Mayor's Message:
Hispanic Heritage Month
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Dear Jazz,
Historically, the United States has been viewed as the land of opportunity, where immigrants flock from around the world, seeking a more rewarding life for their families and themselves. As a result, we've seen numerous cultures whose seeds have yielded roots across our nation. One culture, in particular, has significantly impacted our city of Plainfield. Here in the Queen City, we are a melting pot of cultures ranging from Asia, to Europe, the Caribbean, and South America. But the most prominent culture in our city today is the Hispanic/Latinx community. According to the 2021 census, the Hispanic community accounts for 55% of our beautiful Queen City.
As I walk around our city daily, I am astonished but gratified by the shaping of our community by these various cultures. A wide variety of spices titillates our taste buds; we are exposed to an eclectic collection of music genres; we've incorporated new forms of dancing into our festivities and have embraced the common bond within our cultures that unite us.
In honor of our Hispanic brothers and sisters, I would like to take a moment and acknowledge Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual month-long celebration of the history and culture of Hispanic communities in the United States. But unlike other cultural celebrations, it doesn't occupy one specific month; instead, it spans September 15th to October 15th. You may ask why those dates in particular. The period was selected to highlight the Hispanic communities that have influenced the broader American culture. September 15th was chosen as the kickoff date because it coincided with the Independence Day celebration of five of our Central American neighbors; Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Following the September 15th kickoff, Mexico and Chile also celebrate their independence, and Columbus day, also referred to as el dia de la Raza (day of race), falls within the thirty days making the dates significant (source).
Hispanic Heritage Month wasn't always a month-long celebration. It was first introduced by California Congressman George E. Brown as a week-long celebration in June of 1968 during the peak of the Civil rights movement. It wasn't until 1988 when Senator Paul Simon (D-Illinois) submitted a bill that was successfully passed by congress to expand the observance to cover our current 31-day period (source).
Our City of Plainfield, as it exists today, would be very different if not for the generations of Latinos who have shaped and strengthened our community. Our Hispanic brothers and sisters have enriched every aspect of our Queen City's identity with traditions that reflect centuries of history and ancestries that make up the Latino community. They are an integral part of what makes us Plainfield, and as with any other cultural group, we should warmly embrace them.
We are one Plainfield! Neither the color of our skin nor our native tongue makes a difference. You might say we are all working towards the same goal, One Future. We all wish for a brighter and more successful life for our families and ourselves. So to all my Hispanic brothers and sister, please know that you are welcomed, loved, and appreciated. Your contributions to our city's cultural, political, and economic fabric have not gone unnoticed or uncelebrated. I invite everyone to our October Food Truck Festival on Saturday, October 8th, from 3-9 pm. The season finale of our Food Truck Festival series will be hosted in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring foods from the Latino culture, and celebrated at the intersection of Gavett Place and North Avenue.
Once again, Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to our Latino community. I hope to see everyone soon at our upcoming October Food truck festival.
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
City of Plainfield
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El Mes de la Herencia Hispana | |
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Querido Plainfield,
Históricamente, los Estados Unidos han sido vistos como la tierra de las oportunidades, donde llegan inmigrantes de todo el mundo en busca de una vida más gratificante para sus familias y para ellos mismos. Como resultado, hemos visto numerosas culturas cuyas semillas han echado raíces en toda nuestra nación. Una cultura, en particular, ha impactado significativamente nuestra ciudad de Plainfield. Aquí en Queen City, somos un crisol de culturas que van desde Asia hasta Europa, el Caribe y América del Sur. Pero la cultura más prominente en nuestra ciudad hoy en día es la comunidad hispana/latinx. Según el censo de 2021, la comunidad hispana representa el 55% de nuestra hermosa Queen City.
Mientras camino por nuestra ciudad todos los días, estoy asombrado pero gratificado por la formación de nuestra comunidad por parte de estas diversas culturas. Una amplia variedad de especias excita nuestras papilas gustativas; estamos expuestos a una colección ecléctica de géneros musicales; hemos incorporado nuevas formas de baile en nuestras festividades y hemos abrazado el vínculo común dentro de nuestras culturas que nos unen.
