Councilor Williams on Teppers project: More questions than answers.. Bernice: School Board candidates file by next Tuesday.. Olddoc: Some thoughts on the Primary.. Maria catches a flowering succulent..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Lively discussion at Charter Study Commission last night"
• "'Shakespeare In Bloom' Saturday"
  

Bank Robbery:  "Plainfield woman who drove getaway car in bank robbery sentenced"
Bob Braun:  "Braun pens his last column for the Ledger" -- Retiring after 50 years, and some Plainfield stories.
Junior League:  "Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield celebrates 90th anniversary"
League of Women Voters:  "Letter of thanks from Dawn Clark, VP of Voter Service, NJLWV"
Rape:  "Plainfield man accused in rape of 14-year-old" -- Courier | Ledger |
School Board Elections:  "Number of BOE candidates falls dramatically"
Urban Schools:  "Former governors' biggest regret? Failure to turn around urban schools"

District 20 Race:  "Obe gets ready for showdown with Lesniak in District 20"
Linden:  "City could lay off 31 police officers"
North Plainfield:  "Afternoon fire displaces Chatham Street family"
Rahway:  "Tax appeals have made impact on Rahway's tax base"
Rutgers --

• "Emails reveal discord within RU over hiring of Hermann"
• "Former governors say lay off RU as Moody's downgrades its credit rating"

Firearms:  "NJ Senate votes to overhaul state's firearms registration system"
Gun Control:  "Track progress of NJ's gun bills"
Medical Marijuana:  "Sen. Scutari introduces bill to ease child access to medical marijuana"
Proposed Tax Cut:  "Think tank says $1.6B proposed tax cut would be better spent on higher education"
Schools Construction:  "$425M announced for non-Abbott schools construction" -- NJSpotlight | Ledger |
State Dem Chair:  "Embattled state Dem chair race has long political history"

Spivey on Beer:  "Peekskill Brewery perfect day trip for Central Jersey beer lovers"
Obituary:  "Andrew M. Greeley: Priest, Author, Scholar, Scold"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes deadline for Board of Ed candidate filing is Tuesday. Olddoc posts some thouights on the Primary. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. finds Teppers project offers more questions than answers. mmm.mmm. Maria captures a flowering succulent.

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Bernice posts link to Sharpton visit video; details long mayoral saga.. Olddoc: Thoughts on the Primary.. Rebecca: Melanie finds refuge.. Jackie revs up for Big Brother 15.. Maria pictures this week's flowers for the Library..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Charter Study Commission interviews two Faulkner Act officials tonight"
  

Failing to Yield:  "Plainfield man charged for hitting man in crosswalk"
Shooting:  "Man indicted in fatal Plainfield shooting during Sandy power outage"

Elizabeth:  "NJ Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of super, former BOE president"
TGIF's:  "TGIF owner faces class action suit over booze swapping"
Rutgers:  "RU paid $70K for Hermann background check"
Union County Prosecutor:  "Renna warns Romankow to cease and desist defamatory remarks"

2013 Governor's Race: "Sierra Club endorses Buono, bashes Christie on environment" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
NJ Dream Act:  "Students rally in Jersey City for in-state tuition for 'Dreamers'"
PSE&G:  "Regulators approve plan for solar farms atop landfills, brownfields" -- NJSpotlight | Ledger |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on long saga of the mayoral contest; link to video of Sharpton visit; mantises emerging. Olddoc offers some thoughts on the Primary. Maria pictures this week's flowers for the Library. Rebecca, at The Darkinboddy Chronicles, Melanie finds refuge. At Jackie's TV Blog, she revs up for Big Brother 15.

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Mapp reports his endorsement by CWA.. Bernice on 'Technology Petting Zoo' at Library.. Olddoc on one family's happy Memorial Day weekend.. Maria pictures this week's flowers for Library..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Did Sharon personally profit from $.5M Teppers basement project?"
• "Last-minute changes to Plainfield's 2013 budget schedule" -- posted Wed. afternoon.

Elmwood Gardens:  "Ten face drugs, weapons charges" -- Courier | Ledger |
Shooting:  "Police investigate shooting outside convenience store known for gun violence" -- 'Bodega' would be an appropriate description if its clientele were primarily Latino, which it is not.

