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Monday, August 8, 2016

Bernice: Council and special BOE meeting tonight.. Olddoc questions a word in resolution commemorating Eric Watson.. Councilor Williams on the Queen City Youth Mentoring Program graduation.. Jackie's week in review catches a goldfinch, plus three BB18 posts..


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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 --

Affordable Housing:  "New housing spurs rebirth of an urban neighborhood" -- Like what is planned for Elmwood Gardens.

Anti-Islamic Discrimination:   "Town sees zoning issue. DOJ sees discrimination" -- Reminiscent of NJ cases.
Community Policing:  "BBQ brings together Jersey City cops and residents"
Mentoring:  "Sneaker entrepreneur's murder inspires new mentoring program in Rahway"

2016 Presidential Race --
2017 Guv Race --
MVC:  "Isn't it time to stagger driver license renewals?"
NJ Pension:  "JC police, fire, teacher unions jointly criticize Sweeney on pension moves"
Port Authority:  "PA reform hits a snag: Rule 3" -- Why is NJ blocking this change?
Trees:  "Fatal disease threatens NJ's state tree"

Public Speaking:  "How to give a better speech: Talk to a dog"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]   Council and special BOE meeting tonight.

[OLDDOC]  questions a word in resolution commemorating Eric Watson.  (8/07/16)

[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]  on the Queen City Youth Mentoring Program graduation. (8/07/16)

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

[JACKIE]  week in review catches a goldfinch, plus three BB18 posts. (8/08/16)

[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)..