Bernice notes possible Council vacancy fuels speculation.. Olddoc offers a Leap Day Lament.. David has a 'sit down' interview with BOE candidate James Plummer..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "De-Listing" Norman Ortega's Plainfield Latino blog"

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 --

SATs:  "Seven major changes students will see on the SATs this week"
Schools:  "RU students spread the word about reading in Plainfield"

Edison:  "Police chief faults media, criticizes proposed takeover of IA"
Perth Amboy:  "Questions raised about pay, appointment of acting city official"
The Oscars:  "Chris Rock comes out swinging" -- "Welcome to the White People's Choice Awards".
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Feb. 29"

Christie's Trump Endorsement --

• "Christie splits with his past in endorsing Trump"
• "'Go home': Did Trump diss Christie at campaign event?"
• "Christie: Trump is going to be the GOP nominee"
• "Christie funder, eBay head Meg Whitman calls Trump endorsement 'political opportunism'"
• "So why does Trump need Christie's support?"
• "Will NJ Republicans follow Christie and back Trump?"

2016 Candidates --

• "Why Trump and Sanders were inevitable"
• "Hillary Clinton's historical model" -- John Farmer.
• "Trump disavows support from former KKK leader, after first declining"
• "Trump caught retweeting Mussolini quote in elaborate setup"
• "Trump elicits shock and biting satire in European media"
• "Sen. Jeff Sessions endorses Trump"

Sen. Menendez --

• "1780s clause at heart of Menendez case" -- So, they had corruption all the way back then?

Bridgegate --

• "Emails show rift between NY, NJ at Port Authority"

Citigroup:  "Citi becomes first US bank investigated in FIFA scandal"
NJ State Police:  "Suit: Diversity at academy boosted by ignoring background checks"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes possible Council vacancy fuels speculation.

[OLDDOC]  offers a Leap Day Lament. (2/28/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the Mural Arts Program and Saturday's ribbon-cutting. (2/24/16)

[DAVID]  has a 'sit down' interview with BOE candidate James Plummer. (2/29/16)

[JACKIE]    Week in Review features a tunnel shot; Amazing Race blog party. (2/28/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  celebrates author Octavia Estelle Butler. (2/24/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield upset bid against Linden thwarted. (2/21/16).

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Bernice: McRae, Williams are party's choice for primary.. Olddoc: a potpourri focused on GOP Debate #10.. Jackie: Week in Review features a tunnel shot; Amazing Race blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Dems pick 2016 Council candidates"

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 --

Fatal Accident:  "Plainfield woman killed in head-on crash" -- Courier | Ledger |
Accident:  "Speeding van jumped curb before hitting Plainfield home"
Burglary:  "Plainfield 'prophet' and 'seer' arrested in Clark burglary"
NJ Transit:  "Possible train strike nears" -- NJT says it has a plan...

Berkeley Heights:  "Man sentenced in $4M truck registration embezzlement scheme"
Drones:  "Drones take over expo center during Aero Show"
Duke Farms:  "Judge to rule next week on Duke mansion" -- Courier | Ledger |
Jersey City:  "Fulop plans more initiatives to help small business"

2016 Candidates --

• "Clinton defeats Sanders in SC Dem primary"  -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico | PolNJ |
• "Christie endorses Trump" -- Ledger | NYTimes | WNYC | Politico |
• "Five reasons Christie endorsed Trump"
• "GOP establishment trashes Christie for endorsing Trump"
• "Christie wants NJ GOP leaders to also endorse Trump"
• "5 reasons Trump-Christie political marriage works"
• "Trump tells Christie to 'go home'"
• "Moran: Christie's shallow Trump hug and Whitman's spanking"
• "Whitman scorches Christie over Trump, prefers Hillary" -- Tom Moran.
• "Trump critic Christie Whitman endorses Kasich"
• "Christie's control of NJ could help shield Trump's record"

Super Tuesday --

• "Breaking down the maps: DEM and GOP"

Bridgegate --

• "Flurry of reaction, emails  show PA officials trying to control damage"
• "News groups say prosecutors can't keep conspirator's names secret"

Drinking Age:  "NJ could lose millions in federal funds if drinking age is lowered to 18"
NJ Benefits:  "Public unions irked by Christie call to cut health benefits"
Sandy Aid:  "Pallone: NJ lost out on $300M in aid because Christie wouldn't commit matching funds"
Schools:  "Why the "g" word is slowly disappearing from NJ schools"
STDs:  "Are STDs rising in NJ because of Christie's budget cuts?"

