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..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Will the Board of Ed move the school board election back to November?"

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 --

• "Why judge ordered release of man facing drug, weapons charges"
• "Prosecutor: Bail reform has been a 'challenge' for law enforcement"-- Includes more details on the Bloods gang member released.

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--

• "People of all faiths protest reject refugee ban"
• "Trump ratchets up defense of ban as outrage mounts"
• "Trump migrant ban confuses allies business -- and Trump aides"
• "More Republicans chastise Trump over executive order"
• "Rep. Lance becomes first NJ Republican to criticize Trump ban"
• "Iranian director condemns Trump order, says he won't attend Oscars"
• "View from Iran: Trump Muslim ban will be a 'great gift' to extremists"
• "Christian groups oppose Trump's preference for Christian refugees"

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).

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**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

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