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Mayor's Message:
Going Green Can Save Our Planet
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Dear Jazz,
Over the past few weeks, we’ve all felt the rising heat and humidity across our nation. Air conditioning units are being pushed to their limit, bottles filled with icy water are our constant companions, tents are essential during summer barbeques to shield us from the sun’s fury, and we throng to bodies of water to cool off. Perhaps we can shrug it off as an extremely hot summer, but the reality is much more concerning.
Record-breaking temperatures are being felt throughout our nation. Phoenix recorded an unprecedented nineteen consecutive days over 110 degrees. Death Valley reached 128 degrees on Sunday, July 17th. Although heat waves have happened before, they are now happening at an alarmingly increasing rate globally with record-breaking temperatures. A report by the World Weather Attribution found that extreme heat of the magnitude Spain and Portugal experienced this spring should only have about a 1-in-400 chance of occurring in any given year.
Climate change is defined as long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns around the globe that are caused naturally by changes in the sun’s activity or significant volcanic eruptions. However, more recently, the alarming changes in our climate have been caused mainly by human activities, primarily due to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions acting like an extra layer in the atmosphere, trapping the sun’s heat, and raising temperatures. On the current path of carbon dioxide emissions, the global temperature is expected to increase by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century.
Even as we educate ourselves on climate change, let’s not lose hope. To avoid the worst of warming (maximum 1.5°C rise), the world must decrease fossil fuel production by roughly 6 percent per year between 2020 and 2030. According to Climate.Gov, here are some examples of mitigation strategies we can use to slow or stop human-caused global warming:
- Switch to renewable sources of energy (such as solar and wind energy) to power our homes and buildings, thus emitting far fewer heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere
- Conserve energy by better insulating our homes and buildings and by replacing old, failing appliances with more energy-efficient models.
- Support local businesses that use and promote sustainable, climate-smart practices.
- Drive electric vehicles instead of those that burn fossil fuels, or we can use mass transit instead of driving personal vehicles.
At every opportunity, we talk about improving our city. Not often enough do we mention that we also need a healthy planet to have a healthy city. Although hybrid cars still rely on fossil fuels, they serve as a stepping stone as we transition towards a zero-carbon, 100% renewable future.
On Wednesday, July 12th, a fleet of hybrid cars arrived at City Hall as we actively work to reduce our emissions and lower fuel costs. Several City Divisions will replace their fleets with Electric Vehicles and install EV charging stations at City Hall Parking lots and, eventually, in the business district. This is one of a few initiatives to make our city greener and improve our carbon footprint.
It is the responsibility of all of us to do what we can to protect our planet. The City of Plainfield is working towards solutions that will result in a better future for all because we recognize that to #LovePlainfield, we must love our planet. We have no choice but to act to save the Earth if we want to leave behind a better future for our children.
#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:
Ser Ecológico Puede Salvar Nuestro Planeta
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Querido(a) Jazz,
En las últimas semanas, todos hemos sentido el aumento del calor y la humedad en todo el país. Las unidades de aire acondicionado están siendo llevadas al límite, las botellas llenas de agua helada son nuestros compañeros constantes, las tiendas de campaña son esenciales durante las barbacoas de verano para protegernos de la furia del sol, y nos aglomeramos en los cuerpos de agua para refrescarnos. Tal vez podamos encogernos de hombros como un verano extremadamente caluroso, pero la realidad es mucho más preocupante.
Se están sintiendo temperaturas récord en toda nuestra nación. Phoenix registró diecinueve días consecutivos sin precedentes sobre 110 grados. Death Valley alcanzó los 128 grados el domingo 17 de julio. Aunque las olas de calor han ocurrido antes, ahora están ocurriendo a un ritmo alarmantemente creciente en todo el mundo con temperaturas récord. Un informe de World Weather Attribution encontró que el calor extremo de la magnitud que España y Portugal experimentaron esta primavera solo debería tener una probabilidad de 1 en 400 de ocurrir en un año determinado.
El cambio climático se define como cambios a largo plazo en la temperatura y los patrones climáticos en todo el mundo que son causados naturalmente por cambios en la actividad del sol o erupciones volcánicas significativas. Sin embargo, más recientemente, los cambios alarmantes en nuestro clima han sido causados principalmente por actividades humanas, principalmente debido a las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) que actúan como una capa adicional en la atmósfera, atrapando el calor del sol y elevando las temperaturas. En el camino actual de las emisiones de dióxido de carbono, se espera que la temperatura global aumente entre 3 y 5 grados centígrados para fines de siglo.
Incluso mientras nos educamos sobre el cambio climático, no perdamos la esperanza. Para evitar lo peor del calentamiento (aumento máximo de 1,5 °C), el mundo debe reducir la producción de combustibles fósiles en aproximadamente un 6 % por año entre 2020 y 2030. Según Climate.Gov, estos son algunos ejemplos de estrategias de mitigación que podemos usar para frenar o detener el calentamiento global causado por el hombre:
- Cambiar a fuentes de energía renovables (como la energía solar y eólica) para alimentar nuestros hogares y edificios, emitiendo así muchos menos gases que atrapan el calor a la atmósfera.
- Ahorre energía aislando mejor nuestros hogares y edificios y reemplazando los electrodomésticos viejos y defectuosos con modelos más eficientes en energía.
- Apoyar a las empresas locales que utilizan y promueven prácticas sostenibles y climáticamente inteligentes.
- Conducir vehículos eléctricos en lugar de los que queman combustibles fósiles, podemos usar el transporte público en lugar de conducir vehículos personales.
