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Mayor's Message:
Memorial Day
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Dear Jazz,
During Memorial Day Weekend, we usually look forward to having three days off from work and enjoying a weekend of family, fun, and cookouts. As we relax and get ready for summer, it’s easy to forget about the meaning behind the holiday. However, it never hurts for us to take a refresher course from time to time, pay homage to the sacrifices that were made, and understand why it was necessary to create this holiday. Memorial Day is not only a commemoration of those who died to protect our country. The original purpose was to honor those willing to fight for the freedom of all Americans within our own nation in the face of one of the worst horrors of that time – slavery. When the Civil War ended in the Spring of 1865, it had claimed more US lives than any other war this nation had been involved in and led to the establishment of the first national cemeteries in our country. While it is unclear where this tradition started, one of the earliest Memorial Day commemorations was organized by a group of formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South Carolina, less than a month after the Confederacy surrendered in 1865. Nevertheless, Memorial Day's official birthplace is federally recognized as Waterloo, New York. Waterloo began its Memorial Day celebrations on May 5, 1866, and hosted annual, community-wide events, during which businesses closed, and residents decorated the graves of soldiers.
That same year, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance called “Decoration Day” – choosing May 30th as the day to decorate the “graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land.” By 1890, every Northern state had declared Decoration Day an official state holiday.
Although Decoration Day was originally meant to honor those lost while fighting in the Civil War, the losses suffered during World War One turned the holiday into a commemoration for all American military personnel who died in all wars. In 1968, Congress changed the celebration of Memorial Day from May 30th to the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend for employees and declared it a federal holiday.
On this day, we remember those who lost their lives while defending our great nation, including those who fought for freedom here on its shores during the Civil War. We remember the mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters who never came home. And hold their memory in our hearts and minds. This is not only a day we get off work or school; it’s a day to be grateful for what we have and think about how high a price we paid.
Please join us on Monday, May 29th at 10 AM at City Hall (515 Watchung Avenue) as we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice of life.
#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
City of Plainfield
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Mensaje Del Alcalde:
El Día Conmemorativo
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Queridx Jazz,
Durante el fin de semana del Día de los Caídos, generalmente esperamos tener tres días libres del trabajo y disfrutar de un fin de semana de familia, diversión y comidas al aire libre. Mientras nos relajamos y nos preparamos para el verano, es fácil olvidarse del significado de las vacaciones. Sin embargo, nunca está de más para nosotros tomar un curso de actualización de vez en cuando, rendir homenaje a los sacrificios que se hicieron y comprender por qué fue necesario crear esta festividad. El Día de los Caídos no es solo una conmemoración de aquellos que murieron para proteger a nuestro país. El propósito original era honrar a aquellos dispuestos a luchar por la libertad de todos los estadounidenses dentro de nuestra propia nación frente a uno de los peores horrores de esa época: la esclavitud. Cuando terminó la Guerra Civil en la primavera de 1865, había cobrado más vidas estadounidenses que cualquier otra guerra en la que esta nación hubiera estado involucrada y condujo al establecimiento de los primeros cementerios nacionales en nuestro país. Si bien no está claro dónde comenzó esta tradición, una de las primeras conmemoraciones del Día de los Caídos fue organizada por un grupo de personas anteriormente esclavizadas en Charleston, Carolina del Sur, menos de un mes después de que la Confederación se rindiera en 1865. Sin embargo, el lugar de nacimiento oficial del Día de los Caídos es federalmente reconocido como Waterloo, Nueva York. Waterloo comenzó sus celebraciones del Día de los Caídos el 5 de Mayo de 1866 y organizó eventos anuales para toda la comunidad, durante los cuales los negocios cerraron y los residentes decoraron las tumbas de los soldados.
Ese mismo año, el general John A. Logan, líder de una organización de veteranos de la Guerra Civil del Norte, convocó a un día nacional de conmemoración llamado "Día de la Decoración", eligiendo el 30 de Mayo como el día para decorar las "tumbas de los camaradas que murieron en defensa de su país durante la última rebelión, y cuyos cuerpos yacen ahora en casi todas las ciudades, aldeas y cementerios de las aldeas del país”. Para 1890, todos los estados del norte habían declarado el Día de la Decoración como feriado estatal oficial.
Aunque el Día de la Decoración originalmente estaba destinado a honrar a los perdidos durante la Guerra Civil, las pérdidas sufridas durante la Primera Guerra Mundial convirtieron la festividad en una conmemoración para todo el personal militar estadounidense que murió en todas las guerras. En 1968, el Congreso cambió la celebración del Día de los Caídos del 30 de Mayo al último lunes de Mayo para crear un fin de semana de tres días para los empleados y lo declaró feriado federal.
En este día, recordamos a aquellos que perdieron la vida mientras defendían a nuestra gran nación, incluidos aquellos que lucharon por la libertad aquí en sus costas durante la Guerra Civil. Recordamos a las madres, padres, hijos e hijas que nunca volvieron a casa. Y mantener su memoria en nuestros corazones y mentes. Este no es solo un día que salimos del trabajo o de la escuela; es un día para estar agradecidos por lo que tenemos y pensar en el alto precio que pagamos.
