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Monday, October 29, 2012

Bernice notes some storm preparations; local GOP/Dem numbers.. Olddoc on LWV candidate forums.. Maria has useful storm preparedness info.. PSN on St. Joe's-New Brunswick.. Rebecca honors Emma Goldman.. Jackie's Amazing Race blog party under way..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield's website advises City Hall will be OPEN today. Plainfield Public Schools are closed today; North Plainfield and South Plainfield schools are closed both today and tomorrow. State offices are closed today. 

The Plainfield Public Library is open Monday until Noon to help those who require last-minute computer communications. The Library will be closed all day Tuesday.

Be a neighborhood helper -- check storm sewer drain inlets near your home to see that they are not clogged with leaves and debris which could cause backups and street flooding.

E&A Restaurant Supply:  "CBS economic growth story" -- Plainfield business featured...thanks to Jeff S. for the tip.

Hurricane Sandy --

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes some storm preparations; Plainfield GOP fades as Dems increase. Olddoc comments on Saturday's LWV forums. Maria has good info on storm preparedness. At Plainfield Sports News, St. Joe's tops New Brunswick. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Amazing Race blog party is under way. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, kicks off Radicals Week with a nod to Emma Goldman.

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Bernice reports on LWV forums, Charter Study Commission first.. Maria: Emergency shelter locations; 'adopt' a storm drain.. Jackie's week in review, plus city's Emergency Storm Notice.. Olddoc on impact of Obamacare..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
PAHS:  "Staff and volunteers at Plainfield Humane Society to be honored"
PHS Football:  "Plainfield at Union"
Storm:  "NJ scurries as storm closes in"

Recycling:  "Perth Amboy switching to single-stream recycling"
Union County:  "Six freeholder candidates eye three openings"

NOTE: Some Sunday news and opinion items are posted late by the Ledger to its site; these will appear in Monday's CLIPS.
RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on Saturday's LWV forums, Charter Study Commission first. Olddoc has two posts on the impact of the Affordable Healthcare Act. Maria posts emergency shelter locations for the storm, suggests 'adopting' your neighborhood storm drain. At Jackie's TV Blog, her weekly roundup, plus pix -- including the city's emergency notice for Hurricane Sandy.

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Bernice posts today's LWV forum schedule.. Maria offers seeds from 9th Street Peninsula to all.. Olddoc: Two posts on Affordable Healthcare Act issues..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Shooting:  "Plainfield cop chases, arrests shooting suspect"
Storm:  "Preparations turn serious as Sandy storms closer" | "Could be among worst NJ storms ever"

Trenton:  "Mayor Mack attends FBI pre-indictment information meeting"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes schedule of today's LWV forums; unravels PITA acronym. Olddoc has two posts on the impact of the Affordable Healthcare Act. Maria thanks Barbara Kerr and April Stefel for working on 9th Street Peninsula, offers seeds to anyone interested.

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Maria finds Emerson School's garden flourishes.. Bernice posts pix from a walk in the West End.. Olddoc on Electoral College.. Rebecca honors photographer Van Vechten..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Drugs:  "Plainfield woman had 2,500 bags of heroin, gun loaded with hollow-point bullets" -- Courier | Ledger |
Storm:  "Hurricane Sandy steaming toward NJ" -- Could be 'Frankenstorm'.

North Plainfield:  "Mayor to challenger: I wish him luck" | "Ex-councilman: Boro on wrong track"
South Plainfield:  "Wrestler Anthony Ashnault commits to Rutgers"

Girls in Sports:  "Female football players break stereotypes"
Superintendent Salaries:  "Court upholds supers' salary caps" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts pix from a walk in the West End. Olddoc clarifies divvying some Electoral College votes. Maria finds Emerson School's garden flourishes. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, salutes photographer Van Vechten.

