Where Plainfield turns for news.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Olddoc on Trump's travel ban.. Noel: Linden's strong 2nd half defense too much for St. Mary's..


[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:  "Plainfield at North Bergen"

Artificial Turf:  "Lawmakers to urge AG to formally investigate FieldTurf"
HS Sports & Racism:  "Dover Superintendent files complaint with NJSIAA over Jeffferson student's racist chants"
Jersey City:  "Plans for Liberty Science Center expansion clear hurdle"
Newark --
NJ Lottery:  "$1M Powerball ticket sold at Woodbridge gas station"
Out of State Colleges:  "Top 25 colleges for NJ students"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Jan. 30"

Trump Travel Ban --
Painkillers:  "State panels approve five day limit on painkiller prescriptions"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  The struggle is on (waxing poetic over 2017 local politics).

[OLDDOC]   on Trump's travel ban. (1/30/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] week in review includes note of a trip to the ER this week. (1/29/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]    Linden's strong 2nd half defense too much for St. Mary's.  (1/30/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Monday, January 30, 2017

Bernice: The struggle is on (waxing poetic over 2017 local politics).. Olddoc posts some (good) toons for filler.. Noel: Dole leads Union over Plainfield boys; Plainfield girls' fast start halted by Watchung.. Jackie's week in review includes note of a trip to the ER this week..


[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 --

Bail Reform Effects --
Schools:  "Plainfield students inducted into National Elementary Honor Society"
United Way:  "United Way of Greater Union County launches video"
YMCA:  "Roaring 20s Casino Night at church"
Obituary:  "Carol Burgess Lackland, former president of Muhlenberg Auxiliary"

Elizabeth:  "Advocates urge welcome for immigrants and refugees at Elizabeth rally" -- Ledger | TAPinto |
Newark:  "Bishop who was attacked during mass at cathedral returns to address congregation"
Piscataway:  "In light of recent political rhetoric, BOE affirms commitment to all children"
Public Records:  "NJ court rules OPRA requests are public records in Bridgegate-related matter"
Women's Health:  "Poll: Voters favor Roe, oppose cutting Planned Parenthood funds"

Trump Immigration Ban--
Opioid Epidemic:  "How Christie wants to force doctors to limit opioid prescriptions"
Sanctuary Cities:  "Why these 5 NJ sanctuary communities could be targeted by Trump"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  The struggle is on (waxing poetic over 2017 local politics).

[OLDDOC]   Olddoc posts some (good) toons for filler. (1/29/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] week in review includes note of a trip to the ER this week. (1/29/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Dole leads Union over Plainfield boys; Plainfield girls' fast start halted by Watchung.  (1/29/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Sunday, January 29, 2017

Bernice: Wishes all a Happy Lunar New Year.. notes Child care center approved at Senior building.. Olddoc: Two toons and a potpourri of Trump and Plainfield.. Look for Jackie's week in review.. Noel: Hudson Catholic holds off St. Mary's at the Investor Bank Games..


[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 --

Bail Reform:  "Judge orders man caught with $50K in heroin and a gun released" -- Record | Politico | Bloomberg |
BOAACD:  "Plainfield students displaying artwork on race, war"
DuCret:  "Plainfield's duCret School spring semester classes, workshops"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield girls honored for response to 'racist' puppet"
Product Recall:  "Ikea recalls 33K beach chairs after six finger amputations"

Basketball:  "Denied by her school's boys hoops team, Kenilworth girl gets a call from the pros"
Jersey City:  "Outside cash fueling JC mayor's race"
Newark --
Pets:  "Bottle-fed kitten ready for adoption"
Watchung:  "Chipotle opens new restaurant o Rt. 22" -- Next to Raymour and Flanigan.

Trump Immigration Order--
2017 Guv Race --
Bridgegate --
March For Life:  "With Trump on their side, marchers say they can win their fight"
US Constitution:  "Amending the Constitution from the Trenton State House"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Wishes all a Happy Lunar New Year.. notes Child care center approved at Senior building.

