Olddoc scrutinizes Green proposal's effect on Muhlenberg.. Bernice advises checking back on Muhlenberg plan; comments on PMUA.. Maria notes UCC students collecting prom gowns.. Jackie's Survivor blog party resumes..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Off to the peg-leg people...again"

Cathcart Super Bowl Diary:   "Chatting with Ray Lewis and Frank Gore"
Bank Robbery:  "Plainfield woman pleads guilty to serving as bank robbery getaway driver"

Essex County:  "AG to announce gun buyback in Essex County"
NJ Symphony:  "NJSO officials say they were deceived by CEO"
Trenton:  "Rep. Holt says Trenton violence, corruption hurt city's image with Feds"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Harrison's Dem mayor endorses Christie"
Sen. Menendez:  "Menendez lands in unfavorable spotlight" -- PolNJ | Courier | Ledger | NYTimes | Ledger2 |
NJ Chamber of Commerce:  "76th annual 'schmooze cruise' to DC today"
'Jughandles':  "Traffic control design throwing roadways for a loop"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice advises checking back on Muhlenberg plan; comments on PMUA situation. Olddoc takes a hard look at how a Jerry Green proposal would affect Muhlenberg. Maria notes Union County student organization is collecting 'gently used' prom gowns; plus a lost pet. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Survivor blog party resumes.

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Bernice: Sandy deals PMUA a bad hand.. Olddoc on aligning departments under charter change.. Maria on crime stats..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Follow the money"

Asm Jerry Green:  "Christie vetoes Green's Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act"
Cathcart Super Bowl Diary:  "Plainfield super fan visits Super Bowl media day"

Affordable Housing:  "Battle over Christie's powers underscores importance of Supreme Court nominees"
City Budgets:  "Vineland council asks residents to help create city budget"
Sandy Conduct:  "Town looks into mayor, police chief's use of generators after Sandy"
Union County:  "1 arrested, 2 at large after chase through several towns"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Dem governors back Buono" | "GOP governors target Buono"
Immigration Reform:  "Obama: Now is time to fix broken immigration system"
Sandy Relief:  "Obama signs $50B Sandy aid bill"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Sandy slams PMUA plans. Olddoc discusses lineup of Departments as part of Charter change. Maria on crime stats.

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Olddoc on charter issues: appointing City Clerk and Corporation Counsel.. Maria asks how much we want to know about Plainfield crime stats.. Bernice notes 2013 is year of 17-year cicada..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Getting info to Dan for Plainfield Today"
• "CORRECTION on Saturday shooting" 

Shooting:  "Plainfield police investigate after man shot through front door of home"
Super Bowl:  "Plainfield super fan Lenny Cathcart will be reporting from Super Bowl for Courier"
Direct Deposit:  "Bill requiring direct deposit for state employees goes to Christie for signature" -- Municipalities may join program.
Obituary:  "Joan P. Sauer, longtime Muhlenberg Hospital nurse"

Guns:  "J.C. police say man had illegal rifle, handguns, prohibited bullets in home"
Hamilton:  "Mayor expands financial audit in response to Bencivengo conviction"
New Brunswick:  "2 former Parking Authority workers convicted in theft of parking fees"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Beginning to look like Buono by default"
Affordable Housing:  "Arguments before NJ Supremes over Christie powers"
Early Voting:  "NJ Senate panel advances bill allowing early voting"
Minimum Wage:  "Christie vetoes minimum wage bill; Dems vow to put measure on ballot"
NJ Lottery:  "Assembly approves bill to slow Christie plan to privatize lottery"
Sandy Aid:  "US Senate approves $50B Sandy aid package"
Sandy Cleanup:  "Christie awards second contract to influential Florida firm" -- Sheez!
School Funding:  "Commissioner Cerf, legislators spar on school funding"

Boy Scouts:  "Boy Scouts considers ending outright ban on gays"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes 2013 will be the year of the 17-year cicada. Olddoc on Charter issues: appointing the City Clerk and Corporation Counsel. Maria asks how much we want to know about Plainfield crime stats.

