Mapp congratulates Column A candidates.. Maria: PHS has done well on AYP despite recent turmoil.. Bernice: Council wants shared services, better publicity.. Olddoc: Abe Lincoln and budgets.. CBAC sending questions to Administration, will post answers.. Dr. E=MC² lambasts Christie as schools bully.. PSN on Week 9 midstate football rankings..
Asm Jerry Green --
- Assembly Seat: "Heartened by Pallone numbers, Green set to run again"
- Affordable Housing: "What comes after COAH?"
Budget: "Council looks into parking, recreation to drive revenues"
Connolly Properties: "Plainfield apartments sold by bankruptcy broker"
Missing Dog: "Missing more than a year, dog found in Plainfield"
Schools: "Central Jersey schools experience spike in AYP shortfalls" -- The ONLY school to make AYP: Barack Obama Academy, the special high school for at-risk students.
Elizabeth: "Bond money intended for hotel will instead be used to keep Wakefern in city" -- $19M of Stimulus money.
Connolly Properties: "Plainfield apartments sold by bankruptcy broker"
Missing Dog: "Missing more than a year, dog found in Plainfield"
Schools: "Central Jersey schools experience spike in AYP shortfalls" -- The ONLY school to make AYP: Barack Obama Academy, the special high school for at-risk students.
Elizabeth: "Bond money intended for hotel will instead be used to keep Wakefern in city" -- $19M of Stimulus money.
Newark: "Council defies Booker, calls for federal probe into police allegations"
Safe Surrender Program: "At mid-point, fugitive surrender program reaches 1,400" -- Ledger | Courier |
Summit: "Councilman censured for leaking closed-door deliberations" -- 'Kittygate'; what on earth are they doing discussing this matter in closed session?
Safe Surrender Program: "At mid-point, fugitive surrender program reaches 1,400" -- Ledger | Courier |
Summit: "Councilman censured for leaking closed-door deliberations" -- 'Kittygate'; what on earth are they doing discussing this matter in closed session?
Union County: "Court: Emails must be released; CountyWatchers undefeated in suits against County"
Christie vs. NJEA --
Christie vs. NJEA --
- Ledger: "Education head's absence at NJEA conference sparks speculation about Christie pressure"
- Editorial, Courier: "Leadership lacking in struggle over teaching reforms"
Cohen Pornography Case: "Ex-Assemblyman Cohen sentend to 5 years for viewing child porn" -- Could be out in three months.
Corruption: "AG offers Ex-Perth Amboy mayor Vas 8 years in plea deal" -- Ledger | Courier |
Construction: "Construction spending in NJ could fall $5B next year"
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "NY speaks up for $3B earmarked for NJ's Hudson rail tunnel" -- Ouch!
Construction: "Construction spending in NJ could fall $5B next year"
Hudson Rail Tunnel: "NY speaks up for $3B earmarked for NJ's Hudson rail tunnel" -- Ouch!
NJT: "ACLU suing NJT for firing worker who burned Koran on 9/11/ anniversary"
Superintendents' Pay: "Christie moves to block school districts from end runs on his caps" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Superintendents' Pay: "Christie moves to block school districts from end runs on his caps" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Tea Party: "'Anna's Army' to stay out of state races" | "Little loses her hometown"
Unemployment Benefits: "Christie signs bill protecting unemployment benefits"
National Politics --
National Politics --
- Paul Mulshine: "Republicans may find the tea's not so sweet"
- Tea Party: "Tea Party results diluted in high-density states as Christie fades at home"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice on budget: Council wants shared services, better publicity. Olddoc finds some germane history for budgets from Abe Lincoln, America's first Republican president. Maria notes on AYP that PHS, despite turmoil in past several years, nearly made AYP this year. Councilor Mapp congratulates Column A candidates, from Pallone to Williams and Reid.The Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee will send its questions to the Administration today and post answers as received, see CBAC. Plainfield Sports News posts the week 9 midstate football rankings. Dr. E=MC², is back (don't know what happened) lambasting Christie as schools bully. Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, post the 10/3 Survivor: Nicaragua 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 - November 5. 7:30 PM. Musical: Bye Bye Birdie. Presented by Rainbow Experience, a Plalinfield multicultural, intergenerational community theater group. Tickets: $15/Adults, $12/Seniors and under 12. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or visit rainbowexpress.wordpress.com/. At United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street.
- Tomorrow - November 6. 11 AM - 1 PM. Exhibit: 5th Annual Plainfield Public Library Photography Contest. Opening reception and awards presentation for the 2010 photography contest, with the theme 'East Side, West Side, All Around the Town'. Amateur and professional photographers look forward to this annual contest for images of Plainfield daily life. All entries become part of the Library's extensive photography collection. Winning photographs and selected entries will be on view through December 31. At the Plainfield Public Library, Room 2, Lower Level, Park Avenue at West 8th Street. FREE.
