Mayor's Message:
Halloween
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Dear Jazz,
Trick or Treat! Who’s ready for Halloween? Halloween is a favorite holiday for the young and young at heart. But Halloween hasn’t always been the holiday we now know and love.
Halloween dates back 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain, where people wore costumes to ward off ghosts. The Celtic festival marked the end of summer and harvest, heralding a time of cold and darkness. This time of year was often associated with death; thus, the Celts celebrated Samhain on October 31st because it was believed the ghost of the dead would return to earth on that day. Pope Gregory III appointed November 1st as Saint’s Day in the eighth century to honor all saints. Soon traditions from the Samhain Festival were incorporated into Saint’s day, and the evening before Saint’s day became known as Hallows Eve. With time Hallows Eve evolved into Halloween and is now a celebration of creativity and expression versus a preventative measure against the supernatural (source).
Although Halloween is a time for fun and adventure, we must always keep safety in mind. On Monday, the streets of our Queen City will be filled with trick-or-treaters of all ages. Hopefully, most adults know the do’s and don’ts of street safety, but for those who may not remember or be caught up in the excitement of the holiday, I ask that you take extra caution on the roads. Please slow down, and keep your eyes open for our children, who may sometimes appear seemingly from nowhere. Take special precautions in areas with limited visibility.
Parents, if your children are wearing a dark costume, invest in reflective vests or safety lights to make them visible. If you allow your children to trick-or-treat on their own, talk to them about possible dangers such as following strangers to secluded areas or entering an unfamiliar home. Have them share their location and check in with them periodically.
Most importantly, have fun. Explore your talents and put together the scariest, most adventurous costume you’ve ever made for your kids or yourself. Tell ghost stories, enjoy delicious hot chocolate while you melt some marshmallows, and enjoy making Smores. These memories will be with you for a lifetime.
Lastly, I invite all trick-or-treaters to make their way to Plainfield City Hall Parking lot at 6 pm on Halloween for our annual Trunk or Treat. Everyone is welcome; an award will be given to the best-decorated trunk. Bring your family and friends.
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Creating One Plainfield. One Future | | |
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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
City of Plainfield
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Víspera De Todos Los Santos | |
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Querido Plainfield,
¡Truco o trato! ¿Quién está listo para Halloween? Halloween es una fiesta favorita para los jóvenes y los jóvenes de corazón. Pero Halloween no siempre ha sido la festividad que ahora conocemos y amamos.
Halloween se remonta a 2000 años atrás, al antiguo festival celta de Samhain, donde la gente se disfrazaba para ahuyentar a los fantasmas. El festival celta marcaba el final del verano y la cosecha, anunciando una época de frío y oscuridad. Esta época del año a menudo se asociaba con la muerte; así, los celtas celebraban Samhain el 31 de octubre porque se creía que el fantasma de los muertos regresaría a la tierra ese día. El Papa Gregorio III designó el 1 de noviembre como el Día de los Santos en el siglo VIII para honrar a todos los santos. Pronto, las tradiciones del Festival Samhain se incorporaron al día de los santos, y la noche anterior al día de los santos se conoció como la Víspera de las Reliquias. Con el tiempo, Hallows Eve se convirtió en Halloween y ahora es una celebración de la creatividad y la expresión frente a una medida preventiva contra lo sobrenatural (fuente).
Aunque Halloween es una época de diversión y aventura, siempre debemos tener en cuenta la seguridad. El lunes, las calles de nuestra Ciudad Reina se llenarán de trucos o tratos de todas las edades. Con suerte, la mayoría de los adultos conocen lo que se debe y lo que no se debe hacer con respecto a la seguridad en las calles, pero para aquellos que no lo recuerden o que no se sientan atrapados en la emoción de las festividades, les pido que tengan mucho cuidado en las carreteras. Reduzca la velocidad y mantenga los ojos abiertos para ver a nuestros niños, que a veces pueden aparecer aparentemente de la nada. Tome precauciones especiales en áreas con visibilidad limitada.
Padres, si sus hijos usan un disfraz oscuro, inviertan en chalecos reflectantes o luces de seguridad para hacerlos visibles. Si permite que sus hijos jueguen truco o trato solos, hable con ellos sobre los posibles peligros, como seguir a extraños a áreas apartadas o ingresar a una casa desconocida. Pídales que compartan su ubicación y que se comuniquen con ellos periódicamente.
Lo más importante, diviértete. Explora tus talentos y arma el disfraz más aterrador y aventurero que jamás hayas hecho para tus hijos o para ti. Cuenta historias de fantasmas, disfruta de un delicioso chocolate caliente mientras derrites algunos malvaviscos y disfruta haciendo S'mores. Estos recuerdos te acompañarán toda la vida.
Por último, invitó a todos los que piden dulces a que se dirijan al estacionamiento del ayuntamiento de Plainfield a las 6 pm en Halloween para nuestro Trunk or Treat anual. Todos son bienvenidos; se otorgará un premio al baúl mejor decorado. Traiga a su familia y amigos.
Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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Have a Safe and Happy Halloween | |
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The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. (SOURCE)
Many countries celebrate Halloween on October 31st and it has become a family tradition of costumes, community and of course a lot of candy. Families use this time to walk through the community with kids of all ages saying trick or treat and enjoying bags full of their favorite candy. Many communities also offer trunk or treats where neighbors come together in a central location and decorate their car trunks for kids to enjoy. This is probably the only time of year kids can eat candy without parents commenting about the sugar rush.
We wish you a safe and Happy Halloween and remember to join us on Monday, October 31 at the City Hall parking lot for our trunk or treat event beginning at 6pm.
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Did you know that although most people think Hollywood is the motion picture capital of the world, New Jersey was the real birthplace of the modern film industry. Motion pictures were invented and first produced at Thomas Edison’s laboratory and studio in West Orange. Fort Lee (just across from New York City) became a key site for early film production. (SOURCE)
This past Friday, October 21, the Queen City Film Festival under the direction of Lamar Mackson, kicked off its fifth annual event at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center. This event highlighted black and brown film makers and provided an avenue for their talents to be showcased.
The Festival Ambassador Alrick Brown is a Plainfielder who found his medium in film after visiting the slave castle of Elmina, in Ghana, during a two-year tour with the Peace Corps in Cote d'Ivoire. The interactions with the people of his village, and his overall experiences in West Africa, informed his creative expression. (SOURCE)
The City of Plainfield through the “Love Plainfield Initiative” was an event sponsor and Mayor Adrian O. Mapp thanked Lamar and his team for the work they do in promoting not only the film industry but the City of Plainfield as well. He further said that Lamar's vision complements the one that his administration has for the Queen City and it begins with the Plainfield Performing Arts Center. The vision is for Plainfield to be a mecca for arts, film, music and culture.
Members of the governing body in attendance were Council President Barry Goode, Council Vice President Charles McRae, Councilwoman Ashley Davis, Councilwoman Joylette Mills-Ransome, Councilwoman Terri Briggs-Jones and Councilman Steve Hockaday. Assemblywoman Linda Carter and Union County Chair Rebecca Williams also attended. All attending elected officials indicated the significance of these types of events and what they mean to our City.
This event allows our future generations of Plainfielders to dream and realize that they too can follow their hearts and make their dreams come true… even if it includes making movies. This is the importance of representation. We look forward to next year's event!
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A MESSAGE FROM UNION COUNTY:
Union County Clerk Extends Office Hours for General Election Voters Using Mail-In Ballots
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Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds voters that her offices in Elizabeth and Westfield will be open for extended hours on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for anyone seeking to obtain a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the 2022 General Election.
“The Saturday hours help ensure that everyone who applies for a Vote-by-Mail ballot can do so, without having to take time off from work or other weekday responsibilities,” said Ms. Rajoppi.
Voters who use the County Clerk’s One-Stop service can come to the Elizabeth or Westfield office, apply for their ballot, receive it, fill it out, and deposit it in a secure drop-box on site, all in the same visit. Privacy booths are located at the offices for voters to fill out their ballot.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
Governor Murphy Attorney General Platkin Announce a Total of $20M in State and Federal Violence Intervention Grants Available for Community Organizations, Hospitals
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TRENTON- Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that a combined $20 million in state and federal grants would be made available through the Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Program and Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP).
Designed to work with victims in the wake of violent incidents and with individuals and communities impacted by gun violence and those at risk of violence, these programs are critical to the state’s public safety efforts to reduce cycles of violence at their source. This goes along with Attorney General Platkin’s creation of the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA) in September 2022 to provide structure and permanent support for these innovative programs.
The CBVI and HVIP programs are each funded at $10 million. CBVI was a part of Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, and is the second straight year that the Administration included $10 million for violence intervention work in New Jersey’s communities. As previously announced in August 2022, Governor Murphy has allocated $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to continue the HVIP funding for at least another 12 months after current Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) dollars, HVIP’s funding source, are expended.
“Today’s funding announcement of the CBVI and HVIP programs reaffirms this Administration’s commitment to those affected by violence in our state,” said Governor Murphy. “Attorney General Platkin and his team have done great work thus far in supporting some of the most vulnerable individuals and communities in our state affected by various types of violence. I look forward to our continued partnership in addressing the needs of these individuals and preventing violence in our communities across New Jersey.”
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:
Progress on Biden-Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure
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Vice President Harris Details Action Plan Progress, Announces Nearly $1 Billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Clean School Buses
Today, Vice President Harris will provide a six-month progress report on the Biden-Harris Action Plan for Building Better School Infrastructure, outlining a series of actions from across the Administration to upgrade our public schools with healthy, safe, sustainable facilities and transportation. In Seattle, Washington today, Vice President Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan will join schoolchildren, parents, district leaders, and community members to announce nearly $1 billion in rebate awards from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace existing aging school bus fleets with clean buses.
Since the Action Plan was first announced in April 2022, the Administration has secured new historic legislative accomplishments that build on progress that’s been made to deliver safer, healthier, and more environmentally sustainable learning environments for America’s children, while saving school districts money, creating good jobs, and combatting climate change. In addition to the clean school bus rebate awards, other actions announced today include upgrading school infrastructure, supporting clean energy in rural schools, and improving indoor air quality.
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