Olddoc has questions for tonight's Town Hall.. Bernice on Netherwood Pointe and remembering Margot Adler.. Councilor Williams on the city's new mass communications system.. Jackie's BB16 feeds continue overnight.. David on his run for the Board of Ed..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp's Town Hall tonight at Senior Center"
  

NEWS --

Asm Jon Bramnick:  "Bramnick says Assembly has votes to pass bail reform"

Newark:  "City to pay $175K to settle wrongful arrest lawsuit"
North Plainfield:  "Hundreds hold candlelight vigil for Lisa Del Negro"
Prisons:  "3 corrections officers, 32 others charged in drug, cellphone smuggling ring"
South Plainfield:  "2.6M addition coming to library"
Sandy Aid:  "Contractor admits to ripping off storm victims"
Youth Sports:  "Man gets jail for stealing from Pop Warner"

Gov. Christie:  "In Belmar, gov says pension promises 'can't be kept'" -- Courier | PolNJ |
Campaign Finances:  "Booker gets most of campaign cash from out of state"
Consecrated Virgins:  "Virgin territory"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Netherwood Pointe and remembering Margot Adler.

[OLDDOC] has questions for tonight's Town Hall.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on the city's new mass communications system.

[DAVID] on his run for the Board of Ed.

[JACKIE] BB16 feeds continue overnight.

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Olddoc advises researching ACA insurance plans before renewal time.. Bernice notes seven file for three BOE seats.. Councilor Williams suggests signing up for new PCMS alert system.. David announces his runn for BOE seat.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "No ringy-dingys with City Hall phone system"
  

NEWS --

Bail Reform:  "Prominent black minister urges action on bail reform"
Cyberbullying:  "Hillside girl is first in Union County to face penalty under new law"

Bound Brook:  "220-unit apartment building sparks downtown revitalization talk"
Jersey City:  "Fulop appoints new DPW director"
Newark:  "LL Cool J visits summer movie night"
Trenton:  "Affordable housing developer faces prison for skimming funds for personal use"

Open Space: "NJ open space preservation fund in jeopardy"
Parkway Logo:  "Officials defend copyright lawsuit" -- Don't think they have a chance.
State Pensions:  "NJ unions update lawsuits to block Christie pension cuts"
NJ Supremes:  "Top court approves warrantless search in Irvington case"
Robotized Parking:  "NJ developers look upward to solve parking woes"
Transportation Scam:  "Federal highway official used straw company to get Rutgers, NJIT contracts"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes seven file for three BOE seats.

[OLDDOC] advises researching ACA insurance plans before renewal time.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] suggests signing up for new PCMS alert system.

[DAVID] announces his runn for BOE seat.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc comments on Monday's blogs, and the Ukraine situation.. Bernice remembers Shirley Rutherford and her coup.. David on why he's running for the Board of Ed.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp's Town Hall set for Thursday"
  

NEWS --

Garden: "Plainfield woman transforms yard to inspire others"
Home Ownership:  "Home ownership fair held in Plainfield"
Union County:  "Mourners says farewell to Sheriff Froehlich" -- Courier | Ledger |

Asbury Park:  "Police tap into community to help fight violent crime"
Bayonne:  "New mayor hires 23-year-old relative as chief of staff"
Copyright Infringement:  "Turnpike Authority sues pizza chain over knockoff logo"
Newark:  "Baraka says efforts to reform police already under way"
Princeton:  "COAH rules Princeton has 'zero' affordable housing obligation"
Trenton --

• "Community meeting with mayor a roundtable of group discussions" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Mayor Jackson discusses Austin Health Center's range of services"
• "Jackson a likely fourth in crime-curbing alliance of mayors"
  

Sales Tax:  "Brick-and-mortar stores lobby for online sales tax"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] remembers Shirley Rutherford and her coup.

[OLDDOC] omments on Monday's blogs, and the Ukraine situation.

[DAVID] on why  he's running for the Board of Ed.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc on Gaza, post-weekend.. Bernice sends Eid greetings, notes Mayor's Town Hall Thursday.. Jackie picks up BB16 live feeds overnight.. David credits his grandmother with interesting him in writing..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Registry of vacant and abandoned homes for Plainfield?"
  

