Bernice notes Dem control at stake in June.. Olddoc ponders the US and the Middle East, more.. Councilor Williams on Boss Green and the loss of Democracy in Plainfield.. David: Photos of the Drake House Madam C.J. Walker event.. Rebecca wishes Vincent a Happy Birthday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Amelia Mapp's father passes"

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 --

Union County Primaries --

• "Mapp concentrates on challenging Green for city committee"
• "Elizabeth's Monteiro jumps into LD20 race"

Boys Baseball:  "Plainfield Preview, Union County Sky Division"
Dave Minchello:  "Former Plainfield corporation counsel named partner at DeCotiis"
Urban Enterprise Zones:  "Everything you need to know about UEZs"
Commuting:  "Up escalator now available for passengers at NY Penn Station" -- Well, sorta.
'Best Towns for Families':  "Look at who Plainfield beats out"

Fanwood:  "Cancun fire chief visits Fanwood FD"
Irvington:  "Police union head says mayor is helping to heal long-divided department"
Jersey City --

• "US Attorney, boxing champ Tyson to speak at prisoner re-entry event"
• "Fulop pedaling full speed with JC bike-sharing program"

Linden --

• "Middlesex County to handle wrong-way crash cop investigation"
• "Wrong-way cop beat prior DWI case after city, state failed to turn over evidence"

Rahway:  "Backed by $625K grant, city builds coalition to fight addiction"
Robotics:  "Robotics tournament teaches competition, cooperation"
Rutgers:  "RU board to vote on merging Camden, Newark law schools"
Somerville:  "Reward increased to $10K in hit-and-run death of firefighter"
Trenton:  "Mayor Jackson meets with Taiwanese delegation"

Christie for President --

• "Christie announces support for banning abortions at 20 weeks"
• "Two unforced errors by Christ in New Hampshire"

Sen. Menendez --

• "Doctor friend of Menendez expected to ne charged soon"
• "Amid inquiry, Menendez finds well of support among Jewish leaders"
  

2015 Primaries --

• "More than 100 file to run for Assembly seats" -- Interactive map here.
  

Medicaid:  "NJ doctors least willing to take Medicaid patients under Obamacare"
NJ Dems:  "Virginia guv McAuliffe makes NJ guv candidates stand up"
NJ Finances:  "Economy not generating big bucks in receipts, lawmakers told"
NJ Pensions:  "Making full payment would have 'incredible' impact on residents, treasurer says'
NJ Supremes:  "NJ did not break law by axing Medicaid benefits for legal immigrants, court rules"
Sandy Aid:  "NJ had to withdraw, resubmit grant app 15 times, audit shows"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Dem control at stake in June; plus crocus peeping.

[OLDDOC] ponders the US and the Middle East, more.

[Mayor MAPP] posts his weekly email newsletter.

[Councilor STORCH] on the North Avenue demoliition.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on Boss Green and the loss of Democracy in Plainfield.

[DAVID] .posts photos of the Drake House Madam C.J. Walker event

[JACKIE]  week in review includes bike, birds, deer.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] wishes Vincent a Happy Birthday.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] accuses Mapp of stalling on ID cards; Demands answers on demolition 'fiasco'.

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Olddoc explains his Courier cancellation, questions Yates selection for demolition, ponders road issues.. Bernice: 3rd Annual Herb Green program Wednesday.. David: Plainfield gardening enthusiast and BOW kick off planting season..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "City issues first-ever complete directory of services"
  
• "As political season starts, Jerry Green goes it alone"

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 Track:  "Plainfield seeks return to glory"
USAF:  "Felix Estevez of Plainfield graduates basic training"

Edison:  "Dem committeewoman under fire for moving to Florida"
Energy:  "Bergen utility converting sewage into valuable energy source"
Hostage Hoax:  "Gamers recount tense moments as event was 'swatted'"
Linden:  "Details of wrong-way crash cop's prior accidents continue to emerge"
Middlesex County:  "Art event raises funds for foster dogs and cats"
Newark --