Únase a nosotros el lunes 29 de mayo a las 10 a. m. en el Ayuntamiento (515 Watchung Avenue) para recordar a aquellos que dieron el último sacrificio de la vida.
#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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Haitian Flag Raising
Monday, May 22nd
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On Monday, May 22nd, the colors of the Haitian Flag proudly waved over Plainfield as the Queen City celebrated Haitian Heritage month with a flag raising in collaboration with the Haitian Chambers of Commerce for Small Businesses. The evening featured moving prayers, impactful speeches, cultural dances, and delicious food.
In attendance were Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, Assemblywoman Linda Carter, City Council President Charles McRae, Council Vice-President Terri Briggs-Jones, Councilman Barry Goode, and Councilman Robert Graham among other city officials.
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NJ STATE BICYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SUNDAY
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JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Employment Opportunity
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A Message From the Plainfield Police Department:
"Love Your Neighbor" Initiative
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Upcoming City Meetings
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THE QUEEN CITY STREET FAIR
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THE
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A MESSAGE FROM
UNION COUNTY:
Rhythm & Blues by the Brook Returns to Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield, June 3
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The Union County Board of County Commissioners would like to invite residents to kick off the summer season with Rhythm & Blues by the Brook, a full afternoon of free music and activities at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
This year, Rhythm & Blues by the Brook will be headlined by Chrisette Michele, an R&B and soul singer-songwriter, who throughout her career has released several albums and has been nominated for and won several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for her song “Be OK” in 2009. She has also collaborated with many other musicians, including Jay-Z, Nas, and The Roots.
Also sharing the stage will be Shanice, Allure, Bone Daddy & the Hoochies, Riff and DJ Bookeem will be serving as Master of Ceremonies.
The event will also feature a Health and Wellness Fair, presented by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. –Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., a Child’s Play Challenge Course from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and a car show by GWiz Auto Entertainment Group. Visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy some of their favorite summer foods and snacks at the ShopRite Fill the Grill Food Truck, which will be offering complimentary samples as well as other food and ice cream vendors.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
Murphy Administration Announces First-in-the-Nation Partnership to Bolster Mental Health Supports for College Students throughout New Jersey
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Partnership to Provide Free, 24/7/365 Access to Tele-Mental Health Platform and Diverse Network of Providers for Students at 44 Institutions of Higher Education
TRENTON – As part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing efforts to address the growing youth mental health crisis, Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges today announced a partnership with Uwill – a mental health and wellness platform that will support students at 44 institutions of higher education throughout New Jersey. Beginning this month, this first-in-the-nation partnership will provide 24/7 access to free virtual mental health services throughout the entire year for students enrolled in one of the eligible institutions that have opted into this program.
While most institutions of higher education previously offered some level of mental health support to students, a rapidly growing need for these services has strained the capacity of many campuses to continue providing care to every student in need of mental health support in recent years. By partnering directly with Uwill, New Jersey is the first state in the nation to offer comprehensive tele-mental health services to college students through a statewide approach that spans both public and private institutions of higher education.
“With the challenges these past few years have presented, young people around New Jersey and the nation are facing a mental health crisis like never before. It is incumbent upon us to do everything in our power to provide young people with access to the support they need, which is something my Administration will continue to prioritize,” said Governor Murphy. “Making teletherapy services available to countless college students on campuses throughout our state is a key component of our ongoing efforts to address the mental health needs of our young people and promote safe and inclusive learning environments in New Jersey.”
A core focus of the partnership with Uwill is to provide students with access to a diverse network of licensed and qualified mental health providers trained in multicultural competency to ensure the needs of underrepresented students will be met. Virtual mental health and wellness support will be available from Uwill’s network of providers all hours of the day, 365 days a year, at no cost to students or the institution of higher education itself.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE:
Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Actions to Protect Youth Mental Health, Safety & Privacy Online
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 |  | The United States is experiencing an unprecedented youth mental health crisis. More than half of parents express concern over their children’s mental well-being, and there is now undeniable evidence that social media and other online platforms have contributed to our youth mental health crisis. The number of children and adolescents with anxiety and depression has risen nearly 30% in recent years. Between 2011 and 2021, the number of teens and young adults with depression more than doubled. According to the CDC, in 2021, 42% of high school students reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, including 57% of girls and 69% of LGBQ+ students, and nearly 1 in 3 high school girls reported having seriously considered suicide. Children are subject to the platforms’ excessive data collection, which they use to deliver sensational and harmful content and troves of paid advertising. And online platforms often use manipulative design techniques embedded in their products to promote addictive and compulsive use by young people to generate more revenue. Social media use in schools is affecting students’ mental health and disrupting learning. Advances in artificial intelligence could make these harms far worse, especially if not developed and deployed responsibly. Far too often, online platforms do not protect minors who use their products and services, even when alerted to the abuses experienced online.
President Biden has made tackling the mental health crisis a top priority, and he continues to call on Congress to pass legislation that would strengthen protections for children’s privacy, health and safety online. Today, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing additional actions to safeguard children’s privacy, health, and safety from online harms. These actions build upon the U.S. Surgeon-General’s new Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, which describes the current evidence of the impacts of social media on children and adolescents, and states that we cannot conclude social media is sufficiently safe for children.
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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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