Bernice: Charter Study Commission sets first meeting.. Maria on Illegal tire dumping.. Olddoc on storm cleanup, historic photo.. Rebecca spotlights Gertrude Stein..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "FUSP Craft Fair, Swain exhibit highlight weekend"

Asm Jerry Green:  "Bill introduced to cap post-disaster adjuster fees"

Hospitals:  "Passaic's St. Mary's hospital bought by California for-profit"
Newark:  "Council members fire back at Booker in battle over vacancy"
Somerset County:  "Property owners may qualify for assessment reduction for storm damage"
Union County:  "15-20 county employees are thought to have 'borrowed' generators after Sandy" -- From CountyWatchers.

Foreclosures:  "Bill would allow towns to penalize creditors for code violations"
Minimum Wage:  "NJ Senate approves raising minimum wage to $8.50"
Shared Services:  "Sweeney wields 'big stick' as Senate passes shared-services bill" -- From NJSpotlight.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Charter Study Commission's first meeting; City Hall's holiday theme is red.  Olddoc on storm cleanup; historic photo. Maria on illegal dumping of tires. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, spotlights Gertrude Stein.

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Bernice: FUSP Holiday Craft Fair this weekend.. Olddoc on storm cleanup/restoration and irksome UPS/FedEx deliveries.. Maria on the end of the world.. Jackie's Survivor: Phillipines blog party.. Rebecca spotlights dancer Katherine Dunham..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "So, JFK is safer than Overlook?"

FEMA Aid:  "Plainfield receives $1.1M from FEMA for Sandy cleanup" -- Courier | Ledger | NJToday | --Thank you Rep. Pallone, and Sens. Lautenberg and Menendez!
Murder:  "Plainfield man charged with murdering wife" -- Courier | Ledger |
Plainfield Public Library:  "Plainfield library joins others in county in support of Food Bank of NJ" -- Donations may be dropped off until December 17.
Shoplifting:  "Watchung police arrest two from Plainfield in shopliftings"
Obituary:  "Etta Virginia Reed" -- Mother of Carl Reed, ERA Reed Realty.

Corruption:  "Hamilton acting mayor wants state investigation, forensic audit of township"
Foreclosure Rescue Scam:  "Middlesex man admits role in home-foreclosure rescue scheme"
Newark:  "Council, Booker go to court over contentious vote to fill vacant seat"
New Brunswick:  "Voters approve switch to elected school board"
Sandy Response --

• "Summit Town Hall meeting yields suggestion on improving storm responses"
• "Jersey City vows better communications next time"

2013 Governor's Race --

• Christie:  "Christie unsure if Guadagno will return as running mate"
• Dems:  "Sweeney to run if Booker declines"

First Amendment: --

• "NJACLU seeks statewide policy protecting right to film police in public"
• "Supreme Court inaction boosts right to record police officers" -- Lets invalidation of Illinois law stand.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes FUSP holiday craft fair Saturday; and details her phone misadventures. Olddoc has a potpourri involving storm cleanup and UPS/FedEx delivery tying in with Bernice's phone comments. Maria on predictions of the world's end (no, that is not a New Yorker's version of 'mayor'). At Jackie's TV Blog, the Survivor: Philippines blog party continues. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, spotlights dancer Katherine Dunham.

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Olddoc on the fine print of filling the vacant Council seat.. Maria on what she learned at Historic Preservation Commission.. Bernice speculates on some possible Plainfield politics..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Clearing the streets of Sandy debris is only part of the picture"

DWI:  "Man tells cop he's driving drunk after toppling traffic light near police station" -- Courier | Ledger |
North Plainfield:  "Boro teachers to help community"
Piscataway:  "Rabid fox bites resident walking dog"
Union:  "Boys and Girls Club facing $200K roof repair in wake of Sandy"
Union County College:  "College commended by accrediting body"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Booker says Christie decision to run has no bearing on his decision"
Charter Schools:  "New report gives state's charters high marks" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Medical Marijuana:  "NJ to tax medical marijuana, administration says"
Motor Vehicle Commission:  "Legislators: MVC needs to answer for 'highway robbery'" | "Audit findings"
Utilities:  "Lesniak wants to lay down law to utilities, 'Never again'" -- From NJSpotlight.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice speculates on some possible Plainfield politics. Olddoc looks into the fine print of filling the vacant Council seat. Maria reports on last night's Historic Preservation Commission meeting.

