Olddoc passes along NFL player Benjamin Watson's thoughts on Ferguson.. Bernice wonders if Council wlll go for forensic audit; notes Taste of Plainfield.. Look for Jackie's week in review..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Pilgrim Pipeline controversy approaches Plainfield"

NEWS --

Habitat:  "After 25 years, Plainfield Habitat expands to Middlesex"
Fire:  "Friday Plainfield fire displaces six"

Elizabeth --

• "Jersey Gardens Mall turns away shoppers due to huge crowds"
• "Firefighters donate holiday meas"

Green Brook:  "Quadriplegic dad sells Christmas trees to help kids with life-threatening conditions"
Illegal Dumping:  "Eight charged with illegal dumping at state parks"
Trenton:  "Trinity Cathedral to host World AIDS  Day observance"
Vineland:  "City announces holiday lighting contest, $1,000 in prizes"

Gov. Christie --

• "Bowing to Iowa, Christie vetoes pig gestation crate ban"
• "Christie signs bill to remove outdated laws"
• "Retorts part of Christie's carefully sculptured image"
  
• "How Chris Christie is viewed by Americans"
  

Legislature --

• "Senate bill would ease sale of water utilities"
• "Senate to vote on bill banning 'coal rolling'"

Policing:  "Inventory of military gear gotten by NJ police gives critics new ammunition"
Prisons:  "Bill would require limiting solitary confinement of prisoners"

Ferguson Reaction --

• "Officer in Ferguson shooting resigns from force"
• "Newark bishop says fear is root of Ferguson shooting"

NFL:  "Concussions, by the new book"
President Obama:  "Rift with Defense Department deepens"
Smartphones:  "Cashless society? It's already coming"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] wonders if Council wlll go for forensic audit; notes Taste of Plainfield.

[OLDDOC] passes along NFL player Benjamin Watson's thoughts on Ferguson.


[JACKIE] look for the week in review.

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Abbreviated CLIPS.. you're on your own with the bloggers..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Family visiting today"

NEWS --

[LEDGER] - [COURIER]

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] .

[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

[NOEL at PALS] .

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Olddoc on the Council agenda.. Bernice: Property tax rewards proposed.. Rebecca on 'Black Thursday'Noel: Plainfield falls to Westfield in overtime..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Housecleaning today"

NEWS --

PHS Cardinals:  "Westfield over Plainfield in annual game"
Union County:  "Roselle mayor interested in Cryan's Assembly seat"

Irvington:  "Employee's suit alleges mayor forced himself on her"

Crime Stats:  "Interactive map of FBI crime stats in NJ"
Social Services:  "NJ ends $118M contract easing program enrollment"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Property tax rewards proposed.

[OLDDOC] on the Council agenda.


[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] on 'Black Thursday'.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield falls to Westfield in overtime.

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Olddoc and Bernice wish all a Happy Thanksgiving.. Jackie: San Juan del Sur blog party.. Noel on Turkey Day grudge matches..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "If your turkey looks like this, you're in trouble"

NEWS --

Adoption:  "Plainfield mom, son spend first Thanksgiving together"
Gov. McGreevey:  "McGreevey hosts dinner for ex-cons in JC"

Kean U.--

• "Student petition seeks firing of president over conference table"
• "Assemblyman Cryan wants NJ college presidents to condemn conference table"

Newark:  "District to teachers: Don't text or Facebook students"

Body Cams;  "Newark, Jersey City mull body cams for cops"
Business:  "Direct mil ban would costs thousands of NJ jobs, mailers say"
Speeding Tickets:  "The worst state for tickets? NJ, of course"

Ferguson Reaction --

• "Cory Booker responds by sharing Rodney King column from 1992"
• "In Newark soup kitchen, Christie speaks out on Ferguson"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --
[BERNICE] wishes all a Happy Thanksgiving.

[OLDDOC] Have a happy, safe Thanksgiving.

[JACKIE] San Juan del Sur blog party.

[NOEL at PALS] on Turkey Day grudge matches.

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Olddoc on rape, immigration and more.. Bernice offers downtown sights.. David at the NY Ferguson soldarity protests.. Noel finds Elizabeth advances against Lindne..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "What ever happened to Plainfield's interfaith Thanksgiving service?"

NEWS --

Plainfield-Westfield Game:  "Throwback photos of Thanksgiving games past, plus stats"
Raritan Valley Line:  "One-seat ride on track thanks to Fed funds"
2004 Murder Conviction:  "Plainfield man convicted of killing his wife loses appeal"
Thanksgiving Weather:  "Winter Storm Watch in effect in Union County" -- Interactive map here.