Campaign Finances --

• ELEC:  "ELEC lifts political contribution cap for groups that disclose donors"
• Menendez:  "Man gets two years' probation in illegal contributions to Menendez"
  

Investors Bank:  "Roma Financial, being bought by Investors, hit by check-kiting scam"
Leaded Gas:  "North Plainfield, Scotch Plains stations accused of selling aviation fuel"
Rahway:  "With Dornoch out of picture, Slokker presents new plan for 'Lot B' project"
Rutgers --

• "Codey blasts Christie, Rutgers' handling of Hermann hire"
• "Christie 'has complete confidence' in Barchi, but stays away from Hermann controversy"

Westfield Symphony:  "30-year-old Westfield Symphony changing name, broadening scope"

Obama Visit --

• News:  "Obama visits shore with Christie" -- Courier | Ledger |
• Analysis:  "O'Donnell identified divide between Christie, Obama on issues"

Rep. Holt:  "Holt: Climate change should prod officials to rise above politics"
Energy:  "Troubled power plants could save big money for NJ ratepayers"
NJ Revenues:  "Christie's 'Dr. Kevorkian' dead on with estimated shortfall"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Library holds 'Technology Petting Zoo' this week. Olddoc celebrates one family's happy Memorial Day weekend. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, reports endorsement by CWA for Mayor. Maria pictures this week's floral gift to the Library.

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Councilor Williams' exchange of emails with Mayor over Sharpton visit.. Councilor Storch on budget process.. Bernice thanks readers after busy week; posts Memorial Day pic.. Olddoc waits for local political 'other shoe' to drop.. Rebecca: Melanie describes the Almshouse at Blackwell's Island.. Maria catching up to Spring..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "'Shakespeare in Bloom' this Saturday"
  

Foreclosed Properties:  "Town officials call out banks for neglecting foreclosed homes"
Memorial Day 2013:  "Remembering 151 fallen soldiers from NJ"

Lawsuits:  "Towns saddled with costs as lawsuits by police pile up"
Orange:  "Three council members set to endorse Alexander over Gill"
Rutgers:  "Barchi says AD Hermann will keep her job"
Tour of Somerville:  "Oldest major bike race in nation kicks off"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Buono marches in Bayonne Memorial Day parade"
Sandy Relief:  "Red Cross still hasn't dispensed third of $303M aid raised"
Solar Energy:  "Panels used by some school district prove more costly than thought"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice thanks readers after a busy (and exhausting) week; posts pic from Memorial Day observance. Olddoc reviews some world events, then wonders when the local political shoe will drop. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, summarizes the budget process so far, with meetings tonight and tomorrow. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. reprints an email exchange with the Mayor over the Sharpton event. Maria catching up with Spring. Rebecca, at The Darkinboddy Chronicles, Melanie describes the Almshouse at Blackwell's Island.

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Bernice and Councilor Williams on remembering those who have fallen.. Olddoc reprises the Robinson-Briggs years.. Maria still catching up with Spring..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Memorial Day observed this morning"
  

Assemblyman Jerry Green:  "Green has chance at Union County Dem chair" -- Story veers to Jerry about 3/4 way through.

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Somce cry scapegoat at archbishop demotes deputy"
Bonnie Brae School:  "Bonnie Brae opens second transitional facility in Bound Brook"

Obama Visit:  "Jersey City mayor, mayor-elect to meet with Obama, Christie in Asbury Park"
Rutgers:  "NJ officials slam Rutgers over Hermann vetting" 

RECENT POSTS: Bernice invites all to remember those who served; notes first Cicada spotting. Olddoc reprises the Robinson-Briggs years. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. on remembering the dead. Maria catches up with Spring.

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Olddoc: A 'non-political' reprise of the Robinson-Briggs years.. Bernice: Commentary on the Sharpton visit; Jeff Dunn starts a new media outlet.. Jackie's week in review, plus some stunning florals..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "The most/least informative lawn sign ever?"
  

Al Sharpton:  "Al Sharpton attends Mayor's event" -- With several photos.
Board of Ed:  "Plainfield names teachers of the year"
Raritan Valley Line:  "Raritan Valley Line riders push for one-seat ride to NYC" -- Where's Sharon?
Temple Sholom:  "Temple's students write murder mystery, 'When Pigs Die'"
Sears:  "Man ditched old boots for new ones by wearing them out of the store"

Community FoodBank:  "Hillside-based group says new farm bill could seriously harm poor residents"
Dorney Park:  "Cullen Jones speaks at water park opening"
Hospitals:  "Raritan Bay MC adding new office building to its Old Bridge campus"
Orange/Irvington:  "Essex communities log two more murders"
Scotch Plains:  "Smoking golfers knock proposed smoking ban into sand trap"
Sex Trafficking:  "Springfield survivor wants dictionary definition of 'pimp' changed"
Rutgers:  "New athletic director faces fresh questions about her past"
Trenton:  "Two shootings; one becomes 12th homicide of year"
Westfield:  "Sunday is last day of 2013 Holy Trinity Greekfest"

The Auditor:  "Corzine's 'low' profile; Lesniak for state party chair?"
Port Authority:  "PA fires treasurer, two deputies for accepting gifts"
Solar Farms:  "NJ landfills, brownfields emerge as new frontier for solar farms"
State Police:  "State Police pays trooper $325K over gun-tracking whistleblower lawsuit" 

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts commentary on the Sharpton visit; plus announcing Jeff Dunn's new media outlet. Olddoc offers a 'non-political' reprise of the Robinson-Briggs years. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. finds the furloughs of PMUA workers unconscionable. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review plus some stunning florals. Maria is still catching up with Spring.