NEWS --

Animal Rescue:  "Young Jack Daniel is friendly and playful"

Asm Joe Cryan:  "Bob Ingle: Twisted tales of Joe Cryan"
Sen. Lesniak:  "Lesniak attempt to get around betting ban likely a gamble"
Newark:  "Federal report on police may come back to haunt Cory Booker"
Vacant/Abandoned Homes:  "Ordinance would set annual fee and registry of vacant properties"

Bridgegate --

• "Bridgegate boat takes top prize at Ocean City boat festival"

Port Authority:  "Overtime exceed Q2 projections by 11,000 hours"
School Superintendents:  "Is salary cap causing brain drain?"
State Pensions --

• "For Christie, pension battle presents a test for 2016" -- WashPost.
• "For Christe, reducing pension benefits could be toughest challenge yet"

County School Supers:  "State auditor cries foul over failure to fill posts"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] sends Eid greetings, notes Mayor's Town Hall Thursday.

[OLDDOC] on Gaza, post-weekend.

[DAVID] credits his grandmother with interesting him in writing.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Bernice notes Rivers voices support for economic development.. Jackie's week in review includes cool old car pic.. Olddoc has family visiting this weekend.. Noel posts several reports on 'Gee Gee' Brown Tournament's Day 1..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "What happened in Plainfield in 1809?"
  

NEWS --

Attempted Murder:  "Plainfield police, FBI arrest man in shooting outside Hugo's Bar"
Garden:  "Plainfield woman transforms yard to inspire others"
Union County:  "Courthouse schedules half-day for sheriff's funeral"

Asbury Park:  "Police increase visibility in bid to decrease violence"
Libraries:  "Gloucester County Library unveils 3-D printer for public use"
Newark:  "Co-working space brings together entrepreneurs, artists"
South Plainfield:  "Holy Savior Academy welcomes new principal"

Bridgegate --

• "Panel privately interviewing potential witnesses behind the scenes"

Gov. Christie:  "The time the RGA helped him win a landslide"
Alimony Reform:  "Lawyers, divorcees weigh pros, cons of bill on Christie's desk"
Drug Treatment:  "Treatment options in NJ don't meet demands of growing epidemic"
Retirements:  "Christie's pension reform push could lead to new wave of retirements"
Town Logos:  "Discussion of Native Americans in town logos comes to NJ"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Rivers voices support for economic development.

[OLDDOC] has family visiting this weekend.


[JACKIE] Week in review includes cool old car pic.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

[NOEL at PALSposts several reports on 'Gee Gee' Brown Tournament's Day 1] .

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Olddoc has family this weekend.. Bernice: Ground broken for new 5-story building.. Noel on the 'Gee Gee' Brown basketball tournament.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight.. Maria: Yellow tabby looking for its owners..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Homeownership Fair today"
• "Four house, garage and art sales this weekend"

NEWS --

Holt Congressional Seat:  "Booker fundraiser goes to work for Watson Coleman"
Union County:  "Courthouse schedules half-day for sheriff's funeral"

East Orange:  "Former water exec admits concealing chemical in drinking water"
Linden:  "City unveils development project, includes Roselle in joint civic complex"
Newark:  "Federal investigation of police could bolster civil rights lawsuits"
Trenton:  "Mayor's post-election report shows some contributions over limit"

Affordable Housing:  "Group offers $1,000 reward for doc 'lost' by Christie administration"
Israel/Gaza:  "Central Jerseyans can aid Israel, Palestinians"
Veterans:  "Booker, local leaders discuss legislation to help vets with brain injuries"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Ground broken for new 5-story building.

[OLDDOC] has family this weekend.

[MARIA] Yellow tabby looking for its owners (or a new family).

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[NOEL at PALS] on the 'Gee Gee' Brown basketball tournament .

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Olddoc on the history of Palestine and a second post on Gaza.. Bernice on telling Plinfield's story; Passing time.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Foiled by failed FiOS router"
• "Homeownership Fair Saturday"
• "Four house, garage and art sales this weekend"

NEWS --
There was no CLIPS on Thursday owing to a FIOS malfunction.