Carteret:  "Officials celebrate $53M redevelopment deal"
Central Jersey:  "Central Jersey responds to Ferguson"
Newark:  "Ferguson protestors denounce lack of indictment" -- Ledger | PolNJ |

Gov.Christie:  "Clock ticking for Christie to act on controversial pig bill"
Gambling:  "Native American tribe first to launch Internet gambling in NJ"
Household Debt:  "NJ households carry large amounts of debt"
Lobbyists:  "Lobbying and the Thanksgiving fixins'"
NJ Bond Rating:  "Blaming pension woes, Fitch continues NJ's negative outlook"
Oil Trains:  "Christie quietly permits more oil trains in NJ"
Same-Sex Marriage:  "NJ activist lashes out at NYTimes over error in Magazine story"

Ferguson Opinion:  "Using a grand jury to aid the defense is one way to manipulate justice system" 

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] offers downtown sights.

[OLDDOC] on rape, immigration and more.

[DAVID] at the NY Ferguson soldarity protests.

[NOEL at PALS] finds Elizabeth advances against Lindne.

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Olddoc on Ferguson and the legal system; a post-weekend potpourri.. Bernice on Ferguson, new Senior apartments, snow birds.. Councilor Storch on the League of Municipalities conference..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "On the Ferguson Grand Jury"

NEWS --

2013 Murder:  "Plainfield police release video of suspect wanted in murder" -- Courier | Ledger |
Film:  "Plainfield author JM Benjamin finishing work on film, publishes new novel"
Hostile Work Environment Suit: "Plainfield pays $145,000 to settle workplace suit"

Edison:  "Complaint to be heard against mayor"
Jersey City --

• "City to save $2.5M by bond refinance after Moody's upgrade"
• "BOE reverses itself, resumes filming of public comments"

Kean U.:  "$219K conference table sparks criticism"
Linden:  "Officials: Let towns decide to keep or scrap red light cams"
Neark:  "Arbitrators rule against super in two more tenure cases"
Newark:  "31 charged in takedown of large heroin ring"
Union County:  "Summit mayor wants end to county government"

2016 Dem Convention:  "Report: Convention could be held in NYC or Philly"
NJ Lottery:  "Lawmaker calls for review after revenue falls short"
Obamacare:  "Rules change cost save on costs, lead to customer dilemmas"
Public Employee Health Benefits:  "Partisan, labor politics drive battle over reforms"
School Attendance:  "Legislator wants students to be excused on Veterans Day"
Technology:  "The secret life of passwords"

Ferguson Grand Jury --

• "No indictment of officer in Missouri death"
• "Accounts heard by grand jury differed on crucial details"
  
• "Congressional Black Caucus denounces Ferguson grand jury"
• "Newark police director says city ready for protests"

Obama Cabinet --

• "Hagel resigns under pressure as global crises test Pentagon"
• "How Obama dumped Hagel"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Ferguson, new Senior apartments, snow birds.

[OLDDOC] on Ferguson and the legal system; a post-weekend potpourri.

[Councilor STORCH] on the League of Municipalities conference.

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Bernice on PMUA wages, unions.. Check Olddoc later.. Councilor Storch on the League of Municipalities convention.. Jackie: Week in review plus pix.. David: Cultural & Heritae grants still available..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mapp influence may shadow Plainfield for decades"

NEWS --

Racial Discrimination:  "Plainfield settles former police employee's suit for $145,000" -- Settlement details here.
Historic Photo:  "Grand opening of Plainfield Kresge's in 1917"
League of Municipalities:  "Wrapup: The top 10 least attended sessions"
Weather:  "Snow, rain to develop Wednesday"

Elizabeth:  "BOE election recount will begin Tuesday"
Essex County:  "Politics afoot at Baraka's North Jersey Explosion party"
EWR:  "United to begin Newark-Venice flights in June"
Home Invasions:  "Questions linger about lack of diversity in Central Jersey police"
Kean U.:  "$219,000 conference table the center of attention" -- Huh?!
Newark:  "Baraka continues push to wrest back control of schools"
Red Light Cams:  "Linden, Union, Springfield fighting to keep cams"
Soup Kitchens:  "NJ restaurants offer training and work-for-a-meal programs"
Teachers:  "Bayonne teachers fuming over retro-pay delay"
Union County:  "New DNA evidence frees man convicted in 2002 Elizabeth sex assault"

Energy:  "BPU blocks offshore wind project for second time"
Healthcare:  "Changes to primary care help patients follow prescriptions"
Policing:  "Ocean Twp. police invite public to join in virtual ride-along"
Rape By Fraud?:  "NJ lawmaker introduces bill to make it a crime"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on PMUA wages, unions.

[OLDDOC] Check back later.

[Councilor STORCH] on the League of Municipalities convention.

[DAVID] Cultural & Heritae grants still available.

[JACKIE] Week in review plus pix.

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Olddoc chilling over the weekend.. Bernice notes City union contracts due for settlement; new Inspections Director to start.. Councilor Storch on the League of Municipalities conference.. Jackie Week in review plus pix.. David notes Culural & Heritage grants available.. Noel: Linden advances to the state finals..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Scuffle damages Library's theft-detection system"

NEWS --

Gov.McGreevey:  "Mike Tyson to appear with McGreevey at Jersey City event'

Diocese of Metuchen:  "Catholic diocese tackling immigration issue" -- Includes North and South Plainfield.
Newark:  "Arbitrator orders reinstatement of teacher fired under new tenure law"
Sports Betting:  "Poll: Americans favor legalizing sports betting"
Trenton:  "Police and fire on track for $8M overtime bill in first quarter"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes City union contracts due for settlement; new Inspections Director to start .

[OLDDOC]  chilling over the weekend.

[Councilor STORCH] on the League of Municipalities conference.

[DAVID]  notes Culural & Heritage grants available.

[JACKIE] Week in review plus pix.


[NOEL at PALS] Linden advances to the state finals.

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Abbreviated CLIPS; Early morning meeting today...you're on your own..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "No post today, I have an early morning meeting"
•  "Plainfield Symphony features Strauss tonight"
  

NEWS --

[LEDGER] - [COURIER]

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] .

[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

[NOEL at PALS] .

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Olddoc on Obama action; Tokyo 2020, more.. Bernice is skipping a day.. Noel on Mid-State 38 playoff predictions..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Symphony features Strauss Saturday"
  

NEWS --

Lady Vikings:  "Plainfield Lady Vikings headed to Nationals"
Internet Access:  "NJSpotlights' map shows NJ's digital divide" -- Wow!

Elizabeth:  "Schools super visits White House for education summit" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Newark:  "Prudential donates money to hospital for Ebola equipment"
Piscataway:  "Female cop says male officers pressured her for sex"
Somerville:  "Somervilee HS marching band wins Yamaha cup, state championship"
Trenton:  "Residents questions how study commission on violence will help make a difference"
Union County:  "Educators key in preventing gang membership, officials say"

Immigration --

• "President Obama acts to overhaul immigraiton" -- Video here.
• "Speaker Boehner: Action damages presidency"
• "Obama follows precedents of Eisenhower, Reagan and Papa Bush"
  
• "Christie mum on immigration"
• "Menendez: Obama order a 'historic step forward'"
• "Fulop applauds Obama's move"
• "GOP governors and Christie blast Obama over 'broken' system"
• "New Brunswick families react to Obama order"

Offshore Drilling:  "Booker, Menendez, Pallone urge Feds to discuss with NJ residents"

Obituary:  "Mike Nichols, celebrated director"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] is skipping a day.

[OLDDOC] on Obama action; Tokyo 2020, more.

[NOEL at PALS] on Mid-State 38 playoff predictions.

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Olddoc on Obama and immigration.. Bernice posts a political bulletin from the League of Municipalities.. Jackie: Survivor San Juan del Sur blog party.. David on the rise of the Serial podcasts..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Drake House hosts meeting on Raritan Valley tourism Saturday"

NEWS --

Cedar Brook Park:  "Rotary rededicates Mathewson Drive"
League of Municipalities --

• "Union, Middlesex, Mercer Dems kick off new alliance" -- Green, McCormac and Jackson.
  
• "Mayors vent anger at legislative leaders"
• "Sweeney, Fulop host dueiing parties"
  
• "Bon Jovi talks poverty"

Elizabeth:  "Fajardo seeks recount in Board of Ed election"

Sen. Booker:  "Booker says minorities have been hurt by drug war"
Drug Antidote:  "Price of heroin antidote Narcan doubles, worrying officials"
Port Authority:  "Judge allows December bridge and tunnel hike to proceed"

Obituary:  "Mike Nichols, celebrated director"
Show Biz:  "A rapid descent for Bill Cosby, America's dad"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] posts a political bulletin from the League of Municipalities.

[OLDDOC] on Obama and immigration.

[DAVID] on the rise of the Serial podcasts.

[JACKIE] Survivor San Juan del Sur blog party.

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Olddoc reports frightening news for hypochondriacs.. Bernice notes Library opens Makerspace.. David on the rise of the Serial podcasts..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Why I don't miss Buffalo"
  

NEWS --

Courier Player of the Week:  "Plainfield's Rohan Philip"
Missing Person:  "Missing Plainfield man found safe in NYC"
League of Municipalities --

• "Christie officials to take questions from mayors today"
• "Officials say budget issues remain a challenge"
• "Bramnick rallies the GOP in AC"
• "The AC games begin, with a new name"
• "Bramnick panel explores humor in government"

Port Authority:  "Hearing today in AAA suit to block toll hikes"

Drug Mills:  "Mills blended into quiet neighborhood, office building next to school"
EWR:  "A taste of Newark airport's new dining experience"
Linden:  "110 summonses issued in recent crackdown on distracted driving"
Newark --

• "Police director says nation's third-highest murder rate set to fall in 2014"
• "City to use 'greener' trash trucks"
• "Schools super touts 'One Newark' in OpEd"

Gov. Christie:  "Victory lap for GOP governors could be cut short by 2016 presidential politics"
Rep.Pallone:  "Pallone seeks committee assignment over Pelosi objection"
Identity Theft:  "NJ man arrested in NJ with 205 fraudulent credit cards"
Profile:  "As Rev. Al Sharpton rose, so did his unpaid taxes"
Undocumented Immigrants:  "NJ sees largest increase in US, Pew report says"

Thanksgiving Day Parade:  "Macy's previews new floats"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Library opens Makerspace.

[OLDDOC] reports frightening news for hypochondriacs.

[DAVID] on the rise of the Serial podcasts.

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Olddoc potpourri includes Obama placement, meteor showers .. Bernice: Sandy Spector on Thanksgiving menus..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Battleground Plainfield: Fulop courting Mapp"

NEWS --

PHS Football:  "Cardinals win over Belleville"
Raritan Valley Coalition:  "At Plainfield meeting, group widens horizons" -- Courier | Ledger |

Drugs:  "$3M in heroin seized from Union County mills"
Elizabeth:  "City to host open enrollment day to help in Obamacare signups"Newark --

• "Council approves public defender fee increase"
• "School custodians, cafeteria workers demand first raises in five years"

Sports Theft:  "Couple charged with stealing $3,600 from girls baseball team"

Ebola:  "Aid groups say Christie quarantine regs hampering relief effort"
Energy:  "Vineland sewerage authority to recycle methane into energy generation"
League Convention --

• "Some key events at the League Conference in AC"
• "League of Municipalities panel to discuss 'Sovereign Citizens'"

Politics:  "PolitickerNJ's 2014 Power List"
Turnpike Authority:  "Top 10 toll cheats owe $3 million"

Bon Jovi:  "Bon Jovi to receive Marian Anderson humanitarian award"
Pope's Philly Visit:  "6 things you need to know if you want to go"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Sandy Spector on Thanksgiving menus.

[OLDDOC] potpourri includes Obama placement, meteor showers.

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Olddoc on the right and duty to vote.. Bernice notes Watson's acting term ends in December; warms of Ginkgo fruits.. Noel on the Plainfield-Belleville game..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "A Medicare surprise at the doctor's office"

NEWS --

100th Birthday:  "Plainfield resident celebrates 100th birthday"

Drugs:  "$3 million in heroin seized from mills in Union, Linden"
Newark:  "Clement Price remembered for uniting Newark"
Newark Airport:  "Terminal C to get makeover"
Roselle:  "Renaissance man Roosevelt Grier grew up here"

Christie 2016:  "Five steps of what's next from a campaign"
Assisted Suicide:  "Health committee chair takes his name off bill"
In-Sate Tuition:  "Some legal residents do not qualify under DREAM Act"
Local Government Costs:  "RU Study: Mergers may not be answer" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Power List:  "Sen. Loretta Weinberg's 2013 Most Powerful Women list"
Surveillance Cams:  "NJ bill would require registration of private security cams"

AIDS:  "AIDS group wages lonely fight against pill to prevent HIV"
Pope Francis:  "Pope confirms visit to Philadelphia for 2015"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Watson's acting term ends in December; warms of Ginkgo fruits.

[OLDDOC] on the right and duty to vote.

[NOEL at PALS] on the Plainfield-Belleville game.

