Plainfield Today: Coming Sunday -- report on the Dem City Committee.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Coming Sunday -- report on the Dem City Committee" -- 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, January 30; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Snow removal continues (with pictures).

[OLDDOC]  on the Iowa caucuses, and Thursday's GOP debate. (1/29/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the changed State of the City information. (1/20/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the annual homeless count in Union County. (1/27/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the status of snow removal. (1/25/16)

[DAVID]  posts pix from Snowmageddon 2016. (1/23/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a blizzard shot. (1/24/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Plainfield ID card passes first reading. (1/22/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Ivy League Watcher, Week 2. (1/24/16).

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Bernice: Snow removal continues (with pictures).. Olddoc on the Iowa caucuses, and Thursday's GOP debate..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Dem City Committee meeting Friday"

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 --

Board of Ed Election:  "School board announces candidacy information" -- Sort of, you'll actually find it here.
People's Organization for Progress:  "POP backs Bernie Sanders"
Rose Parade:  "Plainfield's Donna Albanese marched in 2016 Rose Bowl Parade" -- As an organ donor.
SS United States:  "Historic ocean liner saved under new deal" -- With help from Plainfield artist Maria Mijares.
Smartphones:  "Siri, Alexa and other virtual assistants put to the test"

Kean U.:  "Twitter threat student seeking probation"
Kearny:  "New police contract will cut overtime and up to 20 positions"
Newark:  "Scapegoating parents, charter schools is not the answer" -- OpEd, NJSpotlight.
Somerset County:  "Scotch Plains man indicted for two bank robberies on same day"
Warren:  "Township man indicted in $1M drug bust"

Christie for President --

• "Christie: Profiling won't solve domestic terror threat, I will"
• "Christie defends Blue state background"
• "Christie targets Planned Parenthood"
• "Will Christie drop out after NH?"

2016 Candidates --

• "Republicans go at each without Trump"
• "GOP debate stars ghost of Trump"
• "Trump-free debate puts Cruz in the hot seat"
• "Away from the crowd, Trump puts on a show"
• "Indian-Americans from NJ area form PAC to back Trump"
• "Lesniak: Hillary no longer inevitable"

Homeless:  "Sweeney: NJ should help homeless after 'disappointing' aid cuts"
Legislature --

• "Senate committee votes to scrap local, county ethics committees"
• "NJ Senate revives two gun bills Christie vetoed"
• "NJ Senate Dems:  Corporate tax loopholes rob $200M from state" -- NJSpot | Ledger |

Storm Damage:  "Nineteen NJ beaches sustained major damage from storm"

Obituary:  "Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Snow removal continues (with pictures).

[OLDDOC]  on the Iowa caucuses, and Thursday's GOP debate. (1/29/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the changed State of the City information. (1/20/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the annual homeless count in Union County. (1/27/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the status of snow removal. (1/25/16)

[DAVID]  posts pix from Snowmageddon 2016. (1/23/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a blizzard shot. (1/24/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Plainfield ID card passes first reading. (1/22/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Ivy League Watcher, Week 2. (1/24/16).

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Bernice: Winter storm's denouement; Alonzo Adams in art show; Wishing for Spring.. Olddoc on DPW and snow on the roads.. Councilor Williams on snow removal.. Councilor Storch: Counting the homeless..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "We're all in this together: Plainfield digs out of winter storm"
• "Plainfield Dem City Committee meeting Friday"

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 --

Biliteracy:  "New law allows recognition on diplomas of bilingual abilities"
FEMA Flood Maps:  "Hundreds of Paterson homeowners get flood insurance relief"
Homeless:  "NJ counties count state's homeless" -- And see Councilor Storch's blog for Plainfield.

Alimony:  "Morris judge weighs  alimony cut-off for 'cohabiting' with boryfriend"
Bound Brook:  "Borough administrator resigns after Pa. fraud investigation" -- $1 billion involved.
Crossing Guards:  "Carteret spent thousands trying to fire crossing guard - and lost"
Newark --

• "Councilman: Top Baraka official should resign over snowstorm response"
• "Newark official fires back at councilman"

NJ Taxes:  "Dirty Dozen:  The top NJ tax scofflaws"
Somerville:  "See how much you'll owe if you don't shovel"

Christie for President --

• "Group raising mop money for Christie"
• "Christie on Trump skipping debate: Leaders have got to show up"
• "Christie raising campaign cash off Trump debate boycott"

2016 Candidates --

• "Five takeaways from polls in Iowa, NH and SC"
• "Wiz launches Bernice Sanders for NJ in Sayreville"
• "What Trump plans to do instead of the debate"
• "Is Trump's skipping debate a ploy?"
• "Trump's feud with Fox takes center stage"

NJ Pensions --

• "NJ pension fund scraps investment in 'predatory' payday lender"
• "Officials, citing better returns, defend alternative investments"
• "Did controversial investments bail out NJ pensions last year?"

NJ Poverty:  "NJ should be embarrassed by high poverty rate, Prieto says"
NJ Turnpike:  "More traffic drives up Turnpike earnings"

The Holocaust:  "NJ remembers the Holocaust on international memorial day"
Schizophrenia:  "Scientists move closer to understanding ancient malady's cause"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Winter storm's denouement; Alonzo Adams in art show; Wishing for Spring.

[OLDDOC]  on DPW and snow on the roads. (1/27/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the changed State of the City information. (1/20/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the annual homeless count in Union County. (1/27/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the status of snow removal. (1/25/16)

[DAVID]  posts pix from Snowmageddon 2016. (1/23/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a blizzard shot. (1/24/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Plainfield ID card passes first reading. (1/22/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Ivy League Watcher, Week 2. (1/24/16).

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Bernice regarding resolutions and ordinances.. Olddoc offers a potpourri on Iowa, and some tips from Heloise.. Councilor Storch on the annual homeless count in Union County..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Dem City Committee meeting Friday"

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 --

Travel Warning:  "Two popular Caribbean islands added to Zika travel warning"

Bergen Community College:  "BCC gets clearance fro drone classes"
Linden:  "Drone video captures city under blanket of snow"
Newark --

• "Baraka reschedules town hall amid snowstorm fallout"
• "Massive traffic delays reported in Newark"

NY Jets:  "Jets to py $324K to settle cheerleaders wages lawsuit"
Rahway:  "Sport complex damaged by snow partly reopens"
Rutgers:  "RU's athletic subsidy drops to $23.8M"
South Amboy:  "Portion of roller rink roof collapses from snow"
Westfield:  "Town: Trader Joe's must be demolished"
Woodbridge:  "McCormac gives State of the Township address" -- Before Chamber of Commerce at a hotel.

Christie for President --

• "Christie makes one apology, refuses a second"
• "Christie: Nothing about weekend flooding resembled Sandy"
• "5 career moves Christie could make if his run fails"
• "Christie accuses rivals of planting young woman to criticize storm response"

2016 Candidates --

• "Trump: I most likely won't do GOP debate" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico -- Hype to drive viewership up?
• "US Senator to Trump: Have you repented for your many affairs?"

Atlantic City:  "Christie announces state takeover of AC's finances" -- Ledger | NYTimes | NJSpot |
SCOTUS:  "Hillary: Obama on Supreme Court a great idea"
Women's Health:  "All pregnant women should get screened for depression, panel says"

Obituaries --

• "Abe Vigoda, of 'Godfather' and 'Barney Miller'" -- Record | NYTimes |
• "Thornton Dial, outsider artist whose work told of Black life"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  regarding resolutions and ordinances.

[OLDDOC]  offers a potpourri on Iowa, and some tips from Heloise. (1/26/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the changed State of the City information. (1/20/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the annual homeless count in Union County. (1/27/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the status of snow removal. (1/25/16)

[DAVID]  posts pix from Snowmageddon 2016. (1/23/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a blizzard shot. (1/24/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Plainfield ID card passes first reading. (1/22/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Ivy League Watcher, Week 2. (1/24/16).

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Bernice: City to buy Comcast air time for branding.. Councilor Williams on the status of snow removal..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp's State of the City Address rescheduled"

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 --

NJ Transit:  "NJT restores most service for Monday commute"
Plainfield Schools Closed Monday:  Plainfield School District, Barack Obama Green.
City Hall:  Normal business hours as of Tuesday.
Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority: Services suspended until streets are clear.
Plainfield Public Library: Opens at 9:00 AM Tuesday, January 26.
Union County College: Opens at Noon.