Attempted Murder:  "Plainfield police, FBI arrest man in shooting outside Hugo's Bar"
Garden:  "Plainfield woman transforms yard to inspire others"
Holt Congressional Seat:  "Labor unions rally round Watson Coleman"

Atlantic City:  "Moody's downgrades AC's bond rating to junk status"
Newark  "Civilian oversight called for as part of police refirm"
Star-Ledger:  "Star-Ledger headquarters sold to NY real estate developer"
Trenton:  "Restoration campaign has high hopes for city's future"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie battered by rivals on presidential circuit"
Bail Reform:  "Tensions erupt over last-minute push for reform"
Economy:  "Analysis: NJ's economic woes go far beyond Atlantic City"
Energy:  "BPU concludes solar sector stable"
Girls State:  "Jersey girls get first-hand look into politics with Girls State program"
Legislative Roundtable:  "Business leaders decry 'initiative and referendum' trend"
Politics:  "Developing relationship between Menendez and Fulop"
Sen. Sweeney:  "Sweeney raises almost $600K in campaign cash in 3 months"
State Pensions:  "NJ pension funds showing impressive returns"
Unaccompanied Children:  "1,500 unaccompanied children placed in NJ this year"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on telling Plinfield's story; Passing time.

[OLDDOC] on the history of Palestine and a second post on Gaza.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc on Chikungumya; notes on Gaza (part 1).. Bernice notes BOE filing date is Monday; Birthday greetings to George Clinton.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Four house, garage and art sales this weekend"
  

NEWS --

Food Recall:  "Fruit recall spreads to other supermarkets" -- Stop & Shop, Costco, Trader Joe's, more.
Union County:  "Froehlich to lie in state at courthouse rotunda"

Street Cams:  "Neptune, Asbury Park turn to cameras to curb violence"
Newark --

• "Justice Department calls for federal monitor of city's police"
• "Top cop says department ready to work with Feds"

North PLainfield:  "Man stabs another in street fight, then flees"
Official Misconduct:  "Police captain, former Sparta mayor convicted of misusing police databases"
Trenton --

• "Mayor Jackson touts $1M savings from employee benefits change"
• "Mercer prosecutor probes account opened by former mayor Mack"

Bridgegate --

• "Judge: Christie administration improperly denied information requests"
  
• "Fishman: Investigations take time"

Bail Reform:  "Sen. Donald Payne objects to bail reform measures"
State Pensions --

• "Christie kicks off 'no pain, no gain' reform tour"
• "Christie gets back in the ring with unions for pension fight"
• "Cut retiree benefits or face bankruptcy, Christie says"
  
• "Police, firefighters protest at campaign kickoff"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes BOE filing date is Monday; Birthday greetings to George Clinton.

[OLDDOC] on Chikungumya; notes on Gaza (part 1).

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc on ethics and listening to his mother... Bernice notes HAP commissioners call special meeting on ordinance.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Signs of the times: Commercial Real Estate"
  

NEWS --

Product Recall:  "Wegans recalls peaches, plums, nectarines"
Union County --

• "Sheriff Ralph Froehlich dies" -- Courier | Ledger |
• "Union County mourns sheriff's death" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Longtime assemblyman Cryan likely to run for sheriff"

Foster Care:  "Electronic payment systems begins for foster, adoptive parents"
Linden:  "Animal shelter under investigation"
Newark:  "Baraka now must try to turn enemies into friends"
Sandy Aid:  "Sweeney calls monitor's report 'almost a whitewash'"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes HAP commissioners call special meeting on ordinance.

[OLDDOC] on ethics and listening to his mother.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc: More on ethics and why he should have listened to his mother.. Bernice notes how news delivery has changed since she retired.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Welcome to Plainfield Area Sports Blog"
  

NEWS --

Union County:  "Sheriff Ralph Froehlich dies" | "Cryan to serve as acting sheriff"

Elections:  "More competitive Legislative elections in NJ not likely"
Energy Exploration:  "Obama administration announces seismic testing off NJ"
Hospitals:  "State recommendations would make finances more transparent"
Military Installations:  "Ft. Dix, Picatinny Arsenal face downsizing or closure"
Public Records:  "Judge to consider whether OPRA requests are public records"
Schools:  "Cash-strapped districts rely on local businesses to fund robotics"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes how news delivery has changed since she retired.

[OLDDOC] More on ethics and why he should have listened to his mother.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Bernice on the HAP ordinance.. Olddoc is on a weekend break.. Jackie's week includes a ride in the elevator..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "YWCA dangling?"
  