• "Michele Obama declares 'Black girls rock!'"
• "Baraka urges unity, hope for city's streets"
• "Profile: Rashon Hasan, BOE president"

North Plainfield:  "Boro hosting 'Clean Community Day' in May"
Police Chaplains:  "Chaplain program will strengthen community connections, prosecutor says"
Rutgers --

• "RU receives federal grant for homeland security studies program"
• "Cyber-attack hits RU network, causes service interruptions"

Soccer:  "NJT running trains to Metlife Stadium for Argentina-Ecuador match"

Christie for President --

• "GOP voters put Christie at back of pack in latest poll"
• "Christie turns back on NJ immigrants in bid for GOP right wing"
• "Six times Christie flip-flopped"
• "Bush and Walker point GOP in different directions"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] 3rd Annual Herb Green Program Wednesday focuses on bilingual education.

[OLDDOC] explains his Courier cancellation, questions Yates selection for demolition, ponders road issues.

[Mayor MAPP] posts his weekly email newsletter.

[Councilor STORCH] on the North Avenue demoliition.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Rec's Easter Egg Hunt today.

[DAVID] Plainfield gardening enthusiast and BOW kick off planting season.

[JACKIE]  week in review includes bike, birds, deer.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] accuses Mapp of stalling on ID cards; Demands answers on demolition 'fiasco'.

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Olddoc congratulates a Mapp move, celebrates his great-granddaughter's athletic prowess.. Bernice surveys downtown progress and parking; notes spring cleanup time is here.. Jackie's week in review includes bike, birds, deer.. Plainfield Latino accuses Mapp of stalling on ID cards; Demands answers on demolition 'fiasco'..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "As political season starts, Jerry Green goes it alone"
• "Drake House offers program on Madam C.J. Walker 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 --

Bond Rating:  "Plainfield's bond rating improves"

Ferreiro Corruption Trial:  "Another payment alleged for Ferreiro"
Fraud Ring:  "Gang members appear in court without knowing charges"
George Street Playhouse:  "Buyer & Cellar: A visit to Barbara Streisand's 'cave'"
Immaculata HS:  "Conflict over teacher show divide among Catholics"
Immigration Fraud:  "Union County man sentenced in immigration fraud"
Jersey City:  "Director named for new Innovation Team" -- Bloomberg grant.
Port Authority:  "Tom Kean Jr. shows up at his first PA board meeting"
Tax Assessment:  "Four takeaways from one county's new approach to tax assessment"
Union County:  "Hudson County juvenile center closes, inmates transferred to Union County"

Christie for President --

• "Latinos feel left out by Christie's right turn"

Expungement:  "NJ Supremes to help criminals get a fresh start"
NJ Pensions:  "Christie pension fix not a new idea, but ups ante"
Real Estate:  "Negative equity a drag on home sales"
UVA Rape Story:  "Review of Rolling Stone's UVA rape story is long and damning"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] surveys downtown progress and parking; notes spring cleanup time is here.

[OLDDOC] congratulates a Mapp move, celebrates his great-granddaughter's athletic prowess.

[Mayor MAPP] posts his weekly email newsletter.

[Councilor STORCH] on the North Avenue demoliition.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Rec's Easter Egg Hunt today.

[DAVID] weighs in on a 'Charter School Vulture'.

[JACKIE]  week in review includes bike, birds, deer.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] accuses Mapp of stalling on ID cards; Demands answers on demolition 'fiasco'.

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Olddoc notes Council-March Madness conflict, more.. Bernice notes primary filing deadline is Monday.. Councilor Williams: Easter Egg Hunt today..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Drake House offers program on Madam C.J. Walker Sunday"
  

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 --

PHS:  "Plainfield hosts charity basketball tournament Saturday"
Commuting:  "NJ Transit riders pay highest fares in nation"

Edison --

• "Democratic committeewoman under fire for 'move' to Florida" -- Courier | Ledger |
• "Two councilors' future uncertain as Dems fail to endorse them for re-election"

Mountainside:  "Gun used by Capone investigator found, headed to Mob Museum in Las Vegas"
Newark:  "Schools graduations increase, test scores lag"
Perth Amboy:  "Dem committee chair resigns after voter fraud accusations"
South Plainfield:  "Tricky Tray for Franklin Elementary School raises $35K"
Woodbridge:  "Township demolishes building to build new Avenel Arts Center"

Christie for President

• "Christie Watch, March 22-28"

African Studies:  "The contested legacy of Dr. Ben, a father of African studies"
NJ Pensions:  "Judge grants Christie extension on appeal over pension funding"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes primary filing deadline is Monday.

