Olddoc on second half of the 1930s; comment on Council agenda.. Bernice asks if Stender affair gives Jerry Green a 'housing headache'.. Jackie: TAR's blog party continues; Plus watching for subway rats?..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Four organists in 'French Connection' program at Crescent"

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Pedestrian Accident:  "Plainfield man struck girl in crossing, drove her home, did not report accident'
Pilgrim Pipeline:  "PSEG: Pilgrim can't use our right-of-way" -- Runs parallel to Terrill Road.
Stendergate --

• "Assemblywoman blames her husband for luxury home controversy" -- Video from My9.
• "Stender won't seek re-election" -- Courier finally got the link working.

Atlantic City:  "The final indignity: Hasbro may take away AC street names on Monopoly board"
Edison:  "After $250K settlement, retired cop sues Edison again"
Historic Preservation:  "'Steward of Hightstown History' award to be given" -- Nice idea.
Newark:  "Despite super's contract renewal, board vows continued fight"
North Plainfield --

• "Farmers market concert series announced"
• "$2,000 cash, tax docs stolen from apartment"

Skateboarding:  "Tony Hawk Foundation gives JC $25K for skate park"
Soccer:  "NJ's Red Bulls to get some NYC competition"
Solar Project:  "Bailout of 3-county solar project should get independent review, legislators say"
South Plainfield:  "'Glitter' award recognizes beautification, property maintenance"
Christie for President --

• "Christie did well, but not great, at CPAC meeting"
• "Inside Team Christie, severe disfunction, 90% of top staffers have left"
• "Staffers edit out negative comments from clippings on budget address"

Climate Change Controversy:  "Dems climate probe brings 'witch hunt' turnabout"
NJ Transit:  "Drewniak, former top Christie aide, to head policy/planning for NJ"
Pollution:  "NJ settles $9B pollution case against Exxon for chump change"  -- NYTimes | Ledger | Record |
Port Authority:  "Sen. Kean to introduce PA reform bill following Christie veto" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Christie's rosy view on fund insulting" -- Courier editorial.

Obituary:  "Leonard Nimoy, Spock of Star Trek"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] asks if Stender affair gives Jerry Green a 'housing headache'.

[OLDDOC]  on second half of the 1930s; comment on Council agenda.

[Mayor MAPP] posts his weekly newsletter.

[Councilor STORCH] on the Grand Opening of Farmers Insurance.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] notes YMCA $25 deal ends today; still having issues with vid of the Decarcerate forum.

[JACKIE] TAR's blog party continues.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] watching for subway rats?.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] celebrates Mattiwilda Dobbs.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] College Achieve Charter open house Wednesday.

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Olddoc offers advice for ACA late enrollees.. Bernice notes Muslim event draws large crowd; reprints lists of significant Plainfield Muslims.. Noel: Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.. David notes YMCA $25 deal ends soon; still having issues with vid of the Decarcerate forum..S Jackie: Plainfield building 'tagged' with permission?..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "A law even a teetotaler can drink to"
  

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Stendergate --

• "Jerry Green pulls support from Stender" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
• "Assemblywoman Stender will not seek re-election" -- News4 | Ledger |
• "Does question of Stender's replacement lead UC Dems into chaos?"
• "Could Shore house scandal end Stender career?" -- This story appeared on the Courier website Thursday evening; the link to today's story does not work.
• "CountyWatchers coverage of Stendergate" -- Several items, including clips of last night's Freeholder meeting.

Assemblyman Bramnick:  "Bramnick booked for Stress Factory in March"
State Aid:  "State aid to towns virtually frozen -- again" -- Interactive map.

