Dear Friend,
It’s time for the kids, young and old, to come out and enjoy the tricks, the treats, the costumes, and the community fun of Halloween.
This year is doubly special because last year, at this time, we were sheltering in place due to a global pandemic and could not indulge in the usual traditions of the holiday.
We’re having our Annual Trunk or Treat event at City Hall on Friday the 29th, and this is always a fun-filled alternative to going door to door. Car trunks are decorated, and treats handed out from each vehicle. In the past, we’ve had haunted trucks and the mouth of horror! It’s always a treat to see the kids and adults alike decked out in various costumes. As in previous years, we’ll award prizes for best costume and best-decorated trunk, among others.
It is a fun community event, and it all happens right here in the City Hall parking lot.
For those who will still do a traditional door-to-door, I want to remind you to be safe. Please travel in groups, wear reflective clothing, carry a light, and wear a mask when approaching doors. It’s good to return to partial normalcy, but we must be mindful that the COVID virus is still among us and take the necessary precautions.
Another notable event happening soon is election day on Tuesday, November 2nd. I want to remind everyone to exercise their civic duty and VOTE! Some polls are open early this year, and you can vote on Saturday if you wish. A scary Halloween would be living with the consequences of making a wrong choice at the polls. Or even worse, not voting at all and having to live with the choices that others make for us.
Let’s do our part and speak where it counts, at the polls.
If you can, take a friend or neighbor with you when you go to vote. Some senior citizens and a young person voting for the first time and unsure of the process may need a ride to the polls. If you’re uncertain of the location of your polling station, you can find it here: WHERE DO I VOTE?
Above all else, as we go into this weekend, remember to be kind to each other, look out for our neighbors, and always showcase our Plainfield Pride #LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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Halloween ( Noche de Bruja) |
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Querido Friend,
Llegó el día de que los niños, jóvenes y mayores salgan y disfruten de los trucos, las golosinas, los disfraces y la diversión comunitaria de Halloween.
Este año es todavía más especial porque el Halloween del año pasado, en este momento, nos tuvimos que quedar en casa debido a la pandemia mundial de Covid-19 y no podíamos disfrutar de los días festivos nacionales
El Viernes 29,tendremos nuestro evento anual de Trunk or Treat en el parqueo de City Hall; esto siempre es una alternativa segura en vez de ir de puerta en puerta, llena de diversión. Te animamos a que decores tus baúles, distribuiremos caramelos y los entregaremos desde el interior de tu coche. Nuestra principal prioridad es asegurarnos de que todos se diviertan y al mismo tiempo poder brindar un alto nivel de seguridad para todos.
¡En el pasado, hemos tenido camiones con decoraciones embrujadas incluyendo la boca del horror! Para nosotros siempre es un placer ver a los niños y adultos vestidos con varios disfraces. Como en años anteriores, entregaremos premios al mejor traje y al baúl mejor decorado, entre otros. Es un evento comunitario divertido, y todo sucede aquí mismo en el estacionamiento de la municipalidad.
Para aquellos que todavía harán el tradicional puerta a puerta, quiero recordarles que estén seguros. Por favor, caminen en grupos, usen ropa reflectante, lleven una luz y usen una máscara protectora cuando se acerque a las puertas. Es bueno volver a la normalidad, pero debemos ser conscientes de que el virus de COVID-19 sigue entre nosotros y tomar las precauciones necesarias.
Otro evento notable que ocurrirá pronto es el día de las elecciones generales el martes, 2 de noviembre. ¡Quiero recordarles a todos que ejerzan su deber cívico y VOTEN! Algunas locaciones de votación están abiertas temprano este año, y usted puede votar el sábado si lo desea. Un Halloween aterrador sería vivir con las consecuencias de tomar una decisión equivocada en las elecciones. O peor aún, no votar en absoluto y tener que vivir con las decisiones que otros hacen por nosotros.
Hagamos de nuestra parte y ejercitar nuestra voz dónde cuenta, en las elecciones.
