C L I P S

Where Plainfield turns for news.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Video of worm in fish dinner goes viral.. 12 file for Board of Ed seats.. Olddoc posts a Trump potpourri.. Councilor Storch: Gordon Fuller, a true public servant in Plainfield, will be missed.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 Live feeds into Monday evening..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Board of Ed:   "A dozen candidates file for Plainfield BOE seats" -- Two are out of compliance with new law requiring working email addresses.
Best Hot Dog Joint:  "Schedule for visits to 10 finalists" -- You can vote your Readers Choice here.
Police:  "Police drill on Stelle Avenue Tuesday"  -- 10 -11 AM, avoid the area.

Gross Out:  "Video of worm crawling in fish dinner catches ire of popular Asbury Park restaurant"
QuickChek Balloon Festival:   "QuickChek NJ Festival of Balloons" -- Photos.

Guns:  "NJ in last-gasp effort to prevent release of 3D printable gun designs"

Congress:   "Watson Coleman is sticking with Pelosi"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts a Trump potpourri.  (07/30/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Gordon Fuller, a true public servant in Plainfield, will be missed. (07/28/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Recycle Coach, free app for recycling and solid waste. (7/26/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean on code enforcement. (7/23/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 Live feeds into Monday evening. (7/30/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  National Night Out set for Tuesday, August 7. (7/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  on 2018 PHS Hall of Fame inductions. (07/16/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 12:19 AM

Monday, July 30, 2018

Plainfield's Texas Weiner I hangs in there in Jersey Hot Dog Joint contest.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 Live feeds into Sunday evening..Rebecca: National Night Out set for Tuesday, August 7..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which she also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Week Ahead:  "BOE, Zoning Board, Music In The Park, duCret and FOPPL fundraisers and more"
HomeFirst:   "Cranford HS student runs 5th annual school supplies drive for Plainfield HomeFirst clients"
Hot Dog Joints:  "Plainfield's Texas Weiner I gets first mention in this contest update"

Demographics:  "NJ's 10 youngest and oldest towns, ranked"
Guns:  "Jersey's AG sued over move to block 3D-printed gun website in NJ"
Obamacare:  "New GOP plan gives biggest breaks to the rich"

Trump World --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  With a new computer, Olddoc reviews politics plus some toons.  (07/28/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Recycle Coach, free app for recycling and solid waste. (7/26/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean on code enforcement. (7/23/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 Live feeds into Sunday evening. (7/29/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  National Night Out set for Tuesday, August 7. (7/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  on 2018 PHS Hall of Fame inductions. (07/16/18)

[Anonymous Gadfly] Inaugural blog post.

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 2:33 AM

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Plainfield man charged in beating death of 3-week-old son.. Olddoc: With a new computer, Olddoc reviews politics plus some toons.. Noel at HS Sports on 2018 PHS Hall of Fame inductions..Jackie:Big Brother 20 Live feeds Power of Veto..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Murder:  "Plainfield man charged in death of 3-week-old son" -- TAPinto | Ledger | Courier | WABC | WPIX |
Blood:   "Upcoming Union County blood donation opportunities as shortage continues"
Pets:   "Residents can get pets microchipped"
Real Estate:  "4-building multifamily portfolio sold for $6.4M"  -- 1003 Park Ave, 122-124 E. 7th, 128 E. 7th,138 E. 7th.
Week in Review:  "Plainfield week in review, July 23 - 28"

Caribbean Festival:  "23rd Caribbean Festival marches through Jersey City"
ICE:   "ICE targets75 NJ businesses suspected of hiring undocumenteds"
Kenilworth:  "Pooperintendent resigns, demands $1M"  -- Ledger | Courier |
Cardinal McCarrick:  "Pope Francis accepts McCarrick's resignation as cardinal"  -- NCR | Courier | Ledger |
Miss America:  "How the pageant cut the swimsuits and started a civil war"
North Plainfield:   "Boro native launches clothing line to inspire others"
Piscataway:  "Piscataway man, ex-Newark cop, gets prison for fatal shooting of friend"  -- Ledger | Courier |

Retail:  "What do you do with a dying mall?"