Edison:  "Yet another lawsuit against Edison police department"
Hillside:  "Closed since 2013, library to open its doors Saturday"
Kean U.:  "Kean mistakenly mails acceptance letters to 3,000 students"
Newark --

• "Kean frat to build house for homeless on $1K Valentine's lot"
• "State renews contract of embattled superCami  Anderson" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
  

Trenton --

• "Sweeney says city's future on right track with Jackson in charge" -- Go Eric!
• "Rescue Mission partners with Penn for ex-prisoner entrepreneurship program"

Christie for President --

• "Top five quotes from Christie CPAC appearance"
• "Christie to conservatives: I won't back down from my beliefs"
• "Christie tweaks Jeb"
• "After using costs as reason, Christie now links vetoes to anti-abortion stance" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
• "Conservative radio host grills Christie on Common Core flip-flop"
  

Demographics:  "Minorities will be majority in NJ by end of next decade"
Legislature:  "Override vote postponed on Port Authority reform bill" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
NJ Credit:  "Pension ruling bad news for NJ's credit, Moody's says"
NJ Energy:  "Ambitious goal set: 80% of electricity from renewable sources by 2050"
NJ Finances:  "State tax collections off $60M"
Poll: "Most Jerseyans support 'aid in dying' bill"
'Second Chance' Law:  "Christie dragging feet on convict employment law, advocates say"
Suicides:  "Money worries fueled uptick in Baby Boomer suicides during recession"
Transportation Trust Fund:  "NJ Chamber exec 'discouraged' by Christie's lack of fixes"

Biography:  "Woodrow Wilson's life recounted as religious epic"
Media:  "Who's watching all that Christian programming?"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Muslim event draws large crowd; reprints lists of significant Plainfield Muslims.

[OLDDOC]  offers advice for ACA late enrollees.

[Mayor MAPP] posts his weekly newsletter.

[Councilor STORCH] on the Grand Opening of Farmers Insurance.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] notes YMCA $25 deal ends soon; still having issues with vid of the Decarcerate forum.

[JACKIE] TAR's Season 26 blog pool opens.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] Plainfield building 'tagged' with permission?.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] celebrates Mattiwilda Dobbs.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] College Achieve Charter open house Wednesday.

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Olddoc's PSEG adventure; plus his teen years.. Bernice takes a mental health day.. Mayor Mapp posts his weekly newsletter.. Jackie: TAR's Season 26 blog pool opens; plus Chess in Washington Square Park.. Rebecca celebrates Mattiwilda Dobbs..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Stendergate: Linda folds, but questions remain"
  

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Stendergate:  "Source: Stender won't seek re-election"
NJ Transit:  "NJT warns of fare hikes, service cuts"
Weather:  "More cold on tap before it turns warmer"

Asbury Park:  "Daycare owner allegedly scammed schools out of $40K"
Edison:  "Dueling portraits of troubled police department emerge in suit"
Elizabeth:  "Warehouse workers say fight to unionize led to firings"
Hillside:  "Man arrested for creating fake tax bill saying town owed him $13K"
Jersey City:  "Agency seeks to award contracts to four firms with ties to Dems"
Newark:  "New Ironbound soccer field to go before Council"
Racketeering:  "Jury selected in Ferreiro trial"
Ridgewood:  "Mayor to lobby AG's office for investigation into meter money theft"
Rutgers --

• "RU has a $3M prof, but most faculty earn under $50K"
• "RU spends 11% more on head coach salaries"

Solar Project:  "Bailout of 3-county $88M project will cost counties $21M each"
Woodbury:  "Former city hall employee charged in $50K theft released on bail"

Christie for President --

• "Christie joins other candidates at conservative confab"
• "Source: Christie to stay in race at least through NJ primary"
• "Christie defends silence on TTF, says 'it's not in crisis at the moment'" -- Huh?!

Ebola:  "Doctor who survived says he was unfairly cast as hazard and hero"
NJ Revenues:  "Federal share of NJ revenues shrinking, report says"
Obamacare:  "Refunds for half of enrollees reduced, tax prep firm says"
Pensions --

• "Christie pitches pension plan to voters at town hall"
• "Christie blames media for pension flap with NJEA"

School Aid:  "School aid will be squeezed in new budget" -- Ledger | NJSpot |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] takes a mental health day.

[OLDDOC]  a PSEG adventure; plus his teen years.

[Mayor MAPP] posts his weekly newsletter.

[Councilor STORCH] on the Grand Opening of Farmers Insurance.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] posts vid of the Decarcerate forum.