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Sat/Sun: FiOS problems hit CLIPS.. Bernice: New revenues among PMUA updates.. Olddoc: Unimaginable progress, but still far to go.. David promotes a play at Metropolitan Church today.. Jackie: Week in review includes 'Stylin' in the hood'..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "FiOS problems hit CLIPS, Plainfield Today"

NEWS --

Runnells Hospital:  "Union County continues running psychiatric unit"
African-American Quilts:  "'from Heart to Hand' at Montclair Art Museum"

Asbury Park:  "Kilt Run raises money for charity"
Johnson & Johnson:  "J&J in suit over alleged talcum powder cancer risk"
North Plainfield:  "Teen struck by minivan, hospitalized" -- Courier | Ledger |
Rutgers:  "Scarlet Knights stage comeback against Indiana"
Sayreviile:  "Emails in football hazing reveal new details"

2016 Race:  "Christie tells Iowans he will veto pig bill"
Court Fees:  "NJ court fees to be increased"
Sandy Aid:  "Menendez calls for investigation of flood insurance reports"
Sports Betting:  "Lesniak calls NBA commissioner's remarks a 'game changer'"
Tax Credits:  "NJ filming tax credits about to expire"
Transportation --

• "Five things Christie and lawmakers can do to fund transportation"
• "Potential gas tax increase comes up against Christie's 2016 chances"

Drones:  "Salem police chief's drone offers overhead views of city" -- Video.
Foreclosures:  "NJ man facing foreclosure beats creditors, takes possession of home"
Hangovers:  "Princeton student develops hangover cure"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] New revenues among PMUA updates.

[OLDDOC] Unimaginable progress, but still far to go.

[DAVID] promotes a play at Metropolitan Church today.

[JACKIE] Week in review includes 'Stylin' in the hood'.

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Olddoc reflects on progress (or not) from Hadley Field to landing on a comet.. Bernice notes Library owed for past PMUA costs.. Jackie: San Juan del Sur blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield architectural details photo exhibit opens Saturday"

NEWS --

Cardinals Football:  "Plainfield gets win against Belleville in consolation game"
Netherwood Avenue Bridge:  "State grant partially funds reconstruction of bridge" -- Not expected until 2016.
Plainfield Habitat:  "Habitat launches new project for disabled vet"

Atlantic City --

• "Report: State should install emergency manager" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
  
• "Atlantic City Alliance board votes to disband"

Bound Brook:  "Prosecutor asked to investigate schools' $30M bond campaign"
Debt Collection:  "NJ man sues JPMorgan Chase over debt collection calls"
'Jeopardy':  "Bridgewater student advances to Tournament of Champions semifinals"
Recreation:  "Central Jersey towns get recreation grants for disabled"
Sayreville Football Scandal:  "Investigating whether coach violated bullying statute"
Union County:  "Appeals court rules smell of marijuana enough to search, arrest man found with cocaine"

2017 Governor's Race:  "Jersey City's Fulop says he is going to 'punt' on guv run"
Legislature:  "Assembly approves assisted suicide bill" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Obamacare:  "Online help for NJ's uninsured, just in time for open enrollment"
Port Authority:  "PA reforms now up to governors after Assembly passes bills"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes Library owed for past PMUA costs.

[OLDDOC] reflects on progress (or not) from Hadley Field to landing on a comet.

[JACKIE] San Juan del Sur blog party.

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Olddoc on high medical test costs.. Bernice notes city's new cash handling rules; Photo exhibit at Library.. Jackie: Survivor San Juan del Sur blog party.. Rebecca profiles her grandfather, a WWI vet..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "St. Mary's, PAS winter coat giveaways this weekend"
  

NEWS --

Raritan Valley Coalition:  "Coalition's Nov. 17 meeting in Plainfield will recap 1-seat ride progress"
Runnells:  "Plainfield 8th-grder highlights talent show at Runnells Hospital"

Atlantic City:  "Christie dishes out blame" | "State to take over AC"
East Orange:  "Officials credit technology for steep drop in crime"
Edison:  "Indian community on edge after home invasions" -- Courier | Ledger |
Hospitals:  "Buyer of Newark's St. Michael's defends its record" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Newark:  "Wake for RU prof Clement Price is today"
Rutgers:  "Piscataway considers imposing tax on RU sports parking"
Somerville:  "Yestercades is video game heaven"

Gas Tax Debate:  "Final hearing set for Transportation Trust Fund on Nov. 20"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes city's new cash handling rules; Photo exhibit at Library.

[OLDDOC] on high medical test costs.

[JACKIE] Survivor San Juan del Sur blog party.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] profiles her grandfather, a WWI vet.

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Olddoc recounts Monday council doings.. Bernice on the Veterans Center opening; New 'Welcome' signs.. Noel offer Playoff predictions for the Mid-State 38..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Teachers' contract: A hopeful sign?"
  

NEWS --

Bridge Rebuilding:  "State gives grant for rebuilding Netherwood Avenue bridge"
Death in Jail:  "Councilor Tracey Brown presses for investigation of death"
Commuting:  "Waits at PA Bus Terminal may be getting shorter"
Deer Overpopulation:  "Bill in legislature would allow hunters to sell meat"

East Orange:  "Hearings begun to dismiss water commissioners for 'gross mismanagement'"
Kean U:  "NJIT blasts Kean architecture school plans as wasteful, duplicative"
Middlesex County:  "County college ranks fifth nationwide for veterans"
Newark:  "Baraka proposes raising fees for public defenders"
North Plainfield:  "Canucks in state playoffs"
Rutgers:  "New dean appointed for business school"

2017 Race:  "Fulop says he's not behind website urging his run for governor"
Christie Cabinet:  "DOT's Jamie Fox's Dem credentials get less notice in new bio"
Drones:  "Why someone ca fly one over your house and why there's nothing you can do about it"
NJTV:  "Mary Alice Williams brings news pedigree and ratings"
Obamacare:  "It may pay to shop again for coverage"
Retail:  "Dozens of NJ malls to open on Thanksgiving despite Black Friday backlash"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on the Veterans Center opening; New 'Welcome' signs.

[OLDDOC] recounts Monday council doings.

[DOTTIE G SEZ] mmm.

[NOEL at PALS] offer Playoff predictions for the Mid-State 38.

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Olddoc on his service as a veteran; Council post later.. Bernice notes Mayor's PMUA choices fall through; Downtown pictures.. Councilor Williams honors veterans..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Veterans Day: Ceremony and Center Dedication"

NEWS --

Bridge Replacement:  "Grant received to replace Netherwood Avenue bridge"
Union County College:  "Adjuncts petition college for 'living wage'"
Union County Jail:  "Prosecutor to investigate death of Plainfield man in custody"

North Plainfield:  "Cops arrest man with drugs, over $18,000 in cash"
Sayreville:  "Football players in hazing to be tried as juveniles"
Scotch Plains-Fanwood:  "SPFHS marching band wins national championship"

Legislature:  "Physician-assisted suicide bill slated for vote Thursday"
Medal of Freedom:  "Meryl Streep to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom"
Obamacare:  "In NJ, more plans available for 2015 but rates go up"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Mayor's PMUA choices fall through; Downtown pictures.

[OLDDOC] on his service as a veteran; Council post later.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] honors veterans.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

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Olddoc zeroes in on three resolutions.. Bernice notes 'Welcome' signs to be replaced.. David shares a Sandy story.. Jackie's week in review.. Noel on Hunterdon-Westfield game..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council considers foreclosed properties crisis"
  

NEWS --

Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO features Strauss at November concert"
Armed Robbery:  "Plainfield laundromat owner shot during armed robbery"
Road Improvements:  "Busy Plainfield intersections to get upgrades"
Veterans Day:  "Central Jersey honors veterans" -- No listing for Plainfield.

Bridgewater:  "Bridgewater student returns to 'Jeopardy'"
Campaign Finance:  "Former ambassador who wants to run for Guv spent big on elections"
Jersey City:  "Allies of parents group blame Fulop for Board of Ed loss"
Meadowlands:  "New counciimen chary of town involvement in American Dream project"
Oil Tank Trains:  "Teaneck protesters call for safer rail cars"
Policing:  "Former Newark director takes on Bloomfield challenge"
Veterans:  "Thomas Edison State College creates portal for vets"
Vietnam Veterans:  "NJ memorial aims to preserve stories of lost heroes"

Christie 2016:  "Christie's practice run is over"
Energy:  "PSEG calls for greater energy efficiency, new business paradigm"
Obamacare:  "What you need to know about open enrollment"
Schools:  "NJ wins 1-year extension of 'No Child Left Behind' waiver"
Teacher Tenure:  "Order forcing Newark to rehire fired teacher could affect other cases"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes 'Welcome' signs to be replaced.

[OLDDOC] zeroes in on three resolutions.

[DAVID] shares a Sandy story.

[JACKIE] Week in review.

[NOEL at PALS] on Hunterdon-Westfield game.

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Olddoc on the [Public] Library and the Council agenda.. Bernice notes Vets Center opening on Tuesday.. Noel covers the Cardinals v. Hillsborough.. Jackie: Week in review plus pix -- including a 'Beaver Moon'..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "AJ and Big Al hit the bull's-eye"

NEWS --

Cardinals Football:  "Plainfield at Hillsborough"
Congress:  "Watson Coleman part of historic year for women in Congress"

Asbury Park:  "First mayor elected under new form of government"
Bergen County:  "High-placed friends helped Dem victory"
Trenton --

• "With sick leave approved, focus shifts to 120-day implementation"
• "Third annual half-marathon draws thousands of runners"

Fanwood:  "Program will mark centennial of the 'Great War'"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Vets Center opening on Tuesday.