Raritan Valley Coalition:  "Coalition pushes for more one-seat rides"
Wrestling:  "New Providence defeats Plainfield"

Comcast:  "Gun lobby praises Comcast for turning down NRA ad"
Newark:  "Baraka apologizes to snowed-in residents"
Princeton:  "Green anole lizard found in salad greens becomes class mascot"
Trenton:  "City tows about 200 vehicles during weekend blizzard"
Westfield:  "Trader Joes' plans to reopen after roof collapse"

Christie for President --

• "Christie's stormy return to NH"
• "Christie response to flooding: Should I pick up a mop?"
• "Earth to Christie: These pictures don't lie, so why should you?" -- With flooding photos.
• "Kasich replaces Christie as leading establishment candidate in NH"
• "Christie's momentum tested as opponents attack"
• "Boston's 'other' newspaper endorses Christie"

2016 Candidates --

• "5 takeaways from the Dem presidential town hall"
• "GOP rivals in four-way fight for third place in NH"

Blizzard --

• "A look back at Christie's handling of storm"
• "Christie: Not so fast on federal disaster declaration, and here's why"
• "NJ.com users blast Christie's 'no flood damage' remark"

Disney World:  "Suit contends Disney used visa program to replace American workers"
NJ Credit:  "Moody's: Be wary of uncertain finances in NJ"
Open Space Preservation:  "Open space funding gets put on legislative fast track"
Planned Parenthood:  "Two abortion foes behind attack videos indicted" -- Politico | NYTimes |
Prisons:  "Obama backs Booker ban on solitary for juveniles"





Reformation Celebration:  "Pope Francis to commemorate 500th anniversary in Sweden with Lutherans" -- This one's for you, Moose.


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  City to buy Comcast air time for branding.

[OLDDOC]  on the Republican (presidential) outlook; on Rubio and citizenship. (1/23/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the annual MLK potluck and food drive. (1/04/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the conduct of Council meetings (part 2). (1/22/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the status of snow removal. (1/25/16)

[DAVID]  posts pix from Snowmageddon 2016. (1/23/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a blizzard shot. (1/24/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Plainfield ID card passes first reading. (1/22/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Ivy League Watcher, Week 2. (1/24/16).

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Bernice; Toliver calls for municipal complex at Muhlenberg.. Councilor Storch on the conduct of Council meetings (part 2).. Jackie's week in review includes a blizzard shot.. Noel at PALS: Ivy League Watcher, Week 2..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Board of Ed fails to fulfill OPRA request on time"

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 --

NJ Transit:  "NJT restores most service for Monday commute"
Plainfield Schools Closed Monday:  Plainfield School District, Queen City Academy, TEAMS, Barack Obama Green, College Achieve.
City Hall:  Two-hour delayed opening.
Plainfield Public Library: Opens at 11:00 AM Monday.
Union County College: Opens at Noon.

Pets:   "NJ pets in need, Jan. 25"
Westfield:  "Trader Joe's seeking to relocate employees after roof collapse"

Christie for President --

• "'Disaster governor' uses storm to pitch himself to NH"
• "Christie's 2016 pitch at a New England Patriots party"
• "Christie flabbergasted at Trump's 'shoot someone' remark"

2016 Candidates --

• "Supporters seek to get Sanders on NJ primary ballot"
• "How Trump opened a large lead in Iowa"
• "Trump accuses Cruz of foul play in Atlantic City ad"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Toliver calls for municipal complex at Muhlenberg.

[OLDDOC]  on the Republican (presidential) outlook; on Rubio and citizenship. (1/23/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the annual MLK potluck and food drive. (1/04/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the conduct of Council meetings (part 2). (1/22/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Youth Summit Saturday at duCret. (1/12/16)

[DAVID]  posts pix from Snowmageddon 2016. (1/23/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes a blizzard shot. (1/24/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Plainfield ID card passes first reading. (1/22/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Ivy League Watcher, Week 2. (1/24/16).

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Bernice reports the Hillside Avenue Historic District reorganizes.. Olddoc on the Republican (presidential) outlook; on Rubio and citizenship.. Councilor Storch on the conduct of Council meetings (part 2).. Noel at PALS: Former Plainfield native leads Roselle Catholic over Plainfield.. David posts pix from Snowmageddon 2016.. Plainfield Latino: Plainfield ID card passes first reading..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "(Almost) all quiet on the western front"

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 --

Girls Basketball:  "Roselle Catholic at Plainfield"
SAAT Tests:  "Makeup date posted for Plainfield test canceled because of storm"
Food Recall:  "Listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads"
Newark Airport:  "United to resume flights from EWR Sunday afternoon"
Snowfall:  "Total snowfalls around NJ"

Atlantic City:  "S&P downgrades AC debt 4 notches" -- Expects default within 6 months.
Drones:  "Nearly 300,000 recreational drone owners in US, FAA says"
False Police Reports:  "Ex-cop gets five years for filing false reports, striking victim"
Rahway:  "Indoor sports complex roof collapses under snow"
Westfield:  "Trader Joe's suffers roof collapse from snow"

Christie for President --

• "Will opponents' attacks reverse Christie's rise in polls?"

2016 Candidates --

• "Bloomberg mulls third party run"
• "Grassroots organizer on Sanders campaign future in NJ"
• "A GOP majority in NH pipes up: We're not for Trump"
• "Trump says he could shoot people and not lose support"
• "Trump-Cruz war turns ugly in negative ads"
• "Hispanic Chamber endorses Dem Julian Castro for VP" -- But not ready to endorse for president.

Congress:  "NJ delegation wants to know why state got so little Sandy aid"
Obamacare:  "With deadline approaching, push is on to sign people up"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  reports the Hillside Avenue Historic District reorganizes.

[OLDDOC]  on the Republican (presidential) outlook; on Rubio and citizenship. (1/23/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the annual MLK potluck and food drive. (1/04/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the conduct of Council meetings (part 2). (1/22/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Youth Summit Saturday at duCret. (1/12/16)

[DAVID]  posts pix from Snowmageddon 2016. (1/23/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review notes she now gets off work before dark. (1/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  Plainfield ID card passes first reading. (1/22/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Former Plainfield native leads Roselle Catholic over Plainfield. (1/23/16).

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Bernice: South Second Street redevelopment plan going to Council.. Olddoc on the Electoral College.. Noel at PALS: Union Catholic snaps Plainfield's 3-game winning streak.. Drake House closed Sunday on account of storm.. Plainfield Latino website currently unavailable..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Councilor Taylor misses important Planning Board meeting"
• "Inaugural Plainfield Youth Summit" -- Photos.

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 --


NOTE: Drake House will be closed Sunday due to winter storm.
Childhood Obesity Campaign:  "Plainfield is second place winner nationally"
Youth Summit:  "Dr. Marc Lamont Hill keynotes Plainfield Youth Summit" -- Photos here.
Water:  "Hazardous chemical found in NJ Water's Raritan system"
Weather:  "Blizzard watch issued for Union County" -- Red Cross safety tips here.
Girls Basketball:  "Scotch Plains-Fanwood at Plainfield"
2004 Robbery:  "Plainfield man convicted of beating, robbery wins appeal for post-conviction review"
Commuting:  "Five quick fixes that could help NY Penn Station right now"
Political Parties:  "Why NJ political parties are losing their influence" -- PolNJ | Ledger |

Bound Brook:  "Borough administrator suspended after Pa. fraud guilty plea"
Business Curfew:  "Paterson police claim curfew reduced problems in crime 'hot spots'"
Linden:  "Three public works workers busted for cocaine, other drugs"
NFL:  "Why minority coaches are rare in the NFL"
Rutgers:  "RU athletics to get more tax money"
Terrorism:  "Rutgers program appeals to public to be alert to signs of terrorism" -- Record | Ledger |
Union County:  "Sheriff Cryan pledges to build on progress"

Christie for President --

• "Did Christie really call GOP foe Rubio a 'hypocrite'?"
• "Five big problems Christie faces in Iowa"
  
• "Christie support dips in NH: New poll"
• "Christie's plan to 'start smacking' Trump around"
• "Fiery exchange kicks off latest Christie NH town hall"
• "Christie gives speech to NH state legislature"

2016 Candidates --

• "National Review aims to take down Trump"
  
• "New poll:Trump's still on top"
• "Palin's endorsement speech: 10 most mystifying lines"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie: Power grid 'fragile' as winter storm approaches"
  
• "Christie: 'Stupid' mandatory school recess bill deserved my veto"

Bridgegate --

• "Trial of two former Christie aides delayed until May"

$15 Wage:  "It's time to grant a $15 wage to Newark airport workers" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Congress:  "NJ's Booker and Menendez help block move to restrict Syrian refugees"
NJ Employment:  "NJ jobless rate down in December"
NJ Pensions:  "Losing court case could cost NJ big, Moody's warns"
Poverty:  "Speaker Prieto launches new initiatives as poverty climbs to record high"
Sandy Aid:  "NJ misses out on $300M in aid because of 'weak application'" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Solar Energy:  "PSE&G puts down $110M to buy two Utah companies"
Taxes:  "NJ tax burden third highest in country"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  South Second Street redevelopment plan going to Council.

[OLDDOC]  on the Electoral College. (1/22/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the annual MLK potluck and food drive. (1/04/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the conduct of Council meetings. (1/08/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Youth Summit Saturday at duCret. (1/12/16)

[DAVID]  Council to vote on BOE elections. (1/10/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review notes she now gets off work before dark. (1/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   website has been unavailable since Thursday. (1/22/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Union Catholic snaps Plainfield's 3-game winning streak. (1/21/16).

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Bernice: Dunkin' Donuts, Shell station approved.. Olddoc on Trump..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Inaugural Plainfield Youth Summit"

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 --

Youth Summit:  "Dr. Marc Lamont Hill keynotes Plainfield Youth Summit" -- Photos here.
Weather:  "Blizzard watch issued for Union County" -- Red Cross safety tips here.
Girls Basketball:  "Scotch Plains-Fanwood at Plainfield"
2004 Robbery:  "Plainfield man convicted of beating, robbery wins appeal for post-conviction review"
Commuting:  "Five quick fixes that could help NY Penn Station right now"
Political Parties:  "Why NJ political parties are losing their influence" -- PolNJ | Ledger |

Business Curfew:  "Paterson police claim curfew reduced problems in crime 'hot spots'"
Linden:  "Three public works workers busted for cocaine, other drugs"
NFL:  "Why minority coaches are rare in the NFL"
Rutgers:  "RU athletics to get more tax money"
Terrorism:  "Rutgers program appeals to public to be alert to signs of terrorism" -- Record | Ledger |

Christie for President --

• "Christie support dips in NH: New poll"
• "Christie's plan to 'start smacking' Trump around"
• "Fiery exchange kicks off latest Christie NH town hall"
• "Christie gives speech to NH state legislature"

2016 Candidates --

• "New poll:Trump's still on top"
• "Palin's endorsement speech: 10 most mystifying lines"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie: 'Stupid' mandatory school recess bill deserved my veto"

Bridgegate --

• "Trial of two former Christie aides delayed until May"

$15 Wage:  "It's time to grant a $15 wage to Newark airport workers" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Congress:  "NJ's Booker and Menendez help block move to restrict Syrian refugees"
NJ Pensions:  "Losing court case could cost NJ big, Moody's warns"
Poverty:  "Speaker Prieto launches new initiatives as poverty climbs to record high"
Solar Energy:  "PSE&G puts down $110M to buy two Utah companies"
Taxes:  "NJ tax burden third highest in country"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Dunkin' Donuts, Shell station approved.

[OLDDOC]  Thoughts on Trump. (1/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the annual MLK potluck and food drive. (1/04/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the conduct of Council meetings. (1/08/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Youth Summit Saturday at duCret. (1/12/16)

[DAVID]  Council to vote on BOE elections. (1/10/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review notes she now gets off work before dark. (1/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   on Plainfield ID Card proposal. (1/19/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Plainfield native Justin Seas tries to make history for Yale. (1/18/16).

