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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