[OLDDOC] on the [Public] Library and the Council agenda.

[JACKIE] Week in review plus pix -- including a 'Beaver Moon'.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

[NOEL at PALS] covers the Cardinals v. Hillsborough.

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Olddoc reprises a post on post-war practices.. Bernice PMUA nominations up Monday; Trucker rams NJT overpass.. Jackie: The Amazing Race blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Benefit concert tonight for Crescent Soup Kitchen"

NEWS --

Missing Teen:  "Plainfield police search for missing teen" -- Ledger | TAP |
Watson Coleman:  "On her transition to DC: Bigger community, same responsibility"

Edison:  "Exxxotica Expo attracts several thousand on opening night"
Linden:  "Armstead, city's first Black mayor, will leave county job"
Newark Watershed Agency:  "Trustees reach agreement with Baraka over appointees"
Roselle Park:  "Dem elected mayor as opponent heads to court over sign flap"
Trenton:  "After 5 homicides in 8 days, more intelligence targeted"

LEED:  "Princetel building is first in NJ to get LEED Platinum rating"
Obamacare:  "Supreme Court to hear case that could affect NJ's ACA coverage"
RGA:  "Christie friends got contracts from Republican group he chaired"
Sports Betting:  "Critics worried lack of regulation would attract organized crime"
Women-owned Businesses:  "Funding for small businesses needs oversight, report says"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] PMUA nominations up Monday; Trucker rams NJT overpass.

[OLDDOC] reprises a post on post-war practices.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog party.

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Bernice on Carlos Sanchez; and Jerry's 'ducky Dems'.. Olddoc on what the elections change in Washington.. David shares a Sandy story.. Noel: MidState 38 Top 10 - Week 8..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Benefit concert Saturday for Crescent Soup Kitchen"

NEWS --

Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield boys soccer advances in NJSIAA tournament"
DWI:  "Plainfield woman rears end one car, causes another collision"

Edison:  "After home invasions, Indian residents demand more police resources" -- Courier | Ledger |
Elizabeth:  "'Stop the violence' petitions delivered, march planned for Saturday"
'Green' Government:  "Nearly two dozen central Jersey towns go 'green'"
Home Depot:  "Hackers infected self-checkout, stole 33 million email addresses"
Hudson Rail Tunnel:  "Amtrak: Build tunnel or lose $100M a day"
Middlesex County:  "County Improvement Authority, blasted by Christie, cleans ups its act"
Newark --

• "Clement Price: A lesson in gentle enlightenment"
• "Funeral arrangements for Clement Price set for next week"
• "Four story condo project coming to East Ward"

Public Records:  "Short Hills Mall loses bid to deny access to videos of fatal shooting"
Trenton --

• "Mayor Jackson addresses public safety, economic development in speech"
• "Council unanimously passes registration and fee for vacant properties"

Pipeline Controversy:  "Pipeline developer may be using scare tactics against homeowners"
Gov. Christie --

• "Christie's four obstacles to the White House"
• "Lawnaker says Christie won't step down if her runs for Prez"
• "'Stop Chris Christie' PAC launched by former GOP lawmaker"

Campaign Finance:  "Christie: Let donors give unlimited cash if they disclose within a day"
Legislature:  "OLS official Christie dubbed 'Dr. Kevorkian of budget numbers' to retire"
Obamacare:  "NJ congressional delegation: GOP win may not bring repeal of ACA"
Sandy Impact:  "Victims fear another financial blow if tax rule isn't reinstated"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Carlos Sanchez; and Jerry's 'ducky Dems'.

[OLDDOC] on what the elections change in Washington.


[DAVID] shares  a Sandy story.


[NOEL at PALS] MidState 38 Top 10 - Week 8.

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Olddoc on the new Washington, following the 2014 midterms.. Bernice notes NJT tree removal near Watchung, Park Avenues.. Councilor Williams thanks all for their support.. David analyzes his BOE team's big win.. Jackie: Survivor: San Juan del Sur blog party.. Rebecca honors Clement Price..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Is Jerry Green on the way out as UC Dem chair?"

