Olddoc notes improvements to City website, scans Monday's agenda.. Bernice: Tips on running for Council.. Maria: Which Plainfield schools qualify for the proposed OSA voucher program?.. PSN: Cardinals better on 2nd try, but still fall to St. Pat's..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
City Clerk: "Plainfield city clerk search begins; Administration promises transparency"
George Clinton: "Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic play new club"
Police Blotter: "Handgun recovery, two prostitution arrests"
Long Branch: "City drops 37 jobs, including 9 police officers"
North Plainfield: "Teen charged with stealing $120,000 in tin box from boro home"
Perth Amboy: "Census numbers buoy city, bode well for future"
Solar Energy: "South Plainfield firm develops software to manage utility pole panels" -- Yes, those tacky solar panels.
South Plainfield: "Boro man, East Orange cop, gets 3 years probation in auto insurance fraud"
Union County: "Something funny with the County books on golf?" -- From CountyWatchers.
Gov. Christie: "Christie, Maryland's Dem governor diss each other over state budgets"
Budget: "Panel: NJ facing possible $15B deficit" -- Courier | NJ Spotlight |
Congress: "NJ legislators seek nontraditional route for athletics concussion bill"
Corruption Connection: "Weinberg seeks explanation for state's hiring of former corruption witness" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Redistricting: "Setting the record straight on redistricting" -- Patrick Murray, Director of Monmouth U. Polling Institute.
Gay Marriage: "Barbara Bush digs into gay marriage debate"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice offers tips for anyone considering running for Council. Olddoc notes improvements on the City website regarding Council agendas and minutes, scans Monday's agenda. Maria on Plainfield schools that would qualify for OSA (voucher) grants. Plainfield Sports News notes Cardinals do better in second match, but still fall to St. Pat's.
| BERNICE: PLAINTALKER II | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
COUNCILORS: | McWILLIAMS | MAPP | STORCH | WILLIAMS |
| JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | PLAINFIELD TOMORROW | QC PROGRESSIVE | BURNEY: AS I SEE IT |
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 |
COUNCILORS: | McWILLIAMS | MAPP | STORCH | WILLIAMS |
| JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | PLAINFIELD TOMORROW | QC PROGRESSIVE | BURNEY: AS I SEE IT |
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 - February 5. 9 AM. Black History Month Presentation: Quakers, African-Americans and Racial Justice. At the Friends Meetinghouse, 225 Watchung Avenue. Sponsored by Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs. $10/person, includes refreshments and tour of Meetinghouse and Cemetery. See more here.
- Today - February 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. Portraitist Richard Scarpa at Swain's. A chance to get a unique gift for your Valentine -- a sketch portrait by artist Richard Scarpa. See details here. NOTE: Each session lasts about one hour, RESERVATIONS NEEDED. Call Swain Galleries at (908) 756-1707 for reservation. At East Seventh Street and Watchung Avenue.
- Today - February 5. Doors open at 2:30 PM, Concert at 3 PM. Free Family Concert by Plainfield Symphony. At Shiloh Baptist Church, Dr. Gerald Lamont Thomas, pastor. 515 West 4th Street. For more information, see post here.
- Monday - February 7. 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. Public may speak at end of meeting. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. Parking and entry at rear of building. Agendas are posted online here.
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