Bernice urges all to check out the blogs.. Olddoc posts pair of '49 pix.. Why Maria changed her morning routine..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Barbara Buono to campaign in Plainfield Saturday"
• "Hellwig interview leaves unanswered questions" -- post was put up late yesterday.
  

Historic Preservation:  "Sixth round of 'Preserve Union County' funds available" -- Grant requests being sought.
Traffic Alert:  "Park Avenue resurfacing disturbs traffic patterns" -- Maria told us it was coming.

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Furor grows over Myers' stance on priest banned from contact with children"
North Plainfield:  "Car overturns after running stop sign, 2 takend to hospital"
Rutgers:  "New study questions 'mental health advantage' among Black Americans"
South Plainfield:  "Borough woman rescues animals from 'high-kill' shelters"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Christie supporters flood Buono campaign's Facebook page"
Disability Scam?:  "AG asked to investigate retired officer appearing in reality show"
Gun Control:  "NJ Senate panel hears new gun control measures"
Halfway Houses:  "Assembly bill calls for investigation of halfway houses"
Sandy Storm Relief:  "Christie 'concerned' about AshBritt disclosures by Bergen Record"

Jason Collins --

• Courier:  "Activist: Collins announcement levels the playing fields in sports"
• Ledger:  "Jason Collins perfectly suited in role as pioneer after coming out"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice urges all to check out the blogs. Olddoc posts a pair of nicely composed 1949 photos. Maria on why she switched to walking in the morning.

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Bernice on Garden Club's 'Saturdays in the Shakespeare Garden'.. Councilor Storch on Charter revision issues.. Maria gets a fright from NJSpotlight.. Olddoc notes how fast Congress fixed the Sequester impact on air travel.. Jackies's Amazing Race blog party rolls on.. Rebecca announce Darkinboddy Chronicles will re-launch May 1..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hellwig interview leaves unanswered questions"
  

Jersey City:  "Police brass ID a pro-militia clique in the department" -- '3 percenters'.
Westfield:  "Classic Car Auction and Show draws huge crowd" -- With slide show.

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Buono picks Watson Coleman as campaign chair" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Stepien will be Christie's campaign manager"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie says he's still happy with federal response to Sandy"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Garden Club's 'Saturdays at the Shakespeare Garden' program. Olddoc posts a couple of slides from 1949 and wonders at Congress' alacrity in curing the Sequester's effects on air travei. Maria is alarmed by NJSpotlight into walking in the AM, posting at night. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, outlines some of his thoughts on Charter revision. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Amazing Race blog party continues. Rebecca, announces The Darkinboddy Chronicles, will re-launch May 1st.

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Storch's thoughts to the Charter Study Commission.. Bernice covers the opening of 'Saturdays in the Shakespeare Garden'.. Maria on availing buying invasive plants.. Olddoc on electronic medical records (GIGO)..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Answers to Church Tour questions"

Union County:  "County budget trimmed, but some towns taxes will increase"
Census:  "Union County included in Census' Housing Survey"
Tax Appeals:  "NJ towns slammed by tax appeals look for relief"

Bernards:  "Planners not convinced by mosque's traffic expert"

2013 Governor's Race: "Christie opens campaign HQ in Bridgewater"
The Auditor:  "Kean and Shapiro break bread"
Tom Moran:  "Christie's towering hypocrisy on climate"
John Farmer:  "Corporate America's secret political affairs"

Eggs:  "NJ henhouses sell variety of eggs" -- Quail eggs are available frequently at Twin City.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice covers the first 'Saturdays in the Shakespeare Garden' event. Olddoc continues his analysis of electronic health records (GIGO). Maria on avoiding buying invasive plants for your garden. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, outlines his comments to the Charter Study Commission. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review, plus pix including up close and friendly with Poison Ivy.