[OLDDOC]   Two toons and a potpourri of Trump and Plainfield. (1/26/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Hudson Catholic holds off St. Mary's at the Investor Bank Games.  (1/26/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Friday, January 27, 2017

Plainfield Today: Plainfield Symphony free family concert Saturday.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan


[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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, January 28; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Child care center approved at Senior building.

[OLDDOC]   Two toons and a potpourri of Trump and Plainfield.. (1/27/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Hudson Catholic holds off St. Mary's at the Investor Bank Games. (1/27/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |



Bernice: New signage for Dairy Queen and the Coffee Box.. More..


[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:  "Plainfield v. Johnson game postponed as hanging-dummy investigation continues"

North Plainfield:  "Borough man charged with Sandy fraud"
'Sober Dorms':  "More universities follow Rutgers example of sober dorms"

Trump Administration --
2017 Guv Race --
Bridgegate --
Foreclosures:  "NJ still bogged down in foreclosures while rest of country recovering"
NJ Pensions:  "2016 return up 7%, much better than 2015"
Voting 'Fraud':  "Trump daughter, advisers registered to vote in two states"
'Walk to Washington':  "Christie to also speak at Chamber 'Walk' event"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  New signage for Dairy Queen and the Coffee Box.

[OLDDOC]   finds Trump's first day disappointing; Motes executve orders from Day 4... (1/24/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Thursday, January 26, 2017

Bernice: See historic homes in the 21st century way.. More..


[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 --

2010 Murder:  "Accused murderer tried to get witness to recant ID, prosecutor says"
2011 Murder:  "Reputed MS-13 gang member charged in 2011 Plainfield killing"
Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield at Union"
Lady Cardinals:  "PHS girls varsity team honored with MLK "Spirit" award"
YMCA:  "Holy Trinity students learn how YMCA serves homeless"

Drugs:  "Feds charge two in Union County after bust turns up 2 pounds of heroin"
Fugitive Sweep:  "More than 150 fugitives arrested in statewide sweep" -- Full list here.
Immigrants --
Rutgers --
Trump Administration --
2017 Guv Race --
Addiction Treatment:  "Christie not worried Trump's  Obamacare repeal will hurt NJ opioid fight"
Property Taxes:  "NJ taxes hit another new high in 2016"

Obituary:  "Mary Tyler Moore, refashioned women's roles on TV"



RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  See historic homes in the 21st century way.

[OLDDOC]   finds Trump's first day disappointing; Motes executve orders from Day 4... (1/24/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan




Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Olddoc on likelihood of Trump cabinet picks being OK'ed.. Infrastructure prospects..


[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 --

Arrests:  "Plainfield gang member arrested, 2 others face gun, drug charges"
Girls Basketball:  "Westfield at Plainfield"
Obituary:  "Thomas C. Frank, former Plainfield fire chief"

Falling:  "Yes, there is a 'right' way to fall"
Newark:  "Landmark Hahne's building reopens after 30 years"
Oscars:  "NJ director's 'La La Land' score 14 nominations; full list"

Trump Administration --
Drug Treatment:  "Christie debuts TV ad promoting drug addiction treatment"
Economic Development Authority:  "Audit faults EDA for not making sure companies qualify for awards"
Guns:  "Harsh NJ gun law would be softened if Lesniak has his way"
Legislature --
Tobacco Settlement:  "NJ set to hand over millions in tobacco cash"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  UEZ rehabs to reap tax breaks.

[OLDDOC]   finds Trump's first day disappointing; Motes executve orders from Day 4... (1/24/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Bernice: UEZ rehabs to reap tax breaks.. Olddoc finds Trump's first day disappointing; Motes executve orders from Day 4..