NEWS --

Ambulance:  "Freeholders provide ambulance for Plainfield" -- Video from CountyWatchers.
Bike Giveaway:  "Christmas in July bike giveaway"
Historic Trail:  "Union County marks Revolutionary War route"
Rutgers:  "Plainfield resident, RU chemistry prof, named ACS fellow"
Shooting Arrest:  "Plainfield police arrest suspect in May 29 shooting"

Hospitals:  "All NJ hospitals will have to disclose financial information"  -- NJBiz | Ledger |
Open Space:  "Morris looking to expand program to include trails, rec facilities"
South Plainfield: "Nominations being accepted for grand marshal of Labor Day Parade"
Trenton:  "Federal grant will help create art district in city"
Union County Utilities Authority:  "Former freeholder chair must repay thousands in stipends" -- The Ledger cribs from CountyWatchers -- see here and here.

Auto Insurance:  "Nationwide to start selling NJ policies in August"
Gambling:  "As AC struggles, lawmakers look at casinos in North Jersey"
Sandy Aid:  "NJ has distributed just ten percent of $1.1B aid"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on the HAP ordinance.

[OLDDOC] is on a weekend break.


[JACKIE] the week in review includes a ride in the elevator.

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Olddoc takes a breather.. Bernice ponders new chance for Park & 7th.. Rebecca on the Plainwood Square concert and car show.. David posts pix of Plainwood Square concert.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Annual duCret student show at Swain's opens today"
  

NEWS --

Rutgers:  "Plainfield resident, RU chemistry prof, named ACS fellow"
Bike Giveaway:  "Christmas in July bike giveaway"
Shooting Arrest:  "Plainfield police arrest suspect in May 29 shooting"

Bergen County Race:  "Gen. Wesley Clark to campaign for Dem exec candidate"
Catholic Schools:  "Metuchen diocese shuts 10th school in five years"
Hospitals:  "Christ Hospital nurses join Bayonne MC picket line"
Media--

• "Christie YouTube video on pension cuts is parodied"
• "Ledger said to hire ex-Hollywood gossip columnist to cover Christie"

Newark --

• "Summer crime fighting strategy unveiled by Baraka" -- Walking around and listening to residents, businesses.
• "City employee access to city cars being curbed"

NJ Transit:  "NJT earmarks $9.6M for rehab of Perth Amboy station"
Union County Utilities Authority:  "Former freeholder chair must repay thousands in stipends" -- The Ledger cribs from CountyWatchers -- see here and here.
Watchung:  "$2M library compromise doesn't end debate"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] ponders new chance for Park & 7th.

[OLDDOC] takes a breather.

[DAVID] posts pix of Plainwood Square concert.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] on the Plainwood Square concert and car show.

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Olddoc on ambulances, plus reader comment on CJA charter school.. Bernice notes Gavett Place groundbreaking next week.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "'Christmas in July' bike giveaway set"
  

NEWS --

Gangs:  "Plainfield gang bust leads to MS-13 indictments" -- Older Plainfield story is here.
Union County Utilities Authority:  "Top employees reprimanded, must pay back unauthorized stipends"

Linden: "City gets new cops after benefits change sparks exodus"
Somerville:  "Developer sued again for failing to pay bills"
South Plainfield:  "Borough swears in three new police officers"
Trenton:  "Council votes to expand ShotSpotter system"
Union County:  "County sued over alleged sex assaults at juvenile center"
Watchung:  "Library's fate in borough council's hands"

Bridgegate --

• "US prosecutor discounts rumors of imminent indictments"
• "Christie aide thought closure was infighting at PA"
• "Panel could subpoena unnamed PA sergeant"
• "Fishman demurral gives Christie a window"
  
• "Scandal takes toll on GOP fundraising"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie talks with Iowa voter, denies he's running for president" -- Hah!
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Gavett Place groundbreaking next week.

[OLDDOC] on ambulances, plus reader comment on CJA charter school.


