Bernice: Casino question on November ballot; Lot 6 gets a makeover; Art does the trick; Park Avenue cleanup Sunday.. Olddoc posts NBC article on Al Smiith Dinner.. Jackie: BBOTT into Sunday, look for week in review later..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "McRae and Robinson-Briggs face off in LWV forum Wednesday"

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield at Westfield"
5K Run:  "Black Men Rise 5K run on November 25"
Drought Warning:  "NJ issues drought warning for over half the state"
Internet --

• "Friday cyber attack takes down East Coast internet service" -- Record | NYTImes |  -- Map here.
• "A new era of Internet attacks powered by everyday devices" -- NYTimes | Bloomberg |

Elizabeth:  "BOE candidate questions current member's residency"
Jersey City:  "Board of Ed OKs naming school for Obama"
Real Estate:  "Home prices in NJ slower to climb than previously thought"
Seton Hall:  "SHU's college radio station, WSOU, is best in nation"
Warren:  "Township man pleads guilty to possession of $1.2M in drugs" -- Plus $291K in cash.

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump on sexual misconduct charges: All of these liars will be sued" -- Record | NYTimes | Politico |
• "Economists: A Trump win would tank the markets"
• "Trump's incredible shrinking map"
• "Clinton's transition team hits the gas pedal"
• "How charges of voter fraud became a political strategy"

Bridgegate --

• "Kelly: I told Christie of plan day before I sent email" -- Record | Ledger | ObsNJ | NYTimes | PoliticoNJ |
• "For years Christie did all the talking, but Kelly finally had her say -- in court"
• "Kelly: Christie threw water bottle at her, asked is he was 'an f'ing game show host'" -- ObsNJ | Ledger |
• "Kelly says she was 'scared' when handling Christie-Guadagno relations"
• "Kelly testimony challenges Christie credibility"

'Aid in Dying' Bill:  "The bill explained; how your representative voted"
Gas Tax--

• "GOP lawmakers push for repeal of gas tax"
• "Lt. Gov. Guadagno fails first test" -- Editorial, Ledger.

NJ Transit:  "Top NJT officials skip public hearing on finances, safety" -- Record | NYTimes |
Volkswagen Scandal:  "NJ could receive $65M in emission scandal case"

Urban Development:  "How tech helped Winston-Salem quit tobacco" -- An inspirational story of a city's renewal.


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   Casino question on November ballot; Lot 6 gets a makeover; Art does the trick; Park Avenue cleanup Sunday.

[OLDDOC]  posts NBC article on Al Smiith Dinner.  (10/21/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on loyalty and trust. (10/17/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Trump's 'bigly' sign of ignorance. (10/20/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   BBOTT into Sunday, look for week in review later. (10/23/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALSRoselle jumps into the Top 10]  . (10/20/16)

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

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

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Plainfield Today: Songs of Solidarity Concert in Newark Saturday; Tri-County History Fair Saturday; Park Avenue cleanup Sunday.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Songs of Solidarity Concert in Newark Saturday"
  
• "Tri-County History Fair Saturday; Park Avenue cleanup Sunday"
• "Monster Hillside Historic District estate sale"  -- Today and tomorrow.

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, October 22; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  A word for Family Dollar; Hoops Hooray?.

[OLDDOC] Potpourri for potpourri's sake. (11/13/15)

[Mayor MAPP]  reminds all of the 8th Annual Community BBQ. (8/13/15)

[Councilor STORCH]  offers a post-election Thank You. (11/08/15)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  thanks Plainfield voters for Dem victory. (11/04/15)

[DAVID]   suffers a fire in his apartment.. (11/05/15)

[JACKIE]   Survivor: Cambodia blog party. (11/11/15)

[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG]  Week in review catches a spooky sneaker salesman.  (8/18/2015)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  notes Trunk or Treat and Doggie Howl. (10/24/15)

[PLAINFIELD LATINO]   notes NAACP candidate forum. (10/25/15)

[NOEL at PALS]   Mid-State 38 Playoff preview and predictions. (11/12/15)

[DOTTIE G SEZ]  notes two important meetings coming up!. (8/27/15)

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Bernice: LWV forum Wednesday; Frontiers presents 1967 Rebellion program.. Olddoc: post-debate potpourri, great Trump toon.. Councilor Williams: Trump's 'bigly' sign of ignorance.. Noel at PALS: Roselle jumps into the Top 10.. Jackie: BBOTT Thursday and into Friday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

Hijacked by a Windows 10 update Thursday -- again! Sorry. Merging Thursday and Friday CLIPS. -- Dan.