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Bernice: Youth baseball program needs budget, management.. Maria: Broken water main fixed; comparing Plainfield and other towns.. Olddoc offers a potpourri..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "More on Mayor's PACC"
  

Gun Control:  "Hundreds at Jersey City rally say 'enough is enough'"
Gun Buyback:  "With 2,600 guns bagged, Trenton doubles Camden's success"
Linden:  "Police chief formally promoted to top slot"
Union County:  "CountyWatchers blogger fights subpoena over generator investigation"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Source: Sweeney will not run"
Gay Marriage:  "Facebook co-founder calls Christie's gay marriage stance 'frustrating'"
NJ Transit:  "After flooding, NJT eyes two new train yards"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes youth baseball plan,needs budget, management. Olddoc offers a potpourri -- including new merchants may charge more for credit card purchases. Maria  notes Park Avenue water main is fixed; on comparing Plainfield and other towns.

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Maria: Park Avenue block closed by water main break.. Olddoc's 2nd post on Charter Study (Wards/Council).. Bernice notes special PMUA meeting.. PSN finds Cardinals over Columbia in overtime.. Jackie's week in review stars a possum pic..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Man wounded in Plainfield shooting as rallies urge gun control"
• "$500 reward for lost dog"

Cory Bppler:  "Booker, once firm on firearms, now gunshy about weapons ban"
Gun Control:  "Hundreds turn out in Jersey City rally for gun control"
Newark:  "Detective preaches literacy in new anti-gang effort"
Roselle:  "Mayor, council defend 66% salary increases"
South Plainfield:  "SPHS sends nine wrestlers to GMCT"
Trenton:  "Gun buyback nets over 2,500 weapons, runs out of cash"

2013 Governor's Race --

• Dems:  "NJ Dems fear Christie landslide could sweep away legislature"
• Buono:  "Ocean County Dems endorse Buono"

Sandy Aid:  "Approved NJ FEMA aid exceeds $780 million"
Sandy Effects:  "NJ banks bracing for Sandy losses to hit balance sheets"
State Police:  "Whistleblower lawsuit details abuses, including commendation of trooper in 'Death Race'"

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• The Auditor:  "Booker turns to an adviser having experience...with Lautenberg"
• John Farmer:  "Hilary Clinton's testimony on Benghazi was met with theatrics"

Camps:  "Seventy summer camps offer central Jersey kids experiences of a lifetime"
Girl Scout Cookies:  "Want some Girl Scout cookies? There's an app for that"

 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes special PMUA meeting set over vegetative waste dispute. Olddoc writes second post on Charter Study issues: Wards and Council. Maria notes water main issues continue, Park Avenue closed between 8th and 9th. At Plainfield Sports News, finds Cardinals beating Columbia in overtime. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review, plus a possum pic and more.

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Olddoc's testimony at Charter Study Commission.. and notes Hell is frozen over.. Bernice on upcoming special PMUA meeting; Ledger video on Sandy aftermath.. Maria finds a broken water main at 9th and Park this morning..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mayor pulling double bait-and-switch on residents?"

Sex Assault:  "Plainfield High teacher arrested for having sex with student" -- Courier | Ledger | 101.5 |

Sandy Fallout:  "School super who took generator during Sandy resigns"
Trenton:  "Gun buyback nets 600 weapons in just a few hours"
Union County:  "Freeholders offer assistance to seniors applying for government programs"
Whistleblowing:  "Police lieutenant sues over harassment after reporting voided ticket"

2013 Governor's Race:  "With Codey out, some Dems worry about race" -- Courier | Ledger | PolNJ |

Fast Food:  "Subway's footlong fiasco generates lawsuits over sandwich size"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes special PMUA meeting set over vegetative waste contract; highlights Ledger video on Sandy aftermath. Olddoc on the Charter Study Commission; and note that Hell has frozen over -- Michigan, that is. Maria notes water main break at Park and 9th; says she will not be posting comments on the PHS sex assault story.

