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Monday, March 7, 2016

Bernice: City seeks new engineering firm; A discreet warning to a nonprofit about campaign events.. Olddoc on Monday's agenda-setting session; a plea from Nancy P. about the Duke Mansion.. David: Shamin' Damon; Pure patronage..


[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 --

Women of Excellence:  "Former mayor Robinson-Briggs receives award by Women of Heard AME"
NJ Transit:  "What to expect in Central Jersey if the trains stop running"
Biking:  "10 NJ bike trails to get you psyched for biking"

Banking:  "Digital lending may become major threat to traditional banks"
Colonoscopies:  "Virtual colonoscopies, a less invasive option"
Craigslist:  "Thieves, muggers turn to tech, cops warn"
Drones:  "Day of Drones brings enthusiasts to Liberty Science Center"
Duke Farms:  "Appellate judge halts demolition of mansion"
Elizbeth:  "Off-duty cop fires weapon twice during altercation at restaurant"
Linden:  "LHS Navy ROTC Cadets earn trophies at drill competition"
Meal Kits:  "Meal kit services can vary a lot, in price and quality"
Municipal Revenues:  "Nursing homes' tax status examined"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, March 7"

2016 Candidates --
2017 Guv Race --
Gov. Christie --
NJ Budget:  "Public gets chance to weigh in on Christie's 2017 budget"
Tourism:  "NJ tourism climbs all around the Garden State"

Obituary:  "Nancy Reagan, influential and protective First Lady" -- Pictures here; her influence on fashion here.


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]    City seeks new engineering firm; A discreet warning to a nonprofit about campaign events.

[OLDDOC]  on Monday's agenda-setting session; a plea from Nancy P. about the Duke Mansion. (3/07/16)

[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]  Rebecca for councilor at-large. (3/02/16)

[DAVID]  Shamin' Damon; Pure patronage. (3/05/16) -- Doesn't sound like David; was this ghost-written?

[JACKIE]    week in review features a shot of Park Avenue Oro. (3/06/16)

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

[NOEL at PALS]  live blogs Yale vs. Columbia. (3/05/16)