[JACKIE] TAR's Season 26 blog pool opens.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] Chess in Washington Square Park.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] celebrates Mattiwilda Dobbs.

[NOEL at PALS] Gov. Livingston makes UCIAC semi-finals.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] College Achieve Charter open house Wednesday.

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Olddoc's recipe for longevity.. Bernice notes speakers urge action on prison issues at Decarcerate NJ event; Panel on Islam tonight.. David posts vid of the Decarcerate forum.. Jackie catches an iris, up close and personal..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Charter School open house; Islam discussion tonight"
  

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Decarcerate NJ:  "Prison reform message heard in Plainfield" -- Courier | Ledger |
LD22:  "Vastine targets Stender seat: 'Corruption in Union County has to stop'"
Stendergate:  "Architect says Assemblywoman was involved in planning of luxurious shore home"
Obituary --

• "Truman Durkin Boyes, MD, Urologist and Muhlenberg physician"
• "Nancy Louise Hawkins, served Plainfield Schools and Grant Avenue Community Center"

Atlantic City:  "Developer to buy $2.8B Revel for $82 million" -- What's that, 3¢ on the dollar?
Irvington:  "Former Newark, Trenton police director Santiago poised to return"
Jersey City:  "Fulop puts economy at center stage in annual address" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
'Lightweight' Construction --

• "Edgewater fire raises concerns at other projects being planned"
• "Princeton discusses comments to DCA following Edgewater fire"

Merck:  "Merck allows pediatric HIV drug to be sold at low cost in developing countries"
Newark --

• "Council approves Triangle Park project"
• "Cephas Bowles, invigorating force behind WBGO, dies at 62"

Roselle:  "Former mayor Smith admits to insurance fraud, faces jail time"
Solar Energy:  "Bailout of stalled $88M project begins with Somerset County approval"
Trenton:  "With paid sick leave looming, plans for education, enforcement"

NJ Budget --

• "Christie proposes $33B budget, more pension reform" -- Courier | Ledger | Record | -- Full text here.
• "Pensions haunt Christie, four years after being 'fixed'"
• "Christie silent on transportation funding, crumbling bridges"
• "In speech, Christie sidesteps troubles at home"
• "Budget proposal slashes $148M from hospital charity care"
  
• "Missing from Christie's budget: Substance, specifics, solutions"
  
• "Dems say Christie speech wasn't about budget" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "NJEA: Christie overstates potential deal" -- Courier | Ledger | Record | NJSpot |
  
• "Teachers union unlikely partner in pension overhaul"
• "PBA says it's taken no part in pension discussions"
• "Christie pension commission recommends plan for fewer benefits" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Five things to know about Christie's pension report"
• "Christie taking pension overhaul pitch to voters today" -- Carefully selected voters, to be sure.
  

Sen. Booker:  "Booker meets with Obama on criminal justice issues"
Colleges:  "National Adjunct Walkout Day observed today in many NJ colleges"
Internet:  "FCC expected to enforce net neutrality" -- A boon for consumers.
Gov. Kean:  "NJPAC a monument to Kean's vision for Newark"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes speakers urge action on prison issues at Decarcerate NJ event; Panel on Islam tonight.

[OLDDOC]  recipe for longevity (I'll skip the cauliflower).

[Mayor MAPP] answers the Plainfield Latino open letter.

[Councilor STORCH] on the Grand Opening of Farmers Insurance.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] posts vid of the Decarcerate forum.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog pool opens.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an iris, up close and personal.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Frances E.W. Harper.

[NOEL at PALS] Gov. Livingston makes UCIAC semi-finals.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] College Achieve Charter open house Wednesday.

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Olddoc on his birthday.. Bernice: Historic Preservation Commission reorganizes tonight.. Councilor Storch on the Grand Opening of Farmers Insurance.. Plainfield Latino: College Achieve Charter open house Wednesday.. Rebecca celebrates Octavia Butler, American genius..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "State looking into Plainfield finances?"
• "Decarcerate NJ event at Library tonight"

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Pedestrian Accident:  "Man struck on Leland Avenue was 'run over' by second car, police say"
Stendergate --

• "Unruffled Green stands by Stender -- for now" -- PolitikerNJ.
• "Green: Stender should quit if involved with husband in home controversy" -- Ledger.
• "Mapp, at ground zero, says 'there will be a primary race'"
• "Assemblywoman probed for alleged Sandy aid abuse" -- News12 | Ledger |
• "Habitat: Stender's husband owes $11,000 after seeking aid to build luxury home" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "As Stender faces questions, Union County Dems shift behind potential replacements" -- Jerry backs Rahway's Kennedy.
• "Lesniak on Stender: Not my district" -- But don't miss that final paragraph in the story.
• "Linden's Armstead will not be part of an uprising against LD22 establishment"
• "CountyWatchers: Lining up for Stender's seat"
• "Vastine on Stender: She should resign if reports are true"
• "Scotch Plains' Vastine gears up for GOP legislative run"

Pilgrim Pipeline:  "Pipeline too much of a risk" -- Courier editorial.
Weather:  "Frigid air not expected to let up soon"

Edison:  "Firefighter says town discriminated against him for having ADD"
NJPAC:  "Center's 'Mount Rushmore' men tell story of its impact"
Roselle:  "Holley steps down as mayor; sworn in as Assemblyman"
Union County:  "Freeholders back UCPAC groups with $200K boost"

Christie for President --

• "Pension ruling a black eye, when some good PR was needed"

Sen. Booker:  "Booker joins Obama, Sen. Warren to announce new protections for retirees"
Bridges:  "NJ's bridges 6th worst in nation, new stats show"
Budget --

• "Today is Christie's moment of truth on budget" -- Ledger editorial.
• "Mulshine: Budget showdown at the IOU Corral today"
• "Can Christie, legislature defuse judge's pension bombshell?"
• "Group decries corporate subsidies as Christie prepares budget"

Common Core:  "Assembly votes to delay Common Core impact"
FBI:  "New numbers show decline in Black agent ranks"
Pensions --

• "Judge rules Christie owes payment as part of 2011 pension deal" -- Ledger | PolNJ | Politico | NJSpot |
  
• "Judge: Christie broke law in cutting pension payments" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
• "Key excerpts from judge's ruling"
• "Christie decries ruling as 'liberal judicial activism'"
• "Sweeney blasts Christie in light of ruling"
• "Christie to announce breakthrough with teachers union Tuesday"
  

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Historic Preservation Commission reorganizes tonight.

[OLDDOC]  on his birthday.

[Mayor MAPP] answers the Plainfield Latino open letter.

[Councilor STORCH] on the Grand Opening of Farmers Insurance.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] Incarceration, by the numbers.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog pool opens.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] A wild horse of NC.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] celebrates Octavia Butler, American genius.

[NOEL at PALS] Gov. Livingston makes UCIAC semi-finals.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] College Achieve Charter open house Wednesday.

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Olddoc offers a birthday meditation.. Bernice wishes Olddoc a Happy 95th; Asks if more taxis are needed.. David: Incarceration, by the numbers.. Jackie: The Amazing Race blog pool opens; A wild horse of NC.. Noel: Gov. Livingston makes UCIAC semi-finals..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Stendergate?"
• "Happy Birthday, Olddoc! (again)"
  

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Note: Water main break shuts down Route 22 west of Terrill Road this AM.
Decarcerate NJ:  "Plainfield event will examine prison's effect on city, youth"
Stendergate:  "Assemblywoman's husband asks Habitat to rebuild shore home"
Walk to Washington:  "Lesniak among those who stayed home"

Artificial Turf:  "Popular athletic field turf raises worries"
Asbury Park:  "Beer Fest consumes historic Convention Hall"
Cranford:  "Firefighters battle over stoves in Monday food festival"
Hillside:  "Reopening eyed for library, shuttered since 2013 flood"
Hospitals:  "Tax battle at Morristown Medical could bring pain to hospitals statewide"
Jack & Jills:  "Black History Month celebration empowers youth"
Newark:  "Student sit-in ends with Anderson still in place"
New Brunswick:  "Planning board vote on new apartment building delayed amid objections"
Oil Trains:  "Federal study raises alarm on oil trains"
Terrorism:  "Paramus police promise vigilance after threats against malls"
Veterans:  "Vet crisis center at Rutgers answering the call"

Bridgegate --

• "United flight under probe was among emptiest in US" -- Record | Ledger |

Christie for President --

• "Pensions, TTF, school funding shortages push NJ structural deficit to $7B"

Bridges:  "No solution in sight for fixing NJ's crumbling bridges"
Congress:  "Sen. Graham warms GOP would be blamed for DHS shutdown"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Bernice wishes Olddoc a Happy 95th; Asks if more taxis are needed.

[OLDDOC]  advocates a universal, all-gender draft.

[Mayor MAPP] answers the Plainfield Latino open letter.

[Councilor STORCH] notes Latinos rally at Council meeting.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] Incarceration, by the numbers.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog pool opens.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] A wild horse of NC.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Frances E.W. Harper.

[NOEL at PALS] Gov. Livingston makes UCIAC semi-finals.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] posts a public letter to Mayor and Council from the Tri-County Coalition.

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Olddoc advocates a universal, all-gender draft.. Bernice notes Decarcerate NJ forum; Fallen debris at Park & 7th.. Jackie shows off her new camera's stuff in this week's review; Plus a Manhattan skyscraper at night.. Rebecca remembers Frances E.W. Harper..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Decarcerate NJ event at Library Tuesday"

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield at Linden, Union County quarter finals"
Pedestrian Accident:  "Man airlifted after being struck on Leland Avenue" -- Courier | Ledger |
Weather:  "Freezing rain, sleet continue overnight Saturday"

Morristown:  "Big Brew Beer Festival draws crowd to Armory"
New Brunswick:  "Ahead of storm, city opens parking decks to residents" -- Hmm...
Princeton U.:  "Jordan's Queen Noor wins Woodrow Wilson prize"
Solar Energy:  "Three counties hope to salvage $88M project by borrowing more money"
South Plainfield:  "SPHS wins 31st straight district wrestling title"
Special Olympics of NJ:  "6,000 take polar bear plunge, raise $1.8M"
Springfield:  "How one elementary school is embracing Twitter"
Summit:  "Dreamcatcher presents 'The Most Deserving'" -- When rewarding art becomes political comedy.

Bridgegate --

• "United Airlines and employees subpoenaed in Samson investigation"

Christie for President --

• "Christie reveals donors to potential campaign"
• "Christie's straight-shooting in NH is loaded with irony back in NJ"
• "NJ reporters bemoan a nationally-focused Christie"
• "Jeb, the introvert; his number one issue may be himself"

Climate Change:  "Ties to corporate cash cast doubt on climate doubter"
ISIL/ISIS:  "Why Obama's Iraq offensive will fail"
Media:  "Bill O'Reilly has his own Brian Williams problem" -- Accused by Mother Jones of lying.
Obamacare:  "Tax info mixup by feds gums up 800,000 applicants"
Real Estate:  "Research: Buyers willing to pay more for homes with solar panels"
Transgender Teens:  "Suicide leads to asking if the Church can welcome transgender youth"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Decarcerate NJ forum; Fallen debris at Park & 7th.

[OLDDOC]  advocates a universal, all-gender draft.

[Mayor MAPP] answers the Plainfield Latino open letter.

[Councilor STORCH] notes Latinos rally at Council meeting.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] Poetry Slam set for Library Saturday.

[JACKIE] shows off her new camera's stuff in this week's review.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] a Manhattan skyscraper at night.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Frances E.W. Harper.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield advances to quarter finals in UCIAC tournament.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] posts a public letter to Mayor and Council from the Tri-County Coalition.

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Olddoc offers random notes, including phone scams.. Bernice offers a photo miscellany.. Jackie says bring on the Damselflies..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "A clarification on Plainfield AA meetings"
• "Plainfield Symphony's free family concert this afternoon"
  

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

AKAs:  "AKA program Sunday to showcase artists" -- Scroll down.
Fire:  "East 7th Street home heavily damaged"
Weather:  "Four to six inches of snow expected tis afternoon" -- Courier | Ledger |

Dunellen:  "House fire on Prospect Avenue"
Newark:  "Student protesters declare victory after four days"
Video Contest:  "OLOV 8th graders win national video contest"

Bridgegate --

• "PA cooperating in investigation of 'chairman's flight'"

Christie for President --

• "Christie warns of pension troubles again"
• "Christie to join other key candidates at conservative meeting"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] offers a photo miscellany.

[OLDDOC]  offers random notes, including phone scams.

[Mayor MAPP] answers the Plainfield Latino open letter.

[Councilor STORCH] notes Latinos rally at Council meeting.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] Poetry Slam set for Library Saturday.

[JACKIE] Survivor blog pool now open.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] says bring on the Damselflies.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] wishes Toni Morrison a Happy Birthday.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield advances to quarter finals in UCIAC tournament.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] posts a public letter to Mayor and Council from the Tri-County Coalition.

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Olddoc fears for healthcare system; notes Texas judge's action on immigration status.. Bernice notes a new Park Ave restaurant plus a visual miscellany.. Noel: Plainfield advances to quarter finals in UCIAC tournament.. Jackie: Survivor blog pool now open; Plus a wild and crazy dandelion.. Rebecca wishes Toni Morrison a Happy Birthday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "PMUA law firm steps on own udder"
  

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield bests Gov. Livingston in Union County Tournament First Round"
Girls Basketball:  "North Plainfield at Plainfield"
Asw Linda Stender:  "Stender's husband sought Habitat help in rebuilding $465K shore home" -- Ledger | CountyWatchers |
Pilgrim Pipeline:  "Linden becomes 26th town out of 28 to oppose pipeline" -- Would run parallel to Terrill Road.
Surplus Military Equipment:  "Mapping gear given to NJ police departments" -- Interactive map.
Common Core:  "Common Core's biggest pitfall" -- Plainfield gets a mention.
Weather:  "Friday will challenge record low, snow to follow"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Rebranded annual fundraiser drops 'Archbishop's' from name"
Bridgewater:  "Big Apple Circus tent raised at baseball park"
Elizabeth:  "Advocates rally for immigrants held in Detention Center"
Measles:  "Princeton faculty, staff asked to prove inoculations after suspected case"
Newark --

• "Council delays final vote on Triangle Park development"
• "State: Decision on super's contract soon"

Roselle:  "Councilman steps down after dispute over absences"
Woodbridge:  "Schools' biz administrator bought cocaine near school, cops say"

Bridgegate --

• "Committee co-chair says investigation will continue"

Christie for President --

• "Christie slips from first tier"
• "GOP critics say Christie is 'in a bubble'"
• "CBS Poll: More than 40% of Republicans won't back Christie for prez"
• "Christie hopes hover over this year's budget haggling"

Gas Tax:  "Poll: Most in NJ still opposed to gas tax hike"
Port Authority --

• "Addressing dysfunction, PA plans to install 'non-political' CEO"
• "NY, NJ lawmakers work to restore reform bill"

Red Light Cams:  "NJ drivers paid $156M to red light cams"
Sandy Aftermath:  "Booker, Menendez seek investigation into insurance fraud"
Walk to Washington --

• "Train ride to DC has shades of 2017 race"
• "Complete PolitickerNJ coverage"
• "Murphy pledges he wouldn't run for prez if governor"
• "Christie tells biz leaders he'll make state more affordable"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes a new Park Ave restaurant plus a visual miscellany.

[OLDDOC]  fears for healthcare system; notes Texas judge's action on immigration status.

[Mayor MAPP] answers the Plainfield Latino open letter.

[Councilor STORCH] notes Latinos rally at Council meeting.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] Poetry Slam set for Library Saturday.

[JACKIE] Survivor blog pool now open.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] a wild and crazy dandelion.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] wishes Toni Morrison a Happy Birthday.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield advances to quarter finals in UCIAC tournament.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] posts a public letter to Mayor and Council from the Tri-County Coalition.

