Where Plainfield turns for news.

Monday, December 14, 2015

Olddoc on his son's (and PHS grad) 1960s-era garage band.. Bernice notes CFO ad is posted; Special meeting plus reorg agenda-fixing tonight.. David posts an NPR interview on the 50th anniversary of the Plainfield riot..


[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 --

Boycott:  "Mapp among NJ's Black mayors calling for boycott of Trump businesses"
Star Wars Fans:  "Plainfield family featured on cover of Parade Magazine" -- Click thru to the 3rd page (Lovers), where you will read about Aneesah and Herb Allen, daughter Amiyrah and husband Brandon Martin of Edison and their three kids. Thanks to Rubye Hickerson of the BUS Shop for the tip!
Boys & Girls Club:  "Super sale on bikes at Plainfield club" -- Scroll down.
Pedestrian Fatality:  "Plainfield man killed in Cranford pedestrian accident"
Weather:  "Dense fog expected to blanket much of NJ, mar morning commute"

Asbury Park:  "Colorful costumes, warm weather highlight SantaCon"
EWR:  "Airtrain's demise comes as no surprise"
Fanwood:  "Gun violence prevention goruop commemorates Sandy Hook shooting"
Hoverboards:  "What you need to know about one of 2015's hottest gifts"-- Video.
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Dec. 14"

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
Homelessness:  "Is NJ doing better than other states in reduceing homelessness?"
NJ Finances:  "Trio of ballot questions could reshape NJ's financial future"
Sicilian Mafia:  "New mob leaders chosen by popular vote in Sicily"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes CFO ad is posted; Special meeting plus reorg agenda-fixing tonight.

[OLDDOC]  on his son's (and PHS grad) 1960s-era garage band. (12/13/15)

[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]  Youth Summit listening session Thursday at Library. (12/09/15)

[DAVID]  posts an NPR interview on the 50th anniversary of the Plainfield riot. (12/13/15)

[JACKIE]   Week in review catches busy downtown night scene; TAR blog party. (12/13/15)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/01/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   on a gas leak at Evergreen School. (12/04/15) -- This just popped up on their site 12/7/15!

[NOEL at PALS]   offers Mid State 38 Championship Week predictions. (12/01/15)

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