Olddoc offers a potpourri including soccer sentiments.. Bernice in Q&A with Mayor Mapp over DPW successor.. Jakcie: Big Brother 16 live feeds into Mon AM.. David starts a new job in NYC today..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Last day to help Plainfield Public Library get more state aid"  -- Send a message to Gov. Christie.

NEWS --

Arson:  "Plainfield man charged with aggravated arson" -- Courier | Ledger |

Benjamin Moore:  "NJ man sues paint company over 'racially offensive' color names"
Bound Brook:  "Celebration bursts out as Costa Rice beats Greece"
Hospitals:  "Final hearing set in sale of St. Mary's Hospital"

Analysis:  "Will Gov. Christie's house of cards collapse?"
NJ Budget:  "Christie likely to veto tax hikes, sign budget today"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] in Q&A with Mayor Mapp over DPW successor.

[OLDDOC] offers a potpourri including soccer sentiments.

[DAVID] starts a new job in NYC today.

[JACKIE] Big Brother 16 live feeds into Mon AM.

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Olddoc recalls starting to blog.. Bernice on summer flowers, a health fair, selling gold and more.. Jackie: Big Brother 16 live feeds continue..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Help Plainfield Public Library get more state aid"  -- Send a message to Gov. Christie.

NEWS --

Books:  "Retired Plainfield AF major hopes his story inspires youth"
Dawud Hicks Murder:  "Indictment in Plainfield athlete's murder"
PAHS:  "Rescued stray is friendly and obedient"
Food:  "Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot in Edison"
Watchung Reservation:  "Lake Surprise drained as construction on new dam begins"

Civil War:  "6th Regiment U.S. Colored Troops holds change-of-command ceremony"
North Plainfield:  "Fire destroys home, damages two others"
Jersey City:  "After one year, Fulop says it will take time to change 'tale of two cities'"
Linden:  "Online shopping brings city a windfall in development"
Scotch Plains:  "Music teacher nominated for Grammy"
South Amboy:  "GOP voters improperly voted in Dem primary"

Commercial Real Estate:  "NJ towns struggle under wight of massive office vacancies"
Real Estate:  "Investors who bought foreclosures in bulk look to sell"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on summer flowers, a health fair, selling gold and more.

[OLDDOC] recalls starting to blog.

[JACKIE] Big Brother 16 live feeds continue.

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SID block party today.. Message Christie for aid to public libraries.. Abbreviated CLIPS, you're on your own with the blogs..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Annual SID Block Party today" -- Noon to 4 PM.
• "Help Plainfield Public Library get more state aid"  -- Send a message to Gov. Christie.
  

NEWS --

Gov. McGreevey:  "Former governor, community leader help ex--offenders"

Jersey City:  "Newark-based group blasts Jersey City NAACP after police shooting"
Trenton:  "Chrisite, mayor-elect Jackson meet to discuss city"

Highway Trust Fund:  "Fulop, Menendez, labor leaders: Fund must be saved"
Obamacare:  "United Healthcare,  AARP agency, to sell in NJ"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] .

[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

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Olddoc reflects on his start in blogging.. Bernice on the intolerable Mr. Toliver; Plai-Do?.. Jackie: Big Brother live feeds into Friday AM..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Help Plainfield Public Library get more state aid"
• "Former superintendent Steve Gallon in the news again" -- Uh-oh.
  

NEWS --

2013 Murder:  "Information sought in Christmas Day Plainfield murder"

Edison:  "Mayor blames 9% tax increase in part on tax appeals"
Jersey City --

• "Fulop sides with teachers' union in contract dispute"
• "Unions back Fulop's move to demote police chief"

Westfield:  "Community Concert Band opens summer concert series"

Bridgegate --

• "Bill to make Port Authority comply with OPRA passes NJ Senate"
• "Panel wants 13 more to testify"

NJ Budget:  "Christie veto looms as Dems pass budget"
NJ Pensions: --

• "Court: Retired workers have contract right to a COLA"
• "Sweeney: Reform came with an obligation, dammit"

Opportunity to Compete Bill:  "Bill banning asking about criminal record initially heads to Christie"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on the intolerable Mr. Toliver; Plai-Do?

[OLDDOC] reflects on his start in blogging.

[JACKIE] Big Brother live feeds into Friday AM.

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Olddoc comments on College World Series wrapup.. Bernice is recuperating.. Jackie: BB16 Season Premiere blog party under way.. Rebecca offers summer advice: Don't leave valuables in your car..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Annual SID Block Party this Saturday"
  

NEWS --

Holt Congressional Seat:  "Independent says he was unjustly kicked off ballot"

Jersey City:  "Unions react to sudden demotion of police chief"
Linden:  "International developer planning huge warehouse complex"
Trenton:  "Secret account used by Mack's office uncovered in audit"

Business:  "Barnes & Noble to separate book, Nook businesses"
NJ Pensions:  "Judge rules Christie can cut payment for current year" -- NJSpot | Ledger | Record | PolNJ |
Parkway, Turnpike:  "State's toll roads could drop cash tolls"
SCOTUS:  "Supremes restrict cellphone searches in unanimous ruling"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  is recuperating.