[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 --

Drugs, Guns:  "Drugs, guns seized in arrests of Plainfield street gang member, 2 others"
Mayoral Race:  "Rev. Brown kicks off her mayoral campaign"
Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO has two upcoming events not to be missed"

Abandoned Homes:  "New Brunswick ordinance goes unenforced"
Food Stamp Scam:  "Deli owner admits $840K food stamp fraud"
Jersey City:  "Mayoral hopeful returning $100K illegal contribution"
Edna Mahan Facility:  "4 corrections officers indicted for sexual abuse of inmates"
Media:  "Another big round of layoffs set to hit the Record" -- Ledger | Record -- It's a standard Gannett gambit.
Trenton:  "School board president resigns, 2nd in a month"

Trump Presidency --
Sen. Booker:  "Booker rips Trump's 'dark description' of US"
Legislature --
Obamacare:  "What Trump's move to kill it off mean for NJ"

Obituary:  "Charlie Litekey, returned Medal of Honor in protest"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Bernice posts City Council calendar for rest of 2017.. La lucha continua! Stay woke.

[OLDDOC]  on Trump's executive order regarding Obamacare. (1/21/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Sunday, January 22, 2017

Bernice posts City Council calendar for rest of 2017.. La lucha continua! Stay woke.. Jackie's Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon..


[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 --

Weather:  "Nor'easter triggers winter storm warnings in NJ"

Women's March  --
Trump Inaugural --
Pres. Trump--
2020 Election --
2017 Guv Race --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Bernice posts City Council calendar for rest of 2017.. La lucha continua! Stay woke.

[OLDDOC]  on Trump's executive order regarding Obamacare. (1/21/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review features buttons from a march she attended years ago... and a riff on Carly Simon. (1/22/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Bernice: Road repair redux.. NJSBA posts school board election timeline.. Olddoc on Trump's executive order regarding Obamacare.. Noel: LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield.. Look for Jackie's week in review..


[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 --

Black History Month:  "'Local Colonial African-American Contributions to America' at the Library"
Fire:  "Plainfield fire displaces 8"
Boys Basketball:  "Westfield at Plainfield"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield at Gov. Livingston"
Omega Psi Phi:  "Omicron Chi chapter holds MLK celebration"
PAAAS:  "PAAAS recipient of Warm Coats, Warm Hearts award from Good Morning America"

Cyber Attack:  "FBI questions Rutgers student about massive cyberattack"
Delaware River:  "Bridge from NJ Turnpike to PA Turnpike closed after fracture found"
Filming Police:  "Town affirms public's right to film police in agreement with ACLU"
Maplewood/South Orange:  "Students at Columbia High walk out in protest of inauguration"
Newark --
Trenton:  "Crime up in city last year, including 40 percent jump in shootings"
Voting Technology:  "Los Angeles County plans future system that may have broad influence"

Women's March --
Pres. Trump --
Trump Administration --
Rep. Watson Coleman --
Bridgegate --
Corporate Crime:  "Obama administration's final blows against corporate crime"
Regional Planning:  "Fearful of rampant growth, officials put future in hands of citizens" -- How Mormon principles and grassroots ideals saved Utah.
Transportation Trust Fund:  "Christie administration will work to compensate towns for TTF shutdown"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Road repair redux.. NJSBA posts school board election timeline.

[OLDDOC]  on Trump's executive order regarding Obamacare. (1/21/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  LaCorte leads Westfield over Plainfield. (1/21/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Saturday, January 21, 2017

Plainfield Today: Swain, Moroney memorials this Sunday.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan


[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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, January 21; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Three of many Council items, more to follow.

[OLDDOC]  comments on Tuesday's Council agenda..  Offers an MLK Day message. (1/15/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Roselle Catholic too much for Plainfield. (1/18/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |



Friday, January 20, 2017

David: Rev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation..


[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 --

Politics --
Bernards:  "NJ town hires PR firm to help image as mosque dispute looms"
Elizabeth:  "4 injured in shootings in 5 day" -- Where is Ismiail, an Elizabeth resident?
Hospitals:  "RWJBarnabas and Philly children's hospital announce partnership"
Scotch Plains:  "JCC of Central Jersey among dozens of Jewish organizations to receive bomb threats"

Trump Inauguration --
Trump Administration --
Pres. Obama:  "Obama grants clemency to 9 more NJ inmates"
2017 Guv Race --
Cuba:  "Deal 'burns bridge' to convicted cop killer's return, trooper head says"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Three of many Council items, more to follow.