Obituary:  "Yolande Betbeze Fox, Miss America 1951, who fought racism and more" -- NYTimes | Record |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  McRae, Williams are party's choice for primary.

[OLDDOC]  a potpourri focused on GOP Debate #10. (2/26/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the Mural Arts Program and Saturday's ribbon-cutting. (2/24/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]    Week in Review features a tunnel shot; Amazing Race blog party. (2/28/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  celebrates author Octavia Estelle Butler. (2/24/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield upset bid against Linden thwarted. (2/21/16).

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

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[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, February 27; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  on the Horizon basement condo space.

[OLDDOC]  on SCOTUS games and the nomination races. (2/24/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the Mural Arts Program and Saturday's ribbon-cutting. (2/24/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]   Survivor blog party. (2/24/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  celebrates author Octavia Estelle Butler. (2/24/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield upset bid against Linden thwarted. (2/21/16).

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Councilor Williams: Community mural ribbon-cutting Saturday.. Jackie: Survivor - Kaoh Rong blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Two in five Plainfielders are foreign-born"
• "Plainfield Dem Committee meeting Saturday"

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 --

Vintage Photo:  "A Caddie in Plainfield, 1960" -- South and Leland, with G.O.Keller's in the background.
Walgreen's:  "Walgreen's to sell Narcan without prescriptions in NJ"
Obituaries --

• "Marjorie Patterson, retired YMCA executive" -- Viewing and funeral today, Rose of Sharon.
  
• "Mary (Molly) Banta, PHS teacher" -- Viewing today, funeral Saturday, Holy Trinity Church, Westfield.
  
• "Marjory Hollis" -- Mother of Councilor Bridget Rivers; funeral today, Mt. Olive.

Movies:  "Nun to host series of 27 movies condemned by Legion of Decency" -- On TCM in March.
Slang:  "Hey Sport! Test your Old New York slang" -- I only got 3 right. How will you do?

Chickens:  "NJ town to allow backyard chickens"
Consumer Prices:  "20 items that are driving up your bill at the grocery store"
Duke Farms:  "Court to decide future of Duke Mansion"
Hospitals --

• "Vitale offers solution to 'crazy' wave of tax appeals against hospitals"
• "Most NJ hospitals to lose some charity aid"

Jersey City Reval:  "Judge deals blow to city's case by dismissing its countersuit"
Kohls:  "Kohls closing 18 under performing stores"
North Plainfield --

• "School district unveils new logo" -- Ummmm.....
• "Students raise money for cancer patients"

Pay-to-Play:  "Another Birdsall exec pleads guilty in $1M pay-to-play scheme"
Police Body Cams:  "Hamilton buying 120 cams for $595K" -- That's $4,958 per cam.

2016 Candidates --

• "GOP debte raucous with attacks on Trump" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "10 strange moments from the GOP debate"
• "Which states vote on Super Tuesday?"
• "With Christie out, do NJ GOP lawmakers support Trump?"
• "How did Trump do in the Houston debate?"
• "US Muslims respond with defiance to Trump's winning streak"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Talk of governor's race everywhere on Chamber train"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie bridge scandal committee may not be dead"

Guns:  "Can college students help spur smart gun technology?"
Property Tax Relief:  "Towns unlikely to see good news on tax relief"
Justice Scalia:  "Report: Scalia was with secret society of hunters when he died"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --


[OLDDOC]  on SCOTUS games and the nomination races. (2/24/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the Mural Arts Program and Saturday's ribbon-cutting. (2/24/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]   Survivor blog party. (2/24/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  celebrates author Octavia Estelle Butler. (2/24/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield upset bid against Linden thwarted. (2/21/16).