[OLDDOC] comments on College World Series wrapup.

[JACKIE]  BB16 Season Premiere blog party under way.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] offers summer advice: Don't leave valuables in your car.

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Olddoc offers notes on the College World Series.. Bernice thanks all for their nice comments.. Jackie: Big Brother 16 cast videos, pre-show thoughts..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Drake House commemorates Washington's visit this evening"

NEWS --

Charter Schools:  "Two more Plainfield charters clear first round of reviews"
PHS Cpmmencement:  "PHS Class of 2014"
Beer:  "Plainfield brewery's new bee on tap this Saturday"
Raritan Valley Line:  "One-seat ticket rides hike RVL ridership"

Steve Fulop:  "Fulop rallies Dems in Hamilton Township"
Newark:  "Council members shuffle around budget introduction"
Union County College:  "UCC agrees to put sports field in Clark instead of Cranford"

Bridgegate --

• "Top PA official maintained contact with Christie officials throughout lane closures"

Arbitration Caps:  "Christie signs 'critical' property tax law"
NJ Budget:  "Dems introduce millionaire's tax that sunsets in three years"
Pulaski Skyway:  "Investigators probe Christie, PA over funding"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] thanks all for their nice comments.

[OLDDOC] offers notes on the College World Series.

[JACKIE] Big Brother 16 cast videos, pre-show thoughts.

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Olddoc's alma mater (UVA) is in college world series; Sweeney's attack on higher ed.. Bernice reports briefly on her surgery.. Councilor Williams on Alex Toliver's dangerous Facebook rant.. Jackie: Big Brother and Me (and you, too).. David posts the week in photos..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Alex Toliver: Dirty old man, Ungrateful wretch, or Dangerous stalker?"
• "Drake House commemorates Washington's visit Wednesday evening"
  

NEWS --

Park Hotel:  "Senate approves bill posting boarding house inspections online"
Union County College:  "Cranford wants college to select alternate site for sports field"

Affordable Housing:  "COAH ruling's impact stirs concerns in Princeton"
Trenton --

• "Mayor-elect Jackson's new website asks for citizen input"
• "Rebuilding Trenton means focusing on, building on good that exists"
• "Group on mission to get accurate count of vacant, abandoned buildings"

Free School Lunch Fraud:  "Fraud in program leads to charges against six" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
NJ Budget --

• "Dems reach deal that raises taxes on biz, millionaires"
• "Bramnick attacks Dem leadership budget proposals"

Pension Payment:  "Labor attorneys blast Christie separation-of-powers argument"
Pulaski Skyway --

• "Second bridge inquiry said to be linked to Christie" -- NYTimes | Ledger |
• "Christie's Pulaski Skyway-Lincoln Tunnel claim debunked"

Sandy Bill of Rights --

• "Republicans switch votes, tank Sweeney effort to override veto"
• "How GOP Senators voted"

Yeshiva University:  "YU President: No, we have not lost $1.3B"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] reports briefly on her surgery.

[OLDDOC] notes his alma mater (UVA) is in college world series; Sweeney's attack on higher ed.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on Alex Toliver's dangerous Facebook rant.

[DAVID] posts the week in photos.

[JACKIE] Big Brother and Me (and you, too).

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Olddoc poses a 'Jeopardy' question.. Bernice is on break.. Williams on Alex Toliver's incoherent rant.. Jackie announces Big Brother 16 blog pool opens.. Rebecca notes the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer.. Melanie finds a home, of sorts..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Queen City Revival"

NEWS --

Boys Track & Field --

• "Plainfield earns program on the rise title"
• "Plainfield makes Courier's All-Area Top 10"

Bloomfield:  "Man sues police for wrongful arrest, tampering with records"
North Plainfield:  "Alternate side parking will help with street sweeping"
Jersey City:  "Principals, supervisors to get 5.9% hike over three years"
North Plainfield:  "Former congregant returns home as interim pastor"
Somerset Patriots:  "Playoff berth becoming clearer for Patriots"

Congress:  "Charlie Rangel's last tango"
Stock Markets:  "The hidden cost of trading stocks"
World Cup:  "US settles for 2-2 draw with Portugal after goal in final seconds"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] is on break.

[OLDDOC] poses a 'Jeopardy' question.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on Alex Toliver's incoherent rant.

[JACKIE] announces Big Brother 16 blog pool opens.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] notes the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer.