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Bernice; Snafu leaves Council vacancy unfilled.. Maria posts TODD and Gavett Place info.. Check Olddoc later.. Rebecca spotlights dancer Agnes DeMille..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Can Jerry pull his nomination chestnut out of the fire?"

Tax Fraud:  "Ex-cop admits to tax fraud involving Plainfield rental property" -- Courier | Ledger |
Property Tax Relief:  "Union County notifies residents of tax relief for Sandy victims"
Swain Galleries:  "Christmas Miniatures exhibit coming to Swain's"

Ewing:  "Two cops disciplined for personal use of department generators during storm"
Kean U.:  "African Children's Choir coming to Kean" -- December 2.
Public Records:  "Manville sued over access to police investigation reports"

2013 Governor's Race --

• Filing:  "Christie files papers to run again" -- Courier | Ledger |
• Poll:  "Eagleton: Christie would beat Booker by 19 points"

Medicaid:  "NJ urged to expand Medicaid to more low-income residents"
Red Light Cams:  "Study: Accident rate rises at sites of cams"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes snafu leaves Council vacancy unfilled; final November election tallies posted; Indira Bailey honored as teacher of the year. Check back for Olddoc later. Maria posts TODD and Gavett Place info. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, spotlights dancer Agnes DeMille.

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Olddoc on tonight's Council agenda, city's storm response.. Bernice: Transit Oriented District hearing tonight.. Maria on Black-Daylaborer tensions.. Jackie's The Amazing Race blog party..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Will Council fill McWilliams' vacant seat tonight?"

Historic Photo:  "The rails run through Plainfield"
Property Taxes:  "Tax assessors left with uphill climb after Sandy"
Libraries:  "Study: Most teens still use library in digital age"

FEMA --

• Centers:  "Somerset County FEMA centers to go on rotating schedule" -- Plainfield's will still be open daily.
• Payouts:  "FEMA payouts in NJ totatl $248M"

St. Peter's Hospital:  "Hospital's foundation helps those in need"

Obama Re-election:  "Menendez: Latino voters made difference in Obama's popular vote victory"
Energy:  "State takes big bite out of Clean Energy Program"
Healthcare:  "Bill would allow Advance Practice Nurses to prescribe medicine on their own"
Puppies as Presents:  "Are puppies the wrong choice for Christmas gifts?"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Transit Oriented Development District hearing is tonight. Olddoc on several items in tonight's Council agenda, plus storm response by city. Maria on Black-Daylaborer tensions. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Amazing Race blog party continues.

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Bernice: Health Division fee revisions up on Monday.. Olddoc mulls Monday's agenda.. Maria muses on Occupy Wall Street, Fiscal Cliff.. Jackie finds a Studebaker station wagon tooling around town..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Gavett Place resolution throws spotlight on train station neighborhood"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Gay community urges Booker to challenge Christie"
Golf in Schools:  "New Jersey PGA honored for youth outreach efforts"
Higher Ed Construction:  "NJ colleges to launch construction projects from $750M bond issue"
Holiday Concerts:  "NJ holiday concerts offer wide range of styles" | "List of concerts (by town)"
Newark:  "Booker's council vote sparked chaos first, now debate"
Rutgers:  "How RU hit pay dirt with landmark Big Ten deal"
Sandy's Impact:  "NJ theaters, music venues hit with lost sales, canceled events"

Beer:  " Having a beer with a smartphone"

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• The Auditor:  "Stack stocks up on turkeys; Codey looks for back door to heaven"
• Tom Moran:  "Despite ourselves, US is making strides on clean air"
• John Farmer:  "Blame GOP, not Romney, for lost election"
• Kathleen O'Brien:  "A Hail Mary play to avert the fiscal cliff"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Health Division fee revisions are on Monday's agenda. Olddoc mulls Monday's Council agenda. Maria muses on Occupy Wall Street and the Fiscal Cliff while waiting for the 'good car'. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review, plus pix of a Studebaker station wagon cruising around town.

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Olddoc mulls Monday's Council agenda.. Maria: Today is Small Business Day...shop local.. Bernice on 2013 budget.. PSN on Plainfield-Westfield Thanksgiving Day game..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Holiday Fair at Central Jersey Arts Charter School today"

FEMA:  "Plainfield is site of FEMA's newest disaster relief center"

Holiday Events:  "Sample local holiday events"
North Plainfield:  "Child may have stabbed father after Thanksgiving dispute"
Sandy Damage:  "Christie administration estimates $29.4B damage to NJ"
Westfield:  "'Home for the Holidays' house tour set"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the 2013 budget. Olddoc mulls Monday's agenda over a Thanksgiving doggie bag. Maria urges shopping local today, which is Small Business Day. At Plainfield Sports News, the annual Plainfield-Westfield Thanksgiving Day game.