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Two meetings for Dan Thursday AM, full CLIPS but you're on your own with the blogs..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "More Muhlenberg fallout? AA group disbands after 59 years"

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Ash Wednesday:  "Faithful use #ashtag to post selfies"
Walk to Washington:  "The politics of this year's Chamber ride to DC"

EWR:  "Though delays increased, EWR still lost its bottom ranking"
Irvington:  "Mayor looks to outside replacement after police director's abrupt retirement"
Newark --

• "Student sit-in heads into second night"
• "As protest continues, teacher's union offers support"
• "District to parents of student activists: Retrieve your child immediately"
• "Coalition blasts district's treatment of student activists"

'Lightweight Construction':  "After Edgewater inferno, AvalonBay beefs up other projects"
OPRA:  "Court rules state improperly refused release of Muslim surveillance docs"
PILOTs:  "Judge denies Port Authority's motion to dismiss JC's $400M suit"
Solar Energy:  "Was bond money misused in 3-county solar project that went bust?"
Westfield:  "12-year-old jazz prodigy raises the bar"

Christie for President --

• "Christie's poll slide may be irreversible" -- Courier editorial.
• "Swing state polls find Christie weak against Clinton"
• "Scott Walker's immigration problem"
  

Campbell Soup:  "Campbell's plans layoffs as part of cost-cutting"
Legislature:  "No deal on gas tax, TTF before Christie budget speech, lawmakers say"
Marijuana:  "New coalition launches to legalize, tax weed in NJ" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Obamacare:  "Latest numbers: Over a quarter million registered in NJ"
Politics:  "Prieto declines Bramnick's debate challenge"
Vietnam War:  "How Vietnam haunts the Democrats"

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[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

[NOEL at PALS] .

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] .

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Olddoc on facing the real issues of terrorism.. Bernice: Whatever happened to Dornoch; parking deck?.. David: Poetry Slam set for Library Saturday.. Jackie: Over the Fanwood Station..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "PMUA deal said to anger Assemblyman Green"

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Fire:  "6 adults, 3 children displaced by Plainfield fire" -- Franklin Place.
HIV Contact:  "Retired Plainfield cop admits to having sex without disclosing his HIV status" -- Courier | Ledger |
Union County College:  "UCC's Barbara Gaba to receive award from National Council of Negro Women"
Weather:  "More cold, snow, then rain on way"

Franklin:  "Township may be on hook for $220K in excessive force case"
Illegal Dumping:  "Another 8 charged with dumping in open space areas"
Newark --

• "Baraka touts municipal ID program" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Student activists 'occupy' district offices"

Oil Trains:  "W Va. derailment raises concerns in NJ communities"
Passaic:  "Ex-rec director refuses plea deal in theft of $11K in fees" -- Record | Ledger |
Trenton:  "Smoking ban pulled from consideration amid concerns about enforcement"

Christie for President --

• "Poll: Most Jersey voters say he wouldn't make a good president"
• "Christie's record: Urban revitalization"
• "Christie's record: Education"
• "Christie on the issues: Immigration"
• "What's behind Christie change of heart on Common Core?"
• "Advice to Christie: Don't run on your record"

2017 Guv Race:  "Lesniak allies form PAC for possible run"
Christie Cabinet:  "Human Services commissioner Velez leaving for private sector" -- PolNJ | NJSpot |
Business Taxes:  "Rebates owed by state to businesses go unpaid"
Legislature:  "Lawmakers propose charging more for drinks in larger NJ cities"
Pensions:  "Report: Nearly 2,000 retiredees collecting $100,000-plus pensions"
Schools:  "NJEA launches ad campaign against PARCC tests"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Whatever happened to Dornoch; parking deck?.

[OLDDOC]  on facing the real issues of terrorism.

[Mayor MAPP] answers the Plainfield Latino open letter.

[Councilor STORCH] notes Latinos rally at Council meeting.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] Poetry Slam set for Library Saturday.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog party.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] Over the Fanwood Station.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] celebrates diva Anne Wiggins Brown.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield advances in UCIAC tournament.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] posts a public letter to Mayor and Council from the Tri-County Coalition.

