Mapp: Mayor asks clerk to break law.. Bernice on Mayor's 'acting' pay.. Asm Green notes Speaker Oliver on gay marriage.. PSN: Montgomery over Plaifnield.. Rutherford interviews Darryl Clark.. Jackie: TAR season premier blog party.. Olddoc had company over weekend..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Sticky-fingered Sharon strikes again"
  

Politics:  "Live chat with Ledger's politics team online at 11 AM"

Liberty Science Center:  "'Gridiron Glory' showcases history, science of football"
Lutherans:  "NJ Lutherans install new bishop"
Montclair:  "Named one of NJ's great downtowns in 2013"
Rahway:  "'Culture Crawl' comes to Rahway"

Same-Sex Marriage --

• "Likely Christie appeal casts pall on court ruling" -- From NJSpotlight.
• "Christie: Let people decide" -- The bully punts.
• "NJ Dems to hold press conference on ruling"

Transportation:  "NJ highway funding changes, favors southern counties"

Obamacare --

• "Deadline closing in: How to apply for coverage online"
• "Jerseyans trail nation in understanding key provision of law" -- From NJSpotlight.
• "Poll: More Jerseyans favor program, but are conused by it"

RECENT POSTS: Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, finds Mayor ordering payroll clerk to break the law. Bernice offers commentary on 'acting' pay for Mayor. Assemblyman Green, at Jerry Green's Page, notes Speaker Oliver hails gay marriage ruling. Olddoc had company over the weekend. mmm . At Plainfield Sports News, it's Montgomery over Plaifnield. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Amazing Race season premier blog party. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View interviews Darryl Clark.

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Bernice: Dueling developers?.. Jackie's week in review.. Olddoc has company.. PSN on Ridge vs. Linden..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Of square pegs, round holes and Plainfield"
  

New Covenant Crhistian Academy:  "School forced to close when ex-offender program moves in"
PHS Cardinals:  "Montgomery capitalizes on Plainfield miscues"

Drug Seizure:  "Paterson cops seize BMW, $500K in cash"
Essex County Newark Tech:  "$4M facililty dubbed 'classroom of the future'"
Montclair:  "Art Museum celebrates 100th anniversary with sculpture exhibit"
New Brunswick:  "Local author explores city's role in Civil War"
Watchung Arts Center:  "Photographer celebrates iPhone possibilities"

The Auditor:  "Sharpe James' yachting days are over"
Elections:  "Five debates in 11 days: Elections hit overdrive"
Obamacare --

• "Prescription coverage under Obamacare comes at an unspecified price"
• "Funding: Taxes will help pay for new health care law"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Arkad and Cretella: dueling developers? Olddoc has company. At Plainfield Sports News, it's Ridge and Linden.. At Jackie's TV Blog, week in review includes a sunrise shot..

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Roni T notes Buono Action Day today in Plainfield.. Bernice finds yew recovering.. Olddoc recycles a good one.. PSN: Bishop Ahr over Perth Amboy.. Jackie: The Amazing Race blog pool opens..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Library photo contest deadline extended"
  

Development:  "Developer, says city could become another Montclair or New Brunswick"
New Covenant Christian Academy:  "School forced to close when ex-offender program moves in"
Opera:  "Plainfield singer stars in NJ Festival Orchestra's 'Aida'"
Ex-Plainfield Cop:  "NJ Supremes will not hear appeal by ex-cop facing HIV-related charges"

Drones:  "Christie bids for drone test site"
Hudson County:  "Christie talks corruption in Hudson"
Marijuana Case:  "Raritan man found not guilty of running production facility"
Newark:  "Shaq breaks ground for first high-rise apartments in more than 50 years"
North Plainfield:  "Judge denies boro's attempt to recoup legal costs"

Gay Marriage --

• "Ruling: Judge legalizes same-sex marriage in NJ; Christie vows appeal" -- Ledger | PolNJ | Gannett |
• "Map: States that allow gay marriages"
• "Buono cheers court's decision"
• "Advocates, lawmakers react to ruling legalizng gay marriage"
• "Report: What NJ ruling means for other states"
• "Rally draws cheers, hugs from gay rights advocates"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice takes note of yew's return. Olddoc recycles a good post. At Roni Taylor's Work Matters, an update on her 'situation'; NJEA Action Day for Buono today. At Plainfield Sports News, Bishop Ahr rushes past Perth Amboy. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Amazing Race blog pool opens.