• "Tri-County History Fair Saturday; Park Avenue cleanup Sunday"
• "Monster Hillside Historic District estate sale"  -- Today, tomorrow and Sunday.
  

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 --

Bamberger's:  "Book published on Plainfield Bamberger's glory days"
Boys Soccer: "Plainfield Cardinals shut out Johnson Crusaders"
Burglary:  "Plainfield man arrested in Virginia, charged with Secaucus burglary"
Gun, Drugs:  "Two Plainfield men arrested on gun, drug charges"
Product Recall:  "Target recalls Halloween decals"
Port Authority Terminal:  "Proposals want to move it further west"

Costco:  "Suit alleges illegal sales tax on toilet paper cost NJ consumers money"
Credit Cards:  "Some store credit cards charge sky-high interest rates"
Elizabeth --

• "School board member, brother evade residence requirements with Warren home purchase"
• "Landlord told woman: I don't rent to Muslims"
• "Wild street brawl with pipes, bats captured on surveillance cams"

New Providence:  "'Spotlight' director to do miniseries on Roger Ailes"
Newark:  "Body cams on way for Newark police"
Roselle --

• "Harassment case against mayor tossed, her case against Asm Holly proceeds"
• "Marine recruiter charged in luring of three children"

School Breakfasts:  "School breakfast programs growing slowly"
Trenton:  "Council approves pay raises for mayor, city leaders"
Westfield:  "Health code violations in Westfield restaurants"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump now says he will accept election result - 'If I win'" -- NYTimes | Bloomberg | Politico | Ledger |
• "Al Smith Dinner: Trump jests, room jeers" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump refuses to say he will accept election results" -- Ledger | Record | NYTimes | IBT | Bloomberg | Politico |
• Debate transcript here.
• "Clinton takes a new approach: Trump's"
• "Trump had a lot to do, and he didn't do it" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump left with only himself to blame"
• "Fact checking the debate" -- NYTimes | Politico | Ledger |
• "Pundits weigh in" -- Politico | NYTimes | "Niall Ferguson: It's over for Trump"
• "Elizabeth Warren: Trump didn't invent the 'rigged election' myth, the GOP did"
• "Christie may be cooling to Trump, but Bagger has transition humming"
• "NJ woman latest to accuse Trump of sexual misconduct" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico |
• "Speaker emeritus Oliver calls out Christie and Trump at WASH rally"  -- Speaker emeritus?

2017 Guv Race --

• "In Wikileaks emails, a glimpse of Murphy guv campaign"
• "Comedian Piscopo feels out 2017 run as Republican"

Bridgegate --

• "Defense focuses on Wildstein, terms him a 'cancer'" -- Ledger | Record |
• "Cuomo aide: He and Christie discussed Bridgegate infighting" -- PoliticoNJ | WSJ |
• "After appointee's testimony, Cuomo aides clarify Bridgegate denials"
• "Former Christie strategist DuHaime testifies"
• "Former PA Vice Chair asserts Christie relayed GWB intel to Cuomo"
• "Christie officials knew, but asked few questions" -- Ledger | ObsNJ |
• "Baroni: Kelly took lead role in Bridgegate" | "Kelly's lawyer: She was made scapegoat"
• "Kelly can't wait to testify"
• "Drewniak contradicts story of Bridgegate mastermind" -- PoliticoNJ | ObsNJ |
• "Christie to appear in court over misconduct charge" -- Record | Ledger | ObsNJ | PoliticoNJ |

Gov. Christie:  "How Christie's Trump ties have hurt him with NJ voters"
Hudson Rail Tunnels:  "Funding approved for rail tunnels. Will fares go up?" -- Ledger | PoliticoNJ |
Legislature --

• "Senate passes bill shaking up who probes police-involved shootings"
• "Student loan forgiveness bill heads to Christie"
• "Assistance in dying bill passes Assembly"
• "Bill limiting solitary confinement in NJ heads to Christie"
• "Uber bill pulled as trail lawyers make last minute lobbying push"
• "Lawmakers pledge overhaul of outdated 911 system, but have no plan to pay for it"

Mental Health:  "Advocates say new funding plan would slash services"
NJ Agencies:  "Government agencies lag in sharing performance data" -- Despite Christie promises.
NJ Economy:  "NJ added 2,700 jobs in September"
Port Authority:  "Murphy, Di Blasio to testify before PA on behalf of airport workers" -- Is there an election coming up?
Sex Trafficking:  "28 arrested in NJ in nationwide sweep of pimps, prostitutes"

Obituary:  "Phil Chess, whose Chess Records elevated Black blues musicians"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   LWