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Mayor's Message:
Health Care Services
Return to the Queen City
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Dear Jazz,
Our health is the most important thing we have. Without good health, we can’t provide for ourselves and our families. And whether it’s walking your furry best friend, playing soccer with your kids, cooking for your loved ones, or going out with your family, a healthy body is crucial to how we can enjoy our time with those we care about.
Plainfield residents have suffered from the absence of a medical facility in our city for years. Ever since the Muhlenberg Hospital shut down, there have been cries to bring back medical services to the Queen City. Today we can answer that call with a positive answer. Medical services will return to the former Muhlenberg campus as of June 2023.
When we suffer an injury that causes significant damage to our bodies, we become limited in the activities we can do and enjoy. And while we hope some injuries only require ice and rest to heal, this may only sometimes be the case, and it may require surgery to fully heal.
While dealing with a painful and serious injury, the last thing you want to worry about is having a long commute back and forth on the day of your surgery. This is no longer a worry that the residents of Plainfield will have to burden themselves with.
Plainfield residents with surgical needs will now be able to receive care at a state-of-the-art surgical center located at the former Muhlenberg campus. The facility will open in May and will have four (4) operating rooms, eight (8) pre-op beds, and twelve (12) post-op beds. Typical procedures and types of surgeries include everything from Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, Urology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery, Endoscopy, Pediatrics, and Dental Surgery. It will accommodate ninety-five (95) occupants at a time and is projected to perform approximately 5,000 procedures in a year.
Our concern for our resident’s health does not just stop at the physical. Our mental health can impact our physical health and vice versa.
Despite the foolish stigma sometimes attached to people struggling with mental health, mental health problems are extremely common. In 2020, about one (1) in five (5) American adults experienced a mental health issue, one (1) in six (6) young people experienced a major depressive episode, and one (1) in twenty (20) Americans lived with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. Mental illness is not something that is always visible. It could be anyone you encounter, and those you least expect sometimes struggle the most - the neighbor that waves to you every day, the barista that greets you with a cup of coffee, or the bus driver you see every afternoon.
In Plainfield, we take the mental health of our residents seriously, which is why we understood the importance of opening a center where those needing it would receive the quality help, care, and services they deserve. This is why coming this June; we’ll open a branch of the Rutgers Behavioral Center in the old Muhlenberg campus.
Winston Churchill once said, “Healthy citizens are the greatest asset any country can have.” We must never forget that Plainfield is more than just roads, buildings, and trees. To #LovePlainfield means to love the residents in our city and provide them with the resources and facilities they need to be healthy and happy. We look forward to ushering in a new chapter for Plainfield. One that cares for the full development and care of all our residents.
#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:
Los Servicios de Atención Médica
Regresan a la Ciudad Reina
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Queridx Jazz,
Nuestra salud es lo más importante que tenemos. Sin buena salud, no podemos mantenernos a nosotros mismos y a nuestras familias. Y ya sea paseando a su mejor amigo peludo, jugando fútbol con sus hijos, cocinando para sus seres queridos, o saliendo con su familia, un cuerpo sano es crucial para que podamos disfrutar de nuestro tiempo con aquellos que nos importan.
Los residentes de Plainfield han sufrido por la ausencia de un centro médico en nuestra ciudad durante años. Desde que el Hospital Muhlenberg cerró, ha habido gritos para devolver los servicios médicos al Queen City. Hoy podemos responder a esa llamada con una respuesta positiva. Los servicios médicos regresarán al antiguo campus de Muhlenberg a partir de junio de 2023.
Cuando sufrimos una lesión que causa un daño significativo a nuestros cuerpos, nos volvemos limitados en las actividades que podemos hacer y disfrutar. Y aunque esperamos que algunas lesiones solo requieran hielo y descanso para sanar, este puede ser solo a veces el caso, y puede requerir cirugía para sanar por completo.
Mientras se trata de una lesión dolorosa y grave, lo último de lo que quiere preocuparse es tener un largo viaje de ida y vuelta el día de su cirugía. Esto ya no es una preocupación con la que los residentes de Plainfield tendrán que cargarse.