Sen. Booker:   "Cory Booker will accept your group's PAC donation, but only under certain circumstances"
Affordable Housing:  "Assembly Housing committee holds a contentious hearing"
NJ Supremes  --
Pensions:  "New law giving police and fire control of pensions scorned by Wall Street"  -- I wonder why?
Tax Credits:  "Companies are selling NJ tax credits instead of using them"
United Healthcare: "NJ fines United Healthcare $2.5M"

Trump World --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  With a new computer, Olddoc reviews politics plus some toons.  (07/28/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Recycle Coach, free app for recycling and solid waste. (7/26/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean on code enforcement. (7/23/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 Live feeds Power of Veto. (7/28/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  National Night Out set for Tuesday, August 7. (7/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  on 2018 PHS Hall of Fame inductions. (07/16/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 1:29 AM

Friday, July 27, 2018

Plainfield Today: Services for Gordon Fuller.. 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, July 28; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Recycle Coach, free app for recycling and solid waste. (7/26/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean on code enforcement. (7/23/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 Live Eviction blog party. (7/26/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  National Night Out set for Tuesday, August 7. (7/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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


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Posted by Dan at 11:58 PM

Thursday, July 26, 2018

101.5 radio hosts suspended after 'turban man' remark..Plainfield moving on Historic District expanson.. Freeholder Williams: Recycle Coach, free app for recycling and solid waste..Jackie: Big Brother 20 Live Eviction blog party..Rebecca: National Night Out set for Tuesday, August 7..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Historic Districts:   "Plainfield moving on historic districts expansion"
Weather:  "More rain on the way, severe thunderstorms possible"

101.5:  "Radio hosts suspended after calling AG 'turban man'" -- Politico | NJGlobe | Courier | Ledger |
Facial Recognition Software:   "Amazon software incorrectly IDs NJ lawmakers as criminals"
Guns:   "Texas company to start posting 3D-printer gun designs. NJ freaking out"
Kenilworth:   "Pooperintendent resigns school job"
Piscataway:   "Board of Ed returns taxpayers' money"
Schools:   "ACLU sues 12 districts, alleging discrimination against undocumented students"

Murphy-Sweeney:   "Senate agreees with Sweeney to strip guv's revenue forecast powers"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Recycle Coach, free app for recycling and solid waste. (7/26/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean on code enforcement. (7/23/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 Live Eviction blog party. (7/26/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  National Night Out set for Tuesday, August 7. (7/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 11:49 PM

101.5 radio hosts refer to Attorney General as 'turban head'.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 Power of Veto show blog party.. Freeholder Williams: Delta Academy applications now available.. Rebecca: Book bag donations needed for National Night Out..

[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
  • "Dan gets a digital warning"
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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

National Trails:   "National Trails scholarship opportunity for youth"
Food Recall:  "Taco Bell cheese salsa recalled for botulism risk"

101.5 Radio:   "Radio hosts refer to AG Grewal as 'turban head'" -- InsiderNJ | Ledger |
Freeholders:  "Split decision dismisses suit against freeholders, but holds them in contempt"
Jazz:   "Legend Wayne Shorter among 2018 Kennedy Center honorees"
Mountainside:   "Council Challengers: Response to Dildogate was weak, incomplete"


2018 Senate Race:  "LGBTQ officials slam Hugin"  -- Our Rebecca is among them.
Affordable Housing:   "Charges of racism leveled at Assembly hearing"
Gateway Tunnel:  "Trump sends billions to farmers but opposes tunnel? Murphy notices"
NJ Economy:   "Murphy announces steps to grow innovation economy"  -- InsiderNJ | NJSpot |

Trump World --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Delta Academy applications now available. (7/23/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean on code enforcement. (7/23/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 Power of Veto show blog party. (7/25/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Book bag donations needed for National Night Out. (7/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 2:10 AM

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Dildogate update.. Sleepy Hollow story reposted (bad link).. Jackie:Big Brother 20 live feeds into Tuesday evening..Freeholder Williams: Delta Academy applications now available..

[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
  • Sorry, punking out again; working on an important story but want to get it just right. --Dan
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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Plainfield Public Library:   "Museum Passes program offers summer fun"
Sleepy Hollow:  "Welcome  to Sleepy Hollow - Historic Plainfield" -- Reposting from yesterday, link was incorrect.
STOP Sings:   "New STOP signs at Randolph and Plainfield Avenue"

Dildogate:  "Harassment suit prompts 2 cops to retire"
Freeholder Pay:  "What are you paying your Freeholders?"
Horizon:  "How Horizon used hospital costs to change NJ healthcare"

Redistricting:   "Jon Bramnick: To help unify NJ, we need competitive districts"

Trump World --
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Delta Academy applications now available. (7/23/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean on code enforcement. (7/23/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds into Tuesday evening. (7/24/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Free Shakespeare this Sunday at Cedar Brook Park. (7/18/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 2:15 AM

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Goldfish and Ritz crackers recalled.. Freeholder Williams: Delta Academy applications now available.. Sean on code enforcement.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds into Monday evening..

[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
  • Playing hooky -- again.
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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Political Candidates:  "New law requires candidates to provide email"
Sleepy Hollow:  "Welcome  to Sleepy Hollow - Historic Plainfield"
Food Recall --

Art:  "Paintings worth millions found after $15K storage sale in NJ"
Unions:  "Judge orders company to stop threatening unionizing workers at its NJ warehouse"

2020 Prez Race:   "Inside the mission to blow up the Dem field"
Murphy-Sweeney:  "Sweeney moves to strip Guv of key budget power"  -- Denies it's hostile.
Pensions:  "Murphy bill would force divestiture from companies avoiding Superfund cleanups"
Trump Protests:   "4 Baby Trump balloons ready to fly over Bedminster"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Delta Academy applications now available. (7/23/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean on code enforcement. (7/23/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds into Monday evening. (7/23/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Free Shakespeare this Sunday at Cedar Brook Park. (7/18/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 1:16 AM

Monday, July 23, 2018

Mayor Mapp on our children.. Mayors support licenses for undocumented immigrants.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 HoH winner and Slur Show blog party..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Mayor Mapp:   "Our children, our city, our future"

Cats:  "Feline fanciers gather at NJ's largest cat expo"
Campbell Soup:   "17 historic photos show how Campbell's revolutionized the dinner table"
Household Income:   "28 NJ towns booming with families earning $200K or more"
Marijuana:  "Why NY getting there first could e ad for NJ"
Paleology:  "What NJ looked like when dinosaurs roamed the earth"
Undocumented Immigrants:  "Mayors convene in support of driver licenses for undocumenteds"

2018 Senate Race:  "Hugin slammed for anti-woman, anti-gay record"
Chris Christie:  "Mulshine: H'es got some scores to settle with GOP enemies in his book"

Trump World --
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Williams named a Championd of Equality recipient. (7/18/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean responds to the Courier's story on the city charter changes. (7/22/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 HoH winner and Slur Show blog party. (7/22/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Free Shakespeare this Sunday at Cedar Brook Park. (7/18/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 1:39 AM

Sunday, July 22, 2018

Back-to-back shootings Thursday and Friday.. Residents question costs of new city charter changes.. Sean responds to the Courier's story on the city charter changes.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds, Power of Veto Saturday.. Looks iffy for Sunday Shakespeare performance (raining now at 2:30 am)..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

City Charter:   "Residents raise tax concerns over changes to city charter"
Shootings:   "Back-to-back shootings Thursday and Friday"  --  TAPinto | Courier |
Food Recall:   "Swiss Rolls sold at Walmart, elsewhere recalled over salmonella fears"
Week in Review:  "Plainfield week in review, July 16 - 21"
UC Academy for Information Science:  "Honor student dies, GoFundMe page set up to help family"

Bike Sharing:   "Camden bike share shuts down abruptly after two months"
Booze:  "The growing list of distilleries where you can buy Jersey-made booze"
Cardinal McCarrick --
EWR:   "Passengers complain of bedbug infested seats on international flights"
Job Corps:   "Company warded 2-year contract to run Edison ob Corps"
NJIT:   "Professor claims right-wing views got him ousted from NJIT"
Pets:   "NJ vets are pawing at weed to cure pets"
Salmonella:  "Salmonella outbreak linked to turkey hits NJ"
Watchung:  "Borough's library could have new life"
Window Replacements:   "Don't buy replacement windows for your old home"  -- Tip o' the hat to Larry Quirk for this one.