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Bernice: PMUA says, 'recycle or else'.. Olddoc clarifies divvying some Electoral College votes.. Maria on AKA Fall Clothing Drive.. Jackie's Survivor: The Philippines blog party.. Rebecca celebrates Cartier-Bresson, notes desperation of Trump, Palin..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Drake House:  "Washington, Damn the Torpedoes, and Hitting an Elephant" -- Spotted by Nancy P.
Sundance School:  "Students reaching out to terminally ill at hospice"
Police Blotter:  "Courier blotter, 1025/12" -- Plainfield on pages 1 and 2.
NJ American Water:  "Water company approved for speedier infrastructure work, bills to customers"

2012 Power List:  "PolitickerNJ's 2012 Power List" -- With link to downloadable PDF file.
Boy Scouts:  "Website names 37 New Jerseyans banned from volunteering with Boy Scouts"
Foreclosures:  "NJ's worsening foreclosure crisis" -- From NJSpotlight.
Hospitals:  "Study: NJ hospitals boosted state economy by $19.5B last year"
School Board Elections:  "November election leads some candidates to share ballots"


RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports PMUA says 'recycle, or else'. Olddoc clarifies how some Electoral College votes are divvied up. Maria says not to forget the AKA Fall Clothing Drive. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Survivor: Philippines blog party continues. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, celebrates photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. At Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere, we learn of the desperation of Donald Trump and Sarah Palin.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Olddoc on Monday's debate; battleground states.. Bernice: Debates over, vote on Nov. 6.. Maria urges donations to AKA Fall Clothing Drive.. Rebecca honors photographer Man Ray..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Crime:  "Plainfield suspect who escaped from jail in 2010 recaptured"
EMS:  "County converts pilot countywide service to permanent EMS program"

Newark:  "Teachers blast historic contract signed by union leaders"
Union County:  "Even Prosecutor couldn't/didn't follow the money in MusicFest matter" -- From CountyWatchers.

2012 Elections:  "Federal judge denies reporters access to voters leaving polls"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes debates are over; now vote on Nov. 6. Olddoc on Monday's debate; and a note on the battleground states. Maria urges readers to consider donating to the AKA Fall Clothing Drive at Crescent Church. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, celebrates photographer Man Ray.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Olddoc and Bernice post on the 3rd Debate.. Olddoc and Maria post mail-in ballot info.. Maria on 'Bag It' screening.. Rebecca celebrates photog (and PHS grad) Margaret Bourke-White..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Train Accident:  "Man sitting on tracks struck by train in Plainfield" -- Courier | Ledger |
Trees:  "Plainfield among communities planting 1,000 trees"
Union County:  "Freeholders approve countywide EMS program" -- Means an extra ambulance can cover Plainfield.
Food Recall:  "Wegman's recalls brownie mix after two have allergic reactions"

Elizabeth:  "Police director shakes off Prosecutor's decision not to investigate city homicides"
Linden:  "Developer quietly scraps controversial coal-fired energy plant" -- From NJSpotlight.
Newark:  "Booker wins legal challenge against resident-driven MUA petition"
Newark Schools:  "NJEA boss no fan of Newark teacher contract deal"

2012 Senate Race:  "Menendez, Kyrillos pledge strong support of Israel at forum"
NJ School Boards:  "Association to discuss teacher tenure at annual conference"

THIRD PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes the debates are over, now vote on Nov. 6. Olddoc has several posts, including first impressions of Debate 3; mail-in ballot info. Maria posts mail-in ballot info; notes free screening of 'Bag It' on problems of plastic bags. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, celebrates photographer (and PHS grad) Margaret Bourke-White.

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Olddoc on tonight's Presidential debate.. Bernice reminds us: Debate tonight; LWV forums Saturday.. Maria reviews Who's Who of Board of Ed election.. Jackie's Amazing Race blog party continues.. Rebecca honors photographer Berenice Abott..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Third Presidential Debate tonight, 9 PM, on foreign policy.

Train Accident:  "Person struck by train near Plainfield station"
Veterans:  "Union County hosts vets job fair and resource event Thursday"

Newark:  "Facebook Foundation's grant to city schools could mean $12,500 bonuses for exemplary teachers"
New Brunswick:  "City voters to decide on appointed or elected Board of Ed"
Union County:  "Trees in county park go high tech with digital ID tags"

NJ Senate Race:  "In world of wild politics, Senate race is tame"
EMTs:  "Proposed bill would put all EMTs under state control" -- From NJSpotlight.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Presidential debate tonight; LWV forums Saturday; police activity on Raritan Valley Line. Olddoc on tonight's Presidential debate. Maria reviews Who's Who in the Board of Ed election. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Amazing Race blog party continues. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, celebrates photographer Berenice Abbott.


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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Bernice: Are TODDs key to Plainfield revitalization?.. Maria: Bus trip to 'Screwtape Letters'.. Olddoc on Electoral College role.. Jackie's week in review plus pix..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:

Latin American Coalition:  "Plainfield organization welcomes new US citizens" -- Tonight at Giovanna's.

Cranford:  "Cranford in process to designate historic districts"
George Street Playhouse:  "Panic in suburbia on a daughter's wedding day"
Middlesex:  "Teen earns Eagle Scout for landscaping North Plainfield's Vermeule Mansion"
Newark:  "Labor training program is key to deal with city unions"
South Plainfield:  "Pellegrino's kickoff return for TD rallies SPHS"

2012 Presidential Race:  "Obama: Ledger editorial board's pick for president"
2012 Senate Race:  "Profile: Joe Kyrillos, nice guy"

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Home Brewing:  "Whipping up a brew that is true to you"
Movies:  "How political propaganda took over the movies-- Steve Whitty.
Obituary:  "George McGovern, '72 presidential candidate, devoted to liberalism"
Tourette Syndrome:  "Rutgers researchers share DNA in hunt for Tourette's clue"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice asks if TODD zones are new key to Plainfield revitalization. Olddoc looks at the Electoral College's role in presidential elections. Maria notes Crescent Church offers bus trip to see 'Screwtape Letters'.
At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review, plus pix -- including a gorgeous Monarch.


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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Olddoc notes LWV candidate forums; issues with retirement savings.. Bernice points to new LWV blog; notes WBLS investigation anniversary.. Maria: Citywide Block Associations meting Tuesday.. PSN: New Brunswick breaks 25-game losing streak..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
4 Centureis in a Weekend:  "Union County celebrating its history"
Citizens Campaign --
Forum:  "Free forum on cutting government waste" -- Tuesday, Middlesex County College.
Profile:  "Matthew Boxer's greatest hits" -- State Comptroller will speak at forum.

Franklin:  "First of two $500K artificial turf fields unveiled"
Union County:  "Prosecutor will no longer investigate Elizabeth homicides"

Campaign Spending:  "NJ legislature rejects Citizens United decision"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts links to the League of Women Voters new blog; notes WBLS probe one year later. Olddoc notes LWV candidate forums next week; reprints article on retirement savings in America. Maria notes Citywide Block Associations meeting is Tuesday.
At Plainfield Sports News, New Brunswick finally ends 25-game losing streak.
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Friday, October 19, 2012

Maria: District says teachers need better training.. Bernice posts pix from an autumnal downtown walk.. Olddoc's thoughts on second Presidential debate.. Rebecca celebrates a youthful Lena Horne..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
CD 12 Race:  "Holt and Beck differ on role of government at debate" -- Plainfield is now in Rush Holt's Congressional District.
Road Work:  "Jersey City will spend $5.8M to resurface 15 miles of roadway" -- How's that compare with Plainfield's costs?

Edison:  "Middle schools put 16 iPad-like ActivTables to work in classrooms"
Elizabeth:  "Police 'mooning' incident hearing shrouded in secrecy"
Fanwood:  "Borough will not appeal consolidation study ruling; members solicited for panel"
Newark --

Perth Amboy --

Piscataway:  "Student is winner in US Braille writing contest"
Trenton:  "Council issues vote of 'no confidence' against Mayor Mack"
Union County:  "County's Galloping Hill Golf Course now accepting catering bookings" -- From CountyWatchers.

Boy Scouts:  "DiIonno: Boy Scout 'perversion list' gives black eye to dedicated scout leaders"
Corruption:  "Former NJ tax officials get probation for accepting gifts from vendors" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Defense of Marriage Act:  "Court: Law defining marriage is unconstitutional"
Obamacare:  "Legislature passes online health exchange; Christie refuses to sign before elections"
Red Light Cams:  "Crashes nearly double at intersection after red light cam installed"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts pix from an autumn walk downtown. Olddoc posts his thoughts on the second Presidential debate. Maria finds District says teachers need better training. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, celebrates a youthful Lena Horne. mmm.

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Maria: Fall foliage season upon us.. Olddoc on second Presidential debate.. Bernice: Honor fallen police officers.. PSN finds Pop Warner cheerleaders take home awards.. Jackie's Survivor: Philippines blog party.. Rebecca honors Fredi Washington..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Boys Soccer:  "Cardinal rules Plainfield's run"
Police Shooting:  "Robbery suspect shot by police in Linden identified as Plainfield man" -- Ledger | Courier |
Obituary:  "Hermione Hill-Logan, church and community activist" -- The grandmother of Board of Ed member Lisa Logan-Leach.

Newark:  "Teacher pact includes merit pay"
Perth Amboy:  "Wisniewski backs Delgado for mayor, Booker backs Diaz"
Piscataway:  "WWII Marine receives Congressional Gold Medal for service"
South Plainfield:  "EPA will conduct further studies at Cornell-Dubilier site"

Boy Scouts:  "List reveals 120 NJ scout leaders banned from Boy Scouts"
Housing Construction:  "NJ home building on pace for best year since 2008"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice suggests paying respects to fallen officers at Police Memorial. Olddoc posts extended thoughts on the second Presidential debate. Maria notes Fall foliage season is upon us; plus 'Amarillo' a play about migrants. At Plainfield Sports News, Plainfield Pop Warner Lady Cardinals cheerleaders bring home the awards. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Survivor: Philippines blog party continues. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, honors Fredi Washington.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Maria on CDBGs.. Bernice and Rebecca on Romney debate remarks.. Olddoc will post later on debate.. Bernice pictures Park Avenue peninsula plantings.. Rebecca remembers Philippa Duke Schuyler..


PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Backyard Chickens:  "Plainfield allows backyard chickens"
Fire Department:  "Plainfield Firefighters and Officers support Breast Cancer Awareness Month"
Girls Soccer:  "Plainfield girls at Roselle Park"

First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens:  "Church to host dfree Lifestyle Weekend"
Linden:  "Piscataway police involved in Linden shooting" -- Courier | Ledger |
Medical Bribes:  "Ex-director of MRI center admits to bribing doctors for referrals"
Newark:  "Gus Heningburg, influential Newark figure, dies at 82"
North Plainfield --

Perth Amboy:  "Big Dem names pick sides in mayoral race" | "Diaz leads by double digits in race"
Rutgers:  "RU initiative's focus: Women in the media"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack grilled by Council in first appearance since FBI arrest"

2012 Presidential Race:  "Bon Jovi, Springsteen hit campaign trail for Obama"
2013 Governor's Race:  "Poll: Christie would hold slight lead over Booker in governor race"
Municipal Pensions:  "Municipal pension bills drop $116M across NJ"
Pay-to-Play:  "Citizens Campaign holds Jersey City Council cannot legislate Board of Ed contributions"
Public Question:  "NJ voters to decide if judges pay more for pensions, health care"
Social Security:  "Benefits to rise about $19 per month"

SECOND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Romney's 'women in binders' remark; Pix of Park Avenue Peninsula plantings.  Olddoc will post later on what he considers a 'meaty' debate. Maria looks into a little-known resource: Community Development Block Grants. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, remembers Philippa Duke Schuyler. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere on Romney's 'women in the workforce' remark.

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