Si puedes, te recomendamos que lleves a un amigo(a) o vecino contigo cuando vayas a votar. Algunas personas mayores y una persona joven que vota por primera vez y no está segura del proceso pueden necesitar tu ayuda para llegar al sitio de votar. Si no está seguro de la ubicación de su centro de votación, puede encontrarlo aquí: ¿DÓNDE VOTO?
Por encima de todo, a medida que avanzamos en este fin de semana, recuerde ser amables el uno con el otro, cuidar a nuestros vecinos y siempre mostrar nuestro Orgullo por Plainfield.
#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro.
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, City Council and
City Administration Wish You
a Happy Halloween!
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REMINDER | Join us for Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 29th
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RECAP | City Receives Grants from Union County Board of County Commissioners |
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Yesterday, the City of Plainfield received three (3) grants from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
Union County Vice Chair Rebecca Williams made the presentations to Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, Business Administrator Abby Levenson and Chief of Staff and Director of Communications & Technology Jazz Clayton-Hunt.
The grants awarded were:
- Kids Recreation Trust Fund in the amount of $33,550. The City will match this amount for repairs to the basketball courts at Maple Crest Park.
- Grant for the Plainfield Performing Arts Center (PPAC) in the amount of $14,940 for repairs to the buildings historical steps.
- Greenway Union County Grant in the amount of $10,000. The City's Shade Tree Trust will match this amount to plant 60 trees throughout Pla
- The DuCret School of Art also received a grant in the amount of $16,290.
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RECAP | Green Brook Waterway Clean-Up |
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This past Saturday Mayor Adrian O. Mapp in conjunction with the Mayor's Alliance for a Clean Green Brook Waterway, Assemblywoman Linda Carter, Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership, and Central Jersey Stream team targeted the five major waterways in Plainfield.
Thank you to the volunteers and Plainfield's Department of Public Works (DPW) cleared Netherwood Ave, Leland Ave, Sycamore Ave, Rock Avenue Trail, and Green Brook Park.
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REMINDER | THE SENIOR CENTER IS OPEN
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SAVE THE DATES | UPCOMING EVENTS
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CITY OF PLAINFIELD | Vaccine Lottery
Drawing Winners and Vaccine Clinic Locations
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp Congratulates one of our Vaccine Lottery Winners, Cynise Reaves.
Congratulations to the winners for September - Cynise Reaves, Jose Membreno, Marco Jocho.
Congratulations to our previous winners for August: Celestino Garcia, Ventura Perez Hernandez, Sergio Monvou, and Mari Livia Finzo.
July Winners: Jorge China, Guadalupe Aguilar, Melina Coleman, Katherine Costro
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VACCINE UPDATE - For the month of September 316 individuals received the first dose and 157 individuals received the second dose of the vaccine.
Additionally, since the vaccine lottery was implemented in July 2,300 individuals have been vaccinated.
We continue to urge residents to get vaccinated as we work together to fight the effects of the Delta Variant. There is so much misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine and its side effects and efficacy. Speak with your health care provider to address any concerns.
Get vaccinated through the City of Plainfield, Union County, the Neighborhood Health Center, or any other approved Plainfield location for your chance to win $5,000. Plainfield residents must be 18 years or older to qualify, and proof of residency must be shown at the time of vaccination. Four winners, two who received their first dose and two who obtained their second dose, will be chosen each month.
The next lottery drawing will be on Friday, November 12th. You could be a winner!
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We are committed to keeping our residents and community safe. Please be aware that
there is a vaccine clinic every Wednesday through November 20th conveniently located in front of City Hall - 515 Watchung Avenue. There are also additional locations throughout the City.
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#LOVEPLAINFIELD | #AMOPLAINFIELD
SPOTLIGHT
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Welcome to the City of Plainfield! Maintaining Our Community and Keeping it Clean.
Green Brook Waterway Clean-Up!
