Olddoc: Persistent audit findings unaddressed by Council.. Bernice: Could new historic districts bring new prestige?.. Renata reminds all H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir Guinness challenge is four days away (at new location)..
Drake House: "Plainfield's Drake House hosts exhibit on Fire Division history"
Drugs: "Plainfield drug bust yields 3 arrests, 27 charges"
Murder: "Plainfield DJ charged in fatal shooting at party" -- Courier | Ledger |
Spivey Blog: "Birdwatching in Green Brook Park"
'The Amazing Race', Union County contestants: "Cranford: Jonathan Schwartz" | "Rahway: Katie Seamon"
Fresh Direct: "Online grocer to add 29 towns in Essex, Union counties" -- Hmmm.....
Newark: "More than 2,000 employees may get layoff notices"
Shared Services: "Fanwood sees savings by sending emergency dispatch to county"
Union County --
Drugs: "Plainfield drug bust yields 3 arrests, 27 charges"
Murder: "Plainfield DJ charged in fatal shooting at party" -- Courier | Ledger |
Spivey Blog: "Birdwatching in Green Brook Park"
'The Amazing Race', Union County contestants: "Cranford: Jonathan Schwartz" | "Rahway: Katie Seamon"
Fresh Direct: "Online grocer to add 29 towns in Essex, Union counties" -- Hmmm.....
Newark: "More than 2,000 employees may get layoff notices"
Shared Services: "Fanwood sees savings by sending emergency dispatch to county"
Union County --
- MusicFest: "CountyWatchers will try to get to bottom of costs, profits"
- OPRA: "CountyWatchers sues over access to public info officer's emails"
Gov. Christie --
- Education: "Guv to announce education reforms today" | "Reforms hinge on teacher evaluations"
- 'Tool Kit': "Committee approves Christie's 2 percent tax cap 'tool kit'"
Corruption --
- Bryant: "Former state Sen. Wayne Bryant in new federal indictment" -- Ledger | Gannett |
- Encap: "Former DeCotiis partner Wisler indicted with Bryant over alleged Encap bribes"
- Vas: "Onetime mentor takes stand against former Perth Amboy mayor" -- Ledger | Courier |
DEP: "No agreement on DEP's new Office of Dispute Resolution" -- NJ Spotlight.
Hudson River Tunnel: "Lautenberg says Christie refuses to let NJT, US meet on tunnel"
Legislature: "Committee approves bill allowing towns to wait 10 years to update development plans"
NJN: "Poll: 58% want aid for public TV in NJ"
Property Taxes: "Legislature looks at ways to cut property taxes"
Coyotes: "Mysteries that howl and hunt" -- What is a coyote, anyway?
Education: "4,100 students prove 'small is better' rule wrong"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice asks if new historic districts could bring new prestige. Olddoc posts some thoughts on reader comments, including persistent audit findings unaddressed by City Council. Maria has requested a discussion by Council, mayor on CFO status. At Renata's new blog Standing In The Gap, a reminder the H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir Guinness challenge is four days away.
Hudson River Tunnel: "Lautenberg says Christie refuses to let NJT, US meet on tunnel"
Legislature: "Committee approves bill allowing towns to wait 10 years to update development plans"
NJN: "Poll: 58% want aid for public TV in NJ"
Property Taxes: "Legislature looks at ways to cut property taxes"
Coyotes: "Mysteries that howl and hunt" -- What is a coyote, anyway?
Education: "4,100 students prove 'small is better' rule wrong"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice asks if new historic districts could bring new prestige. Olddoc posts some thoughts on reader comments, including persistent audit findings unaddressed by City Council. Maria has requested a discussion by Council, mayor on CFO status. At Renata's new blog Standing In The Gap, a reminder the H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir Guinness challenge is four days away.
| BERNICE: 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 |
| NAT: DUMBED DOWN AMERICA | REBECCA: BATHROBE BLOGGER | RENATA: STANDING IN THE GAP |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | JACKIE: THE (TV) SHOW MUST GO ON | DOTTIE G SEZ |
| VASHON: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE | MILANI: PEPTalk | DR. E=MC² | SCHOOL NEWS |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
| COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR STORCH |
| COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
| NAT: DUMBED DOWN AMERICA | REBECCA: BATHROBE BLOGGER | RENATA: STANDING IN THE GAP |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS | JACKIE: THE (TV) SHOW MUST GO ON | DOTTIE G SEZ |
| VASHON: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE | MILANI: PEPTalk | DR. E=MC² | SCHOOL NEWS |
| CABLE TV ADVISORY BOARD | CITIZEN'S BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today - September 28. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. Discussion will include proposed new historic district(s) -- see Plainfield Today story here, and Courier story here.
- 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.
- [NOTE LOCATION CHANGE] Saturday - October 2. 9 AM - 6 PM. H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E. Choir Guinness Challenge Rally. Donovan Soumas' famed Gospel choir is trying to break two Guinness world records: largest Gospel choir and most persons signing song at same time. Billed as 'A Rally for Peace in our Communities', is sponsored by the City of Plainfield among other. Registration: $10. Flyer says 'no singing or signing experience necessary'. Location CHANGED to City Hall Plaza from Cedar Brook Park. Rain or shine.
- CALENDAR DOWN TEMPORARILY. My main computer crashed, am working on backup machine. Guess where the calendar is? Guess who forgot to back it up? Will rebuild ASAP. You can email me items at dandamon at comcast dot net. Thanks. -- Dan.
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