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Bernice: Municipal ID card gets initial approval; Sample BOE ballot online.. Olddoc on the meeting he missed..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "State of City Address set for Tuesday"

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 Basketball:  "Union Catholic gets past Plainfield"
Product Recall:  "Disney recalls defective baby clothes sold at its theme parks"

ATM Skimmers:  "Two Romanian men busted with skimmers in Union County"
Edison:  "Town outraged by judge's order to give 'lingerie cop' his gun and badge back"
Elizabeth:  "Mayor to police recruits: People are watching"
Essex County:  "Quovella Spruill will be first Black woman to lead county police operations"
Fanwood:  "$50K lottery ticket sold in Fanwood"
Home Care Fraud:  "Union County man admits role in $7M Medicare fraud"
Johnson & Johnson:  "J&J cutting 3,600 jobs in medical devices"
Kean U.:  "Black ministers take Kean protest to Sen. Lesniak's office"
KKK:  "KKK flyers distributed in Red Bank on MLK Day"
North Plainfield:  "Crime,  QOL issues brought up at Council"
Rahway:  "In battle over sports field, opponents learn lesson of fighting city hall"

Christie for President --

• "Christie offers key to marital success: Fight in a walk-in closet"
• "Christie signals support for Cruz immigration position"
• "Stile: Past holds consequences for Christie"

2016 Candidates --

• "Sarah Palin endorses Trump" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico |
• "Poll: Sanders gaining nationally against Clinton"
• "PolNJ on Wiz backing Bernie"

Gov.Christie -- In town for a few minutes, Christie tackled over 100 bills.

• "Christie rejects requiring 'nonprofit' hospitals to pay 'taxes'"
• "Gang members won't be banned from owning guns after Christie veto"
• "Christie vetoes mandatory school recess"
• "Christie signs law creating small biz retirement marketplace" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
• "Christie vetoes bill giving welfare to childless drug offenders"
• "Schools: What Christie approved and rejected"
• "Drone warrant bill grounded by Christie"
• "Christie vetoes $10M fund to remove lead paint from old houses"
• "Christie vetoes measure requiring smart guns"

Big Business:  "Amid campaign criticisms, US CEOs worried about declining trust in business"
Casinos:  "Poll: 50% of NJ residents oppose North Jersey casinos"
Down The Shore:  "New law clarifies who has authority over beach access"
SCOTUS:  "Top court divided on former Paterson cop's First Amendment case"
Sewer Systems:  "NJ's billion dollar price tag for sewage needs"
Terrorism:  "Report: Homegrown terrorists biggest threat to NJ"

Obituary:  "Marie Garibaldi, first woman on NJ Supreme Court"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Municipal ID card gets initial approval; Sample BOE ballot online.

[OLDDOC]  On the meeting he missed. (1/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the annual MLK potluck and food drive. (1/04/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the conduct of Council meetings. (1/08/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Youth Summit Saturday at duCret. (1/12/16)

[DAVID]  Council to vote on BOE elections. (1/10/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review notes she now gets off work before dark. (1/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   on Plainfield ID Card proposal. (1/19/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Plainfield native Justin Seas tries to make history for Yale. (1/18/16).

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Bernice: Council notes and meeting advisory.. Olddoc: On Sanders and healthcare.. Plainfield Latino on Plainfield ID Card proposal..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Campbell Krew playing games with BOE petitions?"

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 --

Jefferson School:  "Volunteers spruce up Plainfield school for MLK 'day of service'"
Second Street Youth Center:  "SSYC to hold spaghetti dinner on Wednesday"
Affordable Housing:  "Judges to reconcile differing estimates of need"
NJ Transit:  "Public can comment on high-speed rail proposal Tuesday at NJT HQ"
Food Recall:  "Trader Joe's recalls 'raw' cashew pieces over salmonella fears"

Alzheimer's Charities:  "North Jersey chapter of Alzheimer's Association breaks over funding, control"
Bayonne:  "Sweeney: Opposition to Islamic center 'disgraceful'; Mayor 'embarrassed'"
Children's Book:  "Book depicting Washington's enslaved chef in Philly pulled" -- What were they thinking?
Community Colleges:  "Do NJ's community college grads earn 4-year degrees?"
Elizabeth:  "Hundreds attend MLK service at New Hope Baptist Church"
EWR --