#LovePlainfieldNJ #LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
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UNION COUNTY: Union County Residents Advised on Early Voting and Important Dates for 2021 General Election |
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Union County, NJ – Union County Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado reminds Union County voters that a new Early Voting option is available for anyone who wishes to cast their General Election ballot in person, on a voting machine prior to Election Day.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 2. The Early Voting option began on Saturday, October 23 and will be in effect until Sunday, October 31.
“Early Voting is a historic first for New Jersey this year. Many voters wish to cast their votes in person, and the Early Voting option provides them with the opportunity to vote at a time and place of their convenience. Early Voting helps to reduce the chance of a last minute rush or mishap on Election Day, helping to ensure that every eligible voter can make their voice heard,” said Ms. DiRado.
Early Voting is a new option which enables all registered voters to cast their ballot in person, using a voting machine, during an eight-day period prior to Election Day.
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FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE:
Governor Murphy and NJDOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti Announce
$161 Million in FY 22 Municipal Aid Grants
to 541 Municipalities
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Funds Will Support Safety, Infrastructure, and Quality of Life Improvements |
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TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti announced $161.25 million in Fiscal Year 2022 Municipal Aid grants, with 541 cities and towns across the state receiving funds to advance road, bridge, safety, and quality-of-life improvements, demonstrating the Murphy Administration’s Commitment to Communities.
The competitive Municipal Aid grant program attracted 625 applications from 547 different municipalities with a total of $363 million requested. Project applications were evaluated and rated on their merits by NJDOT staff and reviewed by an independent panel of New Jersey municipal engineers. This process resulted in 546 awards to 541 municipalities, totaling $161.25 million. The 2016 Transportation Trust Fund renewal has made it possible to continue to award $161.25 million annually – more than double the $78.75 million that was available before the TTF renewal. In addition, the extra funds have allowed the Department to increase the number of municipalities receiving grants from about 370 a year prior to the TTF renewal to 541 municipalities this year.
“These funds are crucial to municipalities for the completion of projects that improve quality of life and safety for New Jersey residents,” said Governor Murphy. “Under our Administration’s leadership, the Transportation Trust Fund continues to bolster infrastructure statewide. I congratulate all municipalities that have received grants and look forward to them putting these dollars to use.”
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FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:
Remarks by President Biden Announcing the Framework for His Build Back Better Agenda and Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
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Good morning. Today, I am pleased to announce that after — after months of tough and thoughtful negotiations, I think we have a historic — I know we have a historic economic framework.
It’s a framework that will create millions of jobs, grow the economy, invest in our nation and our people, turn the climate crisis into an opportunity, and put us on a path not only to compete, but to win the economic competition for the 21st century against China and every other major country in the world.
It’s fiscally responsible. It’s fully paid for. Seventeen Nobel Prize winners in economics have said it will lower the inflationary pressures on the economy.
And over the next 10 years, it will not add to the deficit at all; it will actually reduce the deficit, according to the economists.
I want to thank my colleagues in the Congress for their leadership. We’ve spent hours and hours and hours over months and months working on this.
No one got everything they wanted, including me, but that’s what compromise is. That’s consensus. And that’s what I ran on.
I’ve long said compromise and consensus are the only way to get big things done in a democracy, important things for the country.
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Issue or Concern ? Report it |
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp and the City of Plainfield are committed to making it as easy as possible to report concerns in our city. To that end, we've partnered with REPORT IT, which is now live in Plainfield and ready to be used as an important supplemental reporting tool.
Report it makes community reporting easier than ever! Residents and visitors can download the app by scanning the barcode above or by going to your phone's app store. Your reports will be submitted to the appropriate city department, and the city will work to resolve the issue or complaint.
You have the power to be the eyes and ears of our city! Your reports can greatly increase the quality of life in Plainfield. Let's work together to keep our city safe- If you see it, say it with Report It.
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As we navigate these uncertain times please know that everyone at City Hall is working to ensure that you are safe, secure and healthy. If you need anything addition please contact us at 908.753.3000
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