Wow, it’s been eight whole days since my last post, much longer than the customary two days or so. And while plenty of people have come in to check the stories I have already posted, I do miss writing new material. However, with the School Board campaign in its last days and deadlines, deadlines, deadlines…

I recently sat down with J.M. Benjamin, Plainfield’s critically acclaimed author of over a dozen books, including Essence Best Seller “Ride or Die Chick” and award-winning “Down in the Dirty.” Before the success, which has lead him to the cusp of producing a feature film based on one of his other novels, Mr Benjamin spent…

On Sunday, three of the four mayoral candidates participated in a debate at Masjidullah Inc of Plainfield and hosted by the Essex County based Muslim League of Voters. Independents Mustapha Muhammad and D. Scott Belin joined Republican Sandy Spector in what almost appeared to be a united front of condemnation for the current state of…

Rainy stretches like this bring me back to rainy Rouen. I lived in this medium sized French city in Normandy for eight months of my roughly a year in that country, from which I returned just over two years ago. A cloudy day can bring anyone down, but that notoriously overcast Norman sky nearly depressed…

The measure to put the Muhlenberg Hospital track study on next week’s agenda passed six votes to one. As articulated by third ward Councilman and mayoral candidate Adrian Mapp, “we should allow this study to go forward so that we get a professional recommendation that we can evaluate and make an informed decision.” Second and…

This morning, Plainfield hosted its 3rd annual 5k Walk/Run. This well-attended event was headlined by the award winning PHS marching band and anchored by a tribute to the late Milt Campbell. I took some photos. Cyclists are not runners, as I was reminded today and every time I try to run. I’ll probably feel it…

At tonight’s Planning Board Meeting, amendments to various zoning regulations were discussed and voted upon. One such amendment was proposed by Planning Director Bill Nierstedt, who opened by mentioning that ordinances that do not permit signs in the public right of way are unconstitutional. According to Nierstedt, Plainfield has one of these unconstitutional ordinances. Instead…

Plainfield View is a strong believer in transparency – not only of those holding public office but of those who seek to do so. Mayoral candidates are fortunate enough to have two different venues for expression of their beliefs – the League of Women Voters & NAACP forums. However, as these discussions happen only days…