Los residentes de Plainfield con necesidades quirúrgicas ahora podrán recibir atención en un centro quirúrgico de vanguardia ubicado en el antiguo campus de Muhlenberg. La instalación abrirá en Mayo y tendrá cuatro (4) quirófanos, ocho (8) camas preoperatorias y doce (12) camas postoperatorias. Los procedimientos típicos y los tipos de cirugías incluyen todo, desde ortopedia, manejo del dolor, podología, urología, cirugía general, cirugía plástica, cirugía ginecológica, endoscopia, pediatría y cirugía dental. Acomodará a noventa y cinco (95) ocupantes a la vez y se proyecta que realice aproximadamente 5,000 procedimientos en un año.
Nuestra preocupación por la salud de nuestros residentes no solo se detiene en lo físico. Nuestra salud mental puede afectar nuestra salud física y viceversa.
A pesar del estigma tonto que a veces se asocia a las personas que luchan con la salud mental, los problemas de salud mental son extremadamente comunes. En 2020, aproximadamente uno (1) de cada cinco (5) adultos estadounidenses experimentó un problema de salud mental, uno (1) de cada seis (6) jóvenes experimentó un episodio depresivo mayor y uno (1) de cada veinte (20) estadounidenses vivía con una enfermedad mental grave como esquizofrenia, trastorno bipolar o depresión mayor. La enfermedad mental no es algo que siempre es visible. Podría ser cualquiera con quien te encuentres, y los que menos esperas a veces luchan más: el vecino que te saluda todos los días, el barista que te saluda con una taza de café, o el conductor del autobús que ves todas las tardes.
En Plainfield, tomamos en serio la salud mental de nuestros residentes, por lo que entendimos la importancia de abrir un centro donde aquellos que lo necesitan reciban la ayuda, la atención y los servicios de calidad que merecen. Es por eso que viene este junio; abriremos una sucursal del Centro de Comportamiento de Rutgers en el antiguo campus de Muhlenberg.
Winston Churchill dijo una vez: "Los ciudadanos sanos son el mayor activo que cualquier país puede tener". Nunca debemos olvidar que Plainfield es más que solo carreteras, edificios y árboles. #AmoPlainfield significa amar a los residentes de nuestra ciudad y proporcionarles los recursos y las instalaciones que necesitan para estar sanos y felices. Esperamos marcar el comienzo de un nuevo capítulo para Plainfield. Uno que se preocupa por el pleno desarrollo y cuidado de todos nuestros residentes.
#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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1000 North Avenue
Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, April 28th
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On Tuesday, April 18th, the City of Plainfield held the official ribbon cutting for its newest luxury apartment complex, 1000 North Avenue. Featuring stunning indoor and outdoor amenities, 1000 North Avenue holds 120 units of spacious 1-and-2-bedroom apartments. Community amenities include resident lounges, a clubroom with gaming & billiards, a fitness center, outdoor firepits, grilling stations, conference rooms, indoor & outdoor yoga studios, electric vehicle charging stations, and much more!
Developer Josh Mann of Iron Ore spoke of their great partnership with the city administration. Thanking the Mayor for his leadership, he cited stats that point to the great demand for transit-accessible housing. “We haven’t even scraped the surface.” He said.
Mayor Mapp indicated how pleased he was with the quality of the development and its anchoring presence in our North Avenue Transit-Oriented Development area. “We’ve once again turned a blighted area into something beautiful and functional, We’re grateful for the vision and investment of our partners at Iron Ore.”
The event was well attended by Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, Plainfield First Lady Amelia Mapp, City Council President Charles McRae, City Council Vice-President Terri Briggs-Jones, Councilman Steve Hockaday, Councilman Robert Graham, Economic Development Director Zenobia Fields, and other members of the cabinet and city administration.
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A MESSAGE FROM
UNION COUNTY:
Explore Union County’s Wild Earth Fest at the Trailside Nature and Science Center, April 30
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The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and visitors of all ages to meet live animals, enjoy fun outdoor activities, celebrate wildlife and learn about environmental conservation at Wild Earth Fest, hosted by the Trailside Nature and Science Center on Sunday, April 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine.
Trailside is located in Union County’s scenic Watchung Reservation nature preserve, at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside.
Admission to Wild Earth Fest is $5.00 per person seven years and older. Children six years old and younger are free. No pre-registration is required.
Wild Earth Fest 2023 features ongoing activities, crafts and displays throughout the event, highlighted by a sea creature touch tank from Jenkinson’s Aquarium, a petting zoo from Swift Farms, live music by the group Acoustic NRG, an event-wide exhibit of Trash to Treasure Recycled Art, Trailside’s outreach van with a touch table and giveaways, and an obstacle course from Child’s Play Challenge Courses with “course crusher” challenges for all ages.
New this year, Wild Earth Fest also welcomes an electric vehicle display from the nonprofit organization New Jersey Electrical Vehicle Association. Members of the group will be on site to share their EV experiences and answer any questions.
A rock wall climb, a giant inflatable slide, and an Earth Day Play area with skee-ball, hoops, volleyball and other games made from ordinary recyclable items are among the other activities.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
Governor Murphy Announces Nearly $100 Million Investment in Community Recreation Initiatives Across the State
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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today announced a proposed investment of nearly $100 million for projects to develop or update parks and preserve open space, including a new initiative to fund construction of inclusive playgrounds for differently abled children. The funding, announced during Earth Week 2023 through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Green Acres Program, will enhance the quality of life for residents across New Jersey, especially in many overburdened communities.
The proposed investment includes $92.2 million in funding subject to approval by the Garden State Preservation Trust, and an additional $7.7 million for Urban Parks projects, bringing the total to $99.9 million. The investments are especially timely as this year’s national Earth Week theme is “Invest in Our Planet.”
“The projects recommended for funding to the independent Garden State Preservation Trust will help build and update New Jersey’s outstanding parks, recreation, and open space inventories while providing for construction of inclusive playgrounds,” said Governor Murphy. “These grants and loans will benefit numerous communities across the state by providing opportunities to engage in healthy activities, enjoy the outdoors, and spend quality family time together.”
"From our incredible Green Acres investments in local parks, to our historic investments in the restoration of natural resources throughout the state, the Murphy Administration has put its money where its heart is,” said Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette. “This Earth Week, with Governor Murphy’s vision and leadership, we are again investing in our planet with Green Acres awards in every county, accelerating our work to ensure that our neighbors across New Jersey can connect with nature and one another at quality open and recreational spaces."
Green Acres funding allows governments and nonprofits to leverage millions of additional preservation dollars through matching federal, state, county, and local funds, as well as from private sources. For the first time, Green Acres is providing non-matching grants to incentivize projects in Adversely Stressed Overburdened Communities in Urban Aid municipalities.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE:
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Private and Public Sector Investments for Affordable Electric Vehicles
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President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is Unleashing a Manufacturing and Clean Energy Boom and Accelerating the Production of Affordable Electric Vehicles
As part of President Biden’s goal of having 50 percent of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2030, the White House is announcing public and private commitments to support America’s historic transition to electric vehicles (EV) under the EV Acceleration Challenge. These commitments are part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to spur domestic manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, boost U.S. competitiveness and create good-paying jobs. Because of President Biden’s leadership and historic investments, electric vehicle sales have tripled and the number of publicly available charging ports has grown by over 40 percent since he took office. There are now more than three million EVs on the road and over 135,000 public EV chargers across the country.
President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act adds and expands tax credits for purchases of new and used EVs—helping bring the benefits of clean energy to communities across the nation. The law also provides incentives to electrify heavy-duty vehicles like school buses, and includes support for the installation of residential, commercial, and municipal EV charging infrastructure. These incentives complement investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other federal initiatives that are spurring the domestic manufacturing of EVs and batteries and the development of a national EV charging network that provides access to low income and disadvantaged communities.
These incentives will lower the cost of EVs and EV charging infrastructure; increase consumer demand and competition; promote equity and inclusion; and accelerate the growth of the EV market. They are creating good-paying manufacturing jobs in America building EVs, bringing supply chains home, and unleashing unprecedented private sector investments—with more than $100 billion already announced for battery manufacturing alone. The White House announced the EV Acceleration Challenge to bring a clean, safe, affordable, and reliable transportation future to Americans even faster.
Today companies and nonprofits including Blink Charging, the National Automobile Dealers Association, Pacific Gas & Electric, Uber, Zipcar and others, are announcing new commitments to expand EV fleets, increase consumer education, and grow the availability of EV charging.
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