NEWS --

Union County College:  "UCC men's soccer teams wins Region XIX title"

Bribery:  "Union County employee admits bribing NJT agent for work" -- Courier | Ledger | CountyWatchers |
Elizabeth:  "BOE challengers' win celebrated as 'new day'" -- Craven Ledger story.
Jersey City:  "City to get $31.5M from its MUA"
Newark --

• "Rutgers prof, Newark historian Clement Price dies after stroke"
• "Superintendent defends 'One Newark' plan before Board of Ed"

Linden:  "Linden elects first African-American mayor"
Rahway:  "Steinman wins first full term, says he'll concentrate on arts, redevelopment"
Trenton:  "With 6,300 vacant properties, Council proposes escalating annual registration fees"
Union:  "Township, developer battle with Kean over former Merck property"

2014 Election --

• "NJ's 2014 midterm turnout could be record low"
• "Winners and Losers" -- Ledger slideshow.

Sen. Booker:  "A-list celebs pumped money into Booker campaign"
Highway Safety:  "NJ bans guardrail piece linked to traffic deaths"
Private Schools:  "Study ranks top ten private schools in NJ"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes NJT tree removal near Watchung, Park Avenues.

[OLDDOC] on the new Washington, following the 2014 midterms.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] thanks all for their support.

[DAVID] analyzes his BOE team's big win.

[JACKIE] Survivor: San Juan del Sur blog party.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] honors Clement Price.

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Olddoc: First observations on the election.. Bernice on Rebecca and Rutherford team wins.. Councilor Williams thanks all for her win.. David's BOE team says 'Thank You'.. as does Rebecca..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Jerry Green gives himself 4 black eyes on Election Day"

NEWS --

Election Results --

• "Union County General election results" -- Courier | Ledger |
• "Union County School Board election results" -- Courier | Ledger |
• "Courier: Central Jersey results"
• "Courier Roundup story"

Watson Coleman:  "NJ elects first black congresswoman" -- Courier | Ledger | NJSpot |
Pallone: "Pallone re-elected in NJ 6th District"
Photo:  "Election Day activity at Hubbard School"

Bergen County:  "Dem challenger unseats GOP incumbent"
Elizabeth --

• "Fajardo loses to Bollwege/Lesniak team by 70 votes"
• "Lesniak's PAC a 'legal entity'"

Linden:  "Armstead ousts Gerbounka" -- Courier | Ledger |
Montclair:  "Voters mandate paid sick leave for private employers"
West Orange:  "Incumbent beats back former Orange mayor"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie: 'Bully demeanor' won't hurt in 2016 race"
• "Is Christie grooming Bramnick as successor?"
• "Christie RGA bets go bust in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire"
• "Christie blankets airwaves on morning after GOP gubernatorial victories"

Public Questions --

• "Voters approve bail reform measure"
• "Voters pass NJ open space referendum"
• "Voters answer resounding 'yes' to two public questions"
  

Sen. Booker:  "Booker commits to working across the aisle"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Rebecca and Rutherford team wins

[OLDDOC] First observations on the election.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] thanks all for her win.

[DAVID] David's BOE team says 'Thank You'.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] says 'Thank You!'.

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Councilor Williams on Jerry team's robocall against her.. Olddoc and Bernice urge all to VOTE today.. Rebecca: Vote yes on public questions, 2-3-7 for Board of Ed.. David has three posts: Dispelling opponents' lies; More on Danny Dunn; photos from Cornel West visit..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Jerry Green's last-minute sneak attack on Councilor Williams"
• "Handy takealong guide for today's voting"
  

NEWS --

Elections --

• "A look at the public questions on the ballot"
• "Local races in Union County"

Fake Time Sheets:  "Plainfield officers plead not guilty to filing $11K in fake time sheets"
Recognition:  "Plainfield recognized as among 'most caring' American cities"
Roads:  "Upgrades for West 7th Street intersections in Plainfield"
Warrant Arrest:  "Warrant lands Plainfield woman in jail after one-car crash"

Bound Brook:  "Teacher suspended for emailing nude pictures"
Edison:  "Exxxotica expo brings sexy back to Edison"
Elizabeth:  "Board of Ed race: Two visions" -- Lesniak vs. Fajardo.

Defective Hop Implants:  "Mahwah firm to pay over $1 billion to settle lawsuit"
Medicine:  "The twenty-five most prescribed drugs in NJ"
'Move Over' Law:  "Lawmakers want protections extended to drivers of disabled vehicles"
Public Records:  "ACLU says Raritan should pay in public-records fight"

Obituary:  "Tom Magliozzi, one-half of 'Car Talk' brothers" -- NPR | NYTimes |Boston Globe |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] urges all to VOTE today.

[OLDDOC] VOTE-VOTE-VOTE.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on Jerry team's robocall against her.

[DAVID] has three posts: Dispelling opponents' lies; More on Danny Dunn; photos from Cornel West visit.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] Vote yes on public queestions, 2-3-7for Board of Ed.

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