Where Plainfield turns for news.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Olddoc on the post-turkey blahs.. Bernice posts some Sunday sights..


[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 --

Crescent Singers:  "Yuletide by Candlelight Carol Sing at Crescent"
Pre-Schools:  "NJ pe-schools struggle to reach the kids they're meant to"

Jersey City:  "Youth, parents rally against recent spate of violence"
Rutgers --
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Nov. 30"

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
Environment:  "NJ steers clear of effort to reduce transportation pollution"
Hudson River Tunnel:  "How will NJ pay its shay of tunnel?"
Legislature --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  posts some Sunday sights.

[OLDDOC]  on the post-turkey blahs. (11/29/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  reports from the League of Municipalities on PILOTs. (11/23/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  notes upcoming Holiday events. (11/25/15)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder's Black Movement ebook continues to grow.. (11/27/15)

[JACKIE]   Week in review includes posing pigeons on North Avenue. (11/29/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  offers upcoming Holiday events. (10/25/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   introduces Plainfield's new basketball coach Milt Gaylord. (11/22/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Sunday, November 29, 2015

Bernice: Tree Lighting on Friday; Get involved, attend a meeting.. Jackie's week in review includes posing pigeons on North Avenue.. Councilor Williams notes upcoming Holiday events.. David: Plainfielder's Black Movement ebook continues to grow..


[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 --

Public Officials:  "The Smartness Act would set educational standards for officials and appointees"
Planned Parenthood:  "NJ clinics open, but vigilant, including Plainfield"
Holiday Happenings:  "Holiday happenings in Central Jersey" -- Several Plainfield items.

EWR --
Glen Ridge:  "NJ's oldest county club gets a $1M upgrade"
Jersey City --
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst:  "Obama's defense bill protects NJ's joint base from closure"
Liberty State Park:  "State's development ideas slammed by Fulop, advocates"
Metuchen:  "High School band captures first national title"
Port of NY and NJ:  "NY-area ports stare down modernization"
Rahway:  "Union County opens one-stop Family Success Center in Rahway"
Rutgers:  "Julie Hermann, fighting for her job, summoned by president Barchi"

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
Attitudes Toward Government:  "Why both Republicans and Democrats feel like losers"
Chicago:  "Protesters shut down 'Magnificent Mile' in Black Friday protest over police shooting"
Guns:  "NJ gun rights group annoyed at Christie"
Harlem Politics:  "Rangel's retirement sparks generational, ethnic shift in NY"
Net Neutrality:  "DC Court may rule against net neutrality"
NJ Pension Fees:  "Christie administration will disclose hidden fees paid to Wall Street firms"
Robotic Parking:  "Road to robotic parking is littered with faulty projects"
Social Media:  "Is cop's profanity-laden, anti-Muslim rant freedom of speech?"
Tandem Trucks:  "Will longer trucks be coming to NJ?"
Verizon:  "Verizon malfunction takes state accesss to Internet down"

Internet Speak:  "OMG! The hyperbole of Internet-speak"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Tree Lighting on Friday; Get involved, attend a meeting.

[OLDDOC]  on his Thanksgiving adventures. (11/26/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  reports from the League of Municipalities on PILOTs. (11/23/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  notes upcoming Holiday events. (11/25/15)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder's Black Movement ebook continues to grow.. (11/27/15)

[JACKIE]   Week in review includes posing pigeons on North Avenue. (11/29/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  offers upcoming Holiday events. (10/25/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   introduces Plainfield's new basketball coach Milt Gaylord. (11/22/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Friday, November 27, 2015

No CLIPS Saturday, November 28; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
  • "No post Saturday" -- Dan
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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, October 31; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  on reporting: Facts vs. Politics.

[OLDDOC]  on his Thanksgiving adventures. (11/26/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  reports from the League of Municipalities on PILOTs. (11/23/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  offers upcoming Holiday events. (11/25/15)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panther documentary screening and discussion this weekend.. (11/25/15)

[JACKIE]   Survivor; Cambodia blog party. (11/25/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  offers upcoming Holiday events. (10/25/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   introduces Plainfield's new basketball coach Milt Gaylord. (11/22/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Bernice on reporting: Facts vs. Politics.. Councilor Williams offers upcoming Holiday events.. Olddoc on his Thanksgiving adventures..


