Citizens Budget Advisory Committee blog is up.. Olddoc: What's with the non-campaigns?.. Councilor McWilliams' remarks at Joe Black ballfield dedication.. Maria posts 'corrective action' plans for 2008, 2009.. Rebecca posts pix from Library cleanup, link to Library Champions.. Bernice worries about Plainfield, but enjoys vacation..
Asm Jerry Green: "Green introduces 'improved' affordable housing bill with Lesniak's support"
Community Conference: "Plainfield's Shiloh Baptist Church hosts 3-day community conference"
Crescent Concerts: "Plainfield's Crescent Concerts gears up for youth talent showcase"
PHS Boys Soccer: "Plainfield tops Union Catholic in overtime"
Shooting: "Police investigate weekend shooting outside apartment complex" -- Courier | Ledger |
6th Congressional District: "Poll: Pallone barely ahead of Little, 44-43%"
Cell Towers: "South Plainfield OKs one cell tower, studies plan for second"
Construction Code Whistleblower: "Ex-building inspector files 2nd whistleblower suit over 2nd firing from 2nd town"
Neil Cohen Case: "Ex-Union County Assemblyman's sentencing postponed"
Gov. Christie --
Community Conference: "Plainfield's Shiloh Baptist Church hosts 3-day community conference"
Crescent Concerts: "Plainfield's Crescent Concerts gears up for youth talent showcase"
PHS Boys Soccer: "Plainfield tops Union Catholic in overtime"
Shooting: "Police investigate weekend shooting outside apartment complex" -- Courier | Ledger |
6th Congressional District: "Poll: Pallone barely ahead of Little, 44-43%"
Cell Towers: "South Plainfield OKs one cell tower, studies plan for second"
Construction Code Whistleblower: "Ex-building inspector files 2nd whistleblower suit over 2nd firing from 2nd town"
Neil Cohen Case: "Ex-Union County Assemblyman's sentencing postponed"
Gov. Christie --
- Tunnel: "Christie will pull plug on rail tunnel unless other funding sources found"
- Analysis: "Killling tunnel will put Christie in new national GOP 'mainstream'" -- From NJ Spotlight. -- And to think it was a Republican president (Eisenhower) who backed the largest construction project ever (the Interstate highways).
Arbitration Cap: "No agreement yet on abritration cap for union contracts"
Charter Schools: "Charters want more action from Christie"
Gambling: "Dems push for legalized internet betting for A.C. casinos"
Medical Marijuana: "Christie, Sen. Scutari spar over medical marijuana rules"
Mortgage Rescue Fraud: "AG settles fraud case with mortgage rescue firms"
NJ Supremes: "Top court invalidates Somerset County Police Academy injury waiver"
Police Vehicles: "NJ counties, towns add hybrid police patrol cars" -- And Planfield...? Not at the head of this parade.
Sick Leave: "Sick leave bill passes Assembly committee"
Solar Energy: "Committee ponders bill that would tilt field away from small producers" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Charter Schools: "Charters want more action from Christie"
Gambling: "Dems push for legalized internet betting for A.C. casinos"
Medical Marijuana: "Christie, Sen. Scutari spar over medical marijuana rules"
Mortgage Rescue Fraud: "AG settles fraud case with mortgage rescue firms"
NJ Supremes: "Top court invalidates Somerset County Police Academy injury waiver"
Police Vehicles: "NJ counties, towns add hybrid police patrol cars" -- And Planfield...? Not at the head of this parade.
Sick Leave: "Sick leave bill passes Assembly committee"
Solar Energy: "Committee ponders bill that would tilt field away from small producers" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Education: "Concentrating on early literacy can transform schools, students" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Facebook: "Facebook in privacy breach" -- At least ten 'apps' expose personal info to advertisers, others.
Politics: "Bob Herbert on Obama policies: That sinking feeling" -- It's been about jobs all along, not just now.
