Coming Monday, a new blog.. Olddoc: Where is Plainfield's emergency plan?.. Bernice on tiny, tiny apartments.. Jackie's refreshing Plainfield pix..
PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Board of Ed: "Embattle super Gallon challenges Board's charges" -- The drama continues.
Back To School: "'Back to School Jam' at Mt. Zion" -- online photo gallery of Martin Cox's annual school supplies handout.
Schools: "Changes not all positive this fall" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Roundup includes Plainfield; Ledger identifies Obama Academy as a 'vocational school'?
School Uniforms: "Should NJ have standards for uniforms?" -- Statewide roundup by Mark Spivey.
Unique Thrift Shop: "For-profit thrifts attract growing following, but some question methods" -- Two area shops, in Watchung and South Plainfield.
Elizabeth: "UCC, Kean want to make 'Little Colombia' attractive to students" -- The economic power of student spending.
EWR: "Newark, NY airports ranked worst in US by travelers"
Graffiti: "Linden taking on graffiti with help of new machine"
UC Solar Panels Project: "Union County agencies line up for solar projects"
The Auditor: "NJ skipped 'Race to Top' training; Bob Franks fund set up; Christie says no to Beck"
Gaming: "Dem lawmakers set second summit for Meadowlands; horse racing on the table"
NJ Schools: "Future of reform is uncertain without fed funds, permanent chief"
19th Amendment: "Women's right to vote: A 90-year legacy" -- Editorial, Courier.
Beck Rally: "Beck, Palin rally for 'restoring honor'" -- So, America's choices are Glenn Beck and the Rev. Al?
PGA Tour: "Acrimony between Tour, Westchester CC made possible Plainfield play?"
Princeton Seminary: "Seminary is drawn to new, expanded directions"
Real Estate: "NJ, down to its last million acres"
Soccer: "Thierry Henry gets off mark in Red Bulls victory"
Theater: "Midtown Direct Rep: Broadway pros form Maplewood/South Orange theater group"
Plainfield observers (click on name to go to post): Bernice continues review of the West 2nd proposal, noting size (small!) of many units -- but is that a good thing? Olddoc asks about Plainfield disaster/emergency preparedness plan (funny, I was thinking about it yesterday). Maria is taking a break, entertaining family (is that a break?). Councilor Mapp writes in support of Councilor Cory Storch. Jerry is invited by the Clark schools to give the keynote at the districtwide 'Welcome Back' meeting. Councilor Storch demands Jerry cease-and-desist in smearing Bridgeway. Councilor McWilliams posts a letter regarding the commemoration of Muhlenberg's closing; and notes that two of her F.A.I.R. ordinances recently passed. Plainfield Sports News covers the State Liners (P'burg) vs. Quakertown scrimmage.
Don't miss these personal blogs by Plainfielders, each with a point of view: Rebecca Williams' Confessions of a Bathrobe Blogger holds Cory Storch up as an exmplar of public service; BOE member Renata Hernandez blogs anew at new blog Standing In The Gap notes the three kinds of people in our lives, and thanks supporters recognizing difference between real concerns and whining; her daughter Milani Hernandez is at PEPTalk: A PPS pupil's perspective; Jackie Schnoop's The (TV) Show Must Go On, posts her weekly pix -- maybe the linens are New York linens?; and Dottie Gutenkauf's Dottie G Sez. There are two personal blogs concerned with the Plainfield public schools: Dr. E=MC² points to involving young people in solving the gang problem (and critiques the Mayor's 'simplistic' Town Hall gambit); and Eye on Plainfield Schools.
| BERNICE'S PLAINTALKER | MARIA'S BLOG | DOC'S POTPOURRI | PIV FOR PLAINFIELD |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
| PLAINFIELD SPORTS NEWS| PLAINFIELD TREES | COUNCILOR MAPP | COUNCILOR McWILLIAMS |
| COUNCILOR STORCH | COUNCILOR BURNEY | JERRY GREEN'S PAGE | BO ON THE 22nd |
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- CALL FOR ENTRIES (Deadline October 1). 5th ANNUAL LIBRARY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST. 'East Side, West Side, All Around the Town' is the theme for this year's Plainfield Public Library photography contest. Professional and amateur photographers of all ages are invited to enter up to five (5) photographs of contemporary images of Plainfield. Entries will make up an exhibit which will open in October with a reception and awards presentation. All entries become a part of the Library's extensive photographic record of Plainfield life. Entry forms are available at the Library or online at the Library website (here). The contest is jointly sponsored each year by the Library and the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Info: (908) 757-1111 x136.
- Through September. During regular hours. Annual Library Book Sale. Book sale coordinator Mary Ellen Rogan announces the Plainfield Public Library's largest book sale ever -- with over 6,000 books on all subjects. In these times of severe budget pressures, proceeds of the sale will be more important than ever in supporting Library programs -- including Children's Services, Adult Literacy and Local History. Open to the public at no charge. In the pool area on the lower level at the Plainfield Public Library, Park Avenue and 8th Street.
- Today - August 29. Noon. Carillon Concert & Peach Festival. Delicious peach desserts and a carillon concert on Grace Church's Pittis carillon. Guest carillonneur Wesley Arai is associate carillonist at the University of California, Berkeley. A native of Los Angeles, he holds BA and MA degrees in mathematics from Berkeley and UCLA. He has also played the carillon at the University of California, Santa Barbara on a regular basis. At Grace Episcopal Church, East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue (parking in city lot across street). Concert is free; peach desserts for a nominal fee.
- Tuesday - August 31. 6 PM. Mayor's Anti-Violence Program. Volunteers of the 'Taking Back Our Streets Task Force' gather at City Hall to be bused to various neighborhoods to knock on doors, hand out fliers and speak with residents about their concerns. Info: (908) 753-3310 or see here.
- Thursday - September 2. 6 PM Sharp. Free Plainwood Square Concert. Ray, Goodman & Brown will be joined by CHANGE in this makeup event for the August concert that was rained out in mid-performance. Ray, Goodman & Brown (formerly The Moments), this world-class group has a true 'Love on a Two-Way Street' relationship with Plainfield audiences; and the exciting soul, disco and R&B sounds of CHANGE. Sponsored by the Plainfield SID, Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Plainfield Cultural & Heritage Commission, and local businesses: Burger King, Dairy Queen, Investor's Savings Bank, KFC, McDonald's, PNC Bank and Wendy's. At Plainwood Square Park. FREE.
- (DATE CHANGE) Thursday - September 2. 6:30 PM. POP/Restore Muhlenberg Meeting. (Rescheduled from August 30). At duCret School of Art, 1030 Central Avenue. Parking and entrance to Hall off parking lot at rear of complex.
- Saturday - September 11. 7 - 11 PM. Retirement Dinner for Capt. Siddeeq El-Amin. Friends and colleagues of recently retired Plainfield Police Division Capt. Siddeeq El-Amin will gather to celebrate his retirement and honor him for his many contributions to the community, including his work with the Neighborhood Health Center board and NOBLE, the organization for Black law enforcement officers. At the Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater. Tickets: $100/person. Checks payable to 'Friends of Sideeq El-Amin', c/o 315 Sumner Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062-1734.
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