Nearly 8,000 Boy Scout leaders accused of sexual abuse in secret files.. Freeholders award 5 Plainfield community garden grants..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Sneak peek at Union County's new voting machine"
• "Things look dire for the NHSC (Plainfield Health Center)"
• "Judge dismisses all challenges to Clerk Jalloh's rulings"

PLAINFIELD

• Boys Baseball: Union slugs past Plainfield in UC Tournament. Read more here.
• Boys Tennis: Plainfield takes part in UC Tournament. Read more here.
• Community Gardens: Freeholders award 5 Plainfield grants. Read more here. -- Some are very interesting.
• Dragonfly Theater: Dragonfly presents 'The Importance of being Earnest' at duCret. Read more here.
• Week Ahead: The week ahead in Plainfield, April 29-May 5. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• Boy Scouts: Nearly 8,000 leaders accused of sexual abuse in secret files. Read more here. -- This dwarfs the Catholic scandal.
• NRA: New Jersey gun range owner wins seat on NRA board. Read more here.
• Robotics: Millburn HS beats out more than 1,000 to win world robotics title. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Booker fundraiser contributed to Kamala Harris. Read more here.
• NJ Pensions: Murphy's budget reflects change in how pension obligation is calculated. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc comments on the Council meeting, has questions about South Avenue redevelopment plan. (10/10/18)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Storch on the proposed administrative reorganization. (09/10/18)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  'Paint by the Pond' event Saturday. (10/05/18)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Sean on street lights out and City's poor repair record compared to PSE&G. (9/18/18)
• [JACKIE]  Survivor: David v. Goliath blog party. (10/10/18)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]   'The Colored Museum' hits the stage this weekend in Plainfield. (8/17/18)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Elizabeth too much for Plainfield. (10/09/18)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] New! YouTube Channel by Plainfielder Carl Monopoli, featuring Plainfield wildlife. (11/11/18)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan remembers his childhood church, 1948-61. (08/17/18)

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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.

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Plainfield's Union County taxes go down -- yes, down.. Firefighter says she was raped, tortured by fire instructor.. Freeholder Williams: Sensory Friendly "Henry and Mudge" at UCPAC This Sunday.. Olddoc casts a baleful eye on several developments.. Carl posts new vid of groundhog..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Things look dire for the NHSC (Plainfield Health Center)"

PLAINFIELD

• Arbor Day: Scenes from the 2019 Arbor Day celebration in Plainfield. Read more here.
• Dragonfly Theater: Dragonfly presents 'The Importance Of Being Earnest' at duCret. Read more here.
• Kean U.: Plainfielder Danielle Butler initiated into Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Read more here.
• Taxes: Plainfield's Union County taxes go down. Read more here.
• Union County History Grants: Plainfield Historical Society, duCret receive grants. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• Bookstores: Independent bookstores thriving in NJ (with map). Read more here.
• Elzabeth: Grewal replaces UC Prosecutor, calls for Elizabeth police director to step down. -- InsiderNJ | NJGlobe | Ledger | Courier |
• Lawsuit: Firefighter says she was raped, tortured by fire instructor. Read more here.
• NRA: North forced to resign amid alleged financial scandal. Read more here.
• Women in Politics: School forced to cancel event because not open to all. Read more here. -- Why didn't the LWV just find another location? They had plenty of time.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Executive Director of NJ Dems attends Biden fundraiser. Read more here.
• Biden crushes it in first-day fundraising: $6.3 million. Read more here.
• Women of color slam racism, sexism of primary. Read more here.
• Bridgegate: Bridget Kelly speaks out on Rachel Maddow about a mysterious phone call. Read more here.
• Econ Dev Authority: Murphy appoints Kevin Quinn to head EDA. Read more here.
• Marijuana: Holley opposes developing proposal to break up marijuana legislation. Read more here.
• Schools Dev Authority: Murphy names Da Silva acting head. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc casts a baleful eye on several developments. (04/26/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch: June 4 Primary is about Plainfield's future. (04/18/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Sensory Friendly "Henry and Mudge" at UCPAC This Sunday. (04/26/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Back after a 4 month break, Sean comments on Council. (4/05/19)
• [JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 31: Episode 2 blog party. (04/24/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Bob Bender, fighting the good fight. (04/24/19)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl posts new vid of groundhog. (04/27/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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.

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Dr. Bolandi resigns from Plainfield school district.. Rebecca: Bob Bender, fighting the good fight.. Freeholder Williams: Wild Earth Fest at Trailside Sunday.. Jackie: The Amazing Race 31: Episode 2 blog party.. Olddoc offers a potpourri plus some toons..Carl posts new vid of fox cub..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Judge dismisses all challenges to Clerk Jalloh's rulings"

PLAINFIELD

• Board of Ed --
• BOE rejects resolution to extend Bolandi contract, passes budget. Read more here.
• Dr. Bolandi resigns from Plainfield school district. -- TAPinto | Courier |
• Boys Baseball: Oratory Prep at Plainfield. Read more here.
• Girls Softball: Plainfield at New Providence (UC Tournament). Read more here.
• Crescent Avenue Church: 'Won't You Be My Neighbor' movie May 4. Read more here.
• Drug Take Back Day: Plainfield police taking drugs back on Saturday. Read more here.
• Exhibit: Plainfield photographer's work featured at Watchung Reservation show. Read more here.
• NYC Congestion Pricing: Murphy insists he has deal with Cuomo. Read more here.
• Obituary: Amy Conover, Lyons VA administrator and Muhlenberg. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• Airbnb: Jersey City proposes to limit short-term rentals. Read more here.
• Boy Scouts: Hundreds of former scouts file claims, alleging 150 predators. Read more here.
• Edison: Edison cop who lives in Scotch Plains indicted on official misconduct. -- Ledger | Courier |
• Facebook: Facebook expects up to $5 Billion FTC fine. Read more here.
• Fashion: SCOTUS just got FUCT; NJ native's interestingly named clothing line. Read more here.
• Kean U.: Lecturers griped about losing their offices, then lost jobs, union claims. Read more here.
• Population: Trumps says country is 'full'; but that's not so. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• Booker 2020 --
• Booker promises to run with a woman. Read more here.
• Booker's taxes show income drop, high charitable giving. Read more here.
• NJ Democratic Party --
• Schaffer appointed interim vice chair after Delgado-Polanco forced out. Read more here.
• Sources; Party heading toward Schaffer as state chair. Read more here.
• Murphy: I continue to have confidence in John Currie. Read more here.
• NJ Tax Revenue: Revenue lags well behind most other states. Read more here.
• Sports Betting: Murphy: NJ could be top market by 2020. Read more here.
• Sweeney 'Reforms': Union leaders blast Sweeney 'reforms'. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

• Twitter: Trump complains of loss of followers. Read more here. -- Trump trails Obama.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a potpourri plus some toons. (04/24/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch: June 4 Primary is about Plainfield's future. (04/18/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Wild Earth Fest at Trailside Sunday. (04/24/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Back after a 4 month break, Sean comments on Council. (4/05/19)
• [JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 31: Episode 2 blog party. (04/24/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Bob Bender, fighting the good fight. (04/24/19)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl posts new vid of fox cub. (04/24/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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.

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Huge fight erupts over spending of Jerry Green's campaign money.. Mayor Mapp goes to court over city committee petitions.. Councilor Storch: June 4 Primary is about Plainfield's future.. Olddoc posts a meditation on Passover and Easter. Carl posts vid of fox kits exploring a groundhog den.. Jackie: The Amazing Race 31: Season premiere blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "First Ward meet-and-greet Thursday at Richmond Towers"
• "Rich Phoenix helps Dan with a puzzle"

PLAINFIELD

• 2019 Primary Elections --
• Scutari organization files complaints against opponents. Read more here. -- Chairman Mapp's complaint is the last one listed; you have to scroll through one page at a time. Will someone please tell the DeCotiis firm Plainfield is NOT a Township? Thank you.
• Roselle incumbents seeks dismissal of lawsuit against them. Read more here.
• Jerry Green's Campaign Funds -- A huge fight has erupted over their dispersal.
• Linden ticket apparently paid for services with Jerry Green money. Read more here.
• Sen. Rice chastises Scutari after Armstead complaint of using Green's money as a 'slush fund'. Read more here.
• Jerry Green's brother takes aim at Sen. Rice. Read more here.
• Arbor Day: Plainfield Shade Tree Commission to celebrate Arbor Day Friday. Read more here.
• BOE: Update on superintendent search; PEA raises benefits issues. Read more here.
• Barlow School: Barlow breaks ground for new cafetorium. -- TAPinto | Courier |
• Boys Baseball: Plainfield at Woodbridge. Read more here.
• Grace's House Showcase --
• Designer showcase to benefit kids battling cancer, blood diseases. Read more here.
• Restored home going up for sale. Read more here.
• North Avenue: Zoning Board to hear from Landmark Developers about proposed project. Read more here.
• Plainfield Symphony: Director Charles Price discusses upcoming Scriabin concert. Read more here.
• Real Estate: Recent Plainfield sales. Read more here. -- Some interesting prices.
• Wawa: Planning board memorializes preliminary site plan approval. Read more here.
• Week Ahead: The week ahead in Plainfield, April 22-28. Read more here.
• Week in Review: Wawa, Budget reviews, District opposes proposed charter school. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• County Committee Races --
• Ruling dismantles Middlesex county male/female requirement. Read more here. -- Note the case law.
• Catholic Church: Vatican formally removes former Dunellen from priesthood. Read more here.
• Pets: NJ pets in need, April 22. Read more here.
• Rutgers: New faculty contract could become a national template. Read more here.
• Sexual Assault: HS athletic director told student she had 'great ass' for sports. Read more here.
• St. Patrick's Cathedral: NJ man caught with gas cans is a college professor. Read more here.
• Racism: Yankees, Flyers pull Kate Smith statue over racism. Read more here.
• Religious Vocations: Who would want to be a nun in 2019? Find out. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• 2020 Prez Race --
• Analysis: Dem base mad as hell, Booker message of love falls flat. Read more here.
• Top NJ Obama bundler raising money for Buttigieg. Read more here.
• Marijuana: Cannabis advocates turn up heat on Sweeney. Read more here.
• PSEG Nuke Subsidies --
• BPU approves $300M subsidy, tho staff finds no need for it. Read more here.
• Moran: On nuke rescue, PSEG stands to make a killing at our expense. Read more here.
• Tax Incentives: Murphy administration delays incentives with tougher scrutiny. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

• Christie: Mueller: Trump asked Christie about firing Mueller, being Comey intermediary. Read more here.
• Congress: NJ congress delegation sounds off on Mueller report. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts a  meditation on Passover and Easter. (04/19/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch: June 4 Primary is about Plainfield's future. (04/18/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Invites all to celebrate National Poetry Month events. (03/26/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Back after a 4 month break, Sean comments on Council. (4/05/19)
• [JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 31: Season premiere blog party. (04/17/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Women's History Month in Plainfield. (03/26/19)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl posts vid of fox kits exploring a groundhog den. (04/21/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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.

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Plainfield Public Schools opposes new charter for Plainfield.. Jackie Sibblies Drury, who grew up in Plainfield, wins 2019 Pulitzer for drama.. Internet Explorer hack could steal data -- even if you use Chrome or Firefox.. Olddoc has a Tax Day post with toons, refers readers to important blog comments.. Jackie: The Amazing Race 31: Returning teams.. Carl posts vid of a coyote with pups..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Rich Phoenix helps Dan with a puzzle"
• "Dan makes a HUGE apology"
• "Plainfield clerk Jalloh rules on Primary challenges"

PLAINFIELD

• Charter School: Plainfield Public Schools opposes new charter for Plainfield. Read more here.
• Boys Baseball: Plainfield bests Roselle Catholic. Read more here.
• Girls Softball: Plainfield tops Hillside. Read more here.
• Community Schools: Hubs for delivering resources. Read more here. -- Plainfield has two.
• Pulitzer Prize: Jackie Sibblies Drury, who grew up in Plainfield, wins 2019 Pulitzer for drama. Read more here.
• Team AquaTech: Plainfield/North Plainfield students take honors at Boston Federal Reserve event. Read more here.
• Westfield HS Principal Funeral --
• Remenbering Plainfielder Dr. Derrick Nelson. Read more here.
• Tearful goodbye to a town hero. Read more here.
• Funeral for a hero. Read more here.
• Hundreds pack church to pay respects. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• Party Committee Races --
• CJPD wins right to ignore gender pairing in Middlesex County. Read more here. -- Are you watching, Union County?
• Bias: NJ Muslim student: Bias incident led to punishment for both. Read more here.
• Discrimination: AG: Agency, owner refused to rent to anyone who wasn't Korean. Read more here.
• Drugs: Manhattan DA takes down NJ 'dark web' site and trio selling Xanax. Read more here.
• Essex County: Sweeney romances Essex on 'Path to Progress', then Codey shows up. Read more here.
• Hacking: Internet Explorer hack could steal data -- even if you use Chrome or Firefox. Read more here.
• Newark --
• Baraka's 'Moving Newark Forward' slate wins BOE race in landslide. -- NJGlobe |
• Newark NIMBY on state plan to build juvenile center. Read more here.
• Rutgers: Faculty strike avoided at last minute. -- Ledger | Courier |

STATE/NATIONAL

• Booker 2020 --
• Booker Senate account down to $104K. Read more here.
• Booker campaign hasn't gotten memo on urgency. Read more here.
• CD7 (Malinowksi seat) --
• Kean targets socialism in kickoff for Congress. -- PolNJ | InsiderNJ | NJGlobe | Ledger |
• Gov. Kean will fundraise for son's House bid. Read more here. -- How could he not?
• Some Kean for Congress history. Read more here.
• Congress: Mueller looms over Dem investigations. Read more here.
• Charter Schools: Lawmakers asked to review charters use of tax[ayer money. Read more here.
• Economic Dev Authority: Murphy looks to remove Christie appointees. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

• Border: Yo Yo Ma plays in shadow of Texas border crossing. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc has a Tax Day post with toons, refers readers to important blog comments. (04/15/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch: We need to decrease property taxes. (04/08/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Invites all to celebrate National Poetry Month events. (03/26/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Back after a 4 month break, Sean comments on Council. (4/05/19)
• [JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 31: Returning teams. (04/16/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Women's History Month in Plainfield. (03/26/19)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl posts vid of a coyote with pups. (04/16/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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.

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9-year-old Plainfielder Paige Sheppard takes title at Union Catholic 5K.. Report: PHS seriously 'under-delivers' in serving free breakfast to eligible students..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Dan makes a HUGE apology"
  
• "Plainfield clerk Jalloh rules on Primary challenges"
  

PLAINFIELD

• Flags: NJ to lower flags Monday in honor of Westfield HS principal who died. Read more here.
• Plainfield High: Report: PHS seriously 'under-delivers' in serving free breakfast to eligible students. Read more here.
• Real Estate: Recent Plainfield sales. Read more here. -- Scroll down; as a former Realtor, I find these values encouraging.
• Union Catholic 5K: 9-year-old Plainfielder Paige Sheppard takes title at 5K. Read more here.
• Week Ahead: The week ahead in Plainfield, April 15-21. Read more here.
• Weather: Severe thunderstorms expected to hit NJ before dawn Monday. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• Golf: How Tiger Woods tamed the Amen Corner to win the Masters. Read more here.
• Medically Assisted Suicide: A brief history. Read more here. -- NJ's new law will soon take effect.
• Newark: The cherry blossom bloom is on in Branch Brook Park. Read more here. -- But we have the Plainfield Public Library.