[OLDDOC] notes Council-March Madness conflict, more.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] on the North Avenue demolition.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Rec's Easter Egg Hunt today.

[DAVID] weighs in on a 'Charter School Vulture'.

[JACKIE]  Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Tri-County Latino Coalition reaches out to students and school district. -- When was that meeting?

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Bernice finds demolition and politics a volatile mix.. Look for Olddoc's post about noon..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Symphony's 'Bernstein on Broadway' 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 --

Library:  "Two Women's History Month exhibits at the Plainfield Public Library"
PHS:  "Plainfield hosts charity basketball tournament Saturday"
Solar Energy:  "Check out solar energy use in Plainfield ZIP codes" -- Includes North Plainfield data.
Demographics:  "Immigrants filling the void as former residents move away"

Atlantic City:  "Wall Street warns AC faces possible default"
Double-dipping:  "Support collapses for bill that would allow Bayonne mayor to collect $120K police pension"
Edison:  "Police arrest two carjacking suspects" -- Courier | Ledger |
Gas Stations:  "Many pump jockeys in NJ don't get mininum wage or overtime"
Great Adventure:  "Theme park will cut down 18,000 trees to build plant to go solar"
Kean U.:  "Exhibit by children of Holocaust survivors on display"
LD31:  "'Plantation mentality': Rice goes off on Fulop over meddling in LD31"
Liberty State Park:  "Legislation intended to fix park development issues passes Assembly"
Linden --

• "How did wrong-way crash cop keep job after two DWIs?"
• "Complicated picture emerging of life of wrong-way driver"

Newark --

• "City celebrates opening of luxury hotel"
• "Baraka on future of St. Michael's: Somebody is going to be upset"
• "Baraka: Residents shouldn't fear police for tapping proposed review board"

Scotch Plains:  "Former PAL treasurer admits taking $18K for personal use"
Voter Fraud:  "Judge voids Perth Amboy election over fraud; Mayor calls on Dem chair to resign" -- Courier | Ledger | PolNJ |

Christie for President --

• "Christie fares poorly in New Hampshire poll"
• "Pallone blames Christie support of immigration lawsuit on political agenda"

NJ Budget --

• "Administration drags feet on info needed to assess Christie budget"
• "Lawmakers take aim at Christie tax breaks, revenue shortfalls"

Legislature --

• "Assembly moves to cap diversions from pollution settlements to budget gaps"
• "Revitalized bill would offer loans for teacher, cops to live in urban cities" -- But not the rural cities?

Medical Marijuana:  "NJ's PTSD sufferers would qualify under Assembly bill"
PARCC Tests:  "Unanimous Assembly says schools should accommodate opt-outs" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Turnpike Authority:  "Judge dismisses Turnpike's suit over restaurant logo"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] finds demolition and politics a volatile mix; on snow and snowdrips.

[OLDDOC] will post about noon.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] on the North Avenue demolition.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Rec's Easter Egg Hunt next Saturday.

[DAVID] weighs in on a 'Charter School Vulture'.

[JACKIE]  Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Tri-County Latino Coalition reaches out to students and school district. -- When was that meeting?

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Bernice posts pix of more falling bricks.. Jackie: Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Tums time for Jerry 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 --

College Basketball:  "Plainfielder Derrick Gordon leaving UMass"
North Avenue Demolition:  "Plainfield demolition error forces restaurant to evacuate"
PHS Volleyball:  "Plainfield boys volleyball 2015 preview"
Racketeering:  "Alleged Berckman street killer implicated in racketeering case"
South Second Street:  "Family of woman found burned in field is devastated"
Commuting;  "Could the new Port Authority Bus Terminal actually be built in NJ?"

