Olddoc and Bernice on myriad of issues on Council's plate.. Olddoc cites Council's investigative powers.. Maria on BOE's policy meeting..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "WBLS payments: The mayor's twisted logic"
- "H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir sets itself Guinness records challenges"
Gardens: "Plainfielders Caminiti and Padial create oasis of flowers, herbs"
School Vandalism: "Cook School uncovers vandalism on first day of classes"
Shooting: "Police seach for gray van in teen's shooting"
Commuter Alert: "Latest update on Bonnie Burn Road construction" -- Commencing September 13 for 2-3 months.
WBLS Payments: "Mayor refutes council's accusation of improper spending"
Budgets: "Orange threatens to cut union wages, benefits 20% to fill deficit"
Jazz Festival: "Master saxophonist Lou Donaldson to perform at free Somerville Jazz Festival"
Newark --
- Foreclosures: "Newark receives $2M to rehab, resell 47 foreclosed homes"
- Police: "ACLU accuses Newark police of false arrests, excessive force"
- Prosecutor Misconduct: "Conviction in Newark cop slaying overturned"
South Plainfield: "Reconfigured intersection finally opens after two years" -- New Market Road & Hamilton Blvd.
Christie's Reforms --
- News: "Christie ethics reform sets sights on legislators' financial disclosure" -- Ledger | Courier | PolNJ | NJNewsrm |
- Reception: "Christie finds mostly warm welcome in Raritan meeting"
- Response: "Sweeney to Christie: Reform 'Reform NJ' first"
NJ Supremes: "Chief Justice makes interim appointment to NJ Supreme Court"
NJEA: "Teachers union attacks Christie in radio ad"
NJ Weather: "Experts: Cut greenhouse gases to cure NJ's extreme weather" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Public Pensions: "Pension records under scrutiny" -- Some getting disability pensions are earning 2nd pension.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes myriad of issues on Council's plate, wishes 'l'shanah tovah', finds City calendar marks an Islamic observance (but not Jewish holy days). Olddoc covers a host of Council topics, details Council's investigative powers. Maria brings us up to date on BOE policy meeting. 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 Burney insists the Council do its due diligence on WBLS expenditures. 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 finds Thunder announcing possible pitchers for Eastern Division playoffs beginning today.
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 has another mysteriously non-informative invitation to Emerson School tonight at 6 for a meeting -- but there's a Board meeting at 6:30, what gives?; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective where she also posts a mystery message about tonight's Emerson School event; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has jury duty which has only slightly dented her schedule (though I must confess my first thought on seeing the dishes in the sink was 'are these Jackie's?' -- but they're not; 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 posted pix from school's opening; 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. Some of the bloggers who took a summer break are back scribbling!
| 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.
- 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.
- Monday - September 13. 8 PM. City Council Business Meeting. City Council Chambers/Courthouse. Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street. Public may speak at beginning and end of meeting.
- Tuesday - September 14. 8 PM. Board of Ed Work/Study Meeting. At the PHS Conference Room, 950 Park Avenue. Agendas are online at www.plainfieldnjk12.org/. Public welcome.
- Thursday - September 16. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.
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