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Thursday, August 4, 2016

Bernice: Charter school zoning case postponed to October; August abounds in community events.. Olddocc reprints a Ledger editorial, plus a feast of political cartoons.. Councilor Williams: Star Wars: The Force Awakens tonight at Hannah Atkins.. Jackie: BB18 live feeds into Thursday.. David: Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu.. Rebecca: Support our Youth Cadets graduation Friday..


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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 --

Steve Gallon:  "Gallon makes his case for Miami-Dade BOE seat"
PARCC:  "NJ high school students face new graduation hurdle"

Archaeology:  "Surprising finds near Oltec site in Camden"
Disciplinary Hearing:  "Cop accused of not helping other cops wants hearing open to public"
'Forgivable Loans':  "Jersey City boutique receives first forgivable loan" -- Something for our UEZ?
Justice:  "Judge tosses sex assault conviction of man long fighting to clear his name"
Prison Medical Neglect:  "Former Newark prison doctor suspended after patient's death"
Rahway:  "Theatrical prop company faces 20 safety violations, $47K fine"
Retail:  "JC Penney adding appliances to its stores" -- Including Woodbridge, to compete with Sears.
Somerville:  "Bernie protesters allege polling firm engaged in election fraud"
Superfund Site:  "Town may take 300 residents to court after petition endangers capping plan" -- Record | Ledger |

2016 Presidential Race --
Bridgegate --
Anti-terrorism:  "Homeland Security director: Anti-Muslim rhetoric hurts anti-terrorist effort"
Casinos --
Commutations:  "President Obama commutes sentences of 3 NJ prisoners"
ELEC:  "Former county executives faces up to $50K in fines for campaign finance violations"
FOX News:  "Sexual harassment probe said to look at what others knew"
NJ Pensions:  "NJ to slash investments in funds criticized by unions" -- Ledger | IBT |
NJ Sales Tax:  "Economic impact of Christie's proposed cut uncertain"
Sweeney and Teachers Union -
Transgender Bathrooms:  "SCOTUS blocks order allowing transgender restroom choice"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Charter school zoning case postponed to October; August abounds in community events.

[OLDDOC]  reprints a Ledger editorial, plus a feast of political cartoons.  (8/03/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  National Night Out, and evening of unity in our city. (8/01/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  on supporting our youth. (7/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Star Wars: The Force Awakens tonight at Hannah Atkins. (8/03/16)

[DAVID]  Plainfielder launches Book Club Madu. (8/03/16)

[JACKIE]  BB18 live feeds into Thursday. (8/04/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Support our Youth Cadets graduation Friday. (8/03/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  YES basketball tournament, 6th-8th Grade Division. (3/26/16).