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Mayor's Message:
Many Cultures, One City
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Dear Jazz,
The United States of America has never been and is not a perfect place. But what we have always had is the resilience of our people. Whether facing violence or other seemingly insurmountable obstacles, those impacted have always taken a stand. From the revolution that demanded our independence from an oppressive government to the slave rebellions that freed millions of our ancestors to the movements led more recently by great men and women like Martin Luther King Jr., Dolores Huerta, and Larry Itliong.
This Independence Day, let’s not only remember the founding fathers and heroes of the Revolutionary War but also let’s remember the civil rights heroes and activists that came after and worked towards a more equitable nation for all regardless of their skin color or cultural background. Those unafraid to see that a better country - a more equal America was worth fighting for. The importance of advocacy, championing change, and creating a better country for us all is why our 4th of July Parade Grand Marshals for this year are Plainfield icons, Charles and Anna Booker.
Mr. and Mrs. Booker were the plaintiffs in the landmark case Booker versus Board of Education. This lawsuit resulted in a fairer, more equal education in Plainfield. The case inspired other school districts in the state to seek legal counsel to fight for desegregated schools and equal treatment of students. The City of Plainfield is proud to open the Charles & Anna Booker School this Fall, where students from all backgrounds will play, grow, and learn together – continuing the fight for the kind of world we all want to see, and the kind of Plainfield the Booker’s dreamed of, and fought for.
People with dreams of a better life come to Plainfield from around the globe, and they find it. And not only does this city improve their lives, but they also make our city better. This is why this year’s theme for our 4th of July celebrations is “Many Cultures, One City.” Join us for a day full of exciting family-friendly activities. We start off the day by showing all our city has to offer at our 99th Annual Fourth of July Parade at 10 AM on East Front Street. Then, we kick off our 4th of July concert celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop at 3 PM at Cedar Brook Park. The concert will feature delicious food trucks, diverse vendors, and of course, amazing live music. We end the night with mesmerizing fireworks to light up the Queen City’s sky at 9 PM. Plainfield, come out and show off all that we have to be proud of as residents of the USA and the one and only Queen City.
#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:
Muchas Culturas, Una Ciudad
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Queridx Jazz,
Los Estados Unidos de América nunca ha sido y no es un lugar perfecto. Pero lo que siempre hemos tenido es la resiliencia de nuestra gente. Ya sea que enfrenten violencia u otros obstáculos aparentemente insuperables, los afectados siempre han tomado una posición. Desde la revolución que exigió nuestra independencia de un gobierno opresor hasta las rebeliones de esclavos que liberaron a millones de nuestros antepasados y los movimientos liderados más recientemente por grandes hombres y mujeres como Martin Luther King Jr., Dolores Huerta y Larry Itliong.
Este Día de la Independencia, no solo recordemos a los padres fundadores y héroes de la Guerra Revolucionaria, sino también recordemos a los héroes y activistas de derechos civiles que vinieron después y trabajaron por un país más igualitario para todos, independientemente de su color de piel o antecedentes culturales. Aquellos que no tenían miedo de ver que valía la pena luchar por un país mejor, una América más igualitaria. La importancia de la promoción, la defensa del cambio y la creación de un país mejor para todos es la razón por la cual nuestros Grandes Mariscales del Desfile del 4 de Julio de este año son íconos de Plainfield, Charles y Anna Booker.
El Sr. y la Sra. Booker fueron los demandantes en el histórico caso Booker versus Board of Education. Esta demanda resultó en una educación más justa y equitativa en Plainfield. El caso inspiró a otros distritos escolares del estado a buscar asesoría legal para luchar por escuelas no segregadas e igualdad de trato para los estudiantes. La ciudad de Plainfield se enorgullece de abrir la Escuela Charles & Anna Booker este otoño, donde los estudiantes de todos los orígenes jugarán, crecerán y aprenderán juntos, continuando la lucha por el tipo de mundo que todos queremos ver y el tipo de Plainfield los Bookers soñaron y lucharon por.
Las personas con sueños de una vida mejor vienen a Plainfield de todo el mundo y la encuentran. Y esta ciudad no solo mejora sus vidas, sino que también ellos hacen que nuestra ciudad sea mejor. Es por eso que el tema de este año para nuestras celebraciones del 4 de julio es "Muchas Culturas, Una Ciudad". Únase a nosotros para un día lleno de emocionantes actividades para toda la familia. Comenzamos el día mostrando todo lo que nuestra ciudad tiene para ofrecer en nuestro 99 Desfile Anual del 4 de Julio a las 10 a. m. en East Front Street. Luego, comenzamos nuestro concierto del 4 de julio para celebrar el 50 aniversario del Hip Hop a las 3 p. m. en Cedar Brook Park. El concierto contará con deliciosos camiones de comida, diversos vendedores y, por supuesto, increíble música en vivo. Terminamos la noche con fascinantes fuegos artificiales para iluminar el cielo de Queen City a las 9 p. m. Plainfield, sal y muestra todo lo que nos enorgullece como residentes de los EE. UU. y de la única Ciudad Reina.