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Bernice: Commentary on the 2013 budget.. Maria: Crescent Avenue Church looking for actors.. Olddoc: Turkey thoughts on the storm..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "'Road to Recovery' is theme of Woodbridge conference"

FUSP:  "Plainfield Unitarian Society's dinner brings feast to community"
Salvation Army:  "200 families flock to Plainfield's Salvation Army for Thanksgiving dinner"
United Way:  "NuStar raises $113K for United Way of Greater Union County's storm relief"

Newark:  "Booker defends tie-breaking role" | "Booker's vote a reminder of divided city politics"
Utilities:  "Sandy spurs new look at underground power lines, grid upgrade" -- From NJSpotlight.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice offers commentary on the 2013 budget. Olddoc has 'Turkey Thoughts' on the storm. . Maria notes Crescent Church is looking for actors for its Christmas play.

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Olddoc offers 'Turkey Thoughts' on the storm.. Maria finds much to be thankful for despite Sandy.. Bernice on red flag flap.. Councilor Mapp on giving thanks (with pix of turkey distribution).. Jackie wishes all a Happy Thanksgiving..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Councilor Mapp distributes 150 Thanksgiving turkeys in wake of Sandy"

Cardinals Football:  "Plainfidl vs. Westfield, Ledger's prediction" | "The rivalry over the years"
PMUA:  "PMUA strikes shared-services deal with Green Brook, North Plainfield"
FEMA:  "FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Plainfield"
Property Tax Reductions:  "Property owners hit hard by storm can appeal for tax reduction"

Newark --

• "Local leaders fear uproar at council meeting will generate political aftershocks"
• "Council members blast Cory Booker in wake of meeting melee"

Rutgers:  "RU faces possible credit downgrade in merger with UMDNJ"

Communications:  "FCC searching for ways to avoid communication troubles in disasters"
Spivey on Beer:  "St. Bernardus, perfect complement to a Thanksgiving feast"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the red flag flap. Olddoc has 'Turkey Thoughts' on the storm. Maria notes much to be thankful for in Plainfield; plus one block still blocked off.  Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, on giving thanks (with pix of distributing 150 turkeys). At Jackie's TV Blog, she wishes all a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Olddoc has two posts on Monday's lengthy Council meeting.. Maria sleuths who really brought FEMA to Plainfield.. Red flag flap drives Bernice to use of third person.. Councilor Mapp on giving thanks.. Councilor Williams: Signing up for UC First Alert.. Roni on school-related Sandy assistance; Plainfield teachers to appear on Dr. Oz show..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield residents invite FEMA workers for Thanksgiving Dinner"

22nd District:  "Scutari, Stender and Green stage relief drive for Sandy victims"
PMUA:  "PMUA signs contracts for services to North Plainfield, Dunellen"
Canon Lyons:  "St. Mark's rector retiring after more than 40 years of service"
Election Results:  "State gives most counties another week to count results" -- Courier | Ledger |
Storm Relief:  "State expands food stamp program for Sandy victims"

Corruption:  "Hamilton mayor Bencivenga found guilty" | "Officials angered by treatment of cooperating witness"
Newark:  "Chaos erupts at council as Booker moves to fill Payne vacancy"
NJ Republicans:  "Poll: NJ GOP sees media bias as top issue"
NJ Transit:  "NJT boss defends decision to leave trains in area hit hard by flooding"
Rutgers:  "Big Ten welcomes Rutgers as newest member of richest conference"
Trenton:  "Attempt to cut Mack's salary by half fails in council vote"

Dangerous Toys:  "NJ health group issues annual warning on spotting dangerous toys"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice is driven by the red flag flap to speak of herself in the third person. Olddoc has two posts reporting on Monday's agenda session. Maria unravels the mystery of how FEMA came to open a Plainfield office. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, on givin g thanks.Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. on signing up for Union County's First Alert system. At Roni Taylor's Work Matters, info on school-related Hurricane Sandy relief; news that a team of Plaifneild teachers have been taped for a December Dr. Oz show.

