Maria: Why no central source of Plainfield info?.. Burney on role, power and responsibility of Council.. Jerry posts letter of Marrow Donor group.. Olddoc struggles to tame Dragon 11.. CBAC budget review blog up.. Bernice: Seattle's walls, living and undead..
- "Is Jerry sabotaging Dem campaigns in Plainfield?"
- "Plainfield cable TV starts 7th week without active programming"
Budget: "Plainfield mayor proposes to raise tax levy by $2 million"
Commuting: "NYC rail tunnel would affect Raritan Valley Line"
Democratic Campaign HQ: "Plainfield's New Dems open campaign hub"
Drug Bust: "Plainfield heroin operation part of massive NJ bust" -- Ledger (with pix) | Courier |
Gangs: "Lessons of Gang Life in the Queen City" -- The Courier reruns this series.
Public Health Insurance: "Health Center, United Way team up to spread awareness about insurance"
Breast Cancer Awareness: "Plainfield BOE officials walk to raise breast cancer awareness"
Obituary: "Alfred A. Schmidt, 25 years as Plainfield's chief building inspector, zoning official"
Christie Town Hall: "Governor's town hall set for Thursday in Scotch Plains" -- At the Italian-American Hall.
Commuting: "NYC rail tunnel would affect Raritan Valley Line"
Democratic Campaign HQ: "Plainfield's New Dems open campaign hub"
Drug Bust: "Plainfield heroin operation part of massive NJ bust" -- Ledger (with pix) | Courier |
Gangs: "Lessons of Gang Life in the Queen City" -- The Courier reruns this series.
Public Health Insurance: "Health Center, United Way team up to spread awareness about insurance"
Breast Cancer Awareness: "Plainfield BOE officials walk to raise breast cancer awareness"
Obituary: "Alfred A. Schmidt, 25 years as Plainfield's chief building inspector, zoning official"
Christie Town Hall: "Governor's town hall set for Thursday in Scotch Plains" -- At the Italian-American Hall.
Middlesex Boro: "Dems seek to end GOP gains in Middlesex"
North Plainfield: "Borough drama students get real about abusive relationships"
Sacred Heart School: "Three area parochial schools to be folded into South Plainfield school"
UC United Way: "United Way of Union County celebrates 'Women in Power'"
Watchung: "Fire Department investigates charging for services"
North Plainfield: "Borough drama students get real about abusive relationships"
Sacred Heart School: "Three area parochial schools to be folded into South Plainfield school"
UC United Way: "United Way of Union County celebrates 'Women in Power'"
Watchung: "Fire Department investigates charging for services"
Christie Cabinet: "Former DC chancellor Rhee hesitates to accept offer of NJ education chief"
Campaign Fundraising: "GOP tops Dems for first time in decade, per ELEC report"
Charter Schools: "Applicants hope to boost charter numbers in NJ cities" -- With link to full list.
Cop Protest: "State PBA moves annual meeting out of A.C. to protest cop layoffs" -- Will be at Pines Manor in Edison instead.
Elizabeth: "Christie appoints Elizabeth's Monteiro to Red Tape commission"
Energy: "Offshore wind and solar could cost NJ $5B in subsidies" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "NJ officials push Christie to support tunnel project" | "Dems build an ARC constituency"
State Employee Holidays: "Christie administration nixes holiday swap" -- Thanksgiving Friday for Lincoln's Birthday.
Energy: "Offshore wind and solar could cost NJ $5B in subsidies" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "NJ officials push Christie to support tunnel project" | "Dems build an ARC constituency"
State Employee Holidays: "Christie administration nixes holiday swap" -- Thanksgiving Friday for Lincoln's Birthday.
Turnpike Authority: "Audit of TA finds $43M in wasteful spending" -- Ledger | Courier |
Spivey on Beer: "NJ's own OktoberFish is worth a taste"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice pictures Seattle walls, living and undead. Olddoc struggles to tame Dragon 11; will it learn from him? Steigh tooned. Maria has to go around the bush for Plainfield info, why can't there be a central source? Good question. Councilor Burney gives his view of the role, power and responsibility of the Council. . Jerry posts a letter from the National Marrow Donor Program in support of legislation. Plainfield Sports News notes a boxing event in A.C. and mixed martial arts in Philly.The Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee is up and blogging, see CBAC where the FY2011 budget is being reviewed.
Spivey on Beer: "NJ's own OktoberFish is worth a taste"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice pictures Seattle walls, living and undead. Olddoc struggles to tame Dragon 11; will it learn from him? Steigh tooned. Maria has to go around the bush for Plainfield info, why can't there be a central source? Good question. Councilor Burney gives his view of the role, power and responsibility of the Council. . Jerry posts a letter from the National Marrow Donor Program in support of legislation. Plainfield Sports News notes a boxing event in A.C. and mixed martial arts in Philly.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 and Tomorrow, October 20-21. 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/.
- Today - 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).
- Tomorrow - 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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