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Bernice notes Marjorie Patterson passes.. Olddoc on SCOTUS games and the nomination races.. Councilor Williams on the Mural Arts Program and Saturday's ribbon-cutting.. Jackie: Survivor blog party.. Rebecca celebrates author Octavia Estelle Butler..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Remembering Marjorie Patterson"

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 Art:  "Plainfield to unveil public mural on Saturday"
Plainfield Schools:  "Tyron Jones is student of the month"
UC Budget:  "Union County proposes $508M budget, 3.25% increase" -- What ever happened to the 2% cap?
NJ Transit:  "NJT says it has a strike plan"
Obituaries --

• "Marjorie Patterson, retired YMCA executive" -- Viewing and funeral Friday, Rose of Sharon.
  
• "Mary (Molly) Banta, PHS teacher" -- Viewing Friday, funeral Saturday, Holy Trinity Church, Westfield.
  
• "Marjory Hollis" -- Mother of Councilor Bridget Rivers; viewing Thursday, funeral Friday, Mt. Olive.

Cellphone Battery Life:  "Tips and myths about extending smartphone battery life"

City Budgets:  "Paterson budget crisis may shut city down" -- See how involved it can get.
Drones:  "FCC starts rule-making process for public drone flights"
Drug Overdoses:  "NJ police department mandates counseling as part of overdose protocol"
Entertainment;  "What it's really like to work in Hollywood (if you're not a white straight male)"
Gender Reassignment:  "PA governor: State should pay for reassignment surgery"
Hospitals:  "Rahway, Summit among NJ towns challenging hospitals' tax-free status"
Jersey City:  "Reduction in parking space requirements sought by developer is rejected by board"
Newark --

• "School board authorizes plan to sell off 12 former schools"
• "Christie evades reporters after ribbon-cutting at new school"
• "National NAACP pres focuses on police violence in talk at Rutgers-NewarK"

Scotch Plains:  "Local church will host Syrian refugee family"
Snacking:  "Food makers turning everything into snacks" -- No more meals, only snacks?
West Orange:  "#1000BlackGirlBooks founder, 11, honored"

2016 Candidates --

• "Baraka says he will come to a decision on who to back 'on my own'"
• "Trump Nevada win a reckoning for a very wrong media"
• "Trump-mentum smacks Capitol Hill"
• "Latina bishop and Catholic nun blast Trump in joint op-ed"

Sen. Booker:  "Selma civil rights marchers get Congressional gold medal with Booker's help"
$15 Minimum Wage:  "Baraka throws his weight behind plan"
Prescription Drugs:  "Top ten prescription drugs in NJ and what they cost"
Tax Revenues:  "Taxes paid by undocumented immigrants fill state and local coffers"

Obituary:  "Lois "Lola" Esperian, noted female tattoo artist"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  otes Marjorie Patterson passes.

[OLDDOC]  on SCOTUS games and the nomination races. (2/24/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on the Mural Arts Program and Saturday's ribbon-cutting. (2/24/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]   Survivor blog party. (2/24/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  celebrates author Octavia Estelle Butler. (2/24/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield upset bid against Linden thwarted. (2/21/16).

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Bernice notes Monday is filing date for school board election.. Olddoc cites a Rasmussen Report on the state of the union(Happy 96th Olddoc!)..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Dem Committee meeting Saturday"

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 Art:  "Plainfield to unveil public mural on Saturday"
Hudson Rail Tunnel:  "Amtrak Prez: Tunnel project a 'top priority'"
PNC Bank:  "PNC agrees to stop funding Rep. Garrett in light of his comments on gays" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
UC Baseball Association:  "Homecoming for Jets coach Todd Bowles at award ceremony"
UC Detention Center:  "Teacher at center attacked by inmate student"

Bribery:  "NJ contractor sentenced for bribing fire official"
Hillsborough:  "Warehouse fire caused $50M in damage"
Johnson & Johnson:  "J&J hit hard in baby powder cancer lawsuit" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Newark:  "Baraka to create new office to oversee Port Authority"
Orange:  "Former deputy BA Willis Edwards ordered to repay city $268K"
Political Ads:  "NJ mayor's campaign ad wins national award"
Port Authority:  "PA boss slams $4B WTC hub as 'symbol of excess'"
Rahway:  "Why kids in one NJ town could go to Rutgers tuition-free"
Roselle:  "Security lacking, hoops brawl not our fault, say officials"
Roselle Park:  "Report: Principal's out-of-district relative attended school without paying" -- Issue that cost Gallon his job.
Trenton:  "Efforts under way to recover millions lost in payroll embezzling scheme"

2016 Candidates --

• "Trump romps in Nevada"
• "Poll: Clinton at 55%, Sanders at 32% with NJ Dems"
• "Reports of chaos, disorganization in Nevada GOP caucuses spur concern" -- IBT | Politico |
• "Booker to campaign with Clinton in SC"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie returns to hosting NJ events after 2016 loss"
Charter Schools:  "Christie lauds charters, but reduces funding"
Drinking Age:  "Lawmaker wants to lower age to 18"
Public Records:  "Facing criticism, lawmaker may change bill shielding police video from public"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes Monday is filing date for school board election.

[OLDDOC]  cites a Rasmussen Report on the state of the union. (2/23/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Letters of interest for Council seats due Feb. 10. (2/01/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes plotting doves. (2/21/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Latino Action Network Conference. (2/02/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield upset bid against Linden thwarted. (2/21/16).

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Bernice wishes Dr. Yood (Olddoc) a happy birthday.. Obituaary: Mary (Molly ) Banta..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Remembering Molly Banta"
  

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 --

Obituary --

• "Mary (Molly) Banta, PHS teacher"
• "Marjory Hollis" -- Mother of Councilors Bridget Rivers and the late Joanne Hollis.

Profile:  "Plainfield playwirght Ben Marshall is finalist in award for excellence"
Mount St. Marys:  "Local academy among otp 100 Catholic schools in US"
Homeless:  "College professor, young couple among Plainfield's homeless"

Atlantic City:  "GOP mayor slams GOP takeover as 'fascist distatorship'" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
ATM Skimmers:  "Skimmers a growing problem, gas stations and banks say"
Economic Development:  "Company stays in NJ, picking its workforce over tax credits"
North Plainfield --

• "Early Act Club formed at Stony Brook School"
• "Bar patron injured in baseball-bat attack"

Parking Requirements:  "JC developer to request lowering parking requirements"
Rutgers:  "RU president gets hefty bonus, plus a raise"

2016 Candidates --

• "GOP elites rally to Rubio in bid to stop Trump"
• "Guess what info Christie just sold to Rubio"
• "Backroom GOP Prez war intensifies in NJ"

Afghan War:  "NJ premiere of 'Afgahn Journals' will be in Iselin"
College Tuition:  "NJ lawmakers seek to limit coolege tuition hikes"
Guns:  "Republicans will push to loosen NJ gun laws"
Hispanic Voters:  "Univision aims to make Hispanic voting bloc more formidable"
Prescription Drugs:  ":Lawmaker wants to limit how much you pay for prescriptions"
Sea Levels:  "Global sea levels rising at alarming rate, RU study finds" -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Voting Rights:  "NYC may open voting to noncitizens"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  wishes Dr. Yood (Olddoc) a happy birthday.

[OLDDOC]  assesses the (reduced) field of presidential candidates. (2/21/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Letters of interest for Council seats due Feb. 10. (2/01/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes plotting doves. (2/21/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Latino Action Network Conference. (2/02/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield upset bid against Linden thwarted. (2/21/16).

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Bernice offers condolences to family of Marjorie Hollis; asks if Plainfield needs 'micro' apartments.. Olddoc assesses the (reduced) field of presidential candidates.. Noel at PALS: Plainfield upset bid against Linden thwarted..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "One reason Trump and Bernie are getting a hearing"

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 --

Obituary:  "Marjory Hollis" -- Mother of Councilors Bridget Rivers and the late Joanne Hollis.
Rotary Club:  "North Plainfield mayor to receive Rotary award"
School Aid:  "Plainfield, Elizabeth get second highest extra aid awards"
Wrestling:  "Plainfield wrestlers inspired by South Plainfield"
Technology:  "Verizon says it can track your teen's driving for a fee" -- Monetizing info they already know?
Union County:  "How much state aid is proposed for Union County schools?"
Weather:  "Wet weather around the corner"

Black Lives Matter --

• "Newark's Junius Williams on the problem with Black Lives Matter"
• "Black Lives Matter banner stolen, lights smashed at church"

Elizabeth:  "Report: BOE spent more on lawyers than textbooks" -- Report here.
Hospitals:  "Future's on the line for Bergen Regional MC"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Feb. 22"
Real Estate:  "Down payments for buyers fall within reach"
South Plainfield:  "SPHS wins District 12 wrestling title for 32nd year"
Women v. Men?:  "Sippy sippy coffee top"

2016 Candidates --

• "How many delegates do Hillary, Trump need to win?"
• "Trump predicts he'll face Hillary in November"
• "Nevada caucus calamity worries GOP"
• "Cruz, Rubio vive to become top rival to Trump" -- NYTimes |
• "How big a check did Trump write for his own campaign?"

Rep. Scott Garrett:  "Garrett gets speaking gig at Conservative Political Action Conference"
NJ Budget:  "Christie budget continues depletion of lead abatement fund"
Sharia Law:  "Why one legisltor's 'Sharia Tango' won't catch on in NJ" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Exploring the future of NJ's TTF"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  offers condolences to family of Marjorie Hollis; asks if Plainfield needs 'micro' apartments.

[OLDDOC]  assesses the (reduced) field of presidential candidates. (2/21/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Letters of interest for Council seats due Feb. 10. (2/01/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes plotting doves. (2/21/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Latino Action Network Conference. (2/02/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield upset bid against Linden thwarted. (2/21/16).

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Bernice: Norman joins the fashion police; Faulty notice delays Planning hearing of church application.. Olddoc on the state of the nation.. Jackie's week in review includes plotting doves..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Is Norman sleeping at the switch when it comes to Latino news?"
• "Three concerts this weekend offer musical feast" -- Two down, one to go.

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 --

Obituary:  "Marjory Hollis" -- Mother of Councilors Bridget Rivers and the late Joanne Hollis.
Rotary Club:  "North Plainfield mayor to receive Rotary award"
Wrestling:  "Plainfield wrestlers inspired by South Plainfield"
Cable TV:  "NJ set-top boxes could go away thanks to FCC ruling"
EWR:  "Agencies won't uphold ban on Uber, Lyft at Newark Airport"
NJ Transit:  "NJT boss blasts federal strike settlement proposal"
Technology:  "Verizon says it can track your teen's driving for a fee" -- Monetizing info they already know?
Union County:  "How much state aid is proposed for Union County schools?"
Weather:  "Warm weather continues today, but storm approaches"

Auto Recall:  "Volvo recalls 59,000 cars for faulty software"
Edison:  "Police chief, deputy get #24K raises, boost to their pensions"
Elizabeth: "School board formalizes hiring of councilman as ass't super"
Hospitals:  "Horizon seeks injunction to stop ad campaign by hospitals"
Jersey City --

• "Watchdog group asks feds to probe super PAC tied to Fulop"
• "Critics of schools chief try to force vote on her contract renewal"

North Plainfield:  "Boro man gets 60 years in Raritan murder"
Somerville:  "Somerville riding wave of redevelopment"
Trenton:  "Suit: City owes at least $3.4M in payroll taxes to feds" -- Mystery solved.

2016 Candidates --

• "Understanding the odd rules and dates of presidential primaries"
• "Clinton wins Nevada caucuses" -- NYTimes | Politico | Ledger | Record |
• "Trump wins SC" -- NYTimes | Politico | Ledger | Record |
• "Jeb Bush drops out of GOP race" -- NYTimes | Politico | Ledger | PolNJ |
• "What draws NJ voters to Trump?"
• "ChristiePAC spent $1.5M week before he lost in Iowa, NH" -- Record | Ledger |

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie's return to NJ draws few big cheers" -- The Auditor.

 Bridgegate --

• "Christie's Bridgegate bills now top $10 million" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "NJ has paid computer forensics firm $2.3M in GWB probe"

Gas Tax:  "NJ gas tax hike of 10¢ per gallon needed to fix roads, experts say"
NJ Pensions:  "Unions: Christie must stop lying about pension funding" -- OpEd, Ledger.
Property Taxes:  "Are property taxes actually going down in many NJ towns?"
SCOTUS --

• "Sandra Day O'Connor says Obama should get to replace Scalia" -- She's a Republican and retired justice.

Obituary:  "Umberto Eco, author of 'Name of the Rose'"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Norman joins the fashion police; Faulty notice delays Planning hearing of church application.

[OLDDOC]  on the state of the nation. (2/20/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Letters of interest for Council seats due Feb. 10. (2/01/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review includes plotting doves. (2/21/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Latino Action Network Conference. (2/02/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield holds off Rahway in UCIAC Tournament]  . (2/16/16).

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Plainfield Today: 3 concerts this weekend.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• ""Three concerts this weekend offer musical feast" -- One down, two to go.
  

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, February 20; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Board hears plans for apartments over night club.

[OLDDOC]  offers a Danubian change of pace. (2/18/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Letters of interest for Council seats due Feb. 10. (2/01/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]   Survivor season premiere and blog party. (2/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Latino Action Network Conference. (2/02/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield holds off Rahway in UCIAC Tournament]  . (2/16/16).

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Bernice: Board hears plans for apartments over night club.. Olddoc offers a Danubian change of pace.. David notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming.. Plainfield Latino on diabetes workshops at YMCA..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield BOE involvement in fraud scheme needs closer look"
  
• "Three concerts this weekend offer musical feast"

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 --

Black History Month:  "Head of NJ Amistad Commission speaks at Barak Obama Academy"
CD12:  "Watson Coleman launches re-election bid"
Clinton Liquors:  "Plainfield's denial of license to 'hot spot' upheld"
Girls Basketball:  "Linden at Plainfield in close contest"
Green Brook Park:  "Fighting poverty and building a park"
Preschool:  "Plainfield pre-K registration dates coming up" -- Ledger | TAP |
Townley Funeral:  "Heartfelt thanks for touching funeral of former fire chief" -- Letter, Courier.

Dunellen:  "Mayor suffers health emergency during contentious meeting with state over reval"
Elizabeth:  "Couple avoid prison in $7M Medicaid fraud scheme"
Hospitals:  "Hudson County hospitals hit with layoffs as a result of Obamacare"
Newark:  "School official: Roselle team 'equally responsible' for wild girls hoops team brawl"
Oil Trains:  "NJ won't get federal money to improve safety on oil train lines"
Pay-to-Play:  "Birdsall CEO pleads guilty in huge NJ pay-to-play scheme"
St. Joe's:  "Brother accused of viewing child porn on school computer" -- Courier | Ledger |
Somerset County:  "Soriano out as county prosecutor"

2016 Candidates --

• "Trump goes to war with the Pope" -- Record | NYTimes | Politico |
• "This is the dirtiest presidential race since 1972"

Gov. Christie:  "Poll: Jerseyans don't see Christie as effective, trustworthy or strong"
Sen. Menendez:  "Obama signs Menendez North Korea sanctions bill"
Legislature --

• "Lawmakers to Christie: Restore food stamps to 11,000"
• "Lawmakers call on Horizon to better explained tiered health plan"

NJ Budget:  "Sources of funding for transit, roads lacking in Christie budget"
Prisoner Re-entry:  "More must be done for re-entry, officials say"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Board hears plans for apartments over night club.

[OLDDOC]  offers a Danubian change of pace. (2/18/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Letters of interest for Council seats due Feb. 10. (2/01/16)

[DAVID]  notes Black Panthers documentary airs on PBS Saturday; also streaming. (2/19/16)

[JACKIE]   Survivor season premiere and blog party. (2/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Latino Action Network Conference. (2/02/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  on diabetes workshops at YMCA. (2/18/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield holds off Rahway in UCIAC Tournament]  . (2/16/16).

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Bernice notes an early (gasp!), fiscally sound RFP for July 4 Concert.. Jackie: Survivor season premiere and blog party.. Plainfield Latino continues "discussion" of ID cards..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Just Turkey: Requiem for a dream"

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 Young Dems:  "Pam Razo tapped to lead Latino caucus" -- Congrats to Pam, former Green staffer.
Schools:  "Why critics say Christie's school funding is not enough"

Bridgewater:  "Public can comment on plans for downtown"
Girls Basketball:  "Fans brawl at Roselle-American History game, sending 6 to hospital"
Hillsborough:  "Massive warehouse fire caused no contamination, officials say"
Jersey City --

• "Ex-JC official takes witness stand in reval trial"
• "Streaming TV, movies now available with a JC library card"

Newark --

• "Despite tight state budget, Newark schools may get $20M more"
• "Feds to seek longer terms for alleged Crips kingpin, members"

NJ Transit:  "Settle contract to avoid strike, members of Congress tell NJT"
Public Records:  "Judge orders Jersey City to fork over traffic summons data" -- At no cost to requestor.
Pulaski Skyway:  "Work on Skyway won't be done for another year"
Trenton --

• "FBI takes over investigation into city's payroll problems"
• "NJ civil rights leaders, friend of MLK gets her own day"

2016 Candidates --

• "The foiled Sanders play for Baraka love"

Gov. Christie:  "Why Christie might appoint himself US Senator" -- A lot of 'what ifs' here.
Rep. Scott Garrett:  "Sen. Weinberg seeks to cut off financial support for Garrett"
Immigration:  "Pope Francis wades into immigration morass with border trip" -- Politico | NYTimes | NCR | Reuters |
Legislature --

• "Lawmakers: Here's how we'll help Atlantic City"

Media:  "Channing Dungey, first Black woman to run ABC Media"
SCOTUS --

• "Scalia's absence could impact elections"
• "Menendez: Obama has 'every right' to name new justice"

Women's Pay:  "Rep. Norcross joins fight for women's wage equity"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes an early (gasp!), fiscally sound RFP for July 4 Concert...

[OLDDOC]  cites Jefferson, Caroline Kennedy in taking on Cruz' tax plan. (2/17/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Letters of interest for Council seats due Feb. 10. (2/01/16)

[DAVID]  Saturday Academy at PHS. (2/10/16)

[JACKIE]   Survivor season premiere and blog party. (2/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Latino Action Network Conference. (2/02/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  continues "discussion" of ID cards. (2/17/16)

[NOEL at PALS] Plainfield holds off Rahway in UCIAC Tournament]  . (2/16/16).

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Bernice bids farewell to Egenton's Garage.. Olddoc cites Jefferson, Caroline Kennedy in taking on Cruz' tax plan.. Noel at PALS: Plainfield holds off Rahway in UCIAC Tournament..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Three concerts this weekend offer musical feast"

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 --

Clinton Deli & Liquors:  "Court upholds denial of notorious Plainfield liquor license"
Drake House:  "Historical Society to host surprise birthday party for George Washington on Feb. 20"

Elizabeth:  "1,500 gallons of oil spill near Arthur Kill"
Jersey City --

• "Legal memo gave Fulop go-ahead to accept SuperPAC funds"
• "Public's trust at stake in reval case, city lawyers say"

Liberty Science Center:  "'Day of Drones' coming to LSC"
Miss America:  "Pageant gets $11M from state in new deal"
NJ Transit:  "Health insurance is sticking point in NJT labor negotiations"
North Plainfield:  "Hero teens who aided school bus driver in emergency to be honored"
Roselle:  "Borough sued by women DPW workers who claim harassment, discrimination"
Trenton:  "Council to vote on buying 150 police body cams"
Wild Turkeys:  "Marauding turkeys trap NJ postal worker in truck"

2016 Candidates --

• "Jeb, with assist from George, goes after Trump"

Bridgegate --

• "Port Authority filing asks to keep Bridgegate materials private"

NJ Budget --

• "Christie unveils $34.8B budget proposal" -- Full text here.
• "Christie blasts Dems over pensions" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
• "Christie spits fire at Dems, but he wants a deal" -- Tom Moran.
• "7 big numbers from Christie's budget plan"
• "Fact-checking Christie's budget address"
• "What people are saying about Christie's budget speech"
• "Christie, lawmakers disagree over transportation system crisis" -- PolNJ | Record |
• "Three key issues in budget and how they could affect you"

SCOTUS --

• "'Constitution pretty clear' on naming justice, Obama says"
• "GOP keeps door ajar on SCOTUS consultation"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  bids farewell to Egenton's Garage.

[OLDDOC]  cites Jefferson, Caroline Kennedy in taking on Cruz' tax plan. (2/17/16)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Development in Plainfield: Looking into the future. (2/07/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Letters of interest for Council seats due Feb. 10. (2/01/16)

[DAVID]  Saturday Academy at PHS. (2/10/16)

[JACKIE]   Week in review features pix from train (including Elmwood Gardens demolition). (2/14/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Latino Action Network Conference. (2/02/2016)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]  wants South Plainfield to also accept Plainfield ID card. (2/15/16)

[NOEL at PALSPlainfield holds off Rahway in UCIAC Tournament]  . (2/16/16).

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