#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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Join Us Tuesday For Our
4th of July Parade & Concert
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THE QUEEN CITY STREET FAIR
A Love Plainfield Sponsored Event
Saturday, June 24th
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On Saturday, June 24th, The City of Plainfield was buzzing as DJs entertained the city with music from across the globe, the scent of mouthwatering food tantalized the tastebuds, and the sweet sound of children’s excited screams and happy families resounded in the air as the Queen City Street Fair took over Gavett Place and North Avenue.
From an exciting line-up of food trucks and local vendors to stilt walkers, a magician, a beer garden, and a cigar truck, the Queen City Street Fair had it all! Excited residents eager to win prizes lined up to play fun and challenging carnival games; delicious food perfect for every palate flowed throughout the day; unicyclists and bubble blowers hyped up the crow; and DJs Troy, Cali-Era, and Zack Attack had everyone on their feet and dancing in the streets until way after nightfall.
Thank you to Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, Council President Charles McRae, Council Vice President Terri Briggs Jones, Councilman Robert Graham, and Councilman Steve Hockaday, among many other city officials, for coming out and having fun with us.
It was an unforgettable day for our community, and it was just the beginning. Plainfield, mark your calendars because, by popular demand, we are ready to do it all over again before the long summer days are over – this time BIGGER and BETTER! – Mark your calendars for AUGUST 19th.
We’ll see you then!
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RECAP: Plainfield Police Department Welcomes New Recruits
Thursday. June 22nd
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On Thursday, June 22nd, the Plainfield Police Department welcomed eight (8) new recruits. These gentlemen were celebrated for taking a brave step forward in making our city streets a safer place for our families, friends, and visitors. Please make sure to welcome and encourage our new officers as they embrace the love of Plainfield.
We send a very big congratulations to: Johnny Vasquez, Mohammad Ibraheim, Jose Vargas, Jayro Sanchez, Sharrieff Rasheed, Qua'Juan Mitchell, Nelsyn Reyes, and Rashan Ruff.
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CALLING ALL
YOUNG PLAINFIELD ARTISTS
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THE
QUEEN CITY ART STATION FESTIVAL
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A MESSAGE FROM
UNION COUNTY:
Seasonal Park Employment
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The County of Union Parks & Recreation Department is seeking seasonal summer staff to work at Walter E. Ulrich Pool in Rahway, Wheeler Spray Park in Linden or in one of our Park Maintenance Crews located throughout the county.
You must be 16 years old by no later than May 15th of this year.
The summer season runs Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. Please continue below to look at available positions, how to fill out and submit the provided application and other important information.
If you have any other questions please call or text 908-868-2725 or email jgaestel@ucnj.org.
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
Governor Murphy, Speaker Coughlin, Senate President Scutari Announce Agreement to Deliver Historic Property Tax Relief for Seniors
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Governor, Speaker, and Senate President Reiterate Shared Commitment to Making Third Consecutive Full Pension Payment, Providing Record Aid for K-12 Education, and Maintaining a Robust Su Governor, Speaker, and Senate President Reiterate Shared Commitment to Making Third Consecutive Full Pension Payment, Providing Record Aid for K-12 Education, and Maintaining a Robust Surplus in Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
TRENTON, NJ - The Murphy Administration has awarded $7 million in grants for projects across the state that will enhance and modernize local stormwater management practices and infrastructure in the face of worsening impacts from climate change, Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette announced today. The goal of the projects, many of which use green infrastructure technology and natural solutions and are in overburdened communities, is to mitigate localized flooding and improve the ecological health of waterways.
Commissioner LaTourette announced the Stormwater Assistance Grants during a news conference today in Perth Amboy as part of the Murphy Administration’s Infrastructure Investment Tour. The tour is raising public awareness about the need for concerted investments in water infrastructure projects that will reduce flooding threats, create jobs, protect public health, and enhance the health of the state’s waterways. Perth Amboy received a $438,512 grant to implement six green infrastructure projects designed to better mitigate combined sewer system overflows.
“This innovative Stormwater Assistance Grant program is funding projects in all corners of the state that will mitigate flooding and improve the ecological health of our waterways,” Commissioner LaTourette said. “We are proud to provide our communities with the resources to make them safer, healthier, and more resilient. At the same time, we must acknowledge that we have much work to do to address New Jersey’s pressing water infrastructure needs, estimated at $30 billion.”
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE:
President Biden Announces Actions to Promote Educational Opportunity and Diversity in Colleges and Universities
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Today, the Supreme Court upended decades of precedent that enabled America’s colleges and universities to build vibrant diverse environments where students are prepared to lead and learn from one another. Although the Court’s decision threatens to move the country backwards, the Biden-Harris Administration will fight to preserve the hard-earned progress we have made to advance racial equity and civil rights and expand educational opportunity for all Americans.
As our nation’s colleges and universities consider their admissions processes in the wake of the Court’s decision, President Biden is calling on them to seize the opportunity to expand access to educational opportunity for all. Our nation is stronger when our colleges and universities reflect the vast and rich diversity of our people. But while talent, creativity, and hard work are everywhere across this country, equal opportunity is not.
Specifically, the President is calling on colleges and universities, when selecting among qualified applicants, to give serious consideration to the adversities students have overcome, including:
- the financial means of a student or their family;
- where a student grew up and went to high school; and
- personal experiences of hardship or discrimination, including racial discrimination, that a student may have faced.
In doing so, colleges and universities can fully value aspiring students who demonstrate resilience and determination in the face of deep challenges.
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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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