Olddoc on Council.. Nat introduces Jerry to Stanley Kowalski and Ruth Brown.. Bernice on tabling of East 2nd Street PILOT.. Maria has a workaround for the failed Council ordinances..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "Was Dan unfair to Burney and Carter over mayor's vetoes?"
- "Gunshot-spotting technology: Rivers, Storch and bang for buck"
- WBLS Check: "Council to probe mayor's $20,000 radio broadcast, despite balking at veto overrides"
- Courier: "Plainfield moves closer to implementing gunshot-detection network"
- Ledger: "Plainfield authorizes $1M bond for computerized gunshot detection"
Hillside: "Mayor starts campaign to force referendum on local elections"
Kean U: "Kean to host international conference on American drama"
Newark: "AG, Essex prosecutor to review Newark police internal affairs"
NJSO: "New symphony director begins run with announcement it raised $25M in 20 months"
Recall Effort: "Committee begins collection signatures to recall Jersey City mayor"
Union County MusicFest: "Police shut down crew taping Freeholders" -- From CountyWatchers.
Christie Reforms: "Christie outlines cuts to NJ worker's pensions, benefits" | "Change details"
Corruption --
- Jersey City: "Ex-Jersey City council president pleads guilty in corruption sting"
- Perth Amboy: "Opening arguments scheduled in Vas corruption trial"
Hudson River Rail Tunnel: "Christie sayshe ordered suspension of $8.7B tunnel"
NJN: "Lawmakers consider options for NJN after first public hearing"
Solar Energy: "NJ's solar bill too costly, complicated for former backers" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice notes the West 2nd Street PILOT plan is tabled, and Bethel Presbyterian's biggest veggie garden ever. Olddoc on the Council's failure to overturn the mayor's vetoes, and its tabling of the bond ordinance on Senior Center expenditures. Maria notes the districtwide curriculum guides are posted online; and a thought on getting around failed Council ordinances. 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 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, apparently giving up on Solaris, wants City to fund an ambulance. 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 Eastern League championship schedule and finds Thunder taking the opening game against the Curve in Altoona in extras.
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 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 15. 6 - 8 PM. Seminar: Empowering Women for Homeownership. A free seminar for women exploring home ownership. Topics covered include: Credit (it doesn't have to be perfect), Cash (you don't have to have a lot) and Help (there are grants available). Sponsored by and located at ERA Queen City Realty, 310 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. Free, but reserve a seat by calling Diann Kirby now at (90) 377-0025.
- Tomorrow - 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.
- Tomorrow - 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. 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.
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