Bernice and Olddoc on first budget hearing (fire and police).. Maria posts Pat Ballard Fox on PILOTS.. Councilor McWilliams outlines budget hearing schedule, procedures.. Renata outs anonymous blogger -- careless or calculated?.. CBAC has several of city's union contracts up on blog..
- "Seniors new bargaining chip in developer dispute?"
- "League of Women Voters candidate forum tonight"
- "Gang wars continue with victimless shootings"
Administration: "Mayor tabs new acting director of administration and finance"
Monday Night Shooting: "Police recover handgun, investigate relationship to earlier shooting"
Muhlenberg: "Plainfield inching closer to Muhlenberg development"
NAACP: "Plainfield chapter gears up for annual awards" -- Lesniak, the Gutenkaufs and more.
PAAAS: "Jessica Simpson records part of Christmas special with Plainfield students"
Plainfield Public Library: "Plainfield joins other Union County libraries to 'check out hunger'"
TEAMS Charter School: "Plainfield students walk against cancer to honor classmate"
6th Congressional District --
Monday Night Shooting: "Police recover handgun, investigate relationship to earlier shooting"
Muhlenberg: "Plainfield inching closer to Muhlenberg development"
NAACP: "Plainfield chapter gears up for annual awards" -- Lesniak, the Gutenkaufs and more.
PAAAS: "Jessica Simpson records part of Christmas special with Plainfield students"
Plainfield Public Library: "Plainfield joins other Union County libraries to 'check out hunger'"
TEAMS Charter School: "Plainfield students walk against cancer to honor classmate"
6th Congressional District --
- Endorsements: "Will Green vote help embattled incumbents Pallone, Holt?" -- From NJ Spotlight.
- Poll: "Tea Party's Little making it a race against Pallone" -- Ledger | NJNewsrm |
Commuting: "NJT riders can send text to find out when the bus will arrive"
Electronics Recycling: "Union County joins new statewide recycling network"
Kean U: "Castro's dissident daughter speaks to Kean students"
Linden: "Mayor hopes to lead difficult election sweep"
Piscataway: "Solar panels unveiled on DPW building"
Route 22 Honda/Toyota: "Car dealer settle race discrimination suit for $450K"
Woodbridge: "Petition supporting embattled rescue squad far exceeds signatures needed"
Gov. Christie --
Electronics Recycling: "Union County joins new statewide recycling network"
Kean U: "Castro's dissident daughter speaks to Kean students"
Linden: "Mayor hopes to lead difficult election sweep"
Piscataway: "Solar panels unveiled on DPW building"
Route 22 Honda/Toyota: "Car dealer settle race discrimination suit for $450K"
Woodbridge: "Petition supporting embattled rescue squad far exceeds signatures needed"
Gov. Christie --
- Reform Package: "Christie accuses legislature of not addressing reforms"
- Hudson Rail Tunnel: "Christie kills project, blaming Feds on financing" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Legislature: "Dems in crisis mode after failing to dilute Christie cap on raises"
Medical Marijuana: "Doctors required to 'educate' patients enrolling in program"
NJEA --
Medical Marijuana: "Doctors required to 'educate' patients enrolling in program"
NJEA --
- Video: "Hidden video by conservative activist renews dispute with Christie"
- Response: "Compilation of authentic clips, spokesman says"
Port Authority: "EEOC files sex, age discrimination suit against PA"
Unemployment Payments: "NJ 30th state to replace unemployment checks"
National Politics: "Dems game plan to hold House: Divide and conquer"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on first budget deliberations (fire and police) and Council President's unhappiness with some answers given. Olddoc gives his take on the Council's first budget meeting. Maria posts former deputy city administrator Pat Fox's comment on PILOTs. Councilor McWilliams posts budget deliberations schedule, logistics and using her disappointment with last year's deliberations, guides for better structure this year. Councilor Mapp on shared services and economies of scale. Councilor Storch updates us on the State and the CFO dilemma. After a hiccup, the Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee has several of the city's union contracts up at CBAC, where the FY2011 budget is being reviewed. BOE member Renata Hernandez preemptively posts her comment to blogger 'Michael' at Standing In The Gap, over disappointment at public turnout at BOE's 'state of district' presentation. Plainfield Sports News' Noel Pyne reports the Immaculata/Plainfield game.
Unemployment Payments: "NJ 30th state to replace unemployment checks"
National Politics: "Dems game plan to hold House: Divide and conquer"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on first budget deliberations (fire and police) and Council President's unhappiness with some answers given. Olddoc gives his take on the Council's first budget meeting. Maria posts former deputy city administrator Pat Fox's comment on PILOTs. Councilor McWilliams posts budget deliberations schedule, logistics and using her disappointment with last year's deliberations, guides for better structure this year. Councilor Mapp on shared services and economies of scale. Councilor Storch updates us on the State and the CFO dilemma. After a hiccup, the Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee has several of the city's union contracts up at CBAC, where the FY2011 budget is being reviewed. BOE member Renata Hernandez preemptively posts her comment to blogger 'Michael' at Standing In The Gap, over disappointment at public turnout at BOE's 'state of district' presentation. Plainfield Sports News' Noel Pyne reports the Immaculata/Plainfield game.
| 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 - October 27. 5 PM Sharp. Community Basketball Trip: Nets vs. Pistons. Bus leaves City Hall parking lot at 5 PM and returns at 11 PM. Tickets are first come, first served with a limit of two (2) per household. $55/person includes game ticket and transportation. Info and purchases at the Division of Recreation, City Hall Annex (510 Watchung Avenue) or call (908) 73-3097.
- Today - October 27. 7 PM. League of Women Voters Candidate Forum. Celebrating 90 years of electoral and community activism, the Plainfield chapter's candidate forum features candidates for Plainfield City Council - Ward 1: Bill Reid (D) and Sean Alfred (R) and Wards 2/3 at- large: Rebecca Williams (D) and Jim Pivnichny (R). At Emerson Community School, East 3rd Street at Emerson Avenue.
- Today - October 27. 7 PM. Halloween Safety Plan Meeting. Director Hellwig will update block association and neighborhood groups on safety plans for Halloween. At the 2nd floor conference room, Police headquarters, Watchung Avenue and East 4th Street.
- Today - October 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Tomorrow - October 28. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Hearing. Citizens are invited to the Council's seven budget deliberation sessions, where the city's budget is taken up department by department. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Tomorrow - October 28. 7:00 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building. Look for signs -- location will be bumped because of City Council budget hearing.
- Friday - October 29. 6 PM. Division of Recreation Halloween Party. The annual kids Halloween party includes costume contest, prizes, snacks, candy and lots of fun. The event provides a safe and fun environment for children ages 5 - 10. Parents MUST accompany children. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in Spooner Avenue lot). Info: (908) 753-3097.
- Saturday - October 30. 7 PM. Boys & Girls Club Casino Night Benefit. Join supporters of all the Union County Boys & Girls Clubs for their first annual casino night. Entry gives you $200 in play money, casino games, food and an open bar. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, prizes to win and music throughout the evening. Tickets: $100/person. At Twin Brooks Country Club, Watchung. Info: Alan Kornblum at (908) 687-7976 x4, or email akornblum@bgcuc.org.
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