Atlantic City:  "AC bonds sink to sub-junk status"
County Governent:  "Bergen freeholders OK reorganization, set up fraud and waste monitor"
Linden:  "Mayor promises investigation of handling of officer with DWI arrests"
Newark:  "Branch Brook Park adding 1,000 trees to nation's largest collection of cherry trees"
Public Meetings:  "Teaneck council shortens time for individual public comment at meetings"
Public Records:  "Judge orders town to release requested records" -- Improperly redacted.
South Plainfield:  "Students will again present Living Stations of the Cross"

Christie for President --

• "Christie supporting lawsuit challenging Obama immigration reform"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie's office lacking reforms in wake of bridge scandal"

Sen. Menendez --

• "Menendez lawyer represented Torricelli, other high-profile pols"
• "Government renews push for Menendez friend's cooperation"
  

Cuba:  "NJ lawmakers urge no funding for Cuban relations until Chesimard is returned"
Exxon Settlement:  "NJ lawmaker wants closer look at pollution suits"
Online Gambling:  "Lawmakers in DC clash over bill that would ban NJ online gambling"
Paid Sick Leave:  "Awaiting Christie's arrival, advocates protest outside Philly's Union Club"
PARCC Tests:  "Assembly to consider opt-out bill today"
Pay-to-Play Reform:  "Pension fund chair says expanded rules would be bad strategy" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Retired Public Workers:  "NJ slashes prescription costs for retired public workers"
SCOTUS:  "Supremes assert Voting Rights Act in Alabama redistricting case"
Tourism:  "NJ's 'welcome centers' not welcoming" -- Cites how several other states do it.
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Talks collapse in hunt for funding sources"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] posts pix of more falling bricks.

[OLDDOC] on the North Avenue demolition.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] on the North Avenue demolition.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Rec's Easter Egg Hunt next Saturday.

[DAVID] weighs in on a 'Charter School Vulture'.

[JACKIE]  Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Tri-County Latino Coalition reaches out to students and school district. -- When was that meeting?

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Bernice reports HPC left out of demolition process.. Olddoc on the North Avenue demolition.. David weighs in on a 'Charter School Vulture'.. Plainfield Latino: Tri-County Latino Coalition reaches out to students and school district..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Online registration drives Recreation programs"

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 --

Dunelllen:  "Woman found burned to death on South Second Street" -- Courier | Ledger |
Traffic Alert:  "Pulaski Skyway closing for eight weekends"

Immaculata HS:  "Anti-bishop ad aired on Limbaugh, Hannity shows" -- Courier | Ledger |
Immigrants;  "NJ treats immigrants like second-class residents, new group says"
Middlesex County:  "County selected for national program to reduce solitary confinement in jails"
Newark --

• "In sorting out future of city's hospitals, St. Michael's looms large"
• "School district paid administrator sick days while she worked in Arkansas"

PSEG:  "Court rules PSEG may be owed millions in insurance from Sandy"
Rutgers:  "RU responds to Christie remarks on sports spending"
Whistleblower: "Ex-worker claims being fired for trying to block politically-connected contractor"

Christie for President --

• "Christie is a candidate still shaping his identity"
• "Christie decision on run may take months"

Business:  "Heinz buying Kraft in bid to make food giant" -- So, what are they already?
Energy:  "Feds ask solicitor general to review NJ's plan to subsidize power plants"
NJ Chamber:  "NJ would lose 'economic war' without Christie's tax breaks"
NJ Pensions:  "Judge sets May hearing in battle over state's pension payment"
Obamacare:  "Sen. Ted Cruz going on Obamacare" -- His wife's taking a leave from Goldman Sachs, losing her health policy.

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] reports HPC left out of demolition process.

[OLDDOC] on the North Avenue demolition.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] on the North Avenue demolition.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Rec's Easter Egg Hunt next Saturday.

[DAVID] weighs in on a 'Charter School Vulture'.

