Olddoc: Council doesn't stick to its own rules; Plus guest commentary by Alan Goldstein on McManimon Scotland & Baumann law firm.. Bernice: South Avenue Gateway plan, sick leave law up for passage next Monday; Yates and Abbott Manor.. David: Plainfield, Piscal and school self-governance on Black Agenda Radio..
[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 --
North Avenue Demolition: "Woman loses her business after wall topples" -- More details emerge.
Politics: "Plainfield Mayor Mapp, Assemblyman Green exchange salvos" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Beer: "Vote for NJ's best beer from 25 breweries"
Comcast v. DirectTV: "Business group tells DirectTV to ditch Rob Lowe commercials"
Hospitals: "Meridian Health, Raritan Bay sign merger" -- Courier | Ledger |
LD20 (Eastern Union County): "Monteiro, Farina hit opponents over dual public jobs"
North Plainfield: "Woman dies after being stuck by 3 cars crossing Rt. 22" -- Why is there no footbridge over this crossing, as at West End Avenue?
Rutgers: "What RU's frat party ban really means"
Christie for President --
- "Christie would rather 'go home' than change brash persona for 2016 run"
- "Christie scrutinized at Old Bridge town hall" -- PolNJ | Courier |
- "Christie vs. Rand Paul: Where they stand on immigration, gay marriage, other issues"
- "Sandy recovery problems dog Christie as he mulls run"
- "Former PA chair Samson retiring from his law firm" -- Record | PolNJ | NJSpot | -- And they are erasing his name.
Corruption: "Prosecutor says Ferreiro used 'politics for profit'" -- Record | Ledger |
Exxon Settlement --
- "Christie has 'no second thoughts' about Exxon settlement"
- "New criticism after NJ posts text of Exxon settlement"
- "Opponents vow to fight settlement before it goes to judge"
Chicago: "Rahm beats progressive challenger to win runoff for second term"
South Carolina: "White Charleston cop charged with murder of Black driver in traffic stop" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
RECENT BLOG POSTS --
[BERNICE] South Avenue Gateway plan, sick leave law up for passage next Monday; Yates and Abbott Manor.
[OLDDOC] Council doesn't stick to its own rules; Plus guest commentary by Alan Goldstein on McManimon Scotland & Baumann law firm.
[Mayor MAPP] posts his weekly email newsletter.
[Councilor STORCH] on the North Avenue demoliition.
[Councilor WILLIAMS] on the need for earned sick days in Plainfield.
[DAVID] Plainfield, Piscal and school self-governance on Black Agenda Radio.
[JACKIE] The week in review finds a bench with 'Ester' greetings.
[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.
[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] Rotary Club's Wine Tasting which will honor Mayor Mapp.
[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield overcomes Christ the King.
[PLAINFIELD LATINO] suggests Latino business owners are at risk of being demolished.
[DOTTIE G SEZ] reposts a Blue Jersey story on Jerry Green's bizarre attack.