En honor a nuestros hermanos y hermanas hispanos, me gustaría tomarme un momento y reconocer el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es una celebración anual de un mes de duración de la historia y la cultura de las comunidades hispanas en los Estados Unidos. Pero a diferencia de otras celebraciones culturales, no ocupa un mes específico; en cambio, se extiende del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. Puede preguntar por qué esas fechas en particular. El período fue seleccionado para resaltar las comunidades hispanas que han influido en la cultura estadounidense en general. Se eligió el 15 de septiembre como fecha de inicio porque coincidió con la celebración del Día de la Independencia de cinco (5) de nuestros vecinos centroamericanos; Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras y Nicaragua. Después del inicio del 15 de septiembre, México y Chile también celebran su independencia, y el día de la Raza, también conocido como el día de la Raza, cae dentro de los treinta días, lo que hace que las fechas sean significativas (fuente).
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana no siempre fue una celebración de un mes. Fue presentado por primera vez por el congresista de California George E. Brown como una celebración de una semana en junio de 1968 durante el apogeo del movimiento de derechos civiles. No fue hasta 1988 cuando el Senador Paul Simon (D-Illinois) presentó un proyecto de ley que fue aprobado con éxito por el Congreso para expandir la observancia para cubrir nuestro período actual de 31 días (fuente).
Nuestra Ciudad de Plainfield, tal como existe hoy, sería muy diferente si no fuera por las generaciones de latinos que han dado forma y fortalecido a nuestra comunidad. Nuestros hermanos y hermanas hispanos han enriquecido todos los aspectos de la identidad de nuestra Ciudad Reina con tradiciones que reflejan siglos de historia y ancestros que conforman la comunidad latina. Son una parte integral de lo que nos convierte en Plainfield, y como con cualquier otro grupo cultural, debemos abrazarlos calurosamente.
¡Somos un Plainfield! Ni el color de nuestra piel ni nuestra lengua materna hacen la diferencia. Se podría decir que todos estamos trabajando hacia el mismo objetivo, Un Futuro. Todos deseamos una vida más brillante y exitosa para nuestras familias y para nosotros mismos. Entonces, para todos mis hermanos y hermanas hispanos, sepan que son bienvenidos, amados y apreciados. Sus contribuciones al tejido cultural, político y económico de nuestra ciudad no han pasado desapercibidas o no celebradas. Invito a todos a nuestro Festival de camiones de comida el sábado 8 de octubre de 3 p.m. a 9 p.m. El final de temporada de nuestra serie “Food Truck Festival” se realizará en honor al Mes de la Herencia Hispana, con comidas de la cultura latina y se celebrará en la intersección de Gavett Place y North Avenue.
Una vez más, Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana a nuestra comunidad latina. Espero verlos pronto en nuestro próximo festival de camiones de comida en Octubre.
Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month | |
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As we conclude the 2022 Food Truck Festival Series join us to commemorate and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, October 8 from 3pm - 9pm at Gavett Place and North Ave.
There will be great music, food, activities and best of all - COMMUNITY! This event will bring the Queen City together to share stories and experiences while highlighting our culture and diversity. Save the date on your calendars and we look forward to seeing you!
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Join us and Share Your Opinion
Plainfield Center of Excellence
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The City of Plainfield will host two (2) community meetings to share ideas and gather information for a proposed recreational center. We want your ideas about what you would like to see included at the center.
The first meeting will be held this Saturday, September 24th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm at St. Mary's Church located at 516 West 6th St.
The second meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 27th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Plainfield High School Media Center located at 950 Park Ave.
This proposed center will impact the quality of life for our residents so it is important that you have a voice in the process. We invite residents, community leaders and all stakeholders to attend one of the upcoming meetings.