[JACKIE]  week in review includes Spring snow.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Tri-County Latino Coalition reaches out to students and school district. -- When was that meeting?

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Olddoc offers a brief report on the special Council meeting.. Bernice: After-the-fact demolition approval nixed.. Councilor Storch on the North Avenue demolition..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council questions capsize demolition agenda"
  
• "Park Avenue closed for NJT overpass construction"
  

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 --

Food Recall:  "Wegman's recalls products with possibly tainted spinach"

Elizabeth:  "Ten charged in dog-fighting ring, 17 dogs seized"
Immaculata HS --

• "Radio ads slam bishop for not standing by teacher's anti-gay rant"
• "Diocese: We're baffle by site claiming teacher was fired"

Middlesex County:  "Sheriff denies paying bribe for her job"
New Brunswick:  "Under pressure from homeless man, city agrees to drop its begging ban"
Veterans:  "NJ vet, IT company launch effort to help vets find work"
Woodbridge:  "Schools to change 'mindset' after cheating allegations surface"

Christie for President --

• "Christie: I can beat Hillary"
• "'Flip-flopping' remark wasn't swipe at Walker, Christie says" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Christie vs. Cruz: Sometimes they agree, sometimes they don't"
  
• "Lesniak: Potential Christie run a 'side show'"

Sen. Menendez --

• "With corruption charges looming, senator says he's done nothing wrong"
• "Menendez may be deciding vote in Loretta Lynch nomination"
• "Menendez tries to turn tables, assails 'illegal leaks'"
  
• "Botched 2008 case against Ted Stevens looms over Menendez probe"

Christie Cabinet:  "DCA Commissioner Constable set to leave"
Charter Schools:  "Is Christie switching to expansions vs. new openings?"
Hate Groups: "NJ has fourth-highest number of hate groups in US"
IRS Phone Scam:  "NJ residents lose $660K to scam, 7th highest in  nation"
Legislature --

• "Lawmakers push budget reforms year after surprise shortfall" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
  
• "Vets to get in-state tuition at NJ schools under new law"
• "Christie conditionally vetoes changes to DWI law"
  

Microbeads:  "Christie signs bill banning microbead products" -- Courier | Ledger |
PARCC Tests:  "PARCC scores may count for NJ community college placement in 2016"
Renewable Energy:  "NJ invests in storage solutions for solar, wind energy"
Retirement:  "Study: Nj lousy place to retire"
NJ Tax Receipts --

• "New bill aims at accurate estimation of NJ tax receipts"
• "Slammed by recession, NJ tax receipts recover slower than other states"

Wages:  "NJ workers making only $2 an hour more than they were 7 years ago"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] After-the-fact demolition approval nixed.

[OLDDOC] offers a brief report on the special Council meeting.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] on the North Avenue demolition.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Rec's Easter Egg Hunt next Saturday.

[DAVID] on North Avenue demolition mishap.

[JACKIE]  week in review includes Spring snow.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Choose your tax preparer carefully.

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Olddoc casts chary eye on tonight's special Council meeting.. Bernice notes businesses shuttered by North Avenue demolition.. Councilor Williams notes Rec's Easter Egg Hunt next Saturday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mapp administration sure to be quizzed on demolition 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 --

Latino Empowerment:  "NJ councilwoman expands Latino empowerment sessions"

Asbury Park:  "Tutu 2.2 race benefits Boys & Girls Clubs"
Beer:  "New Demented Brewery opening in Middlesex boro"
Camden:  "NJ gives tax credits to developer who didn't pay loan"
Jay Jefferson Cooke:  "March Madness in full swing"
Hospitals:  "NJ's top ten paid hospital administrators"
Middlesex County:  "Sheriff denies paying bribe for her job"
Rutgers --

• "Douglass College prepares women for success"
• "Stringer defends $500K bonus, sticks up for Rutgers athletes"

South Plainfield:  "Teen's fundraising results in gravestones for family killed in fire"
Starbucks:  "Starbucks baristas to stop writing 'Race Together' on cups"

Christie for President

• "The prosecutor ponders Christie's spiteful side" -- Ledger editorial.

Auto Insurance:  "NJ once again has most costly auto insurance in US"
Double-dipping:  "After 16 years as double-dipper, cops retires to second pension"
Obamacare:  "Medicaid expansion states like NJ see surge in diabetes diagnoses"
Open Space Funds:  "Plans to divvy up Open Space funds cause tussle"
PARCC Tests --

• "How Pearson landed the deal to produce NJ's biggest test"
•  "Following the money behind NJ's most costly test"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes businesses shuttered by North Avenue demolition.

[OLDDOC] casts chary eye on tonight's special Council meeting.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] Ledger headline unfair to Eric Jackson.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Rec's Easter Egg Hunt next Saturday.

[DAVID] on North Avenue demolition mishap.

[JACKIE]  week in review includes Spring snow.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Choose your tax preparer carefully.

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Olddoc has questions on the North Avenue demolition.. Bernice posts on North Avenue building demolition.. David on North Avenue demolition mishap.. Jackie's week in review includes Spring snow..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Novel promotion of Plainfield Rec Easter Egg Hunt"

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 --

Rotary of Plainfield/North Plainfield:  "Plainfield Mayor Mapp to receive award"
100 Black Men:  "'Cooking for a Change' event in New Brunswick Sunday afternoon"
Gas Prices:  "NJ gas prices still falling"

Chocolates:  "Reviews of 3 NJ chocolate shops"
Immaculata HS:  "Metuchen bishop says teacher's comments 'disturbing' but she hasn't lost job"
Ferriero Corruption Trial -- The government is trying to make  3-pronged case.

• "Ex Hartz Mt. attorney says firm had no interest in hiring Ferriero"
• "Somerset Patriots owner testifies in Ferriero trial
• "Sarlo  on 'tense exchange' over software firm kickbacks"
• "Ex-mayor says he didn't know of Ferriero ties to software firm"

Newark --

• "Baraka emerges from Booker's shadow"
• "Bringing back Brick City"

Princeton:  "Rec director offered raise to stay after urgent closed-door meeting"
Tax Appeals:  "Property tax appeals down in Central Jersey"
Trenton:  "City plans $105K rebranding marketing campaign"

Christie for President

• "'Randomly' chosen Boy Scout at town hall wasn't entirely by chance"

Baseball Cards:  "A history of the first mass-produced baseball card"
Dem Politics:  "Chicago mayor's race cast as a test of liberalism" -- Progressives vs. Rahm.
Marijuana Legalization:  "Dozens at Statehouse 'Smoke Out' event"
Media:  "As ratings plunge, MSNBC faces shakeup"
Standardized Tests:  "Common Core's cyber sleuths"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] posts on North Avenue building demolition.

[OLDDOC] has questions on the North Avenue demolition.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] Ledger headline unfair to Eric Jackson.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] reports on Ready to Run 2015 conference.

[DAVID] on North Avenue demolition mishap.

[JACKIE]  week in review includes Spring snow.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Choose your tax preparer carefully.

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Bernice: 3rd & Richmond project hearing moved to April.. Olddoc: March Madness continues.. David: Computer training at PHS..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Another one of life's mysteries solved: Toilet Paper"

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 --

Rotary of Plainfield/North Plainfield:  "Plainfield Mayor Mapp to receive award"

Christie for President --

• "Christie Watch, 3/15-21"

Metal Thieves:  "114-year old brass railings stolen from NJ church"
Minimum Wage --

• "Business groups unhappy as Assembly panel advances minimum wage bill"
• "How an 'expensive' town might handle town-by-town minimum wage bill"

Newark --

• "Gloria Gaynor visits Wynona's House"
• "Union-backed taxi service starts amid debate about Uber" -- Ledger | PolNJ |

Perth Amboy:  "Mayor used cop to drive her to Brooklyn wedding" -- Courier | Ledger |
Public Records:  "Obtaining public salary information remains a struggle"
Tracy Morgan Crash:  " Walmart paid $10M to family of comedian killed in crash"
Trenton:  "Teen Male Summit focuses on 'Urgency of Now' for middle-schoolers"
PARCC Testing:  "NJ defends PARCC social media monitoring"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] 3rd & Richmond project hearing moved to April.

[OLDDOC]  March Madness continues.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] Ledger headline unfair to Eric Jackson.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] reports on Ready to Run 2015 conference.

[DAVID] Computer training at PHS.

[JACKIE]  Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Choose your tax preparer carefully.

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Bernice: Winds of change at PMUA.. Olddoc on March Madness.. David: Computer training at PHS.. Jackie: Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Garden Club: Think rain gardens for Spring"

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 --

Recycling:  "Electronics recycling event in Cranford"
Rehab:  "Nursing centers move to post-hospital rehab" -- As at Aristacare-Norwood, where I had my rehab.
Weather:  "Snow to blanket most of NJ as spring arrives"

Elixzabeth:  "Lesniak supporter calls for Monteiro's removal from BOE"
Fanwood:  "Police: Man who said he was robbed at gunpoint at train station lied"
Newark --

• "Is Newark the next Brooklyn?" -- Politico looks at Brick City.
  
• "Mayor's nephew among three wounded in Wednesday's fatal shooting"
• "Students learn physics through hip-hop"

PA Bus Terminal:  "Cost estimates raise doubts on construction of new terminal"
Rahway:  "Taste of Spring set for April 17"
South Plainfield --

• "Teen raises $5K for headstone for family killed in 2012 fire"
• "Owner pays $22M to clean up Cornell-Dubilier site. Is it enough?"

Trenton:  "Trenton Freedom indoor football league will kick off Sunday"
Woodbridge:  "Principal encouraged cheating on tests, state says"

Bridgegate --

• "Ft. Lee council members interviewed by Feds about bridge closure"

Sen. Menendez:  "Russian president Putin 'sanctions' Menendez for opposing Ukraine invasion"
Amazon:  "Amazon gets permission to test delivery drones"
Corruption Sting:  "Solomon Dwek, center of big sting, out of prison early"
Exxon Settlement --

• "Lesniak says he is 'stonewalled' on information"
• "Exxon deal was years in making" -- Aha, the Christie spin starts!

Internet:  "GOP has knives out for net neutrality"
Legislature --

• "Assembly committee moves ride-share bill opposed by Uber"
• "Student privacy debate occupies hearing on PARCC tests"
• "Concussion bill would keep kids out of class until getting doctor's permission"
  

Politics:  "Why Latina women voices matter"
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Christie says there's no crisis, critics disagree"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Winds of change at PMUA.

[OLDDOC]  on March Madness.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] Ledger headline unfair to Eric Jackson.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] reports on Ready to Run 2015 conference.

[DAVID] Computer training at PHS.

[JACKIE]  Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Choose your tax preparer carefully.

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Bernice notes Expungement Workshop at FUSP Saturday.. Jackie: Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party.. Rebecca remembers Kathleen C. Collins..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Library celebrates Women's History Month with ALD exhibit"

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 --

Berckman Street Murder:  "Men accused in Plainfield murder face judge" -- News12 | Ledger |
Taxi Murder:  "Second Plainfield man convicted of killing cabbie" -- Courier | Ledger |
Food Recall:  "Huge Kraft mac and cheese recall" -- Go ahead, check the pantry. I won't tell.
Residency:  "Towns would be able to require police and fire to live within their borders under proposed law"
Weather:  "Friday snowfall forecast climbs"

Carteret:  "Boro going solar with bus shelters, more"
Charter Schools:  "State renews 14 charters, but puts seven on probation"
Immaculata HS Case:  "Suspended teacher trying to raise $100K"
Newark --

• "Three takeaways from Baraka's state of the city speech"
• "PA chairman to Newark:We're not a piggy bank"
• "Man gunned down in South Ward likely target in gang dispute"

Potholes:  "Bergen County freeholders agree to enlist 'Pothole Killer'"
PSEG:  "Utility, contract hit with biggest BPU fine ever in Ewing explosion"
Same-Sex Marriage:  "NJ's Presbytery of the Palisades cast the deciding vote in favor"
Summit:  "Summit Downtown Inc. sponsors Restaurant Week Instagram contest"
Tinted Windows:  "Roxbury wanated $54 for tinted window ticket; it cost town $21K"
Union County:  "CountyWatchers: Union County golf operation continues to lose money"

Attorney General Nomination:  "Loretta Lynch case takes on racial tinge"
Campaign Finances:  "IRS may broaden rule to police political nonprofits"
Domestic Violence:  "Gabby Gifford lobbies Christie, legislators for new anti-gun law" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Obamacare:  "GOP aims to sink Obamacare with budgetary maneuver"
Public Information:  "Forcing the Christie administration to post property tax data"
Terrorism:  "Charges against NJ man latest in series of arrests nationwide"
Tesla Motors:  "Christie signs law to restart electric car sales"
Veterans Administration:  "Obama picks Morristown MC director to fix scandal-scarred VA"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Expungement Workshop at FUSP Saturday.

[OLDDOC]  on the Israeli election.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] Ledger headline unfair to Eric Jackson.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] reports on Ready to Run 2015 conference.

[DAVID] on his BOE orientation experience.

[JACKIE]  Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] remembers Kathleen C. Collins.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Choose your tax preparer carefully.

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Bernice notes charter school costs now 10% of schools budget.. Olddoc on the Israeli election..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Kean offers historic preservation workshops"
• "Plainfield charter school must close"

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 --

Cabbie Murder:  "After 'murder call', gang member shares blame for death, prosecutor says"
Veterans.  "Jersey City to host construction, building trades job fair for vets"
Obituary:  "Margaret Depew, owned Normandy Studios"

9/11 Aftermath:  "Ground Zero workers at heightened risk for rheumatoid arthritis"
Asbury Park:  "NJ veteran allegedly attempted to enlist in ISIS" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
EWR:  "Rough landing for Newark Liberty as travelers name it least favorite in US"
Fraud:  "Former transportation exec admits steering Rutgers, NJIT contracts to his private firm"
Hudson Rail Tunnel:  "Sweeney to PA: Sell $3B in real estate to fund tunnel" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Liberty State Park:  "New bill gives DEP commissioner final say on development of park"
Newark --

• "Baraka to Christie: We need your help" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
• "Council doesn't mind proposal to limit take-home cars"
• "City's former emergency director sues Baraka, says firing was 'political'"

Oil Trains:  "NJ city hosts workshop with FEMA, DHS to prepare for oil transport disaster"
Somerville:  "Reward increased to $5,000 in firefighter's hit-and-run death"
Tech:  "NJ woman launches carpooling app"

Congress:  "Illinois congressman resigns after new ethics questions" -- Just to show stupid greed is bipartisan.
Employment:  "NJ adds 12,400 jobs in January, but unemployment rate hods steady"
Environment:  "Pallone: NJ's withdrawal from air pollution compact has cost state $114M"
Farming:  "Definition of working farms for tax break about to get tougher"
Legislature --

• "Behind the scenes: How Senate votes changed on controversial Pinelands nominee"
• "Choking in a domestic violence incident would bring prison under new bill"

Same-Sex Marriage:  "Presbyterians give final approval for same-sex marriage"
Sports Betting:  "NJ spars with sports leagues in federal appeals court"
NJ Supremes:  "Top court strikes down parts of bias law" -- Ledger | NJLJ | NYTimes |

Television:  "'Empire', the meteor that never fell to earth"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes charter school costs now 10% of schools budget.

[OLDDOC]  on the Israeli election.

[Mayor MAPP] news of the week.

[Councilor STORCH] Ledger headline unfair to Eric Jackson.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] reports on Ready to Run 2015 conference.

[DAVID] on his BOE orientation experience.

[JACKIE]  Week in review plus skateboards.

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] to be 'Faculty in Residence' at New Leadership NJ conference.

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.

[PLAINFIELD LATINO] Choose your tax preparer carefully.

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