Rep. Pallone:  "Pallone takes the lead in battling Trump's environmental policies"
Marijuana:  "'Sex toy oils with marijuana' a concern of Sen. Ron Rice"

Trump World --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Williams named a Championd of Equality recipient. (7/18/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean responds to the Courier's story on the city charter changes. (7/22/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds, Power of Veto Saturday. (7/21/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Free Shakespeare this Sunday at Cedar Brook Park. (7/18/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 2:33 AM

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Plainfield Today: Shakespeare Gumbo in Cedar Brook Park 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, July 2s1; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Williams named a Championd of Equality recipient. (7/18/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean posts the 3rd of three parts on Plainfield's Branch of Government. (7/13/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds HoH competition. (7/19/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Free Shakespeare this Sunday at Cedar Brook Park. (7/18/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)
FACEBOOK PAGES:  City of Plainfield | Plainfield Buzz | Plainfield Community Connect | PHS Educational Community |


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Posted by Dan at 12:46 AM

Friday, July 20, 2018

Muhlenberg property community meeting.. Planning Board wants state agency to appear on new school.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds HoH competition..Rebecca:Free Shakespeare this Sunday aat Cedar Brook Park..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

DeLeeuw Scholarships:   "$55,000 in DeLeeuw scholarships distributed"
Muhlenberg Property:   "Concerned residents turn out for first community meeting"
Optical Impairment:   "Stephon receives the gift ofsight" -- Thanks to your support.
Planning Board:   "Board wants Schools Authority to come before it regarding new school"
Auto Recall:   "Ford recalls 549,000 vehicles in rollaway concern"

Cardinal McCarrick: "Report: McCarrick now accused of abusing NJ boy"  -- Ledger | NYTimes |
Homestead Credits:  "Extra Homestead Credit in the pipeline"
Medical Marijuana:  "Lawmaker: Murphy catering to 'rich white man' so here's my plan"
Nursing:  "What's causing NJ's growing shortage of nurses?"
Parking Tickets:   "NJ's top court wants to toss out your old parking tickets"
Trump Protest --
"Trump supporters threaten Baby Trump balloon activist's job at homeless shelter"
"Trump supporter raising bail money for future protest has her bubble burst"

Public Unions:  "Murphy agrees to new contract with AFSCME"

Trump World --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Williams named a Championd of Equality recipient. (7/18/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean posts the 3rd of three parts on Plainfield's Branch of Government. (7/13/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds HoH competition. (7/19/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Free Shakespeare this Sunday at Cedar Brook Park. (7/18/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 2:18 AM

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Board of Ed filing date approaches.. Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.. Freeholder Williams named a Champions of Equality recipient.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 POV Show blog party.. Rebecca: Free Shakespeare this Sunday aat Cedar Brook Park..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Board of Ed: "File to run for school board by July 30"

Baby Trump Balloon:  "Fundraising si successful there will be quadruplets"
Chris Christie:   "Christie to offer 'frank appraisals' of Trump allies in new book" -- Including Jared?
Immigration:   "ICE forgot about East Orange immigrant for 15 years. Now they want him out"
Jersey City:  "Time limit on public comment at Council meetings rejected"
National Hot Dog Day:  "NJ's 16 most outrageous dogs"-- Dessert dog? Yikes!
Rutgers:   "RU raises tuition, student fees for 2018-19 year"
Sanctuary Cities:  "NJ sues Trump over withholding millions in sanctuary cities fight"
Soccer:  "Murphy orders players on club he owns be treated like pros"
White Supremacists:  "White supremacist propaganda posted in several NJ towns"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc catches up on some old blog comments.  (07/18/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Williams named a Championd of Equality recipient. (7/18/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean posts the 3rd of three parts on Plainfield's Branch of Government. (7/13/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 POV Show blog party. (7/18/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Free Shakespeare this Sunday aat Cedar Brook Park. (7/18/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 1:12 AM

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Report: Towns use courts as $$$ ATMs and it must stop.. Olddoc posts comments on his recent Council post.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds into Tuesday.. Rebecca: Thursday move: 'To Sir, With Love' at Aristacare..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Prisoner Re-entry:  "Plainfield part of Union County prisoner re-entry program"
TAPinto:  "Guidelines for writing letters to the editor"
Municipal Courts:  "Report: Courts are used as ATMs by municipalities, and it must stop"