- Tomorrow - November 6. 3 - 5 PM. Exhibit: Antique Engravings. Opening reception. Exhibit includes maps and hunt, marine and historical scenes. On display until the Christmas Miniatures Show. At Swain Galleries, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. Info: (908) 756-1707 or visit the website at www.swaingalleries.com/.
- Tomorrow - November 6. 7:30 PM. Musical: Bye Bye Birdie. Presented by Rainbow Experience, a Plalinfield multicultural, intergenerational community theater group. Tickets: $15/Adults, $12/Seniors and under 12. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or visit rainbowexpress.wordpress.com/. At United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street.
- Tomorrow - November 6. 8 PM. (Conductor's talk at 7 PM). Plainfield Symphony: Mahler's First. Continuing the PSO's 91st year and Conductor Charles Prince's first full season, the PSO first-ever performance of Gustav Mahler's glorious Symphony No. 1. The concert opens with Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5, with Evelyn Estava as soloist. At 7 PM in the chapel, 'Chat with Charles' will give concertgoers an overview of the evening's program (free with your ticket). Tickets: $45/Reserved, $25/General admission, $15/Seniors/Students, under 12 free. Info: (908) 561-5140 or visit the PSO website www.plainfieldsymphony.org. At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, East 7th Street and Watchung Avenue. (Parking in church lot, on street, or in Swain Galleries lot).
- Sunday - November 7. 2 - 4 PM. Book Signing at Gov. Jim McGreevey's. Mark O'Donnell and Gov. Jim McGreevey host a book signing at their home of 'What's Love Got To Do With It? The Case For Same-Sex Marriage' with Senators Ray Lesniak and Loretta Weinberg. Suggested donation: $25 (book is extra). A portion of the proceeds will benefit Grace Episcopal Church. At 1332 Prospect Avenue. Info: Amy Naples, (908) 963-4413.
- Monday - November 8. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Deliberations: Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Audit & Cotnrol, Purchasing. City Council members will interview representatives of city departments and divisions in preparation for any amendments to be made to the introduce FY2011 budget. Members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will also be in attendance. The public is invited. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Tuesday - November 9. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Deliberations: Public Library, City Clerk, Information Technology/Media. City Council members will interview representatives of city departments and divisions in preparation for any amendments to be made to the introduce FY2011 budget. Members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will also be in attendance. The public is invited. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building.
- Wednesday - November 10. 7 - 9 PM. City Council Budget Deliberations: Capital Budget, Planning, Economic Development. City Council members will interview representatives of city departments and divisions in preparation for any amendments to be made to the introduce FY2011 budget. Members of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee will also be in attendance. The public is invited. At the main Conference Room, Plainfield Senior Citizens Center, 400 East Front Street. Parking in the lot off East Second Street.
- Friday - November 12. 6:30 PM. Alpha Phi Alpha Wine & Cheese/Art Show & Silent Auction. The brothers of Zeta Nu Lambda chapter, Plainfield, are hosting a wine tasting, art show and silent auction. Featured visual artist is B. Curtis Grayson III. Wine tasting starts promptly at 8:06 PM. Advance tickets: $25/person. Reserve online here.
- Friday - November 12. 7:30 PM. Musical: Bye Bye Birdie. Presented by Rainbow Experience, a Plalinfield multicultural, intergenerational community theater group. Tickets: $15/Adults, $12/Seniors and under 12. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or visit rainbowexpress.wordpress.com/. At United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street.
- Friday thru Sunday, November 12 - 14. Hours vary. Act IV Productions: The Cemetery Club. Ivan Menchell's 1990 comedy about three Jewish widows in NYC whose husbands died in quick succession. Produced by Barbara Van Savage. Tickets: $15. Info, ticket orders: (908) 756-0750. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. (Parking in city lot across from church.)
- Saturday - November 13. 8 AM - 3 PM. Statewide Parent Leader Conference. A day of workshops and networking in support of parents and children. Includes remarks by several members of Gov. Christie's leadership team. Sponsors: NJ Alliance of Family Support Organizations, Parents Anonymous, and the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network. Pre-registration: $90/person. More information and complete conference schedule online here.
- Saturday - November 13. 7:30 PM. Musical: Bye Bye Birdie. Presented by Rainbow Experience, a Plalinfield multicultural, intergenerational community theater group. Tickets: $15/Adults, $12/Seniors and under 12. Tickets and info: (908) 755-8658 or visit rainbowexpress.wordpress.com/. At United Church of Christ-Congregational, 220 West 7th Street.
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