[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc on HAP inconsistencies, ethics.. Bernice notes her 'break' was over June 23.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight.. Rebecca remembers the burning of the Colored Orphans Asylum in NYC..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Proposed South Avenue project well-received"
• "Plainwood Square summer concert (and car show) tonight"
  

NEWS --

Basketball:  "Former Plainfield star Allen-Jordan headed to Francis Marion"
Football:  "Plainfielders among All-Stars in Snapple Bowl"

JAsm Chivukula:  "Chivukuka said to be in line for BPU appointment" -- The rewards of losing?
Jersey City:  "Clergy urge community policing in meeting with Fulop"
Rutgers:  "RU raises tuition and fees for 2014-15 despite calls for freeze"
'Skimming':  "Former Glen Ridge registrar alleged to have skimmed $83K in cash fees"
South Plainfield::  "Summer drama workshop presents 'All Shook Up'"
Trenton:  "Mayor Jackson travels with protective detail"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie's incoming chief of staff to testify to panel"
• "'Bull' says Christie to charge his persona led to closures"

Wage Theft:  "Taking a bigger bite out of wage theft in NJ"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes her 'break' was over June 23.

[OLDDOC] on HAP inconsistencies, ethics.


[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Darkinboddy Chronicles] remembers the burning of the Colored Orphans Asylum in NYC.

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Olddoc asks if fix is in on HAP matter, plus second Council report.. Bernice notes Council passes HAP ordinance; Muhlenberg closure commemoration set.. Councilor Williams on the ethics of the HAP matter; Reid's angry display.. David posts two videos: Council's HAP discussion; Mr. Reid's embarrassing outburst.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Reid tantrum caps bizarre Council meeting"

NEWS --

Ambulances:  "More ambulances headed to Plainfield"
Restaurant Inspections:  "Most Plainfield eateries were not inspected last year, report says" -- The Suburban News weighs in.
Bike Giveaway:  "Annual giveaway set for July 23" -- Includes details on eligibility.
Arrests:  "Three men arrested in Plainfield with drugs, loaded weapons"

Hospitals:  "Struggling Meadowlands needs state-imposed manager"
Trenton:  "City will feature two of five new NJ charter schools"
Union Apprentice Program:  "Program pays $34K settlement in case of black student dismissed before graduation"
Westfield:  "Google Glass gives new vistas to woman with limited mobility"

Bridgegate --

• "Panel's summer hiatus clears way for federal investigation"

2016 Guv's Race --

• "NJ Building Trades Council urges Sweeney to run" -- But of course.
• "DiVicenzo for governor? He'll think about it"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie posts then removes video" -- See the video here.
Sen. Menendez:  "Menendez racks up $700K in defense expenses"
Affordable Housing:  "Advocacy group pursues COAH and case of missing documents"
Border Crisis:  "Pope Francis weighs in on unaccompanied children fleeing to US"
Utility Bills:  "Will 'decoupling' lead to higher customer bills?"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Council passes HAP ordinance; Muhlenberg closure commemoration set...

[OLDDOC] asks if fix is in on HAP matter, plus second Council report.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on the ethics of the HAP matter; Reid's angry display.

[DAVID] posts two videos: Council's HAP discussion; Mr. Reid's embarrassing tantrum.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

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Abbreviated CLIPS..off to South Avenue developer meeting.. On your own with the blogs today..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Off to South Avenue developer meeting"

NEWS --

[LEDGER] - [COURIER]

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] .

[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

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Olddoc on the Courier's restaurant inspections story; Bastille Day.. Bernice asks if proposed Open Space Tax is needed.. David as a Cavaliers fan, celebrates Lebron's return.. Jackie: BB16 feeds continue overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Was Sharon trying to poison us all and drown our kids?"
  
• "HAP land purchase ordinance withdrawn"
  

NEWS --

Health Division:  "Eat, drink and be wary in Plainfield"

Asbury Park:  "Inside school district's dysfunction"
Berkeley Heights:  "New landmark: Peppertown Park clock"
Scotch Plains:  "Photo from St. Bartholomew's 1975 Italian Fair"

Gov. Christie --

• "Here are the questions Christie doesn't want to answer"
• "Chris Christie and America's poorest city"

Education:  "Christie to issue executive order on Common Core standards this week"
Soccer:  "Optimism that soccer fervor will linger in US"
State Pension System:  "The perils of pension reform"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] asks if proposed Open Space Tax is needed.

[OLDDOC] on the Courier's restaurant inspections story; Bastille Day.

[DAVID] as a Cavaliers fan, celebrates Lebron's return.

[JACKIE] BB16 feeds continue overnight.

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Olddoc on the Council agenda.. Bernice posts some gorgeous garden pix.. Jackie's week in review plus pix.. Councilor Williams on the Lot 9 ordinance.. Rebecca goes after Jerry, the 'King of Gutter Politics'..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "BREAKING: HAP ordinance on Lot 9 withdrawn"
• "Road work slated to start"
  

NEWS --

Accident:  "Plainfield man rear ends truck, spilling liquid asphalt on road"

The Auditor:  "JC casino backer is a big political donor"
Employee Theft:  "Ridgewood auditor to review how $460K in quarters was stolen"
Hospitals:  "NJ keeping watchful eye as Meadowlands hospital runs low on cash, patients"
Kean U.:  "Kean pursues purchase of Merck property despite lawsuit"
Medical Fraud:  "Empire built on blood about to be put up for grabs"
Port Authority:  "NY, NJ gave $1.5 billion to non-PA projects over decades"
South Plainfield:  "Senior Center grows garden for healthy eating"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] posts some gorgeous garden pix.

[OLDDOC] notes the HAP ordinance; questions Council treatment of Flor Gonzalez.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on the Lot 9 ordinance.

[JACKIE] week in review plus pix.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] goes after Jerry Green, the 'King of Gutter Politics'.

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Olddoc posts briefly, more to come on Council agenda tomorrow.. Bernice on Jerry Green's 'piety party'.. Councilor Williams on the Lot 9 ordinance.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight.. Rebecca goes after Jerry Green, 'the King of Gutter Politics'..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Liberty Village deal closes, new owner takes possession"
  

NEWS --

Shoplifting:  "Plainfield man told Walmart employees he had a gun"
Warrant Arrests:  "Scotch Plains police arrest two Plainfield residents on warrants"

Atlantic City:  "Trump Plaza could close in September"
Jersey City:  "Fulop accused of snarling traffic to strike at Port Authority"
North Plainfield:  "Roofer falls to his death" -- Courier | Ledger |

Gov. Christie:  "Christie in crosshairs of national government group"
Bail Reform:  "Assembly takes odd step to put bail reform on ballot"
Guns:  "NJ Supremes won't hear landmark gun case after all"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Jerry Green's 'piety party'.

[OLDDOC] posts briefly, more to come on Council agenda tomorrow.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on the Lot 9 ordinance.

[DAVID] mmm.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] goes after Jerry Green, 'the King of Gutter Politics'.

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Olddoc on Council conduct, the HAP proposal, and more.. Bernice on BOE filing date, Park Hardware's new digs, neighborhood soccer and more.. Councilor Williams on the 'HAP ordinance' sleight of hand.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds continue overnight.. Rebecca on homophobic frauds and hypocrites..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Jerry Green comes out against 'gutter-style politics'?"
  

NEWS --

Shooting:  "Police investigate shooting of 18-year-old"
Asm Bramnick:  "Bramnick calls on SCI to investigate Newark schools spending" -- Hometown kid.

Berkeley Heights:  "Former prosecutor Romankow supports former police chief in tiff"
Newark:  "Data shows blacks more likely to be stopped and frisked"

2016 Gov Race: "Fulop at Monmouth BBQ: Relationships matter"
Economic Development:  "NJ gives $260M tax break to company with Norcross ties"
NSA Spying:  "Rutgers prof on NSA surveillance list says he's not surprised" -- PolNJ | NYTimes |
Port Authority:  "Lesniak calls Degnan 'disastrous'"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on BOE filing date, Park Hardware's new digs, neighborhood soccer and more.

[OLDDOC] on Council conduct, the HAP proposal, and more.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the 'HAP ordinance' sleight of hand.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds continue overnight.

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Abbreviated CLIPS today, off to the peg-leg people.. On your own with the blogs..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Off to the peg-leg people"
  

NEWS --

[LEDGER] - [COURIER]

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] .