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Bernice: Public finds communication lacking.. Council to fill McWilliams' seat.. Mayor raises red flag.. Maria: John Louise will be at tonight's meeting.. Olddoc will post about noon.. Rebecca offers First Alert sign-up info.. spotlights Margaret Walker..and Alan West's recount backfire..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "La bandiera rossa: The red flag mystery"

Embezzlement:  "Plainfield woman admits role in embezzling $788K" -- Courier | Ledger |
Storm Scams:  "Residents warned of post-Sandy storm damage scamsters"
United Way of Greater Union County:  "NuStar Energy donates $113,000 to Sandy victims"
Wardlaw-Hartridge:  "W-H middle schoolers learn chess"

NJ Transit:  "Report: NJT parked rail equipment in locations predicted to flood"
Rutgers:  "Rutgers to Big Ten to be announced today"  -- Courier | Ledger |

Gov. Christie:  "Christie lands on Barbara Walters' 'interesting people' list"
Pay-to-Play:  "Influential engineering firm boss retires amid investigation" -- Birdsall Services Group.
Shared Services:  "Law pushing towns to share services clears Senate committee"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes residents complained of lack of communications in storm; Council to fill McWilliams' seat; Election results still not final; Mayor raises red flag. Olddoc will post about noon, due to late meeting Monday. Maria notes DPW's John Louise will be at tonight's citywide block association meeting; Swain Galleries celebrates 144 years. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. offers sign-up info on Union County First Alert system. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, spotlights Margaret Walker and at People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere Alan West's recount backfires.

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Olddoc offers a potpourri on local, national issues.. Bernice: Council contemplates changing carnival rules.. Maria: Who's responsible for damaged sidewalks.. Jackie's week in words and pix is up.. Rebecca on a girl named Vincent, plus bidding farewell to the Mittsters..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Green moves to fill McWilliams' council seat"
• "FEMA opens location in Plainfield" 

Habitat for Humanity:  "Rutgers Habitat raising $100K to build house in Plainfield"

Adoption:  "13 children adopted in Union County" -- November is Adoption Month.
PSEG:: "Transmission projects will earn PSEG second spot in regional power grid" -- From NJSpotlight.
Storm Aftermath --

• Biden Visit:  "Menendez, Guadagno join Biden for damage assessment"
• Recovery:  "NJ 211 offers hurricane response/recovery guide"
• Climate Change:  "Princeton researchers warn climate change will bring more storms like Sandy"
• Infrastructure:  "Experts question reconstruction of infrastructure that failed during Sandy"

Gov. Christie --

• 2013 Race:  "'I don't want to make an emotional decision'"
• Health Exchanges:  "Federal responses may determine Christie decision" -- From NJSpotlight.
• Teacher Contract:  "Newark contract could mark high point in Christie education agenda"
• Saturday Night Live:   "Christie appears on SNL, wearing famous fleece"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Council takes up changes to carnival rules. Olddoc offers a potpourri on local and national issues. Maria on who's responsible for damaged sidewalks; Rotary looking for volunteers, more. At Jackie's TV Blog, her weekly review in words and pix is now up, plus the Amazing Race blog party. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, spotlights a girl named Vincent and at People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere bids farewell to the Mittsters.

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Olddoc, Bernice find much of interest in Council agenda.. Maria: Rotary looking for volunteers.. Rebecca says goodbye to the Mittsters; highlights Marianne Moore.. Jackie will be a little late today..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Time to move Plainfield to Nixle?"

Arson:  "Student from Plainfield charged with setting St. Elizabeth's dorm fire"  -- Ledger | NJToday |
Shootings --

• Saturday:  "Cops probe two more shootings Saturday"
• Homicide:  "Cops make arrest in Randolph Road homicide" -- Courier | Ledger |

Biden Visit:  "Biden, Napolitano to visit Hoboken, Seaside Heights Sunday"
Edison:  "Township settles whistleblower suit for %157,000"
Insurance:  "Devastated by Sandy, some see lifeline in business interruption insurance"
Newark:  "Speculation grows over council seat held by Payne"
Newark Museum:  "'Angels and Tomboys', a review"
Recycling:  "Vernon Twp. gets extra $105K after scrapping private recycler"
Rutgers:  "RU boards to vote on UMDNJ merger"
Storm Damage:  "FEMA analysis shows extent of storm damage"
Storm Relief:  "90-day mortgage forbearance in federal disaster areas"

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• The Auditor:  "Could guv race explain chill between Christie, Booker?; Payne donation questions"

RECENT POSTS : Bernice notes carnival rules are up for change in Monday's Council agenda. Olddoc finds plenty to question in Monday's Council agenda. Maria notes the Rotary Club is looking for volunteers. Check back a little later at Jackie's TV Blog, for her regular weekly review plus pix. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, highlights Marianne Moore. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere says goodbye to the Mittsters.

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