Jerry on his affordable housing bill, political campaigns.. Olddoc: Turnpike waste reminds of Plainfield's unresolved fiscal issues.. Maria's busy: CFO, 'advise and consent', Green's affordable housing bill.. Cable Advisory Board: Programming set to resume.. PSN posts Week 7 high school football standings.. Bernice's mouth-watering pix from Seattle farmer's market..
- "Plainfield's Fall DPW Pickup Schedule: It's in the mail" -- and also online.
Cable TV: "Plainfield TV stations set to return to air"
Free Checking: "Is this the end of free checking?" -- Bank of America changing policy on free checking.
George Clinton: "Clinton donates proceeds of Funkadelic catalog to Plainfield school, churches"
Drugs: "Arrests, charges in alleged drug ring with Plainfield hub"
Omega Psi Phi: "Hubbard School principal honored by city fraternity group"
Mark Spivey's Blog: "Honoring a veteran: Marshall Corsey" -- Mr. Corsey's obituary is here.
6th Congressional District --
Free Checking: "Is this the end of free checking?" -- Bank of America changing policy on free checking.
George Clinton: "Clinton donates proceeds of Funkadelic catalog to Plainfield school, churches"
Drugs: "Arrests, charges in alleged drug ring with Plainfield hub"
Omega Psi Phi: "Hubbard School principal honored by city fraternity group"
Mark Spivey's Blog: "Honoring a veteran: Marshall Corsey" -- Mr. Corsey's obituary is here.
6th Congressional District --
- Endorsement: "Pallone picks up Citizen Action's endorsement"
- Forum: "Pallone will miss healthcare forum with Little,'scheduling conflict'"
Layoffs: "Linden moves ahead to cut 12 firefighter jobs" -- Ledger | Courier |
North Plainfield: "Superintendent Birnbaum honored by peers"
South Plainfield: "Panel recommends expansion of library on present site"
Union County: "Freeholder Debate Video" -- Courtesy of CountyWatchers.
North Plainfield: "Superintendent Birnbaum honored by peers"
South Plainfield: "Panel recommends expansion of library on present site"
Union County: "Freeholder Debate Video" -- Courtesy of CountyWatchers.
Corruption --
- Morris County: "Ex-tax official pleads guilty to tax fraud, misconduct"
- Toms River: "Schools chief faces political corruption charges" -- Padded bills, payoffs.
Energy Assistance: "BPU puts more money into energy assistance program" -- From NJ Spotlight.
School Boards Association: "Board members air concerns, but is anybody listening?" -- From NJ Spotlight.
National Politics --
- Dems: "Dems face power struggle"
- GOP: "Poll points to huge GOP gains"
- Senate: "Key Senate races tighten"
- Tea Party: "NAACP report raises concerns of racism in Tea Party groups"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice has mouth-watering pix from Seattle's Columbia City Farmer's Market. Olddoc finds waste in the Turnpike Authority reminds him of still-unresolved fiscal issues facing Administration and Council. Maria has been busy overnight: on the CFO position, the meaning of 'advise and consent' and Assemblyman Green's affordable housing bill, for starters. Jerry updates us on his affordable housing bill and the political campaigns. The Cable TV Advisory Board advises regular programming is poised to resume. Plainfield Sports News posts the Week 7 midstate high school football rankings. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts the Survivor: Nicaragua 10/20 blog party.
| 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 21. Forum 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. Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs will moderate a community forum tonight. At Shiloh Baptist Church, 515 West 4th Street. Info (908) 754-3353 or visit the church website at www.shilohplainfield.org/.
- Today - 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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