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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Mapp congratulates PBA Local #19 on police memorial.. Bernice on Courier's new microsite and her fav aggregator.. Jackie's weekly pix.. PSN has several sports shorts with links..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Crime Rates:  "Violent crime in Plainfield down nearly 30% over last decade"
Historic Photo:  "City Hotel, 2nd Street and Park Avenue"
Obituary:  "Jim Coppock, a founding board member of FOSH" -- Memorial service, Noon, Saturday 9/25 at Grace Episcopal.
The 'PHS Connection':  "Elizabeth murder conviction in jeopardy over juror conflict"

'Boardwalk Empire':  "Dramatized crime history of Atlantic City debuts on HBO tonight"
NJ Intergenerational Orchestra:  "Berkeley Heights-based orchestra unites musicians of all ages"
Rahway:  "Students flush with pride after water-use audit yields savings, donation"
Red Light Cams:  "Red light cameras get green light in central Jersey towns"
Roselle:  "Councilwoman wants to stop broadcasting public comments"
Swine Flu:  "Officials urge all residents to get shots against H1N1"
Tax Revaluations:  "Maplewood revaluation on track to end this fall"
Union County College:  "Theater Project raises curtain on 'Crowns'" -- The 'Church Hat' musical.
UCIA:  "Authority provides Stimulus bonds to build hotel in Elizabeth"

NJ Police Salaries:  "NJ police salaries highest in nation, median of $90,672" -- Data tables here.
'Race to Top' Flap:  "State releases 2,000 pages of documents on botched grant"
State Pension Funds:  "How pension funds can get out of the red" -- OpEd, NYTimes.

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes the Courier's new Plainfield 'microsite' and her fav aggregator site (clue: it's not CLIPS). Olddoc is expected back, Yom Kippur behind us, renewed for a new year. Maria is confused about whether Council gets financial statements and on what basis. 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 ethics plan. Councilor Mapp congratulates PBA Local #19 on the dedication of its memorial to fallen officers. Councilor Storch demands Jerry cease-and-desist in smearing Bridgeway. Councilor Burney  outlines his 'transparency with teeth' proposal. Councilor McWilliams posts 'next steps' in the fiscal oversight discussion. Plainfield Sports News summarizes several sports stories, with links.

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 puts up a flyer in Spanish promoting the HERITAGE Choir Guinness challenge; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, birds take prominent part in this week's pix; 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), acknowledges Jefferson School's staff; 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 come down after today.

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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 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/.

  • Today - September 19. 4 PM. 4th Ward Homeowners Meeting on ShotSpotter Proposal. 4th Ward homeowners meet to discuss implications of Mayor Robinson-Briggs' proposal to install ShotSpotter technology in the West End. Concerns include perception of the neighborhood as crime-ridden and effect on property values. At Jefferson School, 1200 Myrtle Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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.

  • Tomorrow - 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. 8 AM. Market Research for Small Business Workshop. Keeping abreast of what your competition is up to, and the external factors affecting your business can be challenging. This free workshop will take up how market research can help you grow your business and how to do it on a meager budget. Sponsored by UCEDC and the Union Twp. Chamber of Commerce. At UCEDC, Liberty Hall Corporate Center, 1085 Morris Avenue, 5th Floor, Union. To register, call (908) 688-2777 or email info@unionchamber.com. FREE.

  • 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. 9 AM - 1 PM. Annual Fall Fishing Derby. The annual fishing event, with a prize for Biggest Fish. The Lake will be stocked with Channel Catfish and Small Mouth Bass. Sponsored by the Division of Recreation. At Cedar Brook Park Lake. Info: (908) 753-3097. RAIN DATE: October 2.

  • Saturday - September 25. 9 AM. Plainfield Y-to-Y Bike Ride. This motorcycle fun ride sponsored by the Plainfield YMCA will help send local kids to summer camp. The ride departs the Plainfield Y for YMCA Camp Mason in Hardwick, where participants will share a (provided) lunch. Registration: $25/biker, $15/passenger. Proceeds benefit the Plainfield YMCA Summer Day Camp scholarships. Info: (908) 756-6060 or email pnelson@plainfieldy.org. RAIN DATE: October 9.s

  • 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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