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Saturday, January 30, 2016

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


[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).



Friday, January 29, 2016

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


[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 --

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 --
2016 Candidates --
Homeless:  "Sweeney: NJ should help homeless after 'disappointing' aid cuts"
Legislature --
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).



Thursday, January 28, 2016

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..


[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 --

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

Christie for President --
2016 Candidates --
NJ Pensions --
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).



Wednesday, January 27, 2016

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..


[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 --

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 --
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 --
2016 Candidates --
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 --

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).



Tuesday, January 26, 2016

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


[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 --

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 --
2016 Candidates --
Blizzard --
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).



Monday, January 25, 2016

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..


[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 --

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 --
2016 Candidates --

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).



Sunday, January 24, 2016

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..


[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 --

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 --
2016 Candidates --
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).



Friday, January 22, 2016

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..


[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 --


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 --

2016 Candidates --
Gov. Christie --
Bridgegate --
$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).



Thursday, January 21, 2016

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


[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 --

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 --
2016 Candidates --
Gov. Christie --
Bridgegate --
$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).



Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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


[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 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 --
2016 Candidates --
Gov.Christie -- In town for a few minutes, Christie tackled over 100 bills.
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).



Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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


[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 --

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 --
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 --
2016 Candidates --
Gov. Christie --
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 --
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).



Monday, January 18, 2016

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


[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 --

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 --
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 --
2016 Candidates --
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).



Sunday, January 17, 2016

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..


[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 --

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 --
2016 Candidates --
2017 Guv Race --
Sen. Menendez:  "See how much Menendez spent to fight indictment"
Rep. Garrett:  "Garrett: I have no malice toward gays"
Bridgegate --
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).