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Monday, October 31, 2011

Maria: QSAC Correction Plan up for adoption Tuesday.. Storch details Tuesday's special Council meeting.. Michelson on Muhlenberg.. Bernice on icy walks and if she were boss of all.. Jackie's pix up after power outage delay.. Olddoc on wrist renovation hiatus..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
PHS:  "Spirit Week at PHS leads up to Homecoming Weekend"

Assembly Speaker Race --
Medicaid:  "Homes, not nursing homes" -- From NJSpotlight.
Storm --
Politifax Truth-o-Meter: True, False, or other...? (The national factfinding service is now in the Ledger)
Batman Filming:  "'The Dark Night Rises' comes to Newark Thursday"
Global Warming:  "Prominent skeptic reverses course in new study"
Marijiana:  "Legalization supported by those on the front lines of treatment" -- Tom Moran, Ledger.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice 's misadventures with cat toys and how icy walks and drives would be handled if she were the boss of all.  Olddoc is on hiatus with wrist renovations. Maria notes QSAC correction plans is up for Tuesday BOE meeting. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, details Tuesday's special Council meeting, including possible keeping Acting City Administrator Kochel on. Ward 2 candidate Bill Michelson, at Michelson's View, on undoing the Muhlenberg catastrophe. At Jackie's TV Blog, her great weekend pix were delayed because of the power outage, but are up now! Katz's pastrami? Yum, the best!


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Posted by Dan at 9:41 AM

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Storch outlines Tuesday's meeting (including Kochel).. Michelson on Muhlenberg catastrophe.. PSN: Justin Sears picks Yale.. Bernice on Halloween curfew and more.. Maria: QSAC correction plan up Tuesday.. Olddoc still renovating wrist..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
22nd Legislative District --
Habitat:  "Plainfield Habitat looks for applicants for new development"
Jazz:  "Plainfield native jazz pianist Bill Evans, a transcendent voice"
McGreevey:  "Did McGreevey kick start pay-to-play reform in NJ?"
The Storm:  "Storm snaps trees, cuts power to thousands" -- Photo galleries here, and here.
2007 Murder:  "Plainfield brothers sentenced for murder of landscaper"

Identity Theft:  "Warren Wells Fargo manager, Union Best Buy clerk charged in ID thefts"
Real Estate:  "In Orange, a plan to add more artists' housing"

Assembly Speaker:  "Private battle over Oliver's future about to become public"
Fines:  "Licensed professionals in NJ owe state $14M in fines"
Storm:  "Christie declares state of emergency" -- Ledger | Courier |
Voter Turnout:  "Turnout in NJ is a mixed bag"

Diwali:  "Hindu temple observes Festival of Lights"
Mischief Night:  "Tonight is Mischief Night" -- Jay Jefferson Cooke, Courier.
Pet Rescue:  "Dog that survived gas chamber up for adoption in NJ"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Halloween curfew and more.  Olddoc still renovating that historic wrist. Maria notes the QSAC Correction Plan is up for adoption at Tuesday's BOE meeting. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, details Tuesday's special Council meeting, including possible keeping Acting City Administrator Kochel on. Ward 2 candidate Bill Michelson, at Michelson's View, on undoing the Muhlenberg catastrophe. At Plainfield Sports News, finds Cardinals drop game to Watchung Hills, Justin Sears picks Yale.


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Posted by Dan at 10:07 AM

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Candidate Van Pelt points to answers to LWV questions.. Bernice on wacky weekend weather, Veterans Day.. Maria pushed by snow to finish gardening.. Olddoc undergoing wrist renovation..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
I Have A Dream Foundation:  "Program celebration photo gallery"
2007 Murder:  "Plainfield brothers sentenced for brutal baseball bat murder"
22nd Legislative District:  "Environmental groups endorse single candidate"
Plainfield Foundation:  "Union County College gets grant from Plainfield Foundation"

Consolidation:  "Princeton Township and Boro hold final meeting on consolidation"
Mount Saint Mary's:  "College Fair draws over 100 schools to Watchung girls school"
Newark:  "Housing Authority undertakes $50M clean energy initiative"
New Brunswick:  "Residents call for investigation into police shooting, mayor refuses" -- Photos here

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on celebrating Veterans Day and weekend's wacky weather forecast. Olddoc id undergoing wrist renovation. Maria finds the snow menace pushing her planting schedule. GOP Assembly candidate Joan Van Pelt at First & Van Pelt, posts a link to her team's answers to the LWV questions (which the Democrats chose not to answer).


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Posted by Dan at 9:20 AM

Friday, October 28, 2011

Olddoc: Notice of special Council meeting.. Bernice: Council agenda could use clarification.. Maria getting last garden chores done as snow threatens.. Mapp offers constituent 'house calls'..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Drill Teams:  "Plainfield teams participate in 'Stop The Violence' event in Franklin Saturday"
Police Blotter:  "Plainfield police blotter, 10/26" -- Also see page 2 here.

Bound Brook:  "240-unit downtown housing project approved" -- Our old friends Capodagli, who dropped a development on 3rd & Richmond and recently tried a bait-&-switch with Rahway...
Drugs:  "Key figure in Somerset, Union counties drug ring faces life term" -- Courier | Ledger |
Linden:  "Municipal judge in 'perversion of justice'" -- Courier | Ledger |
Newark:  "'Batman' movie shoot slated for Newark"
New Brunswick:  "In uproar over police shooting, residents call for mayor's resignation"
North Plainfield --
Springfield:  "Schools super reverses Halloween costume ban in elementary schools" -- You're surprised?
Sunshine Law:  "Summit councilors' email stream violated law, solicitor says" -- CC'ing members created a majority in the conversation, in violation of the law.
Union County College:  "Halloween premiere set for students' horror flick"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie conditionally vetoes foreclosure scam bill" -- Wants clarification, tweaks.
Hospitals:  "NJ hospital group says they account for $18.6B in economic activity in state"
Menendez:  "Senator sets up website, video, getting jump on 2012 campaign"
School Funding:  "Cerf assembles expert team to review school funding"

Corzine:  "MF Global struggles to stay afloat after two ratings downgrades"
'Occupy Wall Street':  "FDU poll shows NJ voters support Wall Street protest"
Pet Rescue:  "Dog that survived gassing up for adoption in NJ"
Statue of Liberty:  "125th anniversary commemoration seeks to reciprocate 1886 gift"
Turnpike:  "Exit 13A: The most dangerous two miles in America"
Voting Machines:  "South Jersey switcheroo makes waves" -- Electronic voting machine switched winner, loser totals.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes several items on Tuesday's special Council agenda could use clarification.  Olddoc posts legal notice of special council meeting, notes he is having his wrist renovated despite lack of Historic Preservation Commission approval. Maria finds threats of snow push her to get garden chores done. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, advises he makes 'house calls' to discuss constituent issues.


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Posted by Dan at 9:52 AM

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Olddoc on healthcare: Pharmacists as providers; reimbusements.. Bernice: Historic Preservation needs boosting.. Maria finds a 'peek-a-boo' intersection.. Assembly candidate Van Pelt urges 'pension parity'.. PSN finds Titans fall in final period.. Jackie: Survivor South Pacific blog party rolls on..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
I Have A Dream Foundation:  "'Dreamers' headline fundraiser for Plainfield students" -- Foundation has shepherded 60 Clinton School students through the years; they are about to go off to college.
FoodRecall:  "Wegmans recalls pine nuts sold in NJ"

Dunellen:  "Boro woman in Marathon fundraiser for animal rescue charity"
Linden:  "Shop owner dies after being hit in crosswalk by man talking on cellphone"
Newark:  "Groups linked to Booker, Cerf received third of first $13M from Facebook founder"
New Brunswick:  "Mayor's police forum met with cries for reform"
Overtime:  "Paterson blocks $207K in OT for employees who worked during storm"
Scotch Plains:  "SPFHS coach who served minors gets fine, community service"
Trenton:  "Former employee sues Mack, alleging corruption, cronyism in hiring"

Christie & Judges:  "Court nixes requiring judges pay more" | "Christie right that judges pay less, get more"
#7 Train:  "Christie likes idea of extending #7 train to Secaucus"
EPA:  "Christie still undecided about joining coalition to defend EPA against suit"
NJEA:  "Proposes extending tenure process by adding 'residency' year"
Novartis:  "Novartis lays off 2,000, NJ to bear brunt of cuts"
Payroll Tax Break:  "Brokers says Christie tax break will drive businesses' rates up"
Superintendent Salaries:  "Parsippany given choice: Cut super salary or lose state aid"

Facebook:  "Burglars may 'like' vacation plans posted on Facebook" -- Hmmm...
President Obama:  "Obama 'upside down' in NJ for two months"
'Pan Am':  "Former NJ stewardess recalls the real-life airline behind the ABC show"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice takes walk around a District, decides historic preservation needs boosting.  Olddoc assesses changes in health care: Pharmacists as providers; reimbursement plans. Maria posts a strange photo indeed, but what street is it? GOP Assembly candidate Joan Van Pelt at First & Van Pelt, urges judges to stand behind 'pension parity'. At Plainfield Sports News, Trenton Titans fall to Gwinnett in final period. At Jackie's TV Blog, Survivor South Pacific blog party rolls on.


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Posted by Dan at 10:00 AM

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Councilor Mapp offers 'house calls' to discuss constituent concerns.. Bernice on Preservation Commission meeting.. Olddoc spots road issues: South Avenue, potholes and more.. Maria: Guest post from someone who's been missing us Plainfielders..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
  • "Preservation Commission: Pretty much a pavane"
22nd Legislative District:  "SEIU endorses Scutari, Green and Stender"
Drugs:  "Plainfield drug bust nets 9, plus heroin, coke, marijuana"
Robbery:  "Plainfield man gets nine years in 'papi hunting' crime"

Newark:  "Officials continue to block ACLU suit over transparency in $100M donation"
Union County:  "Link to East Coast Greenway national trail opens in Union County"
Westfield:  "Suspended school official pleads guilty to defrauding district"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie: Elitist judges must be stopped" -- Ledger | NJ Spotlight |
Energy:  "Bill could deliver what solar sector needs most: stability" -- From NJSpotlight.
Formula One Racing:  "Formula One racing headed to NJ"
Gun Smuggling:  "NJ corrections officer, five NYC cops arrested for gun smuggling"
Sen. Menendez:  "Menendez responds to investigation closure" | "Christie: No regrets over investigation"
Parkway/Turnpike:  "New lert signs to be placed with better graphics, more info"

Human Papillovirus Vaccine:  "CDC recommends young boys received HPS vaccine"
Spivey on Beer:  "Tracking 'white whales' a pastime all its own"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice briefly notes the Preservation Commission meeting, wishes all a Happy Diwali.  Olddoc covers several road-related issues, including South Avenue and pothole repair. Maria has a guest post from a dear friend who has been missing Plainfielders. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, believing many concerns need in-depth discussion, offers to make 'house calls' to constituents who have questions.

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Posted by Dan at 9:50 AM

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Bernice notes Board of Elections releases Plainfield voter numbers...

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
WBLS Inquiry:  "A radio broadcast constitutes an emergency?" -- Jay Jefferson Cooke addresses the Mayor and her supporters.
2010 Robbery:  "Plainfield man gets 9 years in 'papi hunting' robbery" -- Courier | Ledger |

Afterschool Program:  "'NJ After 3' falls victim to line-item veto, battered economy"
Hospitals:  "Hoboken council set to vote on 99-year parking deal with hospital buyer"
Photography:  "Piscataway native's photos of 2008 Olympics on exhibit in NYC"
Roselle:  "Warrant vacated for arrest of Roselle mayor"
Summit:  "'Sunshine Law' violation by Common Council members alleged"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack gets $22M in transitional aid, DCA to help find staff"
Union County College:  "Professor's historical forest transcends generations" -- Mark DiIonno, Ledger.
Warren:  "Two township teens are 'X-Factor' finalists"
Westfield:  "Suspended schools administrator admits to kickback scheme"

2011 Legislative Races:  "NJEA puts weight behind selected few"
Assembly Speaker:  "DiVicenzo works behind-the-scenes to cement support for Oliver"
Energy --
Immigration:  "NJ residents facing deportation face uphill legal battle"
Jerseyans' Concerns:  "Poll: Unemployment and taxes top Jerseyans' concerns"
Toxic Sites:  "Environmental group asks EPA to release ratings of NJ's toxic sites"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Board of Elections gives voter numbers for Plainfield.


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Posted by Dan at 9:53 AM

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