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Mayor Mapp answers the Plainfield Latino open letter.. Olddoc on Council conduct and an Obamacare story.. Bernice on paid sick leave bill.. David: Plainfield photographer releases #blacklivesmatter book.. Noel: Plainfield advances in UCIAC tournament.. Jackie Pictures un-marshmallow peeps.. Rebecca celebrates diva Anne Wiggins Brown..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mapp answers Plainfield Latino on ID cards"

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Delayed Openings: Plainfield Schools will have delayed opening (2 hours) for students. Plainfield Public Library is expected to open at 10:00 AM on Tuesday. State offices will open at 11:00 AM (see here).

College Basketball:  "From Plainfield to Yale, Justin Sears a force on the court"
Obituary:  "Anne Howald Riznik, former Plainfield teacher, 90"

Bribery:  "Business owner accused of trying to bribe health inspector"
History:  "JC teacher's book puts twist on American history for young readers"
Obamacare:  "Jersey City leads state in ACA signups"
Princeton U.:  "University bequeathed rare book collection worth $800M" -- Tiny little Titusville, PA? Must be a story there.
South Plainfield:  "Median home sales price increased 11.1% in 2014"

Christie for President --

• "Christie discloses presidential platform for first time"
• "Atlantic City meltdown may haunt Christie"
• "Romney for VP? Not so fast, Christie says"
• "WashPost: Has Christie's best shot already come and gone?"
• "Christie's record: Transportation"
• "Christie's record: Economy"
• "Christie on the issues: Education"
• "Christie on the issues: Gay marriage"

Alzheimer's:  "Drug trial has openings for NJ residents"
Drones:  "FAA relaxes small drone rules" -- All you realtors can relax now.
Obamacare:  "Coverage for millions hangs in balance as court takes up case"
Sexual Abuse:  "Jehovah's Witnesses come under scrutiny over abuse allegations" -- PBS | Oregonian |
Veterans:  "Vets could visit doctors or hospitals closer to home under new proposal"

Obituary:  "Lesley Gore, voice of teen heartbreak, dies" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Record |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on paid sick leave bill.

[OLDDOC]  on Council conduct and an Obamacare story.

[Mayor MAPP] answers the Plainfield Latino open letter.

[Councilor STORCH] notes Latinos rally at Council meeting.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] Plainfield photographer releases #blacklivesmatter book.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog party.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] Pictures un-marshmallow peeps.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] celebrates diva Anne Wiggins Brown.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield advances in UCIAC tournament.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] posts a public letter to Mayor and Council from the Tri-County Coalition.

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Bernice: Taxi stands and more up for approval by Council.. Olddoc on PCTV schedule and Council video.. Jackie: The Amazing Race blog party; Pictures bright red berries.. David: Discussion on Islam in Black America set for Library.. Noel on Plainfield vs. St. Mary's, Elizabeth..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Symphony romps through history at free concert Saturday"

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Habitat:  "Habitat helps families attain home ownership"
Health Centers:  "Subsidized health center welcome flood of Medicaid patients"
Weather:  "More snow on horizon"

Elizabeth:  "Opponents unamused by Lesniak's SNL parody video"
Rahway:  "Business owners fighting expansion of SID" -- Courier | Union News |

Christie for President --

• "Christie on raid again today, in NH"
• "Poll: Christie in top four in Iowa, NH"
• "Christie's record: Gun control"
• "Christie's record: Pensions"
• "Christie on the issues: Marijuana"
• "After trips, questions of ethics reform shift toward Christie"

Politics:  "The Catholic Church and the parade of NJ politics"
Schools:  "Common Core's biggest pitfall"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes taxi stands and more up for approval by Council.

[OLDDOC]  on PCTV schedule and Council video.

[Mayor MAPP] posts his weekly email newsletter.

[Councilor STORCH] notes Latinos rally at Council meeting.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] A historical perspective on mass incarceration.

[DAVID] Discussion on Islam in Black America set for Library.

[JACKIE] The Amazing Race blog party.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] Pictures bright red berries.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Carol Brice, contralto.

[NOEL at PALS] on Plainfield vs. St. Mary's, Elizabeth.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] posts a public letter to Mayor and Council from the Tri-County Coalition.

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