STATE/NATIONAL

• Booker 2020 --
• How a Trump adviser helped launch Booker's career. Read more here.
• Based on Mayor Buttigieg's surge, did Booker really need the Senate? Read more here.
• Schools Development Agency: A little history of the scandal-plagued agency. Read more here.
• Tax Incentives: Task Force finds potential crimes in tax incentive program. Read more here.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc congratulates Jim Spear, plus some comments. (04/12/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch: We need to decrease property taxes. (04/08/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Invites all to celebrate National Poetry Month events. (03/26/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Back after a 4 month break, Sean comments on Council. (4/05/19)
• [JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 31 blog pool opens. (04/11/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Women's History Month in Plainfield. (03/26/19)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl posts a compilation, including a swimming raccoon. (04/13/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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.

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Green Brook Park Murder: Cops not sure why man was killed.. Complete Booker national campaign kickoff coverage.. Olddoc congratulates Jim Spear, plus some comments.. Carl posts a compilation, including a swimming raccoon..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Dan makes a HUGE apology"
• "Plainfield clerk Jalloh rules on Primary challenges"
• "Plainfield budget talks get under way with DPWUD and Library"

PLAINFIELD

• Green Brook Park Murder --
• Cops not sure why man was killed. Read more here.
• Death of Plainfield man found in park under investigation. Read more here.
• Boys Baseball: Plainfield falls to Brearley. Read more here.
• Girls Baseball: Plainfield trounces Somerset Tech. Read more here.
• Bribery: Engineer who bribed two mayors ordered to educate others on public corruption. Read more here. -- T&M, rig a bell?
• Woodland Avenue Project: UC Freeholders give $100K toward Plainfield project. Read more here.
• Week in Review: Westfield HS principal dies, shooting in Green Brook Park, more. Read more here.

OF INTEREST

• Dem Primaries --
• Anti-machine candidate in Camden in US prosecutor in Philly. Read more here.
• Arson: Deputy's son arrested in connection with fires at 3 Black churches. Read more here.
• Bribery: Engineer who bribed two mayors ordered to educate others on public corruption. Read more here. -- T&M, rig a bell?
• Doulas: Emotional, physical and informational support before, during and after childbirth. Read more here.
• Essex County: Death at county jail under criminal investigation. Read more here.
• Garage Bars: Neighbors turn garages into bars. Read more here.
• Marijuana: As NJ plans to legalize weed, growing it at home is still illegal. Read more here.
• Media; How the sausage gets made: How the Ledger reverse-engineered a story broken by NJGlobe. Read more here.
• Reparations: Georgetown students agree to fund reparations. Read more here.

STATE/NATIONAL

• Booker 2020 --
• Booker kickoff coverage on InsiderNJ. Read more here.
• Booker jolts campaign by launching national tour. Read more here.
• Text of Booker kickoff speech. Read more here.
• Gallery of images. View here.
• Booker turns to policy and planning instead of inspiration. Read more here.
• Booker picks up 2 DNC endorsements. Read more here.
• Booker's challenge: Not disagreeing while not sounding disagreeable. Read more here.
• Congress: Trickle-down equality: More women in Congress means less sexism for staffers. Read more here.
• Residency: NJ law says public workers must live in the state; How 2,310 got a pass. Read more here.
• US Military: Military moves to officially ban transgender troops. Read more here.

TRUMP WORLD

• Inaugural Ball: Undisclosed cash flowed at ball linked to Chinese. Read more here.
• Tax Cuts: Twice as many companies paying zero taxes under cuts. Read more here. -- Amazon, Netflix, Chevron, more.

RECENT BLOG POSTS

• [ OLDDOC]  Olddoc congratulates Jim Spear, plus some comments. (04/12/19)
• [Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Mapp advises he has discontinued his blog.
• [Councilor STORCH]  Councilor Storch: We need to decrease property taxes. (04/08/19)
• [Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Invites all to celebrate National Poetry Month events. (03/26/19)
• [SEAN McKENNA]  Back after a 4 month break, Sean comments on Council. (4/05/19)
• [JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 31 blog pool opens. (04/11/19)
• [REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Women's History Month in Plainfield. (03/26/19)
• [NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Ranney takes the Tournament of Champions. (03/21/19)
• [CARL at Plainfield Wildlife] Carl posts a compilation, including a swimming raccoon. (04/13/19)
• [DAN at Laona Boy] Dan recalls boyhood Halloweens of the 1950s. (10/30/18)

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

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.

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