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Thursday, August 27, 2009

New blogs listed.. Bernice: Questions on Plaza concerts.. Maria: Something shady at Evergreen.. Olddoc on Public Option.. Jerry, Piv and Bo..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale begins today, through Saturday.

Tropical Storm Danny: "Danny bringing clouds, rain to area"

Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post)
: Bernice notes some questions on 'Music in the Plaza'. Olddoc continues the Public Option discussion, with an airy new template. Maria notes a shady 'Project R' at Evergreen School. Jerry passes along the press release on Dem campaign chairs that was in the papers Tuesday. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny outlines his position on public education. Assembly candidate Vastine answers a series of questions posted by readers, inviting candidates Green and Stender to chime in.

Also, three personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger, Renata Hernandez' PEPTalk: Revisited, and Jackie's The (TV) Show Must Go On.

Lawn Signs: "South Plainfield considers regulating lawn signs"
Liberty National Golf Club: "Tiger Woods gives LNGC a 'break'" -- Ledger | Bloomberg |
Piscataway: "Cop charged with false overtime claims" -- Courier | Ledger | -- A problem Plainfield doesn't have, thank God.
Rahway: "Councilman resigns teaching post after suspension" -- Ledger | Courier | Something is going on.
South Plainfield: "Pat Massey elected president of NJ Assocation of School Librarians"
Union County Freeholders: "Freeholders consent to comments about relatives" -- Westfield Leader (PDF).

2009 Races --
Corruption: "Another lawmaker indicted" -- Ledger | PolNJ | Courier | -- Both Bayonne's Assembly reps now stand indicted.
Ethics: "Agent in charge of FBI corruption sting advises Essex employees on ethics"
J&J: "J&J eliminates business unit in consolidation"

| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS |
| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |


CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
MAYOR


PIVNICHNY [blog] [website]
GOP candidate posts on issues facing the city. Website up 7/23/09.
ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] Site is still marked 'under construction'.




ASSEMBLY


GREEN [blog] Democratic incumbent. Posts campaign, Assembly and community items.
MARKS/VASTINE [website]
MARKS [blog]
VASTINE [blog]
Republican Assembly candidates with a joint website.
Marks is a former Mayor of Scotch Plains.
Vastine, formerly of Plainfield, is running for office for the first time.
Continuing the practice begun during the primary election, CLIPS is posting links to online presences of candidates in the 2009 general election campaign. That will include notices of fundraisers, rallies, etc. in the calendar section.


Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today thru Saturday - August 27 - 29. 11 AM - 5 PM. Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale. Old-fashioned event where merchants put special merchandise out for sidewalk shopping. Downtown shopping district: East and West Front Street, Park and Watchung Avenues.

  • Today - August 27. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Tomorrow - August 28. Noon - 2 PM, 6 - 8 PM, 9:30 PM (movie). Music In The Plaza. Lunch and evening concerts featuring Gospel/Chree House, Manhattan Music Band and Breez. Car show. Movie: Fast & Furious. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. At County Office Building Plaza, Park Avenue and Front Street. Info: (908) 753-3097.

  • Saturday - August 29. 7:30 AM - 5 PM. Flea Market. First Annual Flea Market to benefit student services and activities of the Plainfield Public School community. Vendors: Tables are $20 I1 vehicle) or $35 (2 vehicles), tables NOT included. Gates open for vendors at 6 AM. Fees paid at the gate; first come, first availability. Gates open to the public at 7:30 AM. At the Kenyon Avenue PHS parking lot. Refereshments will be on sale in the cafeteria. Info: (908) 731-4333. (Rain location: Gymnasium and cafeteria.)

  • Thursday - September 3. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Saturday - September 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. 46th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Fine arts, crafts, music, dance, food and more. Children's Art Table, face painting and more. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain location: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.)

  • Tuesday - September 8 (Date changed because of Labor Day). 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Bernice: Library's new DVD service.. Maria: '09-'10 District goals.. Mapp sets constituent hours in new office.. Olddoc: the 'public option'..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:
'Music in the Plaza': "City hosts all-day, end-of-summer bash Friday"
Tiffany Faye Thompson: "Plainfield HS grad beats the odds again"

Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice on the Library's new Red Box DVD service, and the Community Butterfly Garden. Olddoc on the 'Public Option' proposal, and Sen. Kennedy's passing. Maria: Links and reflections on the District's 2009-10 goals. Councilor Mapp announces the opening of his Ward 3 office and constituent office hours. Plainfield Sports News on Plainfield Youth Basketball Boosters scholarships.

Affordable Housing: "Linden backs out of COAH after cuts in funding"
Middlesex Boro: "Council panel rejects once-a-week pickup idea" -- Courier | Ledger |
Scotch Plains/Fanwood: "HS soccer team picks up tips in Brazil" -- The gentrification of a sport?
Union County Freeholders: "More apologies from Freeholders are long overdue" -- CountyWatchers.
Union County GOP: "County party gets new HQ in Westfield"

2009 Races --
Corruption 44 --
Cockfighting: "Old Bridge man busted with 38 fight-trained roosters"
License Plate Cams: "Cams make license plate checks a snap for cops" -- Drive-by registration checks.
Sunshine Act: "Remedy for abuses can be based on history of transgressions" -- NJ Law Journal; free, but requires registration.
Swine Flu: "Davy urges schools to work with local health authorities on flu shots"

Obituary: "Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, liberal champion" -- NYTimes | WashPost | Milestones | NJ Connections |

| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS |
| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |


CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
MAYOR


PIVNICHNY [blog] [website]
GOP candidate posts on issues facing the city. Website up 7/23/09.
ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] Site is still marked 'under construction'.




ASSEMBLY


GREEN [blog] Democratic incumbent. Posts campaign, Assembly and community items.
MARKS/VASTINE [website]
MARKS [blog]
VASTINE [blog]
Republican Assembly candidates with a joint website.
Marks is a former Mayor of Scotch Plains.
Vastine, formerly of Plainfield, is running for office for the first time.
Continuing the practice begun during the primary election, CLIPS is posting links to online presences of candidates in the 2009 general election campaign. That will include notices of fundraisers, rallies, etc. in the calendar section.


Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - August 26. 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Seminar. Sponsored by the Government Records Council, which adjudicates disputes concerning public records. Open to all, free of charge, no pre-registration required. At the NJ State Museum Auditorium, 205 West State Street, Trenton. Limited free parking in the State House garage.

  • (Canceled) Today - August 26. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Tomorrow thru Saturday - August 27 - 29. 11 AM - 5 PM. Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale. Old-fashioned event where merchants put special merchandise out for sidewalk shopping. Downtown shopping district: East and West Front Street, Park and Watchung Avenues.

  • Tomorrow - August 27. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Friday - August 28. Noon - 2 PM, 6 - 8 PM, 9:30 PM (movie). Music In The Plaza. Lunch and evening concerts featuring Gospel/Chree House, Manhattan Music Band and Breez. Car show. Movie: Fast & Furious. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. At County Office Building Plaza, Park Avenue and Front Street. Info: (908) 753-3097.

  • Saturday - August 29. 7:30 AM - 5 PM. Flea Market. First Annual Flea Market to benefit student services and activities of the Plainfield Public School community. Vendors: Tables are $20 I1 vehicle) or $35 (2 vehicles), tables NOT included. Gates open for vendors at 6 AM. Fees paid at the gate; first come, first availability. Gates open to the public at 7:30 AM. At the Kenyon Avenue PHS parking lot. Refereshments will be on sale in the cafeteria. Info: (908) 731-4333. (Rain location: Gymnasium and cafeteria.)

  • Thursday - September 3. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Saturday - September 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. 46th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Fine arts, crafts, music, dance, food and more. Children's Art Table, face painting and more. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain location: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.)

  • Tuesday - September 8 (Date changed because of Labor Day). 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Bernice: Harrelson flick filmed here due soon.. Maria on 'Fast & Furious'.. Olddoc: Prattle, squawk and smirch.. Piv on City Hall changes..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:

YWCA Brawl: "Sweet 16 party turns sour at YWCA"
Car Theft: "Car stolen in Plainfield Sunday fished from Delaware River"

Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice: 4th & Cleveland parking lot, Woody Harrelson flick filmed in Plainfield due out soon, Carillon Concert pix. Olddoc has a potpourri including a humorous comment, thoughts on the budget year, the upcoming 'prattle, squawk and smirch' and more. Maria questions the propriety of 'Fast & Furious' flick slated for Thursday evening. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny outlines his position on pay-to-play and quick and easy changes he would make at City Hall. Assembly candidate Vastine notes he and Marks are surging in a Susquehanna poll. PEPtalk has some blood spattering in The Book, 1:12.