[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 --

Thanksgiving Day Games --
Neighborhood House:  "Hardworking couple could benefit from winter clothing, laptop"
United Family Services:  "New game table would help program at Park Hotel"
Food Recall:  "Produce used in Costco salads linked to E.coli outbreak"

Macy's Parade:  "Photos of Macy's 2015 Thanksgiving Day Parade"
New Brunswick:  "Thanksgiving at Elijah's Promise"
NJPAC:  "Arlo Guthrie to perform 50th anniversary of 'Alice's Restaurant' at NJPAC Sunday"

2016 Candidates --
Congressional Research Service:  "NJ's Lance wants to know why taxpayers can't see research they paid for"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  on reporting: Facts vs. Politics.

[OLDDOC]  on his Thanksgiving adventures. (11/26/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  reports from the League of Municipalities on PILOTs. (11/23/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  offers upcoming Holiday events. (11/25/15)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panther documentary screening and discussion this weekend.. (11/25/15)

[JACKIE]   Survivor; Cambodia blog party. (11/25/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  offers upcoming Holiday events. (10/25/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   introduces Plainfield's new basketball coach Milt Gaylord. (11/22/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Thursday, November 26, 2015

Bernice offers Thanksgiving thoughts.. Jackie: Survivor: Cambodia blog party..


[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 --

Hubbard School:  "Hubbard school students hold Thanksgiving for Plainfield's needy"
College Basketball:  "Plainfield's Warney making a name at Stony Brook"
Macy's Parade:  "Everything you need to know about Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade"

Children's Specialized Hospital:  "Miss America makes the day for patients"
Election Recount:  "Winner of Neptune City race changes after recount"
Fairleigh Dickinson:  "FDU offers 40% discount to grads of county college"
Kean U.:  "Black ministers call out Lesniak for supporting Kean prez"
Liberty State Park:  "Fulop vows to block any LSP development for years"
Newark:  "City leaders troubled by dismissal of Beth Israel employee"
UCPAC:  "Holiday art on display at UCPAC in Rahway"

Christie for President --
Trump for President --
Bridgegate --
Hispanics & Politics:  "Libre, backed by Kochs, aims to raise GOP standing with Hispanics"
NJ Muslims:  "Were NJ Muslims celebrating on 9/11? What one professor found"
PFizer:  "Planned move overseas leads to concern over 'too much obvious greed'"
Refugees:  "Aid groups will keep Syrian refugee info from Christie so he can't punish them"

Escalators:  "Latest miracle on 34th Street: Macy's keeps its wooden escalators" -- Remember them?

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Offers Thanksgiving thoughts.

[OLDDOC]  belated Council report. (11/24/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  reports from the League of Municipalities on PILOTs. (11/23/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panther documentary screening and discussion this weekend.. (11/25/15)

[JACKIE]   Survivor; Cambodia blog party. (11/25/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

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

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   introduces Plainfield's new basketball coach Milt Gaylord. (11/22/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Bernice: Taxi woes raised at council meeting; PPL opens business history exhibit.. Olddoc's belated Council report.. David notes Black Panther documentary screening and discussion 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 --

2011:  "Edison man convicted in 2011 Plainfield murder"
Dangerous Toys:  "Group says these toys are dangerous for kids"

Duke Farms:  "Hillsborough mayor says Duke Farms has permit to remove mansion items"
Hudson Rail Tunnels:  "Moody's: Train riders should pay extra to fund tunnel"
Jersey City:  "Mayor halted reval to shield Downtown from tax increases, firm's suit says"
Kean U.:  "Black ministers still calling for prez to resign after Sweeney meeting"
Liberty State Park:  "Hotel, marina among proposals for LSP" -- Record | Ledger | NJSpot |
Model Trains:  "Bordentown show draws thousands" -- Starts Friday.
Newark --
Princeton --
Schools:  "School bus ads bring in thousands in revenue"
Syrians:  "Syrians in NJ defend refugees, condemn ISIS"
Thanksgiving Parade:  "Photos of Macy's parade through the years"

Christie for President --
Trump for President --
Bridgegate --
Black Lives Matter:  "Minneapolis activists vow not to cower after 5 are shot"
Fatal Crashes:  "NJ bucks national trend of increase in fatal crashes"
Guns:  "Booker joins 37 senators in demanding ban on terror suspects buying guns"
Lottery:  "Lottery has been no jackpot under private contractor"
Public Worker Benefits:  "NJ plan to make workers pay more for chiropractors under fire"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Taxi woes raised at council meeting; PPL opens business history exhibit..