[REBECCA's Darkinboddy Chronicles] Melanie finds a home, of sorts.

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Olddoc posts a weekend (smile) filler.. Bernice is taking a break.. Jackie's week in review plus a McWilliams Plaza shouter..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Historical Society annual meeting today at Drake House"

NEWS --

Gannett Foundation:  "Grants aid 7 central Jersey organizations"

Newark:  "New director pushes to give residents a chance in film business"
Rutgers:  "Big Ten may mean big costs for RU"
Trenton:  "Art All Night celebrates city's arts and music scene for 24 hours"
Union County:  "Advocates for assault survivors tell of 'rewards' for their work"

Human Services Police:  "State plans to cut cops overtime"
Real Estate:  "Winning a bidding war"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] is taking a break.

[OLDDOC] posts a weekend (smile) filler.

[JACKIE] week in review plus a McWilliams Plaza shouter.

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Olddoc has a weekend potpourri, notes (with Dawg) summer is here.. Bernice is taking a break.. Williams congratulates Woodland School grads..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Shade tree workshop this morning"

NEWS --

NJ Trnsit:  "Plainfield pair attacks cop after bringing bikes onto rush hour train"

North Plainfield:  "Softball and baseball players celebrate another season"
PILOTs:  "County sues town over PILOT payments"
Roselle:  "Planning Board member tapped to fill council seat"
Tracy Morgan:  "Morgan moved to undisclosed NJ rehab center" -- Kessler?
West Deptford:  "Police contract settled, cuts sick buy-back and salary increase amounts"

Smoking:  "Fulop urges lawmakers to ban smoking in parks, beaches"

Drones:  "When drones fall from the sky"
Skirting 'Americans United' --
"Wisconsin governor at center of vast fund-raising case"
"Scott Walker case brings coordinating rules to the foreground"
"NYTimes editorial: Scott Walker's campaign violations"
"Scott Walker fights 'criminal scheme' story"
"Christie defends Wisconsin governor Scott Walker"
Presbyterians:  "US Presbyterians vote to divest holdings to pressure Israel" | "Jewish Voice for Peace"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] is taking a break.

[OLDDOC] has a weekend potpourri, notes (with Dawg) summer is here.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] congratulates Woodland School grads.

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Olddoc on Bernice's 'break' and the 2015 healthcare outlook.. Bernice is taking a break -- be sure to read about it.. Jackie: Big Brother 16 cast revealed..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Historical Society annual meeting Sunday at Drake House"

NEWS --

PHS:  "Memorial scholarship honors late PHS wrestling star"
Disabled Students in Sports:  "Christie signs bill requiring high schools to accommodate disable students"
DWI:  "Plainfield driver charged with DWI in Fanwood"

Development Misadventures:  "Failed senior project now a tangle of lawsuits"
Hospitals:  "Controversial sale of Passaic hospital wins state approval"
Rutgers:  "Sweeney delivers ultimatum on bill to add political appointees to board" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
South Plainfield:  "Borough's first National Night Out set for August 5"
Summit: "Council funds study on Fire HQ: Renovate or replace?"
Trenton:  "Christie pledges support for mayor-elect Jackson"

Bridgegate --

• "Esquire Exclusive: Prosecutor closing in on Christie"
  
• "Indictment of Christie cronies 'near-certain' says published report"

350th Anniversary:  "Channel Isle of Jersey to help NJ celebrate 350 years"
Arbitration Cap Bill:  "Compromise property tax relief law heads to Christie's desk"
Bail Reform:  "SCLC official: 'reform' measure is 'conspiracy against the poor'"
NJ Budget --

• "Backroom scuffle between Sweeney, Prieto belies another war"
• "Assembly Dems roll out own budget proposal with tax increase" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
  
• "Lesniak: Both Christie and Sweeney will have to compromise"

NJ Supremes:  "NJ Senate confirms Rabner, Solomon for highest court"
Teacher Residency:  "Senate panel advance bill to eliminate requirement for many teachers"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] is taking aa break -- be sure to read about it.

[OLDDOC] on Bernice's 'break' and the 2015 healthcare outlook.

[JACKIE] Big Brother 16 cast revealed.

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Olddoc offers two posts on Council meeting.. Bernice notes Shade Tree Commission event; says she is taking a break.. David uggests Council take a hint from BOE's exec session practice.. Jackie: Big Brother 16: Twists and house photos revealed

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Festivals: Is proposed ordinance best way to deal with them?"
• "Shade tree workshop could help stop unwanted sex in your front yard"

NEWS --

AKAs:  "Watson Coleman sponsors bill allowing AKA vanity plates" -- Deltas next?

