Mayor's Message:

Give With Love

Dear Jazz,

An estimated 30-40 percent of the food supply in the United States is wasted, and 50 percent of the produce goes to landfills.

133 billion pounds of food is thrown away with a dollar worth of $161 billion Wholesome food that could help to feed needy families is sent to landfills.

While all this food is wasted, 1 in 8 Americans go hungry or suffer from food insecurity because of a lack of money or other resources. This is a constant reality for many. These numbers are higher than during the recession when the numbers were slightly more than 1 in 10.

The holiday season should be a time of warmth, family, love, and security. Still, it becomes a stressful time for those who have to worry about food, shelter, warm clothes, and necessities.

We can all find ways to help and be a blessing to those who have fallen on hard

times, and I encourage you to give as much as possible. Whether you partner

with an organization to reach the vulnerable among us or find a way to give back on your own, there is no wrong way to give.

Now more than ever, it is crucial for those who can, to help, not with an

expectation of receiving anything in return but because in this land of abundance, no one should have to suffer want. No child should feel the pangs of hunger or the cold of winter or wonder where they will sleep at a time when they should be carefree and looking forward to the joys of the holiday.

We can’t sit back and wait for someone else to help; we can make a difference if

we all commit to helping just one person. Plainfield is a family, and some of the

most generous people live here. What family does is help other family members. Not one person should face hunger in our community or the rest of our great nation.

I ask everyone who can to dig deep, reach out and touch the life of someone who needs help and encouragement not just during the holidays but throughout the year. Our community is only as strong as the weakest among us, and I ask those blessed to have enough, to open our hearts and give with love.

Let's #LovePlainfield.

Creating One Plainfield. One Future

Sincerely,

Mayor Adrian O. Mapp

City of Plainfield

Dar con Amor

Querido Plainfield,

Se estima que entre el 30 y el 40 por ciento del suministro de alimentos en los Estados Unidos se

desperdicia y el 50 por ciento de los productos va a parar a los vertederos.

Se tiran 133 mil millones de libras de alimentos con un valor en dólares de $161 mil millones

Los alimentos saludables que podrían ayudar a alimentar a las familias necesitadas se envían a los

vertederos.

Si bien toda esta comida se desperdicia, 1 de cada 8 estadounidenses pasa hambre o sufre inseguridad alimentaria debido a la falta de dinero u otros recursos. Esta es una realidad constante para muchos. Estos números son más altos que durante la recesión cuando los números eran un poco más de 1 en 10.

La temporada navideña debe ser un momento de calidez, familia, amor y seguridad. Aún así, se convierte en un momento estresante para aquellos que tienen que preocuparse por la comida, el techo, la ropa de abrigo y las necesidades.

Todos podemos encontrar formas de ayudar y ser una bendición para aquellos que han atravesado tiempos difíciles, y los animo a dar tanto como sea posible. Ya sea que se asocie con una organización para llegar a los más vulnerables entre nosotros o encuentre una manera de retribuir por su cuenta, no hay una manera incorrecta de hacerlo.

Ahora más que nunca, es crucial para aquellos que pueden ayudar, no con la expectativa de recibir algo a cambio, sino porque en esta tierra de abundancia, nadie debería tener que sufrir necesidad. Ningún niño debe sentir las punzadas del hambre o el frío del invierno o preguntarse dónde dormirá en un momento en que debería estar despreocupado y ansioso por las alegrías de las vacaciones.

No podemos sentarnos y esperar a que alguien más nos ayude; podemos marcar la diferencia si todos nos comprometemos a ayudar a una sola persona. Plainfield es una familia, y algunas de las personas más generosas viven aquí. Lo que hace la familia es ayudar a otros miembros de la familia. Ninguna persona debería pasar hambre en nuestra comunidad o en el resto de nuestra gran nación.

Les pido a todos los que puedan que profundicen, se acerquen y toquen la vida de alguien que necesita ayuda y aliento no solo durante las vacaciones sino durante todo el año. Nuestra comunidad es tan fuerte como los más débiles entre nosotros, y les pido a los bendecidos que tengan suficiente, que abran sus corazones y den con amor.

#AmemosPlainfield

Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro

Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp

Ciudad de Plainfield

Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Recap

We thank you for your service! The City of Plainfield hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11th at the City Hall Library. Commander Cornell Hawkins Jr. of American Legion Post 219 and Commander Sean Weeks of VFW Memorial Post 7474 presided over portions of the program including blessing of the wreaths to be placed the monuments at City Hall and at Watchung Ave & East 7th St.