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Bernice covers Sharpton visit.. Olddoc on meaning of 'getting the line'.. Rebecca: Melanie makes it to Blackwell's Island.. Maria still catching up with Spring..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Swag from Sharon's Sharpton event shows she fibbed"
• "Dems work while Sharon defends 2010 actions"
  

Plainfield Community Outreach:  "Church group gets grant for after-school program"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Vicar General resigns in wake of priest scandal"
Edison:  "Cop charged with firebombing supervisor's home appears in court"
Newark:  "Booker administration files complaint to dissolve watershed over financial misdoings"
Westfield:  "Civil War film 'Copperhead' premieres at Rialto"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Buono snags first GOP mayoral endorsement"
Obama Visit:  "Obama to speak in Asbury Park Tuesday" | "Buono: I'm not disappointed"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Sharpton visit, pledge of support for Mayor. Olddoc on the meaning of 'getting the line'. Maria is catching up with Spring. Rebecca, at The Darkinboddy Chronicles, as Melanie finally reaches Blackwell's Island.

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Bernice reports Thursday's budget hearing; venue change for mayor's event.. Olddoc excerpts email on FOSH/LWV forum, comments on comments.. Maria still catching up with Spring..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Were Plainfielders unfair to Rev. Al Sharpton?"
• "Plainfield Dems rally tonight"
• "Last minute chance for organic produce deliveries" -- Today is deadline to sign up.

FOSH/LWV Debate:  "Residents, officials baffled by mayor's last second no-show"
Mayor Robinson-Briggs:  "Mayor to host Rev. Sharpton"
St. Mary's Church:  "Archdiocese of Newark to ordain Plainfield priest" -- A rare event.
Union County:  "Christie taps Grace Park of Westfield as acting UC Prosecutor"

LD 20:  "Menendez backs Lesniak in 20th Legislative District"
Edison:  "Cop charged with attempted murder in firebombing of supervisor's home"
Hospitals:  "Christie helps reopen Westwood hospital"
Trenton:  "Police director, councilman call each other 'liars' in dispute over grant"

Affordable Housing:  "Lawmakers: Christie misrepresented legislative intent in funds seizre"
Catholic Church:  "Sex-abuse victims call on NY's Dolan to advocate for Myers' ouster"
Guns:  "Dems gun-reform package no sure shot" -- From NJSpotlight.
Higher Ed Bonds:  "Oliver and Christie engage in war of words over college grants"
Medical Marijuana:  "Bill would help Scotch Plains toddler, others get medicine"
Sandy Aid --

• "Obama to view Sandy damage with Christie"
• "Christie's role as Sandy recovery cheerleader scores points with voters"
• "$1.1 billion in Sandy aid for transit systems"

'Ghetto Gawking':  "Company ends tours of Bronx after residents complain"
Skateboard Parks:  "Philly's new skateboard park: $4.5M, 12 years"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on last night's budget hearing; new venue for mayor's event. Olddoc excerpts an email on the FOSH/LWV forum; comments on comments on the forum. Maria still catching up with spring.

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Councilor Mapp and Bernice report from last night's non-forum.. Olddoc on the forum.. Councilor Williams on city's DREAMER children resolution.. Maria catching up with Spring.. Rebecca: Melanie taken to Blackwell's Island..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Is Sharon fatally wounded by her no-show at debate?"
• "Sharpton skipping Sharon's campaign event"
• "Last minute chance for organic produce deliveries"
  

Mayoral Candidates' Debate:  "Plainfield mayor a no-show at highly anticipated debate with Mapp"
Primary Election Ballots:  "Ballots for Union County primary available online"
Sears:  "Plainfield woman scratched, kicked cops after refusing to leave store"
Union County College:  "UCC graduates 1,100 students" -- Courier | Ledger |

Cory Booker:  "Booker hosts Twitter town hall on immigration reform"
Cranford:  "Town trims budget, comes in under state's cap"
Meadowlands Pollution:  "10 years after McGreevey pulled site from Superfund list, it's to be studied"
Newark:  "Waterfront rec facility seen as way to revamp trouble North Ward neighborhood"
North Plainfield:  "Police chief's son charged with DWI in Warren"
Preservation:  "2013's Top 10 most endangered sites include Sandy-damaged communities"

Booze Switching:  "29 bars charged with selling cheaper booze as top shelf stuff" -- TGIF's?
Handicap Parking:  "State announces changes to placard and license plate program"
Politifact:  "Christie cut education by $1.6B, gave out $2B in corporate tax breaks" -- Rated 'mostly true'.
Oklahoma Disaster Aid:  "Christie urges no retribution for OK senators who voted against Sandy aid"

RECENT POSTS: Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, on the candidate forum that wasn't. Bernice notes failure of Mayor to show meant no forum held last night. Olddoc on the FOSH/LWV forum.Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. on city's DREAMER children resolution. Maria is catching up with Spring. Rebecca, at The Darkinboddy Chronicles, finds Melanie taken to Blackwell's Island.

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Bernice on last night's budget hearing, including chiding of adults by youth.. Rebecca gives reasons for voting for Mapp.. Olddoc notes SCOTUS will take up question of prayers before meetings.. Maria caught up in Spring..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Robinson-Briggs to endorse Christie?"
• "Tonight's Mayoral debate: Clash of Titans?"

Candidate Debate:  "FOSH/LWV forum tonight"
Dog Attack:  "Video shows vicious Plainfield dog attack" -- NBC News | Ledger |
Union County College:  "UCC holds 2013 graduation tonight"
Obituary:  "Brenda S. Muhammad,, longtime Board of Ed employee"

LD 20:  "Lesniak, opponent head to court over District 20 battle"
Newark:  "Shavar Jeffries announces mayoral candidacy"
Redevelopment:  "Morristown's Speedwell project begins, bringing hundreds of upscale units"
Union County:  "Outgoing prosecutor leaving legacy of enhanced law-enforcement methods"

2013 Governor's Race --

• Buono:  "Buono to launch first TV ad later this month"
• Christie:  "Christie picks up Dem endorsement on unfriendly ground"

Higher Education Bond Monies:  "Speaker Oliver says Christie 'less than transparent' on grant list"
MF Global:  "MF Global regulator faulted over recusal" -- Cleaning up Corizne's mess.

Spivey on Beer:  "Brewpub wows with first barrel-aged beer release"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on budget hearing, including chiding of adults by youth. Olddoc, in a mini-post, notes SCOTUS will take up opening meetings with prayer. Maria caught up in Spring. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, gives reasons she's voting for Mapp

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Bernice: Ward 3 Town Hall report.. PMUA moving Park Avenue offices.. Olddoc on not finding information on City's website.. Maria find it a time of important decisions for Plainfield.. Rebecca: Defending the police station..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Candidate forum Wednesday is centerpiece of busy week"

Dog Attack:  "Police shoot, kill two dogs attacing woman on West 7th Street".-- Video by witness here.
Theft:  "Three Plainfield residents charged with trying to steal washer, dryer from vacant home"
'Suburban Poverty':  "Changing economy means term is no longer an oxymoron"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Priest arrested, charged with violating ban against working with children"
Berkeley Heights:  "Township puts secession from Union County on its agenda"
Hospitals --

• "Lawmakers consider stricter review of sales to for-profit companies"
• "Toms River hospital lays off 68, blaming it on sequestration"

Scotch Plains:  "Restoration of historic Frazee House moves forward"

Gov. Christie:  "Guv chastises Supreme Court, calls Albin a 'grandstander'"
Counties:  "Bill allowing printing of summaries of laws in newspapers goes to Christie"
NJ Dems:  "Sweeney rips Buono pick for party chair as infighting continues"
Dogfighting:  "Assembly passes bill making dogfighting an organized crime"
Guns:  "First gun bills land on Christie's desk"
Medical Marijuana:  "Christie 'not inclined' to let children into program"
Open Space:  "Possible ballot question may be spending $200M per year on open space"
NJ Revenues:  "Administration downgrades estimates; OLS says budget hole $800M bigger"
Sandy Recovery:  "Christie: NJ will get $20-$25 billion"
NJ Assembly:  "Assembly passes bill to streamline biz tax incentive programs"
NJ Senate:  "Long simmering feud between Dem, GOP leaders boils over"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes PMUA moving offices to County Office Building; reports on Town Hall; tomorrow's candidate forum. Olddoc has a potpourri including noting how little info can be found on the City website. Maria notes important events for Plainfield's future are upon us; but her gardening calls. Rebecca, at The Darkinboddy Chronicles, on the defense of the police station.

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