[OLDDOC]  belated Council report. (11/24/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  reports from the League of Municipalities on PILOTs. (11/23/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panther documentary screening and discussion this weekend.. (11/2/15)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a puzzling pic. (11/22/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

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

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   introduces Plainfield's new basketball coach Milt Gaylord. (11/22/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Bernice: East, West get Council's best; He said, she said.. Olddoc on land use questions; Look for Council post later.. David: Superintendent addresses robocall (video)..


[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 --

Muhlenberg:  "New ER at Muhlenberg campus as Plainfield takes action on hospital" -- Photos here.
PSE&G:  "PSE&G customers will see big drop in heating bills"
Holiday Air Travel:  "How will heightened security affect travel?"

9/11 First Responders:  "NJ politicians rally in support of 9/11 responders act"
Discrimination:  "Muslim hospital employee sues over reprimand for henna ink"
East Orange:  "Park Crescent Rehab pays $35K for denying deaf patient a sign language interpreter"
Edison:  "At-home gun businesses stoke concern"
Hospitals:  "North Jersey towns reassess hospitals tax status after Morristown ruling"
Irvington:  "Court upholds firing of officer caught sleeping on the job"
Newark:  "Baraka talks relationship with Christie, says guv 'lives in his own mind'"
Princeton --
Single-Sex Schools:  "Paterson's new all-boys academy offers 'a different energy'"
South Plainfield --
Tinton Falls:  "Retired cop gets $527K in whistleblower lawsuit"
Turnpike:  "New Grover Cleveland rest area could become model for future renovations"

Christie for President --
  Trump for President --
2017 Guv Race --
Legislature --
Refugees --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  East, West get Council's best; He said, she said..

[OLDDOC]  on land use questions. (11/23/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  reports from the League of Municipalities on PILOTs. (11/23/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]  Superintendent addresses robocall (video).. (11/24/15)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a puzzling pic. (11/22/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

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

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   introduces Plainfield's new basketball coach Milt Gaylord. (11/22/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Monday, November 23, 2015

Olddoc has questions on tonight's Council agenda.. Councilor Storch reports from the League of Municipalities on PILOTs.. Bernice has a FiOS outage; Some details on South Second agreement; Dunkin' Donuts, gas station proposed for Terrill Road; 9 four-way stops proposed.. Noel at PALS introduces Plainfield's new basketball coach Milt Gaylord..


[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 --

Adoption:  "Three sisters adoped by Plainfield resident" -- Congratulations Carmencita, Giselle, Genevieve and Gabriella.
Plainfield Area Humane Society:  "Photos with Santa will benefit PAHS"
Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO focuses on Vienna"
Real Estate:  "Netherwood Station area commercial space: $650/month"
Shooting:  "Man shot in West End Saturday afternoon"

$15 Wage:  "Airport workers deserve a fair wage, and PA should help deliver it" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Atlantic City:  "Christie's mystery meeting over AC;s fate" -- The Auditor.
Bedminster:  "Whistle-blowing cop files suit, alleging retaliation"
Duke Farms:  "Group alleges mansion's demolition has begun without permit"
Montclair:  "Suit claims police promotion lists were manipulated"
Newark:  "$60M office tower renovation looks to city's future, developer says"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Nov. 23"
Princeton --
Rental Cars:  "If you use rentals, be sure you're not being gouged on EZPass fees"
Roselle:  "Resident explains why Black Lives Matter in 1 quote"

Christie for President --
Trump for President --
Bridgegate --
Refugees --

Catholic Church:  "Did the Pope say Lutherans can take communion at the Catholic Mass?"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Has a FiOS outage; Some details on South Second agreement; Dunkin' Donuts, gas station proposed for Terrill Road; 9 four-way stops proposed.

[OLDDOC]  has questions on tonight's Council agenda. (11/22/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  reports from the League of Municipalities on PILOTs. (11/23/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]   suffers a fire in his apartment.. (11/05/15)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a puzzling pic. (11/22/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

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

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   introduces Plainfield's new basketball coach Milt Gaylord. (11/22/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Sunday, November 22, 2015

Bernice: Some details on South Second agreement; Dunkin' Donuts, gas station proposed for Terrill Road; 9 four-way stops proposed.. Olddoc reprints a Rasmussen Report of interest; Alan Goldstein letter on Lot 247 discussion; on oil trains.. Jackie's week in review includes a puzzling pic.. Noel at PALS: North Group 5 Semi-finals: Bridgewater-Raritan over Ridge..


[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 --

Adoption:  "Three sisters adoped by Plainfield resident" -- Congratulations Carmencita, Giselle, Genevieve and Gabriella.
Boys & Girls Club:  "Bike super sale at Plainfield club"
Plainfield Area Humane Society:  "Photos with Santa will benefit PAHS"
Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO focuses on Vienna"
Shooting:  "Man shot in West End Saturday afternoon"
Woodland School:  "Plainfield kids bake in class for community event"

Comic Expo:  "Edison expo comes alive with costumed guests, artists, celebs"
Disability Fraud:  "New Brunswick firefighter charged with collecting $42K in fraudulent disability"
Franklin:  "Tip leads to huge heroin, cocaine bust"
Horizon Blue Cross:  "Bayonne doctor clashes with Horizon over $5M in claims"
Micro-Apartments:  "Leasing begins for NYC's first micro-apartments" -- 250 to 350 square feet.
Plastic Bags:  "NJ town bans plastic, paper bags"
Princeton:  "After protests, students say they will press on for change"
Rutgers:  "Scarlet Knights snap losing streak with 31-21 win over Army"
Train Derailment:  "Contaminated soil spilled as train derails in Nutley"

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
Mali Terror Attack:  "American killed in Mali was NJ native,  Rutgers grad"
Muslims:  "Kelly: Tone on Muslims takes a dark turn"
Working Poor:  "Bipartisan plan needed to improve lives of working poor, Kean and Booker say"
Youth Overdosing:  "NJ youth overdose rate soars to 6th highest in US"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Some details on South Second agreement; Dunkin' Donuts, gas station proposed for Terrill Road; 9 four-way stops proposed.

[OLDDOC]  reprints a Rasmussen Report of interest; Alan Goldstein letter on Lot 247 discussion; on oil trains. (11/21/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  offers a post-election Thank You. (11/08/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]   suffers a fire in his apartment.. (11/05/15)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a puzzling pic. (11/22/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

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

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   North Group 5 Semi-finals: Bridgewater-Raritan over Ridge. (11/21/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Saturday, November 21, 2015

No CLIPS Saturday Nov. 21; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan


[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
  • See you Sunday -- Dan
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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, November 21; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Mayor's Town Hall.

[OLDDOC]  on terrorists, Christie, the Ledger and more. (11/18/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  offers a post-election Thank You. (11/08/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]   suffers a fire in his apartment.. (11/05/15)

[JACKIE]   Survivor: Cambodia blog party.. (11/18/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

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

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   Plainfield four lead Cardinals over Perth Amboy. (11/15/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Friday, November 20, 2015

Bernice: Mayor's Town Hall.. Olddoc on terrorists, Christie, the Ledger and more.. Dottie G: New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday.. Jackie: Survivor: Cambodia blog party..


[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 & Girls Club:  "Bike super sale at Plainfield club"
Plainfield Area Humane Society:  "Photos with Santa will benefit PAHS"
Runnells Hospital:  "Runnells opens new rehab center"

Bayonne:  "State raps city and school board; city on hook for $2.7M spend on school projects-- 'Sub-optimal record keeping'.
EWR:  "Three striking airport workers lose their jobs when they try to return to work"
Kean U.:  "Claims of racial tension are 'baseless', school says"
Newark --
Port Authority --
Princeton --
Tax Fraud:  "Union Twp. accountant sentenced for tax fraud scheme"
Westfield:  "Town pays family $1M for controversial arrests" -- And entering home without a warrant.

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
Police Conduct:  "Dash cam video of shooting of Chicago teen by cop ordered released"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Mayor's Town Hall.

[OLDDOC]  on terrorists, Christie, the Ledger and more. (11/18/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  offers a post-election Thank You. (11/08/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]   suffers a fire in his apartment.. (11/05/15)

[JACKIE]   Survivor: Cambodia blog party.. (11/18/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  An East 5th Street graffiti wall.  (8/18/2015)

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

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   Plainfield four lead Cardinals over Perth Amboy. (11/15/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Thursday, November 19, 2015

Bernice: Night club owner proposes apartments.. Olddoc on terrorists, Christie, the Ledger and more.. Dottie G: New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday.. Jackie: Survivor: Cambodia blog party..


[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 --

Cedar Brook Park:  "Union County 4-H spruces up Plainfield park"
JFK:  "JFK amon 17 hospitals suing state to block Horizon's new health plan"

Airports:  "Workers plan strike at area's four major airports Wednesday night, Thursday"
Bribery:  '"NJ councilman said $15,000 bribe would guarantee city's purchase of property"
Edison:  "5th grader lied about being approached by man outside school"

Home Depot:  "Home Depot sold goods under recall,  feds and store say"
Jersey City:  "NJ looking into whether to force JC property reval" -- Dunellen and Elizabeth are next.
Kean U. --
Sen. Lesniak:  "Lesniak: Being governor isn't about throwing parties" -- So says a man known for his parties.
Property Revaluations:  "State blasts Union, Hudson, MIddlesex tax boards, may force revals"
Linden:  "Drone crash near refinery has police on hunt for owner"
Newark:  "'Creed' star Michael B. Jordan gets key to hometown"
NJ Colleges --
Pilgrim Pipeline:  "New documents show pipeline would enter NJ near Mahwah"

Christie for President --
Marijuana:  "Top lawmakers split on party lines at League panel discussion"
NJ Pensions:  "Investment panel to disclose fees, bonuses"
NJ Transit:  "Can Pallone protect $50M for NJ Transit?"
Pensions:  "Correction officers lose appeal to get into better pension"
Politics:  "Black Lives Matter enters politics"
Refugees --
Terrorism:  "ISIS threatens NYC with suicide bomber in new video"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Night club owner proposes apartments.

[OLDDOC]  on terrorists, Christie, the Ledger and more. (11/18/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  offers a post-election Thank You. (11/08/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]   suffers a fire in his apartment.. (11/05/15)

[JACKIE]   Survivor: Cambodia blog party.. (11/18/15)

[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]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   Plainfield four lead Cardinals over Perth Amboy. (11/15/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  New Muhlenberg ER opens Monday!. (11/18/15)



Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Olddoc on the agenda for Council's special meeting, plus more.. Bernice: A very special meeting..


[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 --

Fraud:  "Plainfield postal worker among 9 accused of unemployment fraud" -- Courier | Ledger |
Accident:  "7-year-old ejected from car hit by Plainfield man who ran stop sign"
Food Recall:  "Tyson recalls 52,000 pounds of cooked chicken wings"

Atlantic City:  "Moody's: AC needs rescue bill to pay off debts"
Hillside:  "Community Food Bank gets 1,000 turkeys, seeks thousands more"
Newark --
NJ Muslims:  "NJ Muslim leaders strongly condemn attacks in Paris" -- Ledger | Courier |
NJ Symphony Orchestra:  "Why world-renowned conductor chose the NJSO"
Pemberton:  "Cop denied light duty while pregnant settles with town for $150K"

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
League of Municipalities --
Syrian Refugees --
NJ Tax Receipts --
Nutritional Supplements:  "Sellers of supplements face US charges, lawsuits"
Public Safety:  "NJ will need public's help to combat Paris-style attack, security head says"
State Police:  "Trooper in DWI on duty offered to pay victim $1,000 not to call police"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  A very special meeting.

[OLDDOC]  on the agenda for Council's special meeting, plus more. (11/17/15)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  offers a post-election Thank You. (11/08/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]   suffers a fire in his apartment.. (11/05/15)

[JACKIE]   Week in review captures crane at work at Plainfield station. (11/15/15)

[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]   offers an unattributed translation of Iziah's piece. (11/15/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   Plainfield four lead Cardinals over Perth Amboy. (11/15/15)

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