If you are unable to attend the meetings please share your feedback using the link below to access the survey. We look forward to your ideas.
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REMINDER - Update from Union County Prosecutor's
Public Awareness About Car Thefts
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REMINDER - Hurricane IDA Recovery Registration Survey
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New Jersey residents are encouraged to participate in the Hurricane Ida Survey, which is currently required if you want to apply for future Ida recovery programs.
The State of New Jersey has been awarded $228 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist with the recovery from Hurricane Ida. The funds will create housing recovery and mitigation programs to help individuals and communities.
To access these federal recovery funds, the State must develop an Action Plan for how it will use these funds and submit it to HUD for approval. Developing the Action Plan and recovery programs will take several months to complete.
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A MESSAGE FROM UNION COUNTY:
Get Your Tickets Now For Union County's Haunted Hayrides
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Popular Halloween-themed program returns to the Deserted Village of Feltville for the first time in two years
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that the Haunted Hayrides are back after a two-year hiatus. The popular Halloween-themed series will take place at the Deserted Village of Feltville in the Watchung Reservation on the evenings of October 21, 22 and 23.
“The Haunted Hayrides take participants on a one-of-a-kind trip through the Deserted Village, to meet early inhabitants of this unique historical site,” said Commissioner Chair Rebecca Williams. “The Haunted Hayrides have been a favorite family tradition for many years, and we are delighted to bring it back for the Halloween season.”
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A MESSAGE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
New Jersey's State-Specific Climate Science Report Adds Chapter to Help Inform and Prepare Residents for Health Impacts Associated with Climate Change
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“I am outraged at Governor DeSantis’ heartless attempt to exploit vulnerable Venezuelan migrants in a political stunt designed only to improve his standing among his right-wing followers. It is sad to see him joining Texas’ Governor Abbott in this callous race to the bottom. This act cries out for Congress to work together on comprehensive immigration reform which treats everyone who wishes to be part of our family with rightful respect and dignity. New Jersey stands by our nation’s values which welcome those seeking a better life with not just open arms but, even more importantly, with open hearts.”
TRENTON – The Murphy Administration announced that New Jersey is among the first states to produce a comprehensive report on the impacts of climate change on human health and communities by adding a human health supplement to its New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change.
According to the State’s Human Health and Communities Addendum, released today in conjunction with the start of Climate Week, climate change will have direct, indirect, and wide-ranging influences on human health, such as exacerbating respiratory conditions and cardiovascular disease in vulnerable populations, causing heat-related stress, increasing the risk of diseases borne by mosquitoes and ticks, increasing the frequency of pathogen contamination of food and water supplies, and increasing mental health stressors.
“As we enter Climate Week, these crucial findings underscore our greatest concerns regarding the consequences of the worsening climate crisis,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “In addition to inhibiting economic growth and inflicting property damage, climate change will also result in severe, wide-ranging, and long-lasting effects on the physical and mental health of our residents, especially in already vulnerable communities. While we develop a fuller understanding of these significant repercussions, we must ensure that all New Jerseyans are aware of these potential impacts and equipped with the tools and resources necessary to face them.”
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration
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Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona beginning on September 17, 2022, and continuing.
The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the municipalities of Adjuntas, Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Arroyo, Barranquitas, Bayamón, Caguas, Canóvanas, Carolina, Cataño, Cayey, Ceiba, Ciales, Cidra, Coamo, Comerío, Corozal, Dorado, Fajardo, Florida, Guayama, Guayanilla, Guaynabo, Gurabo, Humacao, Jayuya, Juana Díaz, Juncos, Lares, Las Piedras, Luquillo, Maricao, Maunabo, Morovis, Naguabo, Naranjito, Orocovis, Patillas, Peñuelas, Ponce, Río Grande, Salinas, San Juan, San Lorenzo, Santa Isabel, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto, Utuado, Vega Alta, Vega Baja, Vieques, Villalba, Yabucoa, and Yauco.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
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