Where Plainfield turns for news.

Saturday, February 28, 2015

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?..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --

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 --

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 --
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.



Friday, February 27, 2015

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?..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
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 --
Trenton --
Christie for President --
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.



Thursday, February 26, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
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 --
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 --
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.



Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
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 --
Merck:  "Merck allows pediatric HIV drug to be sold at low cost in developing countries"
Newark --
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 --
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.



Tuesday, February 24, 2015

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..


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

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.



Monday, February 23, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
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.



Sunday, February 22, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
Christie for President --
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.



Saturday, February 21, 2015

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


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
Christie for President --
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.



Friday, February 20, 2015

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..


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

Bridgegate --
Christie for President --
Gas Tax:  "Poll: Most in NJ still opposed to gas tax hike"
Port Authority --
Red Light Cams:  "NJ drivers paid $156M to red light cams"
Sandy Aftermath:  "Booker, Menendez seek investigation into insurance fraud"
Walk to Washington --
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.



Thursday, February 19, 2015

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


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
'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 --
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"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

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[OLDDOC] .

[Mayor MAPP] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

[NOEL at PALS] .

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] .



Wednesday, February 18, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
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 --
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.



Tuesday, February 17, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
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.



Monday, February 16, 2015

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..


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
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 --
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.