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Bernice on Council Rules of Order flap; Yood testimony to Charter Study Commission.. Olddoc's culinary exploits.. Maria tracks down info on student loans..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Council gives $1M giveaway promoter a PMUA seat"

Stabbing Sentence:  "Plainfield man denied appeal after incident that left victim blinded"

Rahway:  "Council rejects contract for lawyers proposed by mayor" -- Wenson-Maier only councilor absent.
Trenton:  "Mercer County gun buyback program set to start"

2014 Senate Race:  "Lautenberg says Booker still has work to do in Newark"
Commercial Real Estate:  "NJ office parks turning into dinosaurs in evolving economy" -- From NJSpotlight.
Flood Maps:  "Christie unveils flood maps" -- Courier | Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Medical Marijuana:  "Judge allows suit against state for slow rollout of program to continue"
Sandy Cleanup:  "Grant pays 500 unemployed in 15 counties to clean up after Sandy"
Schools:  "Revisions to 'extraordinary aid' program draw new questions"
State Websites:  "State websites go down after power failure at data center"
Super Bowl:  "Christie, NFL announce Super Bowl events to be held in NJ"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Dr. Yood testifies at Charter Study Commission; covers Council's Rules of Order matter. Olddoc's culinary adventures. Maria tracks down info on college loans.

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Olddoc's second post on Council, plus culinary adventures.. Bernice finds PCTV once again broadcasts Council videos.. Maria spotlights Perth Amboy's crime reporting.. PSN find Cardinals close to Roselle Catholic..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Charter Study Commission tonight"

Police Blotter:  "Courier Blotter, 1/24" -- Plainfield on pages 4, 5.

Scotch Plains:  "Police investigate bomb threat at Park Middle School"
South Plainfield:  "NJSIAA Meet of Champtions returns to South Plainfield HS"

2013 Governor's Race: "Codey making final calculations on run" -- Courier | Ledger | PolNJ |
2014 Senate Race:  "Poll: Booker leads Lautenberg, other Dems"
Business Incentives:  "Watchdog group calls incentives costly, ineffective"
Gun Control:  "Poll: NJ voters favor stricter gun control"
Storm Responses:  "BPU approves 100+ responses utilities must take"
Beer:  "Craft beer festival descends on Morristown in February"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Council videos return to PCTV; crime task force set. Olddoc posts a second report on the Council, plus his growing culinary daring. Maria singles out Perth Amboy for its crime reporting; note new 'Did You Know' feature on blog. At Plainfield Sports News, the Cardinals come oh so close to Roselle Catholic.

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Olddoc and Bernice on Tuesday's Council meeting.. Maria wonders if Board of Ed approved Super's contract; goes over family involvement policies, more..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Council 'gang of four' picks public's pocket"

Boys Basketball:  "Roselle Catholic at Plainfield"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield at Cranford"
Gay Black Youth:  "Gay Black youth face unique challenges coming out to families"
Obituary:  "Dolores Massett, longtime Muhlenberg employee"

911 Service:  "Lawrence becomes first NJ town to privatize 911 service"
Artificial Turf:  "Parsippany shoots down $7.7M plan for new fields" -- Plainfield's artificial turf fields are still not resolved.
J&J:  "Despite strong quarter, J&J may sell Raritan-based blood diagnostics unit"
Policing:  "Camden takes drastic measures to combat crime"
Union County:  "County to offer info sessions for seniors on services" -- No session slated for Plainfield.

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Cryan backs Buono at Women's Caucus event"
• "Monmouth Dem chair backs Buono; Codey seeks cash"

2014 Senate Race:  "Lautenberg jokes about 'spanking' Booker in Senate race"
Christie on Obama:  "Christie criticizes inaugural speech as 'my way or the highway'" -- Look who's talking!
Sen. Menendez:  "Menendez to preside over Clinton's testimony on Benghazi" -- Today.
 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice covers Tuesday's Council meeting. Olddoc posts first impression of Tuesday's meeting, more to follow. Maria wonders if BOE passed Super's contract; parent involvement policies; posting public info is the law.