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Bernice: Who's at helm of the Good Ship Plainfield?.. Olddoc pulls a Plainfield winner out of the files.. Rebecca reminds all it's Banned Books Week.. Jackie's Survivor blog party under way..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "NJEA Day of Action for Barbara Buono in Plainfield Saturday"
  

Teacher Contracts:  "Plainfield teachers, administrators remove mediator from negotiations"
Assault:  "Plainfield man indicted for assaulting North Plainfield cops"

Affordable Housing:  "NJ Supremes overturn Christie's rules, puts COAH on tight deadline" -- From NJSpotlight.
Asbury Park:  "Spotlight on music, visual arts at 'Underground' festival"
Cranford:  "Township introduces computerized fuel management system for public vehicles"
Jersey City:  "Paid sick time mandate draws praise, but biz leaders wary"
Media:  "NJ.com hires PolitickerNJ's Darryl Isherwood as senior political reporter"
Middlesex County:  "County churches open doors for gun buyback this weekend"
Mortgage Relief:  "Nonprofit lender buys hundreds of mortgages in 9 Sandy-affected counties"
Newark:  "Shaquille O'Neal to break ground on new apartment building"
Star-Ledger:  "Ledger reaches deal with 4 unions, avoids shutdown"

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Banner plane flies over Newark: Real Dems don't support Christie"
• "Buono speaks at Black Issues convention"
• "Christie making inroads in battle for Black voters"

Obamacare:  "Obamacare from A to Z"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice wonders who is at the helm of the Good Ship Plainfield. Olddoc digs up a winner on Plainfield from his files. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, notes Banned Books Week. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Survivor blog party is under way..

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Bernice on gang indictment.. Jackie's back with Survivor 'blood vs. water' blog party.. Olddoc has company coming, but may have a brainstorm..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "YMCA needs your help in community needs survey"
  

Assault:  "Plainfield indicted for assault on officers during drug arrest"
Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield shuts down New Providence, 1-0"
Gangs:  "Plainfield gang indicted for 'reigh of terror'" -- Courier | Ledger |
Pop Warner:  "Plainfield Pop Warner cheerleaders going to Disney World"
Shiloh Baptiest Church:  "Plainfield church thankful for new kitchen"

Newark:  "Brick City becoming Bike City as more lanes added"
Star-Ledger:  "Paper news deal with unions to avoid shutdown"
Veterans:  "Newark apartment complex to offer homes to vets"

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Buono: Christie opposition to gay marriage is political"
• "Buono compares Christie's 'failed' economic policies to Romney's"
• "Latest poll shows closer race between Christie and Buono"

Obamacare:  "Despite delays in other states, NJ is on schedule"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on gang indictment. Olddoc has company coming, but may have a brainstorm, so check bacfk. At Jackie's TV Blog, Jackie is back, with the Survivor 'blood vs. water' blog party.

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Bernice: Today last day to register for special US Senate election.. Olddoc on bike nostalgia.. Is Jackie recouping from BB15 efforts?..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Did Sharon cut sweetheart deal with JFK?"
  

Union County College:  "UCC awarded $1.6M grant for supply chain training"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Myers claims he's not out of favor with pope" -- Hmmm....
Emergency Generators:  "Teaneck council to require senior, disabled residences to have generators"
Jersey City:  "'Secret' security assessments at some schools alrams parents, board members"
Newark:  "Christie, Booker to cut ribbon for Teachers Village housing, school"
Scotch Plains:  "School honored for 'Garden of the Year'"
Trenton:  "New police chaplain programs enlists clergy to work with cops"

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Christie or Buono? Dem mayor Fulop of Jersey City won't say"
• "Buono says she doesn't need lecture from Christie on taxes"
  
• "Buono attacks Christie on schools, says she will be 'education governor'"

Obamacare --

• "Feds release some Obamacare pricing information"
• "Rutgers expert explains what you need to know about insurance marketplace"
• "New health care choices fort workers, with or without insurance"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes today is last day to register for special Senate election. Olddoc offers some bike nostalgia. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, is she recouping from BB15?.

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Bernice: Solar panels and more at HPC tonight.. Olddoc: Bike nostalgia..Rebecca: Celebrate Banned Books Week.. David: Meet Plainfield's Negros Americanos.. Rebecca on Melanie's survival.. Jackie taking a break?..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "7th Street revolving loan fund?"
  

Accidnet;  "Two people injured when car flips onto ledge in crash" -- Courier | Ledger |
Elections:  "Candidates invited to fill out questionnaires for Courier News"
Shooting:  "Man shot in Liberty Village parking lot" -- Courier | Ledger |
AA:  "Rutgers production of 'Pass It On' takes up origins of Alcoholics Anonymous"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Report: Pope to appoint co-adjutor bishop to assist Myers"
Crib Safety:  "Keeping Babies Safe is committed to safe sleeping environments for babies"
Dog Poop:  "Condo complex to use DNA to track pooper-scooper scofflaws"
Jersey City:  "Councilman wants to ban smoking from city parks"
Madison:  "Filling vacancy, council rejects GOP favorite, picks former councilor"
Passaic County:  "Two judges face removal for continued friendship with sewer official"
Tall Buildings:  "Top ten tallest buildings in NJ" -- None are in Plainfield, in case you wondered.

2013 Governor's Race:  "Major police union will sit out governor's race"
Food Stamps:  "Fox pushes dishonest claims to defend GOP's Food Stamp cuts"
Merck:  "FDA won't approve drug to reverse effects of anesthesia"
Schools:  "Is a four-day week possible for NJ schools?"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes solar panels, more on HPC agenda. Olddoc posts a potpourri plus some bike nostalgia. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. calls attention to Banned Books Week. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View introduces Plainfield's own Negros Americanos. Rebecca, at The Darkinboddy Chronicles, on Melanie's survival. At Jackie's TV Blog, she takes a day off?

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Storch on Economic Development.. Bernice on revealing tax deadbeats.. Olddoc still piqued.. PSN: Plainfield Cardinals at Linden..Jackie on BB15's Amanda Zuckerman podcast..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Those pesky audit findings"
  

Girls Soccer:  "Plainfield (2) at Roselle Park (3)"
Robbery:  "Pair indicted for staging robbery at Watchung Square's Geme Stop store"

Emergencies:  "Teaneck proposes generator requirement, businesses protest"
Gay Marriage:  "Legislators inching toward override of Christie's veto"
Minimum Wage:  "Poll: Two-thirds of Jerseyans support raising minimum wage"
Property Taxes:  "Property tax burden up 13 percent under Christie"
State BBQ Contest:  "Fun, food and festivities at state BBQ contest"
Super Bowl:  "Why the iconic blimps will not make the Super Bowl"

2013 Governor's Race:  "Worried Dem legislators back away from Buono" -- From NJSpotlight.
Obamacare --

• "What you need to know about the Affordable Care Act"
• "As launch of NJ's exchange nears, vision of a state takeover" -- From NJSpotlight.
• "Obamacare impact: Nore patients, more jobs predicted"
• "Obamacare marketing: celebs, preachers, volunteers spread the word"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice offers advice on revealing tax deadbeats; notes Fall is her. Olddoc still piqued, but may chime in this AM. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, reports on Economic Development. At Plainfield Sports News, Plainfield falls to Linden. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 Amanda Zuckerman podcast.

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Bernice: Dudley House rent too low?.. Storch on Economic Deelopment.. Olddoc on those 'piques'..Jackie catches a Red-eared Slider.. PSN: North Plainfield vs. Roselle..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Submit your photos for Library contest"
• "George Washington visits Plainfield today"

Cardinals Football: "Linden tops Plainfield at Linden"
Freeholder Carter:  "LWV frorum scheduled for freeholder candidates" -- Oct. 15, Cranford Town Hall.
HIV ;Loophole':  "Case ofby retired Plainfield police cpation sparks lawmakers seek to close records loophole"
Raritan Valley Line:  "Woman trespasser struck by train in Plainfield"

Irvington:  "Police cheif paid $115K while suspended, sparking investigation"
South Plainfield:  "Gymnast Sottiriou defends title at Raider Invitational"
Newark:  "With council vote, Ras Baraka could get Latino support"
Trenton:  "Records suggests feds may have used warrantless wiretapping in Mack case"
Union County:  "27 percent of residents below poverty line"

2013 Governor's Race --

• "Buono's life has helped shape her progressive ideals"
• "Buono: Frustration building for homeowners displaced by Sandy"

US Senate Race:  "Mass. governor to hit trail for Booker"
The Audigtor:  "Will fences make good neighbors in Roseland?"
Sandy Recovery:  "Complaints lead to enforcement actions against insurance adjusters"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice ponders Dudley House rent issue. Olddoc on those 'piques'. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, on Economic Development. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review includes a Red-eared Slider.

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Olddoc amplifies on piques post.. Bernice: Planners discuss festival noise.. David on new Cardinals' welcome signs.. Jackie on TAR's cast video..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "George Washington visits Plainfield Sunday"
• "Art Festival at Library Park today"
  

Pingry School:  "Plainfielder Dr. Diana Artis honored by 'A Better Chance"

Essex County: "County to builds new $9M DPW facility, Christie heckled at ceremony"
Franklin Twp.:  "Board of Ed considers dropping superintendent"
Hoboken:  "Three teens charged with murder of homeless man"
Middlesex County:  "Former sheriff Spicuzzo gets 9 years"
West New York:  "Freeholder testifies he wore wire, caught mayor talking about website"

NJ Websites:  "State websites crash amid network problems"
Policing:  "Citing risk to officers, attorney general suspends use of stun guns"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes planners ponder festival noise. Olddoc amplifies on yesterday's piques post. mmm . At Plainfield Sports News,Woodcridge beats New Brunswick.  David Rutherford, at Plainfield View on new Cardinals' welcome to Plainfield signs. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Amazing Race previews the cast video.

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Bernice and David on the noise discussion at Planning Board.. Olddoc posts some pet piques.. Jackie wraps up the 'I'm sorry if I offended anyone' season of BB15..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Art Festival celebrates 50th anniversary Saturday"
  

Library:  "Jazz cabaret coming to Plainfield Public Library"

Architecture:  "Three NJ universities among 50 ugliest in county"
Newark:  "Booker: New planning guides will spur waterfront development"
NJ.com:  "NJ.com inteoduces (wimpy) new logo"
Rutgers:  "RU breaks ground on $330M College Avenue maekover"
Union County:  "Two women indicted in wide-ranging check fraud"

US Senate Race:  "Big names at J.C. fundraiser, but no Booker"
Employment:  "NJ lost 1,500 jobs in August"
Obamacare:  "Home Depot to send 50,000 part-time workers to Obamacare exchanges"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes planner ponder festival noise; plus a Mantis tale. Olddoc shares some pet piques. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View reports the noise discussion ot the Planning Board. At Jackie's TV Blog, tags it the 'I'm sorry if I offended anyone' BB15 season.

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Bernice: Tax lien sale notes; Festival noise; Fire-damaged house cleaned up.. Olddoc on city government and finances.. Jackie: BB15 season finale blog party under way..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Committee forming to monitor Abbott Manor situation"
  

P.E.A.:  "Plainfield teachers hope mediator can bring end to year-long contract dispute"
Robbery:  "Two Plainfield men indicted in staged Watchung Mall robbery"
Union County College:  "UCC gets $1.5M for supply chain management training program"

Hillsborough:  "Democrats regroup after struggling to find committee candidate"
VA Scam:  "East Orange VA supervisor guilty of taking $1.2M in kickbacks"

Corporate Tax Breaks:  "Christie signs bill to expand tax breaks in NJ"
Gun Control:  "Sweeney: Gun control dead after conditional veto"
Hospitals:  "With Obamacare coming, 30-plus NJ, NY, PA hospitals form 'alliance'"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the tax lien sale; festival noise; and fire-damaged 6th Street house. Olddoc on city government and finances. At Jackie's TV Blog, the BB15 season finale blog party is under way.

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