McWilliams on 'positive change' and Council's exercise of its powers.. Burney on Halloween safety meeting.. CBAC posts police, fire contracts.. Maria: Schools default on several OPRA requests.. Olddoc: Elections, replacing Carter, mayor on Sharpton.. Bernice sights Obama, posts superintendent search archive..
- "Two new charter schools would further erode District's enrollment"
- "Neighborhood Health Center gets $1.5M in federal grants"
Board of Ed: "'State of District' report shows mixed results in tests, graduation rate"
Budget: "Council schedules seven budget deliberation sessions"
Community Conference: "Mayor speaks to crime, radio payments at Shiloh conference"
Commuter Tax Break: "Assemblyman proposed tax break for commuters"
Fire: "Plainfield fire damages three homes" -- Seven fire departments assisted Plainfield.
High School Football Training: "Players get 'heads up' on tackling technique to avoid injury"
Home Values: "How a rail tunnel would help home values"
Budget: "Council schedules seven budget deliberation sessions"
Community Conference: "Mayor speaks to crime, radio payments at Shiloh conference"
Commuter Tax Break: "Assemblyman proposed tax break for commuters"
Fire: "Plainfield fire damages three homes" -- Seven fire departments assisted Plainfield.
High School Football Training: "Players get 'heads up' on tackling technique to avoid injury"
Home Values: "How a rail tunnel would help home values"
Green Brook: "Fire investigators sift through debris a cycle shop" -- Fire shut down Rt 22 eastbound.
North Plainfield: "Boro man accused in Maplewood murder turns self in" -- Courier | Ledger |
Scotch Plains: "Council race showcases crowded, confusing field"
South Plainfield: "Boro poised to enact crackdown on clothing bins"
Charter Schools: "Church, state and charter schools" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Scotch Plains: "Council race showcases crowded, confusing field"
South Plainfield: "Boro poised to enact crackdown on clothing bins"
Charter Schools: "Church, state and charter schools" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "NJ cannot afford putting off tunnel project" -- Bob Braun; it will only cost way more later.
Legislature: "Assembly bill would bind arbitrators in effort to keep tax hikes in check"
Marching Band Competition: "NJ marching bands wow judges at statewide competition"
Municipal Budgets: "NJ will post budgets online for towns without web sites"
PSE&G: "BPU seeks to intervene in case before federal agency" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Marching Band Competition: "NJ marching bands wow judges at statewide competition"
Municipal Budgets: "NJ will post budgets online for towns without web sites"
PSE&G: "BPU seeks to intervene in case before federal agency" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Movie Review: "'Waiting for Superman' can unite liberals, conservatives around need for school reform"
National Poliltics --
- Independents: "Poll: Independents siding with GOP" -- Politico/George Washington U Poll.
- Students: "For college students, it's so not '08"
- Tea Party: "Tea Party already shaping 2012 race"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice gets in an Obama sighting on her Seattle vacation, and posts an archive on the (last) Superintendent search -- in anticipation of the next. Olddoc on the upcoming elections; replacing Carter reminds him of the Scott non-trifecta; with regard to Sharpton appearance, wonders how naive mayor thinks Plainfielders are. Maria charges BOE with default on several OPRA requests -- what's next?; will 2010 'state of district' be posted on website? Councilor McWilliams revisits 'positive change' and takes up the question of whether the Council is using its power responsibly. Councilor Burney highlights the Halloween Safety Meeting. The Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee, at CBAC posts info on Plainfield's seven bargaining units and two contracts: police and fire. Jerry is thanked by Clark for taking part in Realtors Day. BOE member Renata Hernandez posts at Standing In The Gap, a letter from the Board president on the settlement with Dr. Gallon, and notes low citizen turnout for 'state of district' address (who even knew?). Plainfield Sports News finds QCBL 12U Bulldogs splitting two, NJ Wolves edge Lions.Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts the October 24 TAR 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 25. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Coalition. Meeting at duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to building at the rear of the campus complex.
- Tomorrow - October 26. 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 26. 7:30 PM. Historic Preservation Commission. 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 - 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.
- Thursday - 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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