En cada oportunidad, hablamos de mejorar nuestra ciudad. Con poca frecuencia mencionamos que también necesitamos un planeta saludable para tener una ciudad saludable. Aunque los automóviles híbridos aún dependen de los combustibles fósiles, sirven como un trampolín en la transición hacia un futuro 100 % renovable y sin emisiones de carbono.
El miércoles 12 de julio, una flota de autos híbridos llegó al Ayuntamiento mientras trabajamos activamente para reducir nuestras emisiones y reducir los costos de combustible. Varias divisiones de la ciudad reemplazarán sus flotas con vehículos eléctricos e instalarán estaciones de carga para vehículos eléctricos en los estacionamientos del ayuntamiento y, eventualmente, en el distrito comercial. Esta es una de las pocas iniciativas para hacer que nuestra ciudad sea más verde y mejorar nuestra huella de carbono.
Es responsabilidad de todos nosotros hacer lo que podamos para proteger nuestro planeta. La Ciudad de Plainfield está trabajando para encontrar soluciones que resulten en un mejor futuro para todos porque reconocemos que para #AmarPlainfield, debemos amar nuestro planeta. No tenemos más remedio que actuar para salvar la Tierra si queremos dejar atrás un futuro mejor para nuestros hijos.
#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield
Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro.
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Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
Ciudad de Plainfield
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Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, July 19th
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The rain could not keep the Plainfield community away as we celebrated the Ribbon Cutting for the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. Plainfield Legends Charles and Anna Booker will be memorialized and remembered in the halls of one of the institutions they fought so hard to equalize as plaintiffs in the historic Booker v. Board of Education lawsuit.
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was a moment filled with pride and excitement as the symbolic ribbon was cut, signifying the official opening of our state-of-the-art facility. This school will stand as a reminder and an inspiration to young and old that sometimes if you want things to change, you cannot be afraid to fight for it.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents, staff, and community members who contributed their time, resources, and unwavering support in making this project a reality. Thank you to all those that were in attendance including Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, Assemblywoman Linda Carter, City Council President Charles McRae, City Council Vice-President Terri Briggs-Jones, Councilman Richard Wyatt, and several other community leaders.
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A MESSAGE FROM
UNION COUNTY:
Union County Announces Summer Festival for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs
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The Union County Board of County Commissioners invite residents to a Summer Festival for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, which will celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The event will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Oak Ridge Park in Clark.
The festival will feature a wide range of activities and attractions suitable for all ages and abilities. Attendees can look forward to inflatable rides, music, games, crafts, and a captivating magic show. With a focus on accessibility, all areas of the event will be designed to accommodate diverse needs, ensuring that everyone can fully participate and enjoy the festivities.
Admission to the Summer Festival is free of charge; however, we kindly request attendees to register in advance. To register, please visit www.ucnj.org/opdsn-reg
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
Governor Murphy Signs Bill Establishing Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center
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New Center will Build on and Sustain the Work of First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ Initiative
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, joined by First Lady Tammy Murphy, today signed S3864, known as the “New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center Act.” The bill will create the New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority, which will oversee the highly anticipated New Jersey Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton.
The one-of-a-kind Authority will be governed by a 15-member Board and shall employ an appointed President and Chief Executive Officer who will hire accompanying staff. The Board will adopt recommendations for action to reduce maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities from the New Jersey Maternal Care Quality Collaborative (NJMCQC). The Board also will be required to coordinate with a Community Advisory Committee to support and inform the work of the Authority. The 11-member community advisory committee will represent diverse community groups with relevant experience as providers or recipients of maternal, infant, and child health services.
“I am thrilled to sign today’s bill that officially establishes the government authority that will build the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center right here in Trenton. This Center will both drive policy and provide badly-needed maternal health care services in Trenton, which currently does not have a birthing center and suffers from some of the widest racial disparities in maternal and infant deaths,” said Governor Murphy. “I am tremendously grateful to Tammy for her dedication to solving this maternal health crisis. She has been shining a light on this issue, and bringing attention to the hard truths. Today marks another important step in our ongoing efforts to protect the health of mothers and newborns.”
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
Biden-Harris Administration Takes on Junk Fees in Rental Housing to Lower Costs for Renters
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Major rental housing platforms and several states join the President’s effort to crack down on rental housing junk fees for consumers and increase transparency
Today, President Biden is announcing a new front in his crackdown on junk fees: rental housing. From repeated rental application fees to surprise “convenience fees,” millions of families incur burdensome costs in the rental application process and throughout the duration of their lease. These fees are often more than the actual cost of providing the service, or are added onto rents to cover services that renters assume are included—or that they don’t even want.
Rental housing fees can be a serious burden on renters. Rental application fees can be up to $100 or more per application, and, importantly, they often exceed the actual cost of conducting the background and credit checks. Given that prospective renters often apply for multiple units over the course of their housing search, these application fees can add up to hundreds of dollars. Even after renters secure housing, they are often surprised to be charged mandatory fees on top of their rent, including “convenience fees” to pay rent online, fees for things like mail sorting and trash collection, and even so-called “January fees” charged for no clear reason at the beginning of a new calendar year. Hidden fees not only take money out of people’s pockets, they also make it more difficult to comparison shop. A prospective renter may choose one apartment over another thinking it is less expensive, only to learn that after fees and other add-ons the actual cost for their chosen apartment is much higher than they expected or can afford.
Today, the President will outline several new, concrete steps in the Administration’s effort to crack down on rental junk fees and lower costs for renters, including...
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