Mayor Adrian O. Mapp thanked the Veterans in attendance for their service and for helping to maintain our freedoms. Kameeli DeCosey a six grader at Maxson Middle School gave a stirring performance of the National Anthem, Rev. Paul Dean of Visions of God Family Worship officiated the ceremony while Jazz Clayton-Hunt Director of Communications & Technology read a poignant poem entitled "I am a Veteran". The program concluded with a rousing rendition of TAPS played by Dulce Samayoa, a 12th grader at Plainfield High School.

Council President Barry Goode, Council Vice President Charles McRae, Councilwoman Joylette Mills-Ransome, Councilwoman Ashley Davis, Councilwoman Terri Briggs-Jones and Councilman Sean McKenna were in attendance to support and recognize the sacrifice of our Veterans.

Words sometimes don't seem adequate when paying tribute to those who served and we should try to remember these brave men and women everyday and especially on November 11th.

REMINDER - Updated Holiday Garbage

Collection Schedule

REMINDER - there will be garbage collection tomorrow, November 11th (Veterans Day) in the West Zone. The West Zone refers to Tuesday and Friday Collections. Please place your garbage cans at the curbs tonight.

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The Love Plainfield Campaign Launched in March 2021 and focuses on fostering a spirit of love, pride and unity in the City of Plainfield while encouraging residents to work together to celebrate and promote the Queen City's rich history and vibrant culture.

Through this initiative we will support small businesses, help residents in need, restore pride in our community, and commit to keeping our city clean and green.

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Try 4 New Ways to Trim Holiday Waste This Year

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the amount of trash generated by American households can jump an average of 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. Union County residents can help reduce excess waste at home by exploring new opportunities to conserve resources.

“Cutting down on waste at the source is important, and we also want to make sure that our residents are aware of new recycling programs that help make a difference,” said Union County Commissioner Chair Rebecca Williams.

The additional waste related to holiday season activity adds up to 25 million extra tons of trash either heading to landfills or burned in incinerators each year in the U.S.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY:

New Jersey Innovation Fellows Programs Will Provide Grant Funding and Mentorship to

First-Time Entrepreneurs

TRENTON - The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced plans to create a competitive program - the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF), which will offer mentorship and grants of up to $400,000 to teams of first-time entrepreneurs. The program will provide income replacement so that entrepreneurs can devote their full-time attention to building out their startups. The announcement follows yesterday’s NJEDA Board approval of this new program.

“New Jersey is committed to ensuring that passionate entrepreneurs are equipped with the resources they need to turn their innovative ideas and vision into a viable enterprise,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “By supplementing the income of startup founders, we are helping to remove the barriers that too often exist on the path to success. The NJIF Program will be a game-changer by supporting innovators in overcoming the financial obstacles associated with advancing early-stage companies.”

Through the NJIF Program, the NJEDA will support teams of at least three entrepreneurs with mentorship, training, and income replacement capital over a two-year period. The grant funding is designed to replace a stream of income an entrepreneur might forgo to launch an early-stage business. The NJEDA anticipates that support from the NJIF Program will attract innovative ideas and entrepreneurs who would otherwise be unable to pursue the launch of a new venture due to the needs for income or, in the case of a recent graduate, who would choose to accept employment in lieu of entrepreneurship due to socio-economic constraints.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE:

Proclamation on National Family Week, 2022

During National Family Week, we celebrate the power of family, whose love and dreams for the future have made this Nation strong for generations.

For me and the First Lady, family is everything. That is why, from day one, my Administration’s top priority has been to build an economy that works for working families. Our American Rescue Plan provided families with thousands of dollars each in stimulus checks and tax credits, slashing child poverty by nearly half and cutting food insecurity by a quarter. It helped to reopen schools, easing the burden on overstretched parents, and it gave every American access to free COVID-19 vaccines so families separated by the pandemic could finally be together. Last summer, I signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to rebuild roads, bridges, ports, and public transit — reviving communities and creating good-paying jobs to raise a family on. This law is replacing lead pipes in homes and schools so every child in America has clean drinking water. It is expanding broadband internet so no child has to sit in a fast-food parking lot to get Wi-Fi for their homework. It is building resilient infrastructure in flood- and fire-prone areas, protecting family homes from the threat of climate change.

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