Dear Jazz,

We all have different experiences, talents, abilities, cultures, and our minds work in very different ways, making us unique and special. However, being different is not always perceived as something positive. People with disabilities are sometimes perceived as broken, incomplete, or strange people - and of course, this is not the case.

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated globally on April 2nd. Autism is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with autism may act, communicate, interact, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. However, this does not make them any less deserving of respect and equal treatment than anyone else. People with autism have become celebrated authors, brilliant scientists, revered artists, passionate activists, and much more. Let’s not be quick to judge the members of our community for what makes them different. Instead, let’s respect and treasure what makes each of us unique.

Our differences make our community more robust, creative, interesting, and enjoyable. Keep reading this newsletter to learn about upcoming events and opportunities to come together as a community to celebrate the diversity that makes us special!



#LovePlainfield #AmoPlainfield

Mayor Adrian O. Mapp

Todos tenemos diferentes experiencias, talentos, habilidades, culturas y nuestras mentes funcionan de maneras muy diferentes, haciéndonos únicos y especiales. Sin embargo, ser diferente no siempre se percibe como algo positivo. Las personas con discapacidad a veces son percibidas como personas rotas, incompletas o extrañas y, por supuesto, este no es el caso.

El Día Mundial de Concienciación sobre el Autismo se celebra a nivel mundial el 2 de abril. El autismo es una discapacidad del desarrollo causada por diferencias en el cerebro. Las personas con autismo pueden actuar, comunicarse, interactuar y aprender de maneras diferentes a la mayoría de las demás personas. Sin embargo, esto no los hace menos merecedores de respeto e igualdad de trato que cualquier otra persona. Las personas con autismo se han convertido en autores célebres, científicos brillantes, artistas venerados, activistas apasionados y mucho más. No nos apresuremos a juzgar a los miembros de nuestra comunidad por lo que los hace diferentes. En cambio, respetemos y atesoremos lo que nos hace únicos a cada uno de nosotros.

Nuestras diferencias hacen que nuestra comunidad sea más sólida, creativa, interesante y agradable. ¡Siga leyendo este boletín para conocer los próximos eventos y oportunidades para unirnos como comunidad para celebrar la diversidad que nos hace especiales!

#AmoPlainfield #LovePlainfield

Demolition can be Transformative

A severely fire-damaged, vacant house located at 144 East 7th Street suffered substantial structural deterioration, neglect, and ravages of environmental factors, leaving demolition as the only option.

The dilapidated vacant property adversely affected the value of surrounding properties and created health and safety hazards while depleting city funds and resources. Removing this former eyesore located on a major thoroughfare in our city was a welcomed improvement to the area's appearance and improved the quality of life in that neighborhood.

The transformative power of removing just one blighted property through demolition changed the outlook of an entire neighborhood.

This positive outcome results from the strategic effort of the Vacant and Abandoned Property Team. The team's initial efforts focused on multiple property maintenance code violations. The property owners received education about bringing the property to a habitable standard. The team then aggressively used the code to hold the owners accountable for the property through site inspections, summons, and court appearances. The Team researched all responsible parties and sent follow-up correspondence and phone calls. The City's Vacant Property Registration Ordinance enforcement, notified all responsible parties about their potential impending fines and penalties for continued negligence.



The Vacant and Abandoned Property Team will continue to address other properties that have been similarly impacted to maintain the beauty and vibrancy of our Queen City. If you have questions or have identified properties you think are vacant or abandoned, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ernest Bennett, Supervising Code Enforcement Officer, at ernest.bennett@plainfieldnj.gov or 908-753-2122 or Annette Brent, Senior Program Development Specialist annete.brent@plainfieldnj.gov or 908-226-2557 in the Division of Community Development. You may also utilize our ReportIt App to send in your concerns.

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Volume 10 - Issue 10