285-day Liquor License Suspension: "Tavern faces long shutdown"

Edison: "Township swears in first minority municipal judge" -- Tada! Edison enters the 20th century.
'Green Biz': "Woodbridge eyes green technology business park" -- A town with a plan; how refreshing!
Hillside: "Public works facilities upgrades to meet DEP regulations"
Illegal Rooming Houses: "Woodbridge cracks down on another illegal house" -- Ledger | Courier |
Pallone Healthcare Meeting: "1,000 at town hall meeting to discuss healthcare" -- Courier | Ledger |
Theater Renovation: "Hopes that renovation of Fords theater will bring new life"

2009 Races --
Corruption 44 --
Affordable Housing: "Court: Towns can be forced to alter zoning even after meeting obligations"
Bryant Corruption Case: "Ex-Sen. Wayne Bryant enters prison today"
DNA Evidence: "Judge says search for DNA evidence should resume" -- Very scary story of police evidence records management.
State Contracts: "Bramnick asks why NJ vendors not given chance to bid"

Movie Times: "Are movie times next to disappear from print newspapers?" -- Cartoons have already been whacked.
Crime Cams: "Fewer than one crime solved per 1,000 cams, police say"
'Reparative Therapy': "Highland Park psychologist on counseling gays"

| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS |
| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |


CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
MAYOR


PIVNICHNY [blog] [website]
GOP candidate posts on issues facing the city. Website up 7/23/09.
ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] Site is still marked 'under construction'.




ASSEMBLY


GREEN [blog] Democratic incumbent. Posts campaign, Assembly and community items.
MARKS/VASTINE [website]
MARKS [blog]
VASTINE [blog]
Republican Assembly candidates with a joint website.
Marks is a former Mayor of Scotch Plains.
Vastine, formerly of Plainfield, is running for office for the first time.
Continuing the practice begun during the primary election, CLIPS is posting links to online presences of candidates in the 2009 general election campaign. That will include notices of fundraisers, rallies, etc. in the calendar section.


Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today - August 25. 2:30 - 4:30 PM. Play: The Harlem Ladies Knittin' and Bitchin' Society. Playwright Ben Marshall, Plainfield resident and Middlesex County College professor, directs this play at NYC's Dramatists Guild. At the Frederick Loewe Room of the Dramatists Guild, 1501 Broadway (between 42nd and 43rd Streets). Photo ID required to enter building. RSVP necessary to get on guest list to rfeuerman@rcn.com.

  • Tomorrow - August 26. 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Seminar. Sponsored by the Government Records Council, which adjudicates disputes concerning public records. Open to all, free of charge, no pre-registration required. At the NJ State Museum Auditorium, 205 West State Street, Trenton. Limited free parking in the State House garage.

  • (Canceled) Wednesday - August 26. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday thru Saturday - August 27 - 29. 11 AM - 5 PM. Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale. Old-fashioned event where merchants put special merchandise out for sidewalk shopping. Downtown shopping district: East and West Front Street, Park and Watchung Avenues.

  • Thursday - August 27. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Friday - August 28. Noon - 2 PM, 6 - 8 PM, 9:30 PM (movie). Music In The Plaza. Lunch and evening concerts featuring Gospel/Chree House, Manhattan Music Band and Breez. Car show. Movie: Fast & Furious. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. At County Office Building Plaza, Park Avenue and Front Street. Info: (908) 753-3097.

  • Saturday - August 29. 7:30 AM - 5 PM. Flea Market. First Annual Flea Market to benefit student services and activities of the Plainfield Public School community. Vendors: Tables are $20 I1 vehicle) or $35 (2 vehicles), tables NOT included. Gates open for vendors at 6 AM. Fees paid at the gate; first come, first availability. Gates open to the public at 7:30 AM. At the Kenyon Avenue PHS parking lot. Refereshments will be on sale in the cafeteria. Info: (908) 731-4333. (Rain location: Gymnasium and cafeteria.)

  • Thursday - September 3. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Saturday - September 5. 10 AM - 4 PM. 46th Annual Outdoor Festival of Art. Fine arts, crafts, music, dance, food and more. Children's Art Table, face painting and more. At Library Park, West 8th Street and College Place. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. Info: (908) 753-3097. (Rain location: Washington Community School, 427 Darrow Avenue.)

  • Tuesday - September 8 (Date changed because of Labor Day). 7:30 PM. City Council Agenda Session. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue. (Parking and entry at rear of building.) Public may speak at end of meeting.
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Monday, August 24, 2009

Bernice: Concert surprise.. Olddoc: Living wills.. Maria: School staff relations.. Pivnichny and Vastine have questions..



PLAINFIELD TODAY:

YWCA Fight: "Teens caught in fight outside YWCA"

Plainfield bloggers (click on name to go to post): Bernice got a surprise at the Carillon Concert. Olddoc pitches the Ledger and NYTimes coverage of healthcare yesterday, plus his considered advice on living wills. Maria notes 8 of 17 administrator goals have to do with improving District employee relationships. Why? Plainfield Sports News is busy: Cardinals Red & White scrimmage, Mariners vs. Battle, Lions vs. Spartans, and the Jersey Express tryouts. Commenting on Jerry's blog, Assembly candidate Vastine gives a nod to Olddoc. Mayoral candidate Pivnichny questioned the locked door to the Mayor's suite. (The mayor's site is still 'under construction'.)