Ambulance Wars:  "Fulop, CarePoint and JCMC in tug-of-war over ambulance service"
Facebook:  "Facebook suffers worldwide outage Thursday morning"
Hospitals:  "Valley Hospital's next step critical after expansion shot down"
Middlesex County:  "Rutgers Extension offers free workshop on fairy gardens"
North Plainfield:  "Boy Scouts rocket derby launches summer season"
Piscataway:  "Court slams prosecutor's 'gross abuse' in mom case"
South Plainfield:  "SP Ed Foundation hosts inaugural vendor show"
Westfield: "Council approves demolition of 7 homes"
Union County Jail:  "Restraint contributed to inmate's death, authorities say"

Christie Pension Plan --

• "Christie unveils legal strategy for pension court battle"
• "Senate set to reject Christie pension plan; Sweeney to roll out alternative budget"
• "NJ's largest pension plan votes to sue Christie over budget plan"

'Rape Culture':  "Morris Knolls students, parents say protest had an impact"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Shade Tree Commission event; says she is taking a break

[OLDDOC] offers two posts on Council meeting.

[DAVID] suggests Council take a hint from BOE's exec session practice.

[JACKIE] Big Brother 16: Twists and house photos revealed.

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Olddoc will post later, highlighting s 'pedantic and scurrilous' comment.. Bernice gives some background on IT and Media; links to Jackson's transition team.. Williams on recreation facilities and liquor licenses..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Shade tree workshop could help stop unwanted sex in your front yard"

NEWS --

Eric Jackson:  "Jackson names Trenton transition team"
Sen. Lesniak:  "Lesniak works the comeback trail"

Bomb Threat:  "Man threatens CVS with hydrogen bombs if he doesn't get 10 $500 money cards"
Hospitals:  "Valley Hospital expansion rejected in Ridgewood"
Highland Park: "Mayor resigns to take other opportunities"
Newark:  "Arts in economic development theme of conference tomorrow"
Trenton --

• "Audit reveals former mayor Mack's office  kept secret bank account"
• "Trenton Film Festival returns to host 30 films"

Medical Marijuana:  "On 101.5, Christie says programs are 'front for legalization'"
Policing:  "NJ cops get OK to carry nasal spray that can halt heroin overdose"
Teacher Residency:  "Lawmakers consider rolling back residency requirement"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] gives some background on IT and Media; links to Jackson's transition team.

[OLDDOC] will post later, highlighting s 'pedantic and scurrilous' comment.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on recreation facilities and liquor licenses.

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Olddoc briefly recaps Council, full post to come later.. Bernice: Media, liquor licenses dominate Council..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• " 6 months in, Council and Mapp administration still dealing with Robinson-Briggs manure in the roadway"

NEWS --

Assault:  "Cops say Plainfield man punched lifeguards who saved him"
Watchung Reservation:  "Couple says they were attacked by beaver at Lake Surprise"

Hospitals:  "Ridgewood planning board to vote on Valley Hospital expansion"
Newark --

• "Public gives suggestions during transition forums"
• "Empty Bears field costing Newark, Eassex County millions"

North Plainfield:  "Volunteers sought to work with boro youth"
Princeton:  "Council considers wage theft ordinance to protect daylaborers"
Rutgers:  "Mystery man in photo collection identified"
South Plainfield:  "Library getting $2.6M expansion"
Trenton:  "Mayor-elect Jackson to meet with Muschal on $23M in state aid"

Arbitration Caps:  "Key property tax relief bill on way to Christie's desk"
Attorney General:  "AG's office seeks warrantless access to phone billing records" -- Aping Big Brother?
Civil Service:  "Legislature passes new resolution to stop civil service changes"
Pay Equity:  "Gender pay equity bill sent to Christie"
State Budget --

• "Government shutdown unlikely over state budget"
• "Christie: Government won't shut down if judge rules against pension plan"

Policing:  "NJ Senate panel approves bill putting video cameras in cop cars"
NJ Supremes --

• "Analysis:  NJ's top court getting 'moderate majority'"
• "Senate panel approves Rabner, Solomon for top court"

SCOTUS:  "US Supreme Court upholds law banning straw purchases of guns"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Media, liquor licenses dominate Council.

[OLDDOC] briefly recaps Council, full post to come later.

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Olddoc on Randolph Macon and big politics.. Bernice: City needs updated table of organization.. Williams on Clinton Liquors.. Storch: Post Primary Election thoughts.. David: PHS Anthem 2014 vid..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Artist who grew up in Plainfield is a rising star"
  

NEWS --

Mayor Mapp:  "Plainfield mayor feuds with Council, Assemblyman"
July 4 Parade:  "91st annual Central Jersey July 4 Parade announced"
PHS:  "Senior Prom 2014 photos"

North Plainfield:  "Lung transplant recipient celebrates at Car Nutz show"

Budget:  "Christie pension plan puts Dems in bind as budget deadline looms"
NJ Supremes:  "Nominees Rabner, Solomon go before Senate committee today"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] City needs updated table of organization.

