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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Bernice notes City workshops; Challenges Campbell on 'no shopping options' in Plainfield.. Olddoc offers a laryngitical potpourri.. Rebecca notes notes Halloween Trunk or Treat and Doggie Howl this weekend..


[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 --

Plainfield Vision:  "Mapp joins Baraka and Jackson in sharing vision for their cities"
Fatal Accident:  "Driver failed to stop in fatal crash that killed 10-year-old" -- Courier | Ledger |
Assembly Races:  "5 questions with Assembly candidate Bo Vastine"
Homestead Tax Rebate:  "State extends deadline for filing for rebate"
JFK:  "JFK among 8 NJ hospitals to receive straight As in national survey"
GOP Debate:  "Everything you need to know about tonight's GOP debate"
Traffic Alert:  "Raritan Road near Terrill Road will be closed for culvert replacement"

Animal Sanctuary:  "Jon Stewart and wife to open sanctuary in Middletown"
Bridgewater:  "Shop Bridgewater tax rebate program begins"
Construction Safety:  "Residents concerned over toxic fumes at Avalon Bay project in Princeton"
Newark:  "As local school control looms, board members say city jobs won't affect votes"
New Brunswick:  "Rabbi of fire-damaged synagogue looks to rebuild"
Paid Sick Leave:  "Jersey City set to expand paid sick leave mandate"
Policing:  "Paterson doubling size of special police force"
World Series:  "Royals top Mets in 14th inning"

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
Pres. Obama:  "Obama to visit Newark to talk criminal justice" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Christie Cabinet:  "Exec from firm founded by Reagan adviser tapped for NJ treasurer" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Gas Tax:  "A bad deal that will dig NJ's budget hole deeper" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Legislation:  "Christie signs bill banning unsolicited texts in NJ"
Obamacare:  "NJ policies for 2016 a mixed bag"
Policing:  "Race and discipline in spotlight after SC officer drags student"
Rail Safety:  "US House votes to extend rail safety deadline"
Soccer:  "Obama welcomes NJ's Carli Lloyd and women's team to White House"
Tourism:  "NJ tourism group says more money could mean more visitors"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes City workshops; Challenges Campbell on 'no shopping options' in Plainfield.

[OLDDOC]  offers a laryngitical potpourri. (10/27/15)

[Mayor MAPP]  reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  on how he and his opponent differ on PMUA rates. (10/26/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  A Halloween weekend public safety message. (10/24/15)

[DAVID]   posts video of City Council candidate forum. (10/26/15)

[JACKIE]   week in review features a moon shot. (10/25/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  Week in review catches a spooky sneaker salesman.  (8/18/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes Trunk or Treat and Doggie Howl. (10/24/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   notes NAACP candidate forum. (10/25/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   notes Montgomery edges Plainfield. (10/24/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)