Business Development: "Metuchen cuts red tape to foster new businesses"
Citizen Alerts: "Another Jersey town signs up for Nixle alerts to residents" -- Hello, Plainfield?
Greenway: "3.5 mile Woodbridge-Metuchen trail gets $1M stimulus grant"
Legal Profession Bias: "Report: Continued racial, gender bias in NJ legal community"
Middlesex Boro: "Council weighs options for waste collection" -- Asm Green pitches using PMUA?
Mortgage Mediation: "NJ homeowners get help fending off foreclosure" -- Bank sounds criminally negligent.
Piscataway: "Cops seek man accused of robbing drug dealers"
Prisons & Contraband Cellphones: "Lawmaker targets illicit cellphone use"
Tax Reval: "County-mandated reval set for Hillsborough" -- Plainfield's last reval was 17 years ago, is the clock ticking?

2009 Races --
| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS |
| PPS NEWS | PEPTALK | PLAINFIELD TREES |COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS | COUNCILOR MAPP |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE |


CAMPAIGN BLOGS and WEBSITES
MAYOR


PIVNICHNY [blog] [website]
GOP candidate posts on issues facing the city. Website up 7/23/09.
ROBINSON-BRIGGS [website] Site is still marked 'under construction'.




ASSEMBLY


GREEN [blog] Democratic incumbent. Posts campaign, Assembly and community items.
MARKS/VASTINE [website]
MARKS [blog]
VASTINE [blog]
Republican Assembly candidates with a joint website.
Marks is a former Mayor of Scotch Plains.
Vastine, formerly of Plainfield, is running for office for the first time.
Continuing the practice begun during the primary election, CLIPS is posting links to online presences of candidates in the 2009 general election campaign. That will include notices of fundraisers, rallies, etc. in the calendar section.


Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

  • Today/Tomorrow - August 24/25. Play: The Harlem Ladies Knittin' and Bitchin' Society. Playwright Ben Marshall, Plainfield resident and Middlesex County College professor, directs this play at NYC's Dramatists Guild. Monday, 7 - 9 PM. Tuesday, 2:30 - 4:30 PM. At the Frederick Loewe Room of the Dramatists Guild, 1501 Broadway (between 42nd and 43rd Streets). Photo ID required to enter building. RSVP necessary to get on guest list to rfeuerman@rcn.com.

  • Today - August 24. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Today - August 24. 5 - 6:30 PM. Plainfield Family Success Center Activity: Parenting Skills. At the PFSC, 925 Arlington Avenue (old High School), Rooms 403/405. Info: Ms. McLean (908) 731-4360 x 5381 or Ms. Guzman (908) 731-4360 x 5237. PFSC is a project sponsored by the Plainfield Board of Education. All activities are without charge.

  • Today - August 24. 6 PM. Exhibit: Plainfield: Lost But Not Forgotten. Opening night reception. An exhibit of photographs and postcards from the Plainfield Public Library's extensive collection focusing on institutions and businesses from the Queen City's past which are still fondly remembered. The exhibit will be available for viewing during Library hours through October 17. In the Anne Louise Davis Meeting Room at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street. FREE.

  • Wednesday - August 26. 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Seminar. Sponsored by the Government Records Council, which adjudicates disputes concerning public records. Open to all, free of charge, no pre-registration required. At the NJ State Museum Auditorium, 205 West State Street, Trenton. Limited free parking in the State House garage.

  • (Canceled) Wednesday - August 26. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. 515 Watchung Avenue (parking in lot at rear of building). Public invited.

  • Thursday thru Saturday - August 27 - 29. 11 AM - 5 PM. Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sale. Old-fashioned event where merchants put special merchandise out for sidewalk shopping. Downtown shopping district: East and West Front Street, Park and Watchung Avenues.

  • Thursday - August 27. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillwell Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.

  • Friday - August 28. Noon - 2 PM, 6 - 8 PM, 9:30 PM (movie). Music In The Plaza. Lunch and evening concerts featuring Gospel/Chree House, Manhattan Music Band and Breez. Car show. Movie: Fast & Furious. Sponsor: Division of Recreation. At County Office Building Plaza, Park Avenue and Front Street. Info: (908) 753-3097.

  • Saturday - August 29. 7:30 AM - 5 PM. Flea Market. First Annual Flea Market to benefit student services and activities of the Plainfield Public School community. Vendors: Tables are $20 I1 vehicle) or $35 (2 vehicles), tables NOT included. Gates open for vendors at 6 AM. Fees paid at the gate; first come, first availability. Gates open to the public at 7:30 AM. At the Kenyon Avenue PHS parking lot. Refereshments will be on sale in the cafeteria. Info: (908) 731-4333. (Rain location: Gymnasium and cafeteria.)
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