[OLDDOC] on Randolph Macon and big politics.

[Councilor STORCH] Thoughts on the Praimary Election outcome.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on Clinton Liquors.

[DAVID] PHS Anthem 2014 vid.

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Olddoc comments briefly on Council.. Bernice reposts a remembrance of her father.. Storch: Thoughts on the Primary Election.. Williams on Clinton Liquors.. Jackie's week in review with a storm pic.. David posts a toon..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Remembering my Dad on Father's Day"

NEWS --

Mayor Mapp:  "Plainfield mayor feuds with Council, Assemblyman"
July 4 Parade:  "91st annual Central Jersey July 4 Parade announced"
PHS:  "Senior Prom 2014 photos"
League of Women Voters:  "Plainfield LWV dinner honors Alice Logie"
Murder:  "Plainfield man gets 45 years in 2009 gang-related murder" -- Courier | Ledger |

The Auditor:  "Red-faced Kantor pollster has NJ clients, too"
Bloomfield:  "Four cops sue, alleging discrimination for military service"
Newark --

• "On transition team, campaign continues"
• "Anti-violence rally takes over intersection"

Union:  "McGreevey,  George Cooney on hand at opening of new detox center"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] reposts a remembrance of her father.

[OLDDOC] comments briefly on Council.

[Councilor STORCH posts thoughts on the Praimary Election outcome] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on Clinton Liquors.

[DAVID] posts a toon.

[JACKIE] The week in review includes a storm pic.

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Olddoc glances at agenda, offers a rubáiyát.. Bernice on direct deposit for employees proposal.. Williams on Clinton Liquor license denial.. Rebecca honors Ruby Dee (2)..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Latin Dance Concert at Library today"
• "Paul Beckwith passes"

NEWS --

July 4 Parade:  "91st annual Central Jersey July 4 Parade announced"
PHS:  "Senior Prom 2014 photos"
League of Women Voters:  "Plainfield LWV dinner honors Alice Logie"
Murder:  "Plainfield man gets 45 years in 2009 gang-related murder" -- Courier | Ledger |

Cricket:  "Surge in popularity leads West Windsor to build dedicated field"
Est Orange:  "Mayor asks water commissioners to resign, alleging 'gross mismanagement'"
Hospitals --

• "State approves sale of struggling Passaic hospital"
• "No lockout of nurses planned at Christ Hospital"

South Plainfield:  "Library approves $2.6M expansion project"
Union County:  "Juvenile detention center leaders leaving after investigation"

Arbitration Caps:  "Prieto, Christie reach agreement on tax relief law"
Port Authority:  "PA under investigation by SEC"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on direct deposit proposal for employees; more.

[OLDDOC] a brief Father's Day post with a note on Council and a rubáiyát.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on the Clinton Liquor license situation.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] more on Ruby Dee.

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Olddoc offers ACA potpourri; Comments on David's Council video.. Bernice: Council seeks to cover festival costs.. David posts video on support for Lamar Mackson.. Rebecca honors Ruby Dee..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Latin Dance Concert at Library Saturday"

NEWS --

North Plainfield --

• "Driver killed in 2-truck GWB crash was North Plainfield resident"
• "East Orange man arrested for warrants in Leland Avenue stop"

GOP:  "Union County GOP chooses Mortimer to replace Morrin"
Newark:  "Crump confident she'll remain Council president"
Roselle:  "Mayor becomes kindergarteners' coloring book character"
Rutgers:  "Revised bill to expand RU board fails to win over administrators"
Somerville:  "Racism lawsuit by black employees rocks borough"
Trenton:  "Police make 2 more arrests as copper continues to be stolen from roof"
Union  County:  "County employee artists show work at Freeholders Gallery"
Woodbridge:  "Amazon facility cited after worker crushed to death in conveyor"

Bridgegate --

• "Next up for hearings: Finding an exit strategy"

Black Issues:  "African American legislators announce alliance to drive issues home"
Healthcare:  "Progress noted in electronically linking patient records"
High School Sports:  "Bill would require districts to accommodate disable students"
Online Gambling:  "NJ online gambling hits wall six months after startup"
Policing:  "Anti-overdose drug becoming an everyday part of police work"
Port Authority:  "PA acknowledges SEC investigation into use of money for NJ road projects"
Schools:  "NJ makes progress with Race To The Top application" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
State Pensions --

• "Union leaders to Christie: Raise taxes, make pension payments" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
  
• "Sweeney looks for redemption with unions"
  
• "Lesniak: Boost millionaire's tax, eliminate estate tax, make pension payment" -- NJSpot | Record |

Teacher Tenure --

• "NJ's evaluation system likely to limit impact of California decision"
• "Legislator to introduce bill mirroring California decision"

National Politics:  "Dem strategy: Watch the GOP implode"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Council seeks to cover costs of festivals; Latin Dance Concert Saturday.

[OLDDOC] offers an ACA potpourri; Comments on David's Council video.

[DAVID] video of comments in support of Lamar Mackson.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] recognizes Ruby Dee.

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Olddoc on Mackson firing; Potpourri with Council overtones.. Betrnice: Embattled liquor store had 80 violations.. David: VIdeo: Residents support Lamar Mackson..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Crime Notes: Peeping Tom caught on Madison Avenue"

NEWS --

Police Brutality:  "Plainfield settles police brutality lawsuit"

Essex County College:  "ECC to receive high-tech renovation"
Hospitals:  "Lawmakers urge CarePoint to withdraw threat to lock out Christ Hospital nurses"
NorthPlainfield --
"Family of man killed in hit-and-run adds $5,000 to cash reward"
"Residents warned of Green Ashe Borer beetle infestation"
Rutgers:  "Bill to add political appointees to board may be illegal"
Trenton:  "Mayor-elect Jackson meets with DCA hours after winning election"
West Orange:  "Former Orange mayor's lawsuit tossed after $500 cost to town"

Education:  "California court rules teacher tenure impermissible" -- WashPost | Ledger |
Mulshine:  "Gay-conversion stand could hurt Christie with GOP"

Beer:  "Flying Fish's 'NJ350' celebrates NJ's birthday"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Embattled liquor store had 80 violations.

[OLDDOC] on Mackson firing; Potpourri with Council overtones.

[DAVID] VIdeo: Residents support Lamar Mackson.

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Olddoc: Two brief posts on Council, more coming.. Bernice: Residents protest Mackson firing.. Both note Jackson wins Trenton mayoralty.. David notes community members demand return of Mackson..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mapp administration's media firing causes uproar at Council"
• "Eric Jackson wins runoff election for mayor of Trenton"
  

NEWS --

Eric Jackson --

• "Jackson wins Trenton mayoral runoff race" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
• "Jackson promises 'most ethical administration ever'"

Wardlaw-Hartridge:  "Photos from the W-H 2014 Prom"

Bayonne --

• "Davis in surprise triumph over incumbent Smith"
• "The Lesniak connection"

Montclair:  "Getting its first full-service hotel in more than 75 years"
Newark:  "Big night for Baraka in council runoffs"
Rutgers:  "RU releases 'secret' report on overhauling governance"

Sandy Aid:  "$40M in grants awarded to towns in budget distress"
State Pensions:  "Judge consolidates three suits challenging Christie pension plan"

Star-Ledger:  "Introducing NJ.com's new navigation menu"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes residents protest Mackson .firing; Jackson wins Trenton mayoral contest

[OLDDOC] offers Two brief posts on Council, more coming.

[DAVID] notes community members demand return of Lamar Mackson; includes Dameron statement.

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Olddoc offers a Muhlenberg acute care proposal.. Bernice: Primry results; Fire officer pay; Smoking ordinance.. David on Indira Bailey's Panama proposal..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Streetscape issues surface on North Avenue"

NEWS --

Track & Field:  "New record set at Plainfield Rotary track and field meet"
Lyons VA:  "Local VA hospital comes under investigation"

Trenton --

• "Jackson's long road to a runoff"
• "Jackson, Perez alter strategies to combat voter fatigue"

Bridgegate --

• "Thirty pivotal hours: How O'Dowd missed the signs"
  
• "Christie's lawyers billed taxpayers $2.16M in February"
• "O'Dowd didn't push or prod in GWB inquiry"
  

State Pensions --

• "Fourteen unions sue to stop Christie plan"
• "Christie: There is no 'Plan B' if courts stop pension grab"

Breastfeeding:  "More NJ hospitals encourage breastfeeding"
'Complete Streets':  "Hopewell considers adopting policy friend to bikers, pedestrians"
Homelessness:  "Study finds 16% increase in NJ"
Verizon:  "Rate Counsel challenges deal between bPU and Verizon"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] posts official Primary results; notes fire officer pay up tonight; proposed broadened smoking ordinance.

[OLDDOC] offers a Muhlenberg acute care proposal.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] speaks to a new generation of women leaders.

[DAVID] on Indira Bailey's proposed Panama residency.