• "Twelve airport  workers arrested in MLK Day $15 an hour demonstration" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
• "Rahaman Muhammad, Analilia Mejia, Kevin Brown arrested at EWR demo"
• "Raise wage for NY and NJ airport workers to $15 an hour, Cuomo says"

Fanwood/Scotch Plains:  "MLK Day of Service (photos)"
Kean U.:  "Kean grad Tom Coyne masters pop's most colossal hits"
North Plainfield:  "Councilwoman remembers true legacy of Dr. King"
Ridgewood:  "Booker calls for criminal justice reform at MLK celebration"
Trenton:  "Volunteers celebrate MLK Day by 'doing something'"
Uber:  "Uber on-demand helicopters could eventually land in NJ"
Under-age Clubs:  "New teen nightclub wants to be seen in a new 'Light'"

Christie for President --

• "New Christie book revives talk of Bridgegate, his 'deal' with Dems"
• "Christie: MIchelle Obama has no business meddling with school lunches"

2016 Candidates --

• "Clinton-Sanders fight may reshape Democratic Party's identity"
• "Thousands turn out to hear Sanders speak at Alabama MLK Day event"
• "Bush raises funds on Christie's turf"
• "Trump bungles Bible reference at Liberty University"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie nixed his administration's plan to keep food stamps for 11K in NJ"

Earned Income Tax Credit:  "What you need to know about NJ's expanded tax credits"
Port Authority:  "Tougher new law for cleaning up PA on way from NJ Dems"
SCOTUS --

• "Court takes up case of Paterson cop alleging political retribution"
• "It may be time to resolve the meaning of 'natural born'"
• "Case could widen free-speech gap between unions and corporations"

Public Records:  "NJ lawmaker pushes to keep police videos, 911 calls from public"

Obituary:  "Glenn Frey, founding members of The Eagles"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Council notes and meeting advisory.

[OLDDOC]  On Sanders and healthcare. (1/18/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the annual MLK potluck and food drive. (1/04/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the conduct of Council meetings. (1/08/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Youth Summit Saturday at duCret. (1/12/16)

[DAVID]  Council to vote on BOE elections. (1/10/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review notes she now gets off work before dark. (1/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   on Plainfield ID Card proposal. (1/19/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Plainfield native Justin Seas tries to make history for Yale. (1/18/16).

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Olddoc: MLK Day 2016.. Bernice: CDC's uphold MLK values.. Noel at PALS: Plainfield native Justin Seas tries to make history for Yale..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "MLK Day 2016"

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 --

Youth Summit:  "Dr. Marc Lamont Hill speaks to Plainfield's Youth Summit"
Roads:  "Transportation grants in Plainfield (East 2nd St)" -- Map.
Architecture:  "A Field Guide to American Houses" -- A new edition of a popular book from my 'Victorian Accents' catalog.
Food Recall:  "Trader Joe's recalls 'raw' cashew pieces over salmonella fears"

MLK Commemoration --

• "MLK and Rosa Parks remembered in Trenton"
• "Congressman Donald Payne to speak at JC's Temple Beth El MLK event"
• "MLK stood for this: Jobs as key to economic equality for Blacks in Newark" -- OpEd, Ledger.
• "Dr. King would be horrified by the condition of NJ elections" -- Editorial, PolNJ.
• "Justice delayed is justice denied for airport workers" -- Sen. Ray Lesniak.

Crossing Guards:  "Leonia crossing guard saves mom, daughter from car"
EWR:  "Newark airport monorail loses power, passengers evacuated"
Linden:  "Wrong-way cop was never offered alcohol treatment, lawyer says"
Newark:  "Cerf, teachers union spar over contract to GOP-connected firm"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Jan. 18"

Christie for President --

• "Christie: Iran has treated Obama with 'such enormous disrespect'"

2016 Candidates --

• "Dem Debate: Clinton and Sanders brawl over doctors, guns and money"
• "Politico's 8 biggest moments of the debate"
• "Ledger's top 7 moments of the Dem debate"
• "538 projects Cruz, Clinton wins in Iowas caucuses"
• "Rubio: Law-abiding undocumented immigrants could stay"
• "Tired of Trump, Christie, Hillary? Dee our cure for debate fatigue" -- The Auditor.