Spivey on Eric LaGrand: "The cruelest game...but there is hope for LeGrand"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice worries about Plainfield, but is enjoying her vacation -- good for her!. Olddoc asks 'what's with the non-campaigns' being waged?. Maria posts the city's corrective action plans (answering auditors' findings) for 2008 and 2009. Councilor McWilliams shares her remarks at the Joe Black Ballfield dedication. BOE member Renata Hernandez reports at Standing In The Gap, reminding all of tonight's PAAAS PTO meeting. The Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee is up and blogging, see CBAC where the FY2011 budget is being reviewed.
Politics: "Bob Herbert on Obama policies: That sinking feeling" -- It's been about jobs all along, not just now.
Spivey on Eric LaGrand: "The cruelest game...but there is hope for LeGrand"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice worries about Plainfield, but is enjoying her vacation -- good for her!. Olddoc asks 'what's with the non-campaigns' being waged?. Maria posts the city's corrective action plans (answering auditors' findings) for 2008 and 2009. Councilor McWilliams shares her remarks at the Joe Black Ballfield dedication. BOE member Renata Hernandez reports at Standing In The Gap, reminding all of tonight's PAAAS PTO meeting. The Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee is up and blogging, see CBAC where the FY2011 budget is being reviewed.
| 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 19. 7 PM. LWV Freeholder Candidate Forum. The League of Women Voters is sponsoring a forum for all candidates for Freeholder in the November 2 election. At the Cranford Township Administration Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford. Questions may be submitted in advance to subnews@njpublishing.com, though there is no guarantee that they will be addressed to the candidates.
- Today thru Thursday, October 19-21. Workshops at 6:45 PM, Worship at 8 PM. Shiloh Baptist Church's Annual Community Empowerment Conference. Conference Preacher: Dr. Theron D. Williams, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Indianapolis. Workshops include: Social Justice (Rev. Dr. Gerald Lamont Thomas, pastor, Shiloh Baptist), Community Empowerment (Adrian Council, publisher, The Positive Community), Re-entry Programs (Rev. Rufus McClendon, First-Park Baptist), Preventing Prison (Rev. Larry Atkins, Chaplain, East Jersey State Prison), Listening to Youth (Rev. Robert DeVeux, Humunity Baptist Church, Newark), Family (Rev. John R. Bowden, Calvary Baptist Church), Domestic Violence/Women in Ministry (Rev. Tracey Brown, Ruth Fellowship), and Education (Anna Belin-Pyles, Interim Superintendent, Plainfield Public Schools). Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs will host a community forum on Thursday. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West 4th Street. Info (908) 754-3353 or visit the church website at www.shilohplainfield.org/.
- Tomorrow - October 20. 8 PM. Board of Ed Business Meeting. At Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue (parking in lot on Spooner Avenue). Downloadable agenda here (PDF).
- Thursday - October 21. 8 PM. Planning Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Saturday - October 23. 10 AM - 2 PM. Annual AKA Free Clothing Giveaway. The Theta Phi Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosts its annual free clothing giveaway, featuring a wide selection of nice clothing items for men, women and children. At the YWCA, 232 East Front Street (corner of Church Street). FREE.
- Saturday - October 23. 10 AM - 3 PM. Community Scrapbooking and Memory Making Event. Bring your favorite photos and learn how to tell your story. Albums and multi-cultural supplies will be available for purchase. A scrapping share-and-swap table will be available. Featured vendor: 'Creative Memories'. Complimentary refreshments provided. Info: Ms. Edwards-Clark, (908) 753-3097. FREE ENTRY.
- Sunday - October 24. 3 PM. Crescent Concerts: 12th Annual Young Artists Showcase. Glimpse the future of classical music through the talents of these five young artists: (Voice) Anna Dugan, (Cello) Sophia Bacelur, and (Piano) Audrey Luo, Kevin Jang and Connie Wang. Tickets: $20, $15/Senior, $5/Students. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot). Info (908) 756-2468 or crescentconcerts.org/.
- Tuesday - October 26. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Wednesday - 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.
- Wednesday - 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.
- Wednesday - October 27. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Thursday - October 28. 7:00 PM. Cable TV Advisory Board. City Hall Library. Public invited. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- 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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