Mayor's Message:
Want Change, Be the Change: Celebrating National Volunteer Month
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Dear Jazz,
In honor of National Volunteer Month, I want to recognize those who choose to give their time and energy in service to our community. Volunteerism comes in all shapes and sizes; it ranges from simple things like participating at your local church to volunteering as an EMT or Fire Fighter. The key to volunteering is to pick a cause and have the desire to make a difference. Every effort given to help others, no matter how small, will always be welcomed and appreciated.
Helping others in their time of need can be rewarding and gratifying. Volunteering promotes good health, builds excellent interpersonal skills, and allows you to meet new people. The skills and knowledge you develop and the connections you make can significantly enrich your life and brighten your prospects. Colleges love to see students who are active in their community. Employers value diverse experiences and knowledge.
This month, especially, but all year round, I ask you to give back to our community and do what we can for those in need. The COVID-19 pandemic devastated us all, but some experienced more severe hardships. It took a physical toll on our city.
The City of Plainfield is the third-largest city in Union County. Our streets are filled with color, our foods burst with flavor, and a sense of community radiates from every corner. But, many parts of our city are littered daily, and incidents of illegal dumping escalated during a time when self-preservation took priority. Now that the world has reopened and our daily routines are no longer dogged with fear of the virus, I believe it is time to reclaim our Queen City. It is time for us to clean her up and restore our great city's beauty.
In honor of National Volunteer Month, I ask my fellow Plainfielders to join my administration and me on May 7, 2022, and volunteer for our city-wide cleanup, "Clean the Queen."
Areas that are in dire need of attention are evident in all wards. But there are limits to how much my administration can do alone. If we want to see a difference, we can do something to be a part of that change. If there is an area that you'd like cleaned, then join the team. Put a group together, let my administration know what area it is, and our team at city hall will work with you to provide the materials necessary for cleanup.
Plainfield is OUR home, and we can make it a cleaner, more beautiful city. We owe it to our children and ourselves. Thank you to those individuals who have already signed up. If you have other commitments and cannot participate in Clean the Queen, I ask that you help spread the word. Tell your kids, invite your friends, and remind your neighbor of the many benefits of volunteering.
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Creating One Plainfield. One Future | | |
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
City of Plainfield
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Quieres Cambio, Sé El Cambio: Celebrando El Mes Nacional Del Voluntariado | |
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Querido Plainfield,
En honor del Mes Nacional del Voluntariado, quiero reconocer a aquellos que eligen dar su tiempo y energía al servicio de nuestra comunidad. El voluntariado viene en todas las formas y tamaños; va desde cosas simples como participar en su iglesia local hasta ser voluntario como EMT o bombero. La clave para el voluntariado es elegir una causa y tener el deseo de marcar la diferencia. Todo esfuerzo dado para ayudar a los demás, no importa cuán pequeño sea, siempre será bienvenido y apreciado.
Ayudar a otros en su momento de necesidad puede ser gratificante y satisfatório. El voluntariado promueve la buena salud, desarrolla excelentes de habilidades interpersonales y te permite conocer a gente nueva. Las habilidades y el conocimiento que desarrollas y las conexiones que haces pueden enriquecer significativamente su vida e iluminar sus perspectivas. A las universidades les encanta ver a los estudiantes que son activos en su comunidad. Los empleadores valoran mucho a personas con experiencias y conocimientos diversos.
Este mes, especialmente, pero durante todo el año, les pido que retribuyan a nuestra comunidad y hagan lo que se pueda por los más necesitados. La pandemia de COVID-19 nos devastó a todos, pero algunos experimentaron dificultades más severas. Tuvo un costo físico en nuestra ciudad.
Plainfield es la tercera ciudad más grande del condado de Union. Nuestras calles están llenas de color, nuestros alimentos estallan de sabor y un sentido de comunidad irradia desde cada rincón. Pero, muchas partes de nuestra ciudad están llenas de basura a diario, y los incidentes de arrojamiento de basura ilegal incremento durante un momento en que la auto preservación tenía prioridad. Ahora que el mundo se ha reabierto y nuestras rutinas diarias ya no están plagadas de miedo al virus, creo que es hora de recuperar nuestra Ciudad Reina. Es hora de que la limpiemos y restauremos la belleza de nuestra gran ciudad.
En honor al Mes Nacional del Voluntariado, les pido a mis compañeros de Plainfield que se unan a mi administración y a mí el 7 de mayo del 2022 como voluntarios para la limpieza de nuestra ciudad, "Limpia a la Reina".
Las áreas que necesitan urgentemente atención son evidentes en todos los barrios. Pero hay límites a lo que mi administración puede hacer sola. Si queremos ver una diferencia, podemos hacer algo para ser parte de ese cambio. Si hay un área que te gustaría limpiar, únete al equipo. Reúna un grupo, hágale saber a mi administración qué área es, y nuestro equipo en el ayuntamiento trabajará con usted para proporcionar los materiales necesarios para la limpieza.
Plainfield es NUESTRO hogar, y podemos convertirla en una ciudad más limpia y hermosa. Se lo debemos a nuestros hijos y a nosotros mismos. Gracias a las personas que ya se han inscrito. Si tienes otros compromisos y no puedes participar en Clean the Queen, te pido que ayudes a correr la voz. Cuéntele a sus hijos, invite a sus amigos y recuérdele a su vecino los muchos beneficios del voluntariado.
Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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The City of Plainfield Wishes Everyone A Happy Easter!
May Your Day be Filled with Happiness and Love
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A Message From City Council President Barry Goode | |
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Dear Plainfield,
On behalf of myself and the entire governing body we respectfully acknowledge the month of Ramadan which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a month of fasting, prayer, giving, and self-evaluation observed by Muslims. Ramadan began on the evening of Saturday, April 2nd, lasting 30 days, and will end at sundown Sunday, May 1st.
Council President Barry N. Goode Sr.
City of Plainfield NJ
(908)753-3222 (office)
(908)295-2486 (cell)
email: barry.goode@plainfieldnj.gov
website: plainfieldnj.gov
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LOCAL NEWS: Plainfield Welcomes New Medical Testing Company Providence Healthcare Diagnostics
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PLAINFIELD, NJ — Providence Healthcare Diagnostics (PHDx) opens a new location in Plainfield, New Jersey. Patients will receive superior service, customized solutions, swift results, and accurate diagnostics at PHDx. For COVID-19 testing, there are three types offered: RT-PCR, Rapid Molecular (NAAT), and Rapid Antigen tests. Community members can access convenient COVID-19 testing via fast onsite drive-thru testing, offsite events, or scheduled group testing appointments at any facility.
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LOCAL NEWS: Ban on Plastic Bags and and Foam Service Products | Effective May 4, 2022 | |
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The New Law, P.L. 2020, c.117, becomes effective on May 4, 2022. The law bans the provision or sale of all single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products, single-use paper carryout bags in groceries equal to or larger than 2500 sq. ft. and limits plastic straw distribution to by-customer-request-only as of November 4, 2021.
This is a statewide ban that applies to all retail, grocery stores, and food service businesses, from restaurants, delis, coffee shops to food trucks and cafeterias.
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A MESSAGE FROM UNION COUNTY:
Applications Now Available For Union County’s “Empowering Our Youth” Summer Employment Program
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The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced the launch of the “Empowering Our Youth” Summer Employment Program. Now open to applicants, this program is run by the Union County Division of Youth Services and is offered to County residents ages 16 through 24 years old.
“This program is in line with the Union County Board of County Commissioners’ vision of empowering the minds of our youngest residents and ensuring they have the opportunities to reach their full potential,” said Commissioner Chair Rebecca Williams. “Empowering Our Youth” is another way we can connect our residents to the programs they need for a successful future. I encourage those who are qualified to apply and take advantage of this wonderful program.”
This employment program is offering both full-time and part-time positions at various locations at $15 an hour. The “Empowering Our Youth” Summer Employment Program can provide uniforms, transportation, and childcare to those looking for summer jobs.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
GOVERNOR PHIL MURPHY:
Governor Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Oliver, and Congressman Kim Visit Moorestown to Highlight $335 Million Affordable Housing Production Fund
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AHPF Will Fund the Construction of Over 3,300 Affordable Units Statewide
MOORESTOWN – Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, and Congressman Andy Kim today visited Moorestown to highlight the Governor’s proposed Affordable Housing Production Fund (AHPF), which will invest $305 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding to create over 3,300 new affordable housing units across 43 developments statewide. The AHPF will allow for the full completion of all 100 percent affordable housing projects identified in municipal housing settlements that have yet to be built, eliminating the state’s backlog of these projects, by the end of the Governor’s second term. The AHPF was unveiled as part of the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) Budget Proposal. In addition to the $305 million in federal funds, AHPF will also be funded by $30 million from the state Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
“Every family deserves an affordable place to call home,” said Governor Murphy. “By funding the creation of over 3,300 new affordable units, we’ll ensure that families have access to stable housing across the Garden State and work to meet our statewide obligations in the process.”
The AHPF will make possible the creation of approximately 1,700 new homes for families, more than 1,100 new homes for senior citizens, and nearly 550 new homes for those who need greater community supports, including people with developmental or physical disabilities and survivors of domestic abuse, among others. Eligible units must be fully affordable and approved as part of legal settlements under the Mount Laurel doctrine, which requires municipalities to make sure there are opportunities for the creation of new affordable housing in communities across the state.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions in Response to Vice President Harris’s Call to Action on Maternal Health
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On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, during Black Maternal Health Week, Vice President Kamala Harris will convene a meeting with Cabinet Secretaries and agency leaders to discuss the Administration’s whole-of-government approach to addressing maternal mortality and morbidity. The Vice President will convene leaders across the federal government – including agencies that may not have historically taken a leading role addressing the maternal health crisis.
In December 2021, Vice President Harris convened the first-ever federal Maternal Health Day of Action, where she announced a historic Call to Action to improve health outcomes for parents and infants in the United States. This resulted in the Administration’s announcement of private sector and public sector investments. Ahead of the meeting with Cabinet officials, the Administration is following up with additional actions to address maternal health, and to combat the systemic inequities that lead to worse maternal outcomes for Black, Native American, and rural women.
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HELP US TAKE CARE OF OUR CITY!
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT- IT APP
Available in IOS and Android Mobile Phones
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Exercise your civic duty-- be the eyes and ears of our City! Your reports can greatly increase the quality of life in our Plainfield community. Let's work together to keep our city safe- If you see it, say it with ReportIt. | |
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Use the app, or text
reportit to 63975
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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 to be resolved.
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