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Bernice finds Hellwig recommends civilian directors of police and fire.. Maria on buying plants and what NOT to buy.. Olddoc on what's become of the general physical exam..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "A feast of things to do for body, mind and spirit today"
  

Birdsall Scandal:  "Indicted NJ engineering firm pursuing sale with Virginia firm"
Elizabeth:  "Annual Environment Day draws mix of officials, students"
Franklin Twp.:  "Parents want answers about 'White Girls Club' at high school"
Garwood:  "Gun control resolution tabled by Borough Cpuncil"
Liberty Hall Museum:  "Christie and five past NJ governors raising money for museum"
Novartis:  "Feds accuse Novartis of kickbacks for second time this week"
Rahway:  "Capogagli and Wheatena buildings redevelopment" -- Birdseye view of what can delay a project.
Readington:  "Dance cancelled amid 8th-grade strapless-dress flap"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Buono unhappy with 'Hardball' interview, calls Mathews an a--"
Gun Control:  "Weinberg says she'll push to reduce size of ammo magazines"

Philadelphia Accent:  "No more 'wooder'? Researchers detail evolution of a dialect"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds Hellwig recommending civilian directors for police and fire. Olddoc on what's become of the general physical exam. Maria on buying plants and what not to buy.

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Bernice notes 'tis the season of pollen.. Olddoc on 'death' of the general physical exam.. Maria: When neighbors are in conflict..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Houses of Worship Tour Saturday"
• "Get down and dirty in the Shakespeare Garden Saturday"
  

Services for Amelia Mapp's mother are this morning at St. Mark's Church, 1430 Park Avenue. Viewing: 10 AM, Funderal:11 AM.

Mount St. Mary's:  "MSM hosts Spring Concert April 28"

Berkeley Heights:  "LWV forum on secession question to be aired"
Roselle:  "LD20 challengers says flyer falsely depicted as paid for by NAACP"
Somerset Medical Center:  "Detective tells '60 Minutes' hospital lied in Cullen case"
South Plainfield:  "Warehouse's solar panels damaged by fire"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie vetoes Sandy oversight bill, calling it redundant and wasteful"
Arts:  "Dodge Foundation awards $3.5M in grants, $2.2M to arts"
Cable Business:  "Where have all the subscribers gone?" -- Changes in the industry.
Charter Schools:  "Draft charter bill calls for local approval"
Economic Incentives:  "Assembly panel wants to see overhaul of corporate incentives"
Gun Control --

• "Assembly may not consider gun plan without changes" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Mayors Against Illegal Guns balks at backing Sweeney's gun plan"

NJ Press Association:  "Star-Ledger wins top awards in journalism contest"
PSE&G --

• "BPU holds PSE&G grid upgrade will boost rates by 8 percent"
• "PSE&G may take over Long Island electrical utility"

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Bernice: Condolences to Mapp family; Charter Study meets tonight.. Maria: When neighbors come into conflict.. Olddoc: 'false fascination' with electronic medical records.. Jackie's Survivor: Caramoan blog party rolls on..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Free paper-shredding at Cedar Brook Park Friday"
  
• "Services set for Gloria Morris, mother of Amelia Mapp"

Photograpy Exhibit:  "Plainfielder Richard Lear's photos on exhibit at County's Pearl Street Gallery"
Gun Legislation Forum:  "Public invited to weigh in on guns at Westfield forum"
Trailside Nature Center:  "'Wild Earth Fest' family event on Sunday"

Budgets:  "Cranford passes its 2013 municipal budget"
Hospitals:  "Workers rally at JCMC; Buono says 'assault against workers' rights"
Jersey City:  "JC to establish Immigrant Affairs Commission"
Newark:  "School advisory board votes no confidence in super" -- PolNJ | NJSpotlight -- Unanimous.
Ozone Levels:  "Central Jersey ozone levels among highest in nation"
Port Authority:  "Overtime exceeds budgeted amount by 30 percent"
Rahway:  "Lafayette Village to expand onto Dock Street" -- Our friends the Capodaglis do a bait and switch.
Slave Burying Ground:  "Bedminister asked to preserve slave burying ground"
Trenton:  "Council discusses what will happen if Mack is removed from office"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Poll: Christie maintains commanding lead over Buono" -- But it's a long way to November.
Campaign Finance:  "Dems' proposed overhauls would also affect pay-to-play"
Clean Energy Fund:  "Raids on fund to balance budget set back efficiency efforts" -- From NJSpotlight.
County Party Fundraising:  "County party fundraising off since 2009" -- PolNJ | Ledger |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice offers condolences to the Mapp family; notes Charter Study meets tonight. Olddoc on the 'false fascination' with electronic medical records. Maria on what to do when conflicts arise between neighbors. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Survivor: Caramoan blog party continues.

