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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Bernice: Council welcomes new Administrator.. Olddoc: 10 reasons Council meeting was memorable.. Maria: Where is money coming from for new school construction?.. Mapp: Lessons of service learned as New Dems host dinner for YM residents.. PSN: Titans lose to Elmira..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Medevac:  "Driver who crashed into Plainfield cemetery medevaced" -- Saturday night, as reported during House Tour Sunday.
Shooting:  "Plainfield police investigate weekend shooting"

Edison:  "Council-Mayor standoff leads to 60 employee furloughs"
Elizabeth:  "SDA puts out bid for first phase of new Academic HS" -- From NJSpotlight.
Rahway River:  "Union, Essex mayors call for flood control measures"
Rutgers:  "RU team places second in nationwide economics competition"
Shoddy Public Construction:  "J.C. sues developer over courthouse 'in state of collapse'" -- Wanna bet the contracts went to politically juiced vendors?
Somerset Medical Center:  "Hospital joins campaign to stop drivers from texting"
Union County:  "County manager Faella arrested for DUI" --  Courier | CountyWatchers | Ledger |

2012 Presidential Race:  "Lesniak wants Dems to replace Biden with Hillary"
Aid to Municipalities:  "Assembly pushes through bill to restore $1.39M in aid"
Benefits Reform:  "Little savings to state as workers shun Christie's plans"
Black Market Driver's Licenses:  "Six MVC clerks among 40 accused in illegal sale of licenses"
Campaign Finance:  "Dems outspent GOP two-to-one in November elections"
Disability Pensions:  "Reforms proposed for police, fire disability pensions"
High School Football:  "State championship amendment turned down by NJSIAA" -- Jerry Carino's blog post.
Needle Sales:  "Assembly passes bill allowing over-the-counter sales"
Redistricting:  "Speculation heavy as Congressional redistricting deadlines looms"
Solid Waste Industry:  "SCI: Waste industry as open to criminality as two decades ago"
Verizon:  "Expert: Verizon's spectrum buy increases quality, decreases competition"

Electric Vehicles:  "Plug-in vehicles that can bring power to the grid" -- From NJSpotlight.
Home-Brewing:  "Home-brewing supply business for beer crafters thrives" -- Can you guess who wrote the story?

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Council welcomes new Administrator, WBLS report nears completion, Mau comments on holiday rush.  Olddoc finds 10 reasons Council meeting was memorable; notes passing of companion Mack at 14. Maria asks where money is coming from for new school construction up for discussion tonight. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, on lessons of service learned as New Dems host dinner for YM residents. At Plainfield Sports News, Trenton Titans drop two to Elmira Jackals.


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Posted by Dan at 9:49 AM

Monday, December 5, 2011

Bernice on house tour/Guadalupe procession, Act IV radio play, landline woes.. PSN finds Cardinals solid in scrimmage with McCarrick.. Olddoc scours tonight's Council agenda.. Maria: Does HIB = harassment, intimidation and bullying?.. Jackie invites all to TAR19 blog party..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Crime:  "Police blotter" -- See pages 3 and 4.
Hospitals:  "Bills in legislature would use incentives to bring back failed hospitals" -- As in Muhlenberg?
Postal Service:  "USPS plans unprecedented cuts next spring"
Rahway Incinerator:  "Union County authority extends solid-waste lease through 2031" -- Impacts PMUA.
Wardlaw-Hartridge:  "W-H student on medical mission to Dominican Republic"

North Plainfield:  "Washington Park HD house tour set for Saturday" -- Tour brochure is here.
Smartphones in School:  "District encourages students to use mobile devices in class"

2012 Elections:  "Ex-NJ governor Whitman backs putting up a bipartisan ticket for President"
Alimony:  "Group wants to end lifetime alimony"
Hunger:  "NJ Foodbank issues 'Food Stamp Challenge'" -- Can you live on $31.50 per week?
Needles:  "Lawmakers to vote on needle sales without prescriptions"
Plagiarism:  "Former Rutgers student says software was wrong when it flagged her work"
PSE&G:  "Utilities board moves to block PSE&G bid for special incentives" -- From NJSpotlight.
State Police:  "To increase black presence, recruiters turn to churches"

NOTE: Some Sunday news and opinion items are posted late by the Ledger to its site; these will appear in Monday's CLIPS.
Correction to Friday's notes: Bernice noted new DPWUD Director Eric Jackson (not Eric Berry) met the Planning Board on Thursday (which I knew since I was there); meanwhile, new City Administrator Eric Berry seems to have digs in City Hall as Bernice was told, in what was once the office of the Director of DPW&UD. Got that straight?

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes house tour and Virgin of Guadalupe procession crossed paths Sunday; Act IV presenting a radio play at FUSP; and her landline woes.  Olddoc scours tonight's Council agenda. Maria : Does an HIB settlement mean 'harrassment, intimidation and bullying'? At Plainfield Sports News, the Cardinals are solid in their first scrimmage against Cardinal McCarrick. At Jackie's TV Blog, all are invited to The Amazing Race 19 blog party.


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Posted by Dan at 9:34 AM

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Maria: Tuesday agenda includes $11M in new school construction.. Olddoc pores over Council agenda.. Councilor McWilliams and Bernice on public safety meeting this afternoon.. Jackie's week in review with pic..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Mark Thomas/Ibti Abdallah Funeral:  "Funeral held for newlyweds killed in crash" -- Photo gallery here.

Charlie Brown's:  "Restaurant chain is going back for seconds"
Hospitals:  "Four NJ hospitals in study to stave off delirium"
North Plainfield:  "Need cash? Pawn shop thrives in rough times"

Food Network:  "NJ chefs gain notoriety on Food Network shows"
NJ Debt:  "NJ debt grew by 3% over past year to approach $38 billion"

Politifax Truth-o-Meter: True, False, or other...? (The national factfinding service is now in the Ledger)
NOTE: Some Sunday news and opinion items are posted late by the Ledger to its site; these will appear in Monday's CLIPS.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Council President McWilliams hosts a public safety meeting this afternoon.  Olddoc pores over Monday's Council agenda, reflects on demise of Cain's campaign. Maria on Tuesday's Board agenda, including $11M for new school construction. Councilor McWilliams, at Positive Change, posts a notice for a public safety meeting this afternoon. At Jackie's TV Blog, thoughts on the week and a weekend pic.


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Posted by Dan at 9:50 AM

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Olddoc peeps Monday's Council agenda.. Bernice: FUSP concert tonight; invites all to reread her 2011 posts.. Maria: 2 further posts on positions, certifications and files..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Nursing Home:  "Judge orders nursing home workers rehired" -- Union effort led by Plainfielder Valerie Wells, North Plainfield Dominique Joseph.
Tennyson Moore:  "Freeholders honor Plainfield's oldest veteran"
Obituary:  "Plainfield mourns loss of recently married young couple" -- Obituary here; 'Mark', grandson of Harvey and Susan Judkins and his newlywed wife 'Ibti' were killed in a tragic car crash; service today, 9 AM, at Covenant United Methodist Church, 631 East Front Street.
Local Budgets:  "Survey: With loss of aid, towns turn to fees, staff cuts"

Bid Rigging:  "Three sentenced for bid rigging on police contracts"
New Brunswick:  "Elijah's Promise much more than a soup kitchen"

Corzine:  "House panel to subpoena Corzine on MF Global" -- Ledger | Gannett | NYTimes |
UMDNJ:  "UMDNJ to hire extra staff to perform abortions"

Room Decor:  "Set decorators: Decor fleshes out character" -- Our rooms say a lot about us.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes multicultural concert at FUSP tonight, and invites readers to review her 2011 posts. Olddoc reviews Monday's Council agenda. Maria continues two more posts on the matter of positions, certifications and files.

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Posted by Dan at 9:27 AM

Friday, December 2, 2011

Maria digs into question of District Affirmative Action Officer.. Bernice notes new City Administrator meets Planning Board, sets up office.. Olddoc, waiting for Council agenda, surveys GOP presidential candidates.. Renata reminds all of tomorrows Parents Conference..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Obituary:  "Plainfield mourns loss of recently married young couple" -- Obituary here; 'Mark', grandson of Harvey and Susan Judkins and his newlywed wife 'Ibti' were killed in a tragic car crash; service tomorrow, 9 AM, at Covenant United Methodist Church, 631 East Front Street.
Liquor Store Heist:  "Plainfield man arrested in Watchung liquor store robbery"
Raritan Valley Line:  "Nationwide rail strike that could have affected NJT averted"

Bid Rigging:  "Contractors plead guilty in Scotch Plains, Westfield schools scheme" -- Courier | Ledger |
Elizabeth:  "Success in a hardscrabble city school, one student at a time" -- St. Mary of the Assumption HS.
Newark:  "Tax ad blunder costs city $72K, sparks panic and outrage" -- Three whole sections of yesterday's Ledger.
North Plainfield --
Rahway:  "Capodagli's 'Water's Edge' gets planning board approval" -- Note: A ten-year PILOT only.
Red Light Cams:  "Jersey City issues 3,000 tickets in first month of red light cams"
Union County:  "Citizens Forum probes Freeholder issues" -- Short video clips on several issue, from CountyWatchers.
Warren:  "Township asks state to pull plug on JCP&L" | "BPU looks into JCP&L's earnings"

2012 Presidential Race:  "Dem pollster says its 'Advantage Obama'"
Charter Schools:  "Head of NJ's charter school office steps down"
NJ National Guard:  "Longtime Guard commander resigns after alleged affair"
'Notario' Scam:  "Feds announce campaign to educated undocumented on scams"
Port Authority:  "Lawmaker demands probe of PA toll-hike discrepancy"
Sales Tax:  "Municipal revenue struggles" -- Story suggests taxing online sales would help local merchants; taxes would, however, go directly to the state.
School Vouchers:  "2,500 attend Trenton rally in support of vouchers" -- Mostly parochial school students.
SuperPACs:  "FEC deadlocks on PACs coordinating ads with candidates" -- Once the camel gets his nose under the tent...

Politifax Truth-o-Meter: True, False, or other...? (The national factfinding service is now in the Ledger)
RECENT POSTS: Bernice  notes new DPWUD Director Berry meets Planning Board, has office in City Hall.  Olddoc looks forward to the Council agenda for Monday, covers the GOP presidential candidates meanwhile. Maria digs into the question of the District's Affirmative Action Officer; plus a post on proposed change of BOE elections to November. Renata, at Standing in the Gap, notes District's Parents Conference is tomorrow (has been on my Events calendar for some time).


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Posted by Dan at 9:59 AM

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Mapp on the Spirit of the Season.. Williams and Bernice on World AIDS Day.. Maria: District's six-month legal bills will surprise you.. Olddoc on pedophilia scandal in college sports.. Jackie invites all to Survivor South Pacific blog party..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Obituary:  "Marquest Thomas and Ibtissam Ahmed Abdallah" -- 'Mark', grandson of Harvey and Susan Judkins and his newlywed wife 'Ibti' were killed in a tragic car crash; service Saturday, 9 AM, at Covenant United Methodist Church, 631 East Front Street.
PHS Track:  "Track Coach Payton Hines' contract not renewed"
Snowstorm Damage:  "Union County included in yesterday's disaster declaration"

Newark:  "Lack of black males leads to struggle within Big Brother program"
North Plainfield:  "Schools, community join in musical 'Christmas Carol'" -- Photo gallery here.
Union County:  "Prosecutor: Too much crime to be concerned about 'MusicFest'" -- From CountyWatchers.

Rep. Rob Andrews:  "Watchdog group: He used campaign funds 'like a personal piggy bank'"
Benefits Reform:  "Sick time reform plan for state workers pitched"
DYFS:  "Toddler's murder prompts review of child abuse guidelines" -- Mother was thrice turned down by DYFS when she asked for intervention.
Home Loans:  "Higher FHA loan limit extended for 2 years"
Medical Marijuana:  "Eagleton poll finds 86% of Jerseyans support use for medical purposes"
PACs:  "Drop in special elections cut PAC spending by 20 percent" -- Ledger | NJBiz |
Payroll Tax Cuts:  "White House: NJ workers benefit most from payroll tax savings"
Sports & Economic Development:  "Christie team makes play for top sports attractions"
Sports & Exposition Authority:  "Court: Entertainment contracts can't be kept secret"

Politifax Truth-o-Meter: True, False, or other...? (The national factfinding service is now in the Ledger)

Publishers Clearing House:  "Retired Orange man wins $1 million" -- There really are winners?!

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes today is World AIDS Day.  Olddoc turns to issues brought up by pedophilia scandals in college sports. Maria says District's Jan-July legal bills are up, be prepared to be surprised. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, reflects on the Spirit of the Season. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. reflects on World AIDS Day and AIDS' impact on Plainfield and Newark. At Jackie's TV Blog, all are invited to the Survivor South Pacific blog party.


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Posted by Dan at 10:23 AM

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