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Olddoc: Closer look at Council agenda; Hospital metamorphoses.. Bernice: One liquor license denial proposed.. David shoots a music vid in Plainfield..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Habitat 'blitz' house project begins today"
  

NEWS --

Letter to the Editor:  "In Plainfield, it's all about Jerry Green" -- Tom Kaercher, Courier.
Congressman Holt:  "Holt honored by Princeton-base peace group"

Newark:  "Thousands turn out for Portuguese Parade"
Trenton --

• "Jackson racks up first responder endorsements"
• "Road to city's redevelopment and recovery could be just a click away"

Bridgegate --

• "Top Christie aide O'Dowd to testify today"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie record on civil liberties blasted in ACLU report card"
Lt. Gov. Guadagno:  "Court documents question her role in pension maneuver"
Retirees:  "Poll: High cost of living, taxes make NJ retirees want to leave"
Smoking:  "Legislators debate raising age for smoking to 21" 

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes one liquor license renewal denial on Council agenda.

[OLDDOC] takes a closer look at Council agenda; Nospital metamorphoses.

[DAVID] is back, shotting a music vid in Plainfield.

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Bernice: An RDO-backed GOP Council candidate?.. Olddoc sneaks a peek at Council agenda.. Jackie's week in review catches storm clouds over Plainfield..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Corrected info on today's Garden Tour"
  

NEWS --

Arrest:  "Plainfield teen charged with attempted murder, robbery" -- Courier | Ledger |

The Auditor:  "The story behind the botched Bridgegate news conference"
Asbury Park:  "Vegan restaurant with a liquor license"
Newark:  "Feds deny Head Start funding to Preschool Council"
New York Politics:  "Al Sharpton warns against race-baiting in NYC race" -- Aimed at Charlie Rangel?
Real Estate:  "Cracking down on illegal mortgage referrals"
South Plainfield:  "Taco Bell introduces the quesarito" -- With bizarre captioned photo.

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] ponders an RDO-backed GOP council candidate.

[OLDDOC] takes a sneak peek at Council's agenda.

[JACKIE] the weekd in review includes storm clouds.

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Olddoc: Shade Tree Commission event; first glance at Council agenda.. Bernice: Garden Tour, July 4th Parade, Phone snooping..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Gardens Tour (corrected information)"
  

NEWS --

Holt Congressional Seat:  "Six 3rd-party hopefuls vie for CD12 seat"

Auto Insurance:  "Nationwide to offer car insurance in NJ"
Elizabeth:  "Substitute teacher taped kids mouths shut to keep them quiet, students say"
Household Income:  "NJ has second highest number of households earning $150K or more"
North Plainfield:  "East End School's production of 'Annie' raises $3K for St. Jude's Hospital"
Recycling:  "County prepares for money-saving switch to single-bin recycling"
Retirement Payouts:  "Town must borrow money for police chief's $342K payout"
Sandy Aid:  "After facing criticism, Christie administration changes guidelines for distribution"
Surveillance:  "Vodaphone reveals extensive spying globally"
Veterans:  "Menendez, Booker announce help vets fend off financial hardship"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Garden Tour, July 4th Parade, Phone snooping.

[OLDDOC] notes Shade Tree Commission event; first glance at Council agenda.

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Olddoc on D-Day and one last post on the elections.. Bernice: Lenny Aguirre's leap of faith.. Councilor Williams gets back to life -- and the Darkinboddy Chronicles..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Gardens Tour, Carillon Concert Sunday"
  

NEWS --

Meet of Champions:  "Boys 110m hurdles: Trial results and finalists" -- Two Plainfielders place.
Special Needs Students:  "Plainfield, among other districts, prepares to comply with court settlement"
Traffic Alert:  "Route 22 construction in North Plainfield, Green Brook" -- Somerset Street to King George Road.
Tri-County Chamber of Commerce:  "Breakfast focuses on using technology to promote your business"
Obituary:  "Charles 'Chucky' Grover, former Plainfield firefighter"

D-Day:  "Rahway vet's 1979 letter to dis daughter describing D-Day"
Delbarton School:  "Settling lawsuit, school releases abuse victim from confidentiality agreement"
Hospitals:  "Nurses union fears lockout at Christ Hospital"
Paterson:  "Outgoing mayor's attempt to appoint himself to utility commission falls to intense scrutiny"
Police Contract:  "Hamilton police sign new contract"
Trenton:  "Rally for Jackson revels in Watson Coleman victory"

Christie Cabinet:  "Christie chief of staff may be considered for Attorney General"
'Ban the Box' Bill:  "Bill on criminal background checks advances"
Obamacare:  "Impact on NJ health insurance rates mostly for the better"
State Candy?:  "Bill to make salt water taffy the state candy advances"
School Suprintendents:  "Bill would eliminate caps on salaries"
State Pensions --

• "State troopers challenge Christie pension cuts"
• "Teachers pension board fails to take action on Christie's proposed cuts"

Tourette Syndrome:  "Study eyes new treatment for misunderstood condition"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Lenny Aguirre's leap of faith.