DWIs:  "Court rules 'days off' sentences a no-no for repeat offenders"
Home Purchases:  "Veterans, others aided by this down payment assistance program"
Newark:  "City, Planning Board sued over denial of veterans' housing"
Pets:  "NJ pets in  need, July 16"
Robocalls:  "Dem lawmakers eek probe of GOP robocal that spoofed their office phone nunber"
Soccer:   "Players: Life on Murphy's soccer team is sad and bleak"

2018 Senate Race:   "Menendez anit'Hugin website comes under fire for its news-loike format"
SALT Deduction:   "NJ, 3 other states sue Trump administration over new tax law"

Trump World --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts comments on his recent Council post.  (07/17/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Union County wins 2 awards at national counties conference. (7/15/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean posts the 3rd of three parts on Plainfield's Branch of Government. (7/13/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds into Tuesday. (7/17/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Thursday move: 'To Sir, With Love' at Aristacare. (7/16/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 12:31 AM

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Q&A with Councilor Armady.. Plainfield Symphony gala.. Olddoc posts some toons, notes he is getting a new computer.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds into Monday evening.. Rebecca: Thursday move: 'To Sir, With Love' at Aristacare..

[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
  • Playing hooky today -- Dan
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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Councilor Armady:   "Q&A with Councilman-at-large Armady"
Plainfield Symphony:   "PSO to honor Swain, Walsh at September gala"
Police Certification:   "Plainfield Police Division to be assessed,public comment welcome"

Drug Recall:  "Heart drug recalled over possible cancer-causing ingredient"
Edna Mahan Prison:  "Sex abuse scandal at women's prison keeps getting worse"
Cardinal McCarrick:  "He preyed on men who wanted to be priests. Then he became a cardinal"
Real Estate:   "NJ still the worst state for foreclosures"
Water Systems:   "Lawmaker proposes taxx on water to fix pipes"
NJ Wines:   "Wineries say road sign limitation keep them hidden"

2020 Prez Race:   "Warren, Booker.Biden, Harris and Sanders prepare for runs"
Opportunity Zones:   "Can Opportunity Zones revitalize NJ's distressed towns and cities?"
Politics --
Voting Machines:   "How secure are NJ's machines? This report is worrying"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc notes he is getting a new computer.  (07/16/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Union County wins 2 awards at national counties conference. (7/15/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean posts the 3rd of three parts on Plainfield's Branch of Government. (7/13/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds into Monday evening. (7/16/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Thursday move: 'To Sir, With Love' at Aristacare. (7/16/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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


Posted by Dan at 6:02 AM

Monday, July 16, 2018

Plainfield Fire Chief title in jeopardy.. Freeholder Williams: Union County wins 2 awards at national counties conference.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds into Sunday evening.. Rebecca: Construction Trades pre-apprentice opportunity..

[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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Fire Dept.:  "Plainfield Fire Chief title in jeopardy"
Week Ahead:  "Plainfield week ahead, July 16 - 22"

Amazon Prime Day:   "Leaked deals and more"
Animal Shelters:  "Shelter set to defend its euthanasia record"
Paid Sick Leave:   "Almost all NJ workers will get it"
Real Estate:   "The ten towns faring worst since the crash"
Rent Control:   "Rent control now in effect for every senior in East Orange"
Trump Protests:   "London's 'Baby Trump' blimp coming to Bedminster"  -- Ledger | Courier |

2018 Elections:  "I'm still a Republican, but we need to vote in a Democratic Congress"  -- OpEd,Ledger.
7th CD:   "Dem challenger Malinowski outraises incumbent Lance"
Rep.Watson Coleman:  "Watson Coleman raises $695K this cycle"
Salaries:  "Top Murphy aides and Legislative salaries"
Voting Machines:   "How secure are NJ's voting machines?"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc om posting comments direct to hisblog and the Washington Follies.  (07/12/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Union County wins 2 awards at national counties conference. (7/15/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean posts the 3rd of three parts on Plainfield's Branch of Government. (7/13/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds into Sunday evening. (7/15/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Construction Trades pre-apprentice opportunity. (7/12/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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



Posted by Dan at 12:24 AM

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