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Bernice questions source of funds to pay Mayor's legal bill..Olddoc on Obama's inaugural address.. Maria links to The King Center.. Rebecca on Emancipation conference at ECC..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Council: Rivers high-fives Mayor; Brown and contributors"

Parking Fees:  "Westfield tests using cellphones to pay for downtown parking"

Obama Inauguration --

• Text:  "Obama's second Inaugural address"
• NJ Reaction:  "NJ lawmakers commend Obama for 'courageous' address"

2013 Governor's Race: "Christie to get support of Port Authority police union"
2014 Senate Race:  "Oliver to Booker: Don't expect your celebrity to land you nomination"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice poses question about funding for Mayor's legal bills. Olddoc posts briefly on Obama's inaugural address. Maria posts link to The King Center. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. posts information on a humanities conference at Essex County College titled 'Emancipation: The Meaning of Freedom'.

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Bernice: A day for reflection.. Olddoc: An MLK Potpourri, including youth baseball discussion.. Rebecca takes on Cornel West's remark about Obama and MLK's Bible.. Maria plumps for the Drake House..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Grace Church marks MLK Day with special service"

Obituary:  "Isaiah Elisha Claritt, PHS senior" -- Ledger | Funeral Home Obit | Visitation, Ruth Fellowship, this evening, 6 - 8 PM; Funderal Tuesday in Jersey City.
Letter, Courier:  "School is unfair in applying bullying law" -- Denise Simmons is a parent and former PHS teacher.

Garden State Equality:  "Gay marriage advocates celebrate top activist's work"
Property Tax Rebates:  "Bayonne to give residents tax rewards for shopping locally"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds MLK Day a day for reflection. Olddoc offers an MLK Day potpourri, including youth baseball. Maria plumps for the Drake House. At Plainfield Sports News, Newark Central outguns the Cardinals in boys basketball. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere takes on Cornel West for his remark about Obama and MLK's Bible.

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Bernice notes Council likely to pay mayor's legal bills; Youth baseball discussion set.. Olddoc on Council agenda.. Jackie's week in review, plus pix.. Maria on Drake House membership..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Robinson-Briggs to West Orange for MLK Day"

Plainfield MLK Events:  "A Day of Service, not a day off" -- Plainfield on pages 4-5.
Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield falls to Newark Central"
United Way of Greater Union County:  "Bibi Taylor among four new board members" -- Former Plainfield City Administrator.

Elizabeth:  "Court: Super and ex-board president must repay $63K for lawsuit"
Newark:  "Race tightens to succeed Cory Booker as mayor"
Newark Library:  "Library's controversial painting is bared once again"
Newark Schools:  "Some schools succeed with most troubled students"
North Plainfield:  "Two pedestrians struck in separate incidents minutes apart"
Verizon:  "Verizon to lay off 200 next month"

Obama Inauguration:  "Everything you need to know about Inauguration weekend"

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• The Auditor:  "Young Cassius has a lean and hungry look; more"
• John Farmer:  "The clock is ticking on Obama"
• Paul Mulshine:  "Mulshine's key components of immigration reform"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Council likely to pay mayor's legal bill; youth baseball discussion Tuesday.  Olddoc on the Council agenda. Maria on Drake House membership. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review, plus pix.

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Olddoc on Tuesday's Council agenda.. Bernice notes Council committee assignments; issues with blog comments.. Maria spots bear steaks, other historic foods.. Mapp: All are invited to tonight's MLK Potluck..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "MLK Potluck, Frontiers Breakfast take center stage in Plainfield MLK celebrations"

De Leeuw Scholarships:  "Plainfield Foundation advises students March 6 is application deadline"
Underage Drinking:  "Plainfield resident charged with underage drinking"

Guns:  "Bill would add extra 5 percent sales tax for guns, ammunition in NJ"
NJ Transit:  "NJT looks to store equipment in Linden for next storm"
School Security:  "Armed guards may not be right for every school, educators are told"
Spivey on Beer:  "Brewery says FU to Sandy with charity push tied to new brew"
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Council committee assignments; explains why comments may not be posted. Olddoc reviews Tuesday's Council agenda. Maria ponders bear steaks and other historic foods. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, reminds all are invited to tonight's MLK Potluck.

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