[OLDDOC] on D-Day's importance; and one last post on the election.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] gets back to her life-- and to the Darkinboddy Chronicles.

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Bernice updates us on candidates; Muhlenberg SED move; takes on newsgathering.. Olddoc has two posts on election.. Rebecca thanks the voters...and notes she won't cut her conscience to fit this year's fashion..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield police make war on illegal dumping"
  

NEWS --

Hospitals:  "Shakeup at CarePoint includes ouster of Hoboen hospital's CEO"
Holt Congressional Seat --

• "Mercer County turnout carries Watson Coleman to win"
• "Independent emerges to face Watson Coleman"

Drug Overdose:  "Hillside firefighters use nasal spray on person who OD'ed"
Edison:  "Proposed 9% tax hike sparks call to action"
Newark:  "Rock Plaza Lofts project marks milestone"
Scotch Plains:  "Photo show at library captures another side of Newark"
Veterans:  "Fulop joins Michelle Obama in committing to ending vet homelessness"
Watchung:  "Boro faces tough decisions about library"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie's chief of staff subpoenaed" -- Ledger | Record | Courier |

Elections:  "Early voting bill could help put end to NJ's low turnouts"
Energy:  "NJ says 3rd-party suppliers lied about savings promises" -- NJSpot | Courier |
Net Neutrality:  "Public piles on the net neutrality debate"
Schools:  "NJ returns partial control of schools to Newark and Paterson"
State Benefits:  "Retiree health benefits easier to cut than pensions"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] updates us on candidates; Muhlenberg SED move noted; comments on newsgathering.

[OLDDOC] offers two posts on the election; one more to come?

[Councilor WILLIAMS] thanks the voters.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] notes she will not cut her conscience to fit this year's fashion.

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Olddoc on Election; Habitat's upcoming 'blitz' project.. Bernice on Primary results; BOE filing date..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Dem Primary a proxy for things to come?"

NEWS --

Plainfield Dem Primary:  "Plainfield Dems split votes in primary"
Holt Congressional Seat:  "Watson Coleman wins Dem primary in CD12"-- PolNJ | Ledger | NJSpot |

Westfield:  "Town changes rules for selling, serving alcoholic beverages"
Union County:  "2014 Primary election results"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie appointee defends his actions in wake of lane closures"
• "Committee zeroes in on PA mismanagement issues"
  

Firefighters:  "Report: NJ firefighters highest paid in nation"
Pensions:  "Poll: NJ should pay full pensions, voters say"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Primary Election results and BOE filing date.

[OLDDOC] on Election results and Habitat's 'blitz' project.

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Olddoc, Bernice, Cory Storch, Rebecca on today's Primary Election.. Election Day abbreviated CLIPS..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "VOTE. Like your life depended on it"
  

NEWS --

Plainfield Dem Primary:  "In gubernatorial, county chair races, all politics is local" -- Mapp vs. Green.
Holt Congressional Seat:  "Middlesex County and the 2017 governor's race foreshadowed"

Nonprofits:  "Hillsborough Hop 5K draws 1,100 in run for YMCA"
Rutgers:  "Sweeney and trustee face off over 'hidden' report on governance"
Schools:  "ACLU sues 7 districts for discriminating against immigrants"
Trenton:  "Police superior officers union backs Jackson"
Union County:  "Federal judge rules Citizen Forum may use county seal" -- CountyWatchers | Ledger |

MVC:  "'Upgrade' means flattened license plates"
NJ Credit:  "Christie pension plan could trigger another downgrade, S&P warms"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] .

[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

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Dottie G: Election Eve thoughts.. Olddoc on Dottie G, a plug for El-Amin, more.. Bernice: When Jerry dumped Bonnie.. Councilor Wiliams: Let's remove those Green stains.. David: recaps Jerry's embarrassments plus more..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Could Jerry Green face federal charges in job-for-affidavit allegation?"
• Guest Post: "Jerry Green and 'his' Democrats have ruined Plainfield long enough!"
  

NEWS --

Historic Photo:  "Preston and Susie Smith's 1933 wedding"

Asbury Park:  "More than 20,000 attend annual Jersey Pride event" -- Courier | Ledger |
Energy:  "Princeton mulls buying energy in bulk to save taxpayers money"
Jersey City:  "Pedestrian-friendly plan would shut downtown street to traffic"
Roselle Park:  "Woman wins five-year battle over parking ticket"

State Pensions:  "NJ pension crisis grows deeper"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Jerry dumping Bonnie [Watson Coleman].

[OLDDOC] on Dottie Gutenkauf's speaking out; a plug for El-Amin; more coming.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] says 'let's remove those stubborn Green stains'.

[DAVID] recaps Jerry Green's embarrassments plus more.

[DOTTIE G SEZ] offers some thoughts on Election Eve [use link here].

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