McWilliams explains ShotSpotter, budget delay, 'new policy' actions.. Olddoc on Council agenda.. Bernice: Guest post by Norman Ortega; Review of old Macy's block sought.. Maria: ACLU vs. Plainfield Housing Authority.. PSN on Cardinals big win..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
- "McWilliams determined to curb Administration spending, assert Council's proper role"
- "Community forum turns from technology to rallying the community to curb gangs"
Robinson-Briggs: "Administration backs off gunshot-detection plan, delays budget"
Cardinals Football: "Plainfield stuns Union as rebuilding accelerates"
Monarch Condos: "Maplewood Homes hosts Fall Festival at condos" -- 'From the high 100s'.
Novel Published: "Plainfield retiree's first novel has theme of hope"
Verizon Wireless: "Up to $90M to be refunded to cellphone customers improperly charged for data"
'Safe Surrender' Program: "Soaries' church hosts NJ's 3rd fugitive surrender program"
Energy-from-Waste: "Covanta agrees to clean up its Essex cogeneration plant" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "Rail Advocates: Route to Penn Station would save $3B"
Police Raises: "With police help, towns shouldn't need cap waiver to avoid cuts" -- Editorial, Courier.
Prison Contraband: "Authorities go high tech to eliminate cell phones in NJ prisons"
Telephone Regulation: "Verizon, cable companies call for 'reform' of telecom rules" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Transportation Projects: "Dems, Christie set emergency meeting over transportation funding" -- Work stops as of today.
Supreme Court: "Funeral protests could upend common view of free speech"
RECENT POSTS: Bernicereports a recommended review of the redevelopment plan for the old Macy's block, and posts guest commentary by Norman Ortega on the ShotSpotter proposal. Olddoc reviews the Council agenda, now online, and suggests the community forum was moot. Maria notes ACLU has a complaint against the Housing Authority concerning plans for Elmwood Gardens. Councilor McWilliams explains ShotSpotter, budget delay actions. Plainfield Sports News reports on Cardinal, Bridgewater-Raritan victories, but tough sledding for QCBL 12U. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, has a blog party post on TAR's October 3 show.
| 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
- Through October. During regular hours. Annual Library Book Sale. The Book sale is officially over, but about 1,000 remaining items are available for FREE in the pool area on the lower level at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.
- Today - October 4. 7:30 PM. Special City Council Meeting: Budget & Layoff Plan. The Administration presents the proposed FY2011 Budget and a proposed layoff plan to the Council. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entrance in the rear of City Hall.
- Today - October 4. 7:30 PM. Regular City Council Agenda Meeting. At City Hall Library, 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entrance in the rear of City Hall.
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