FREE. (RAIN LOCATION: Washington Community School)
- 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. 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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