[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

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Olddoc offers two posts on the Council meeting.. Bernice offers a cat tale, notes on Council agenda.. Councilor Williams notes Cedar Brook concerts in the works.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds cocntinue..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Developer to meet with merchants on South Avenue proposal"

NEWS --

Teen Arts:  "Plainfield youths featured in Union County teen arts exhibit"
Commuting:  "NJ Transit to hold line on fares for 5th straight year"

Bernards:  "Hearing on mosque continues as vote nears"
Clark:  "Police save OD victim days after receiving kits"
Elizabeth:  "Ethics panel: BOE prez should be reprimanded for vote"
Gambling:  "Venture capitalist wants to build casino in Jersey City"
Jersey City:  "Fulop critics say spirit of pay-to-play violated in MUA contracts"
Public Bidding:  "Contractor sues Hackensack over award of $66M contract"
Ridgewood:  "Ex-worker to be sentenced in theft of $460K in quarters" -- No jail time?
Westfield:  "Crumbs Bake Shop closes" -- Forbes | Courier | Ledger |

Christie 2016:  "Sweeney, Fulop see Christie's chances differently"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] moffers a cat tale, notes on Council agendamm.

[OLDDOC] offers two posts on the Council meeting.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Cedar Brook concerts in the works.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds cocntinue.

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Olddoc will post his Council writeup about noon.. Bernice on UCIA settlement terms.. Councilor Williams notes Cedar Brook concerts in the works.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds into Tuesday AM.. David pictures the July 4 Parade..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council praises Recreation for successful July 4 Parade"

NEWS --

Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO announces its 95th season"
Holt Congressional Seat:  "House minority whip backs Watson Coleman" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Weapons Charges:  "Plainfield man arrested after gun incident in bar"

Newark:  "Christie on Baraka's fiscal crisis: Deal with it"
North Plainfield:  "Three arrested after bar fight"
Trenton:  "Sweeney pledges to work with mayor Jackson"
Union County:  "Cherry Hill standoff ends in arrest of man wanted in Union County"

Guns:  "Christie defends veto of ammo bill"
Port Authority:  "PA was pressured to hire Christie's former law firm"  -- Record | Ledger |
Sandy Recovery:  "Christie 'storm czar' to resign"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on UCIA settlement terms.

[OLDDOC] will post his Council writeup about noon.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Cedar Brook concerts in the works.

[DAVID] pictures the July 4 Parade.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds into Tuesday AM.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

[DOTTIE G SEZ] mmm.

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Olddoc on tonight's Council agenda.. Bernice notes UCIA settlement issues still unresolved.. Councilor Williams reports on July 4 activities.. Jackie: Dan catches up two missed week-in-review posts.. David's Parade photos..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Clergy changes at historic Plainfield congregations"

NEWS --

Auto Recall:  "Subaru recalls 660,000 cars and SUVs"
Developmental Centers:  "Woodbridge closing causes family hardships" -- With a Plainfield angle.

Catholic Schools:  "NJ Catholic schools fight to keep doors open"
For-Profit Colleges:  "Corinthian Colleges throws in the towel"
Rahway:  "Rahway International Film Festival rings in 2nd year"
Rutgers:  "RU cuts ties with gear manufacturers over Bangladeshi safety accord"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes UCIA settlement issues are still unresolved.

[OLDDOC] on tonight's Council agenda.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] reports on July 4 activities.

[DAVID] posts July 4 Parade photos.

[JACKIE] My apologies for missing two week-in-review post here and here.

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Olddoc will post on Monday.. Bernice notes Minchello named acting director of Trenton's Law Dept.. Councilor Williams notes Pool schedule; free swim lessons.. David posts July 4 Parade photos.. Jackie: BB16 - Who's your hamster?..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Dirty politics and the Raritan Valley Coalition?"

NEWS --

Watchung Reservation:  "Advocates push to lift biking ban"

Christie 2016:  "Why gun veto matters"
The Auditor:  "Christie uncharacteristically silent on SCOTUS rulings"
College Tuition:  "NJIT, TCNJ among costliest in nation"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes Minchello named acting director of Trenton's Law Dept.

[OLDDOC] will post on Monday.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Pool schedule; free swim lessons.

[DAVID] posts July 4 Parade photos.

[JACKIE] BB16 - Who's your hamster?.

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Off to see the Parade.. Abbreviated CLIPS... You're on your own with the blogs..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• Off to see the Parade today
  

NEWS --

[LEDGER] - [COURIER]

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

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[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

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Olddoc offers July 4 wishes.. Bernice: Council to discuss city lots for development; What's in a (nick)name?.. Councilor Williams notes Pool openings and free swim lessons.. Jackie: BB16 Live Eviction and more..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Independence Festival under way today"

NEWS --

Union County:  "County opens six free -Wi-Fi aeas" -- And Plainfield?
War for Independence:  "10 things you didn't know about the Revolution in NJ"
Watson Coleman Candidacy:  "Rep. Steny Hoyer to endorse Watson Coleman"

New Brunswick:  "Theological seminary moves off 'Holy Hill' to allow RU expansion"
North Plainfield:  "Man alleged to have burgled nine cars, torched three"
Trenton --

• "Agreement with state eliminates directors' residency requirement"
• "Mayor Jackson volunteers at soup kitchen"

Port Authority:  "Panel created after Bridgegate will examine PA operations"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Council to discuss city lots for development; What's in a (nick)name?.

[OLDDOC] offers July 4 wishes.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Pool openings and free swim lessons.

[JACKIE]  BB16 Live Eviction and more.

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Olddoc adds addendum on Hospital Task Force; second post on SCOTUS.. Bernice: West is parade marshal; Pools report.. Rebecca wonders if 'ethics violation' resolution is evidence of a secret Council meeting.. Jackie: Big Brother 16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "The Pillars B&B is closing"
  

NEWS --

July 4 Parade:  "Dr. James West is grand marshal of Plainfield parade" -- Under Union County listing.
Steve Gallon:  "Banned from NJ, ex-Plainfield superintendent and cast appear in Florida" -- Courier | Ledger |
Arson:  "Plainfield man accused of torching ex's home will have public defender"
World Cup:  "Costa Rican fans in NJ ready for WC challenge"

Fashion:  "Pt. Pleasant councilman wants to ban saggy pants"
Jersey City:  "Fulop: No council hearing in police chief demotion"
Manville:  "$90.5M awarded to families who lost members to asbestos-related cancer"
McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst:  "Sweeney says protecting joint base is imperative"
Trenton:  "Jackson begins term by signing agreement for state aid"

Bridgegate --

• "Judge rules state improperly witthheld info from Bergen Record"

Affordable Housing:  "Critics blast Christie's new housing plan" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Guns:  "Christie vetoes bill to reduce size of ammunition clips"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] West is parade marshal; Pools report.

[OLDDOC] Adds addendum on Hospital Task Force; second post on SCOTUS.

[JACKIE] ig Brother 16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] wonders if 'ethics violation' resolution is evidence of a secret Council meeting.

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Olddoc proposes a Citizens Hospital Task Force.. Bernice notes first festival opens Friday.. Jackie's Big Brother 16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Festival and July 4 Parade highlight holiday weekend"
  

NEWS --

Drugs:  "Arrests made in separate drug investigations"
Drug Overdoses:   "Police get Narcan to use in drug overdoses"

Newark:  "Chief of Staff: I've got my brother's back"
North Plainfield:  "Man torches ex's house for revenge"
Trenton:  "Jackson takes oath of office in embattled city"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie blames Dems for judge deal gone bad" - Ledger editorial here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes first festival opens Friday.

[OLDDOC] proposes a Citizens Hospital Task Force.

[JACKIE] Big Brother 16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc on SCOTUS decisions.. Bernice notes July 4 Parade; Eric Jackson's inauguration.. Jackie: Big Brother 16 live feeds continue overnight.. David makes a job change and more..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Futbol: US vs. Belgium on large screen at Library today" -- Free.

NEWS --

One-seat Ride:  "Ridership up on Raritan Valley Line, evening expansion set"
Books:  "Retired Plainfield AF major hopes his story inspires youth"

Edison:  "Sandy funds used for Kilmer affordable housing"
Newark:  "Inauguration Day: Baraka's to-do list"
Trenton:  "Mayor Jackson's inaugural kicks off with prayer breakfast"

Bridgegate --

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

NJ Budget:  "Gov. Christie signs budget" -- PolNJ | NJSpot | Courier | Ledger |
Distracted Driving:  "Fines in NJ for talking, texting while driving go up today"
Governor's Race:  "Fulop for governor? Other JC mayors have tried"
Superstorm Sandy:  "Mahwah hotel to pay $110K to settle price-gouging suit"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes July 4 Parade; Eric Jackson's inauguration.

[OLDDOC] on SCOTUS decisions.

[DAVID] makes a job change and more.

[JACKIE] Big Brother 16 live feeds continue overnight.

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