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Bernice on the math of District 22 voting.. Olddoc on Union County politics and District 22 voting.. Maria: Master Plan and Planning Board minutes online..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "FOSH Garage Sale early bird registration deadline is near"
• "Services set for Gloria Morris, mother of Amelia Mapp"
  

Obituary:  "Gloria Morris, mother of Councilor Mapp's wife Amelia"
Union County:  "UC Magnet School and two vo-techs ranked high by US News & World Report"

Asbury Park:  "'Boardwalk Empire' to film in Asbury Park?"
Novartis:  "Feds accuse Novartis of kickback scheme"
Piscataway:  "Pre-dawn raids net 26 in drug ring arrests"
Rutgers:  "Eddie Jordan signs $6.25M contract with Rutgers"
Somerset County:  "Freeholders adopt 2013 budget with nearly 2 percent increase"
South Plainfield:  "Rabid raccoon found in South Plainfield"
Trenton:  "Board of Ed fires administrator embroiled in Philly cheating scandal"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Environmental group that backed Christie in '09 endorses Buono"
Campaign Finance:;  "Prof shares ideas for fixing campaign finance at Montclair State" -- Harvard's Lawrence Lessig.
Drones:  "State Senator wants guidelines for drone use by law enforcement"
Foster Care:  "NJ slowly recouping money questionably spent on foster care contracts"
Hacking:  "Hackers tweet false White House attack from AP's Twitter account"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice looks into the math of District 22 voting. Olddoc has a potpourri including Union
County politics and District 22 votes. Maria notes Master Plan and Planning Board minutes are now online.

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Maria: Park Avenue milling/paving gets under way soon.. Bernice on Church Tour Saturday and Library exhibit.. Olddoc: Redevelopment has been a sham..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield Symphony's Joe Green (Giuseppe Verdi) program Saturday"
  

Church Tour:  "Tour to highlight nine century-old congregations"

Elizabeth:  "School board member resigns after petitions to oppose Lesniak are rejected"
Orange:  "OSHA shuts library; mayor says fixes will cost $1M"

Budget:  "Dems may negotiate final budget before voting against it"
Jon Corzine:  "Corzine sued over MF Global collapse by trustee Freeh"
Gun Conrtrol:  "Critics argue Christie plan needs more focus"
Halfway Houses:  "NJ prisons chief not concerned about halfway house program"
State Police:  "New class of troopers most diverse ever, AG says"
Transportation Infrastructure:  "NJ needs to find $21B to fix infrastructure"
Workers Compensation:  "Christie plans changes to workers comp"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Saturday's Church Tour and related Library exhibit. Olddoc considers several points, including redevelopment (he thinks it a sham). Maria notes Park Avenue milling/paving willl soon get under way.

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Bernice: Does UCIA owe PILOT monies?.. Storch: Trees have value for the community.. Maria: Library's new exhibit on Plainfield houses of worship.. Olddoc offers a potpourri, including an amazing list of three days earthquake activity.. Jackie's The Amazing Race blog party rolls on..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Leland Park Earth Day Cleanup - with pictures"
• "Amelia Mapp's mother passes away"  

Obituary:  "Cordell 'Boogie' Mosson, P-Funk bassist, dies at 60"
Organ Donation Fundraiser:  "Mayors' cake decoration contest open for online voting"  -- Seven area mayors, including Plainfield's, for whom you can vote.
'Rising Political Stars':  "John Campbell, Jr, garners a mention" -- Courier's Sunday special story.

Hillside Cemetery:  "Letter: Cell tower doesn't belong in historic cemetery" -- By resident Nancy Piwowar.
Online Crime Reporting:  "Piscataway police program allows online reporting of minor crimes"
Union County College:  "College plans $14M expansion at Cranford campus"
Watchung Reservation:  "Fossils and ancient secrets uncovered"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice wonders if the UCIA owes PILOT money and if the city will ask for it. Olddoc mulls the world's lack of placidity, including an astounding list of earthquakes for three days! Maria notes Library's new exhibit on Plainfield's house of worship. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, on the values trees bring to the community. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Amazing Race blog party continues.

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Olddoc finds Blogger acting up.. Maria and Rebecca invite all to Leland Park cleanup.. Bernice on danger and terror.. Jackie review the week, plus pix..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• BREAKNG:  "Amelia Mapp's mother passes away"
• "Two Robinson-Briggs v. Mapp debates expected"
• "Leland Park cleanup today celebrates Earth Day"

Cardinals Baseball:  "JP Stevens routs Plainfield"
Green Farmers Market:  "Plainfield's Green Farmers Market opens full-service fish department"
P-Funk:  "Cordell 'Boogie' Mosson, P-Funk member, Plainfield native, dies"
Hospitals:  "Seeing healthy profits from ailing hospitals, 2 groups have big plans for NJ"

Scotch Plains:  "Residents fill meeting to voice objections to possible library cuts"

NJ Campaign Finance:  "Senate Dems to introduce major overhaul of campaign finance"
NJ Child Welfare:  "Cost of child welfare reform: $6M and counting" 

RECENT POSTS: Bernice offers thoughts on danger and terror. Olddoc posts a substitue entry when Blogger acts up. Maria invites all to help clean up Leland Avenue Park, as does Councilor Williams at And My Point Is.

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Bernice ponders danger and terror.. Olddoc, Maria and Rebecca invite all to Leland Park cleanup..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Leland Park cleanup Sunday celebrates Earth Day"

Shooting:  "Plainfield man gets 20 years for shooting girlfriend outside diner"
Obituary:  "Roberta Crowley, 30-year Muhlenberg employee and volunteer"

Drone Aircraft:  "Princeton U drone to take aerial pictures of town, school"
Hudson County:  "Judge throws Assembly candidate off the ballot"
Rutgers:  "RU suspends mens lacrosse coach for 'verbal abuse'"
Union County:  "Murder suspect mistakenly released from county jail re-arrested"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie issues plan to strengthen gun laws, address violence"
Condoleezza Rice:  "Rice, at Drew, says 'we will never feel invulnerable again'"
State Pensions:  "Merrill Lynch to pay NJ $45M over pension fund losses"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice offers thoughts on danger and terror. Olddoc on Leland Park cleanup. Maria on Leland Park cleanup. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. on cleanup at Leland Avenue Park.

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Olddoc on Boston developments, Senate gun vote.. Bernice on homeless squatters.. Maria on dog poop problem..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Checking on Sharon's ELEC filings"

NOTE: Plainfield Today comments have been posted; all caught up for now (as of 11:30 AM).
Knife Fight:  "Knife fight between two homeless men leaves both wounded"
Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO and Oratorio Singers join to present an evening of Verdi"
Boys Tennis:  "Union County Tournament held at Donald Van Blake courts"

Charlotte DeFilippo:  "Director of UCIA responds to concerns over salary, benefits"
Chatham:  "Mysterious emergency near train station" -- Two women spotted driving toward Plainfield.
East Orange:  "Bowser ignored as challengers take aim at newcomer" -- Bibi Taylor's husband.
Edison:  "Cops: South Plainfield man used fake gun to rob gas station"
Garwood:  "Mayor Quatrocchi objects to councilman's assertion town needs 'new GOP'"
Newark:  "City sells off dozens of foreclosed properties at auction"
Rutgers:  "RU's Barchi defends merger, his leadership"

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Buono gets endorsement of second teachers union"
• "Christie says tax cut will be focus of re-election campaign"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reflects on homeless squatters. Olddoc has a potpourri including Boston developments, the Senate gun vote and more. Maria on the dog poop problem.

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