Economic Development:  "Questions on subsidies and hiring local workers surround project"
Liquor Licenses:  "Battling NJ liquor laws"
Schools:  "Nine changes possibly coming to NJ schools"

Obituary:  "Annette Funicello, star of Mickey Mouse Club, beach blanket movies"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  CDC's uphold MLK values.

[OLDDOC]  MLK Day 2016. (1/18/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the annual MLK potluck and food drive. (1/04/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the conduct of Council meetings. (1/08/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Youth Summit Saturday at duCret. (1/12/16)

[DAVID]  Council to vote on BOE elections. (1/10/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review notes she now gets off work before dark. (1/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   ICE raids - Fact or fiction? (1/8/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Plainfield native Justin Seas tries to make history for Yale. (1/18/16).

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Bernice: Mayor aims to clear up PARSA appointment powers; plus she gets a Reddy Kilowatt pin.. Olddoc on Tuesday's Council meeting, plus the Plainfield Teachers hoax.. Jackie's week in review notes she now gets off work before dark..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Frontiers hosts annual MLK Breakfast Monday"

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 --

MLK Celebration:  "Community service awards will be presented at Frontiers MLK Breakfast"
2013 Shooting:  "Man who shot, beat Plainfield woman gets life sentence" -- Courier | Ledger |
Girls Basketball:  "Johnson at Plainfield"
Plainfield Teachers College:  "A deception play for the ages"
Travel Warning:  "CDC to issue travel warning over Zika mosquito virus" -- Causes birth defects.

Atlantic City:  "How to fix AC? Christie's emergency manager finally releases report"
Crossing Guards:  "Kearney crossing guards move closer to 4-year contract"
Elizabeth:  "Board of Ed charges employee with stealing $17K in tuition"
Jersey Shore:  "Bill fixing NJ's authority over beach access awaiting Christie's signature"
Rutgers:  "When will RU athletics turn a profit? New AD has a plan"

Christie for President --

• "Is this proof Christie knows what NJ really thinks of him?"
• "Christie in damage-control mode over past talk of Planned Parenthood donation"
• "Pro-Christie group runs new ad on terrorism"
• "Christie: Obama compared me to 'a terrorist' over Syria"
• "Christie just said what about background checks for gun sales?"
  

2016 Candidates --

• "Hey Ted Cruz, we've got your New York values right here" -- Editorial, Ledger.
• "Ted Cruz failed to report a second loan in 2012"
• "Trump shreds NY-hater Cruz in six tweets"
• "Trump gets personal in attacks on Cruz at Tea Party convention"
• "Clinton campaign underestimated Sanders' strengths, allies say"
• "Bush donors awaiting green light to jump ship"

2017 Guv Race --

• "see how much Sweeney SuperPAC has raised"

Sen. Menendez:  "See how much Menendez spent to fight indictment"
Rep. Garrett:  "Garrett: I have no malice toward gays"
Bridgegate --

• "Conspirators names should be kept secret for now"

Ebola Nurse:  "Christie court filing: Quarantine 'neither punitive nor inhumane'"
GOP:  "Nikki Haley is a GOP leader to watch" -- John Farmer.
Guns:  "Is gun control bill that nearly beat Christie veto getting a second life?"
NJ Revenues:  "Are NJ revenues keeping up with Christie's projections?"
NYPD Surveillance:  "NYPD seeks dismissal of Muslim suit over NJ surveillance"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Mayor aims to clear up PARSA appointment powers; plus she gets a Reddy Kilowatt pin.

[OLDDOC]  on Tuesday's Council meeting, plus the Plainfield Teachers hoax. (1/16/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  announces the annual MLK potluck and food drive. (1/04/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on the conduct of Council meetings. (1/08/16) -- He's the new Council President.

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Youth Summit Saturday at duCret. (1/12/16)

[DAVID]  Council to vote on BOE elections. (1/10/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review notes she now gets off work before dark. (1/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  On World AIDS Day, rethink HIV. (12/27/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   ICE raids - Fact or fiction? (1/8/16)

[NOEL at PALS]  Plainfield's hot shooting too much for Elizabeth. (1/14/16).

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