[OLDDOC]  comments on Tuesday's Council agenda..  Offers an MLK Day message. (1/15/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  ev. Tracey Brown to host Thursday evening conversation. (01/19/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Thursday, January 19, 2017

Bernice: Three of many Council items, more to follow.. Noel: Roselle Catholic too much for Plainfield.. David: Councilwoman Williams reverses course, sinks pay-to-play legislation..


[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 --

Safety Forum:  "Former Councilor Brown to hold public safety forum"
Homeless Count:  "Annual Plainfield point-in-time Homeless count"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "New archbishop confronted with not-button issues"
Banking:  "Report: Wells fargo to close 400 branches in next two years"
Civil Service:  "Commission upholds layoffs of Bayonne code enforcement workers"
Entertainment;  "Queen Latifah breaks down 'Star' for us in one word"
Hillside:  "Mayor's trial on traffic ticket turns heated"
Jersey City:  "JC ranked as 'queerest city in America'"
Newark --
Orange:  "Why an FBI raid on this small NJ city has been a long time coming"
Trenton:  "City ordered to pay nearly $1M in firefighter lawsuit"
Wrong-way Cop:  "Ex-cop charged in drunken wrong way crash must decide: Trial or plea"

Trump Inauguration --
Trump Administration --
2017 Guv Race --
Bridgegate --
Affordable Housing:  "NJ Supremes: NJ on the hook for thousands more affordable units"
School Funding:  "Can NJ Dems unite to beat Christie on school funding?"
SCOTUS:  "Supreme Court delays decision on sports betting, showing new interest in case"
Student Loans:  "Student loan collector cheated millions, lawsuits say"
US Attorney:  "Who will be the new top prosecutor in NJ?"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Three of many Council items, more to follow.

[OLDDOC]  comments on Tuesday's Council agenda..  Offers an MLK Day message. (1/15/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  Councilwoman Williams reverses course, sinks pay-to-play legislation. (01/17/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Roselle Catholic too much for Plainfield. (1/18/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Bernice puts up a guest post from Timothy Priano.. Notes advice from Kim Guadagno.. more..


[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 --

Council:  "City Council recognizes Lee Starks of Plainfield Boxing Academy"
Scholarships:  "Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship applications open for Plainfield area students"
Stolen Car:  "Plainfield police: Man crashed stolen car with 2 children inside, fled on foot"
Women's Arts Collective:  "Group seeks to make Plainfield an arts center, sponsors quiltling workshop"

New Brunswick:  "Performing Arts Center closer to reality"
North Plainfield:  "Wawa to replace Fabricland" -- Fabricland moving to new Rt. 22 location.

Trump Administration --
Pres. Obama --
Gov. Christie --
2017 Guv Race --
Sen. Booker --
Marijuana:  "NJ marijuana legislation inches forward despite Christie warning"
School Funding --
NJ Supreme Court:  'Supremes award troop $500K in State Police discrimination suit"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  Bernice puts up a guest post from Timothy Priano.. Notes advice from Kim Guadagno, and more

[OLDDOC]  comments on Tuesday's Council agenda..  Offers an MLK Day message. (1/15/17)

[Mayor MAPP]  9th Annual MLK Potluck and Food Drive.

[Councilor STORCH] A report on Plainfield development]  . (01/14//17)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  on Thursday's Town Hall. (1/03/17)

[DAVID]  City Council may turn the clock back on pay-to-play. (01/15/16)

[JACKIE] Week in Review manages a very retro looking photo of North Avenue. (1/15/17)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  thanks Plainfield voters. (11/15/2016)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  No. 1 Patrick School too long for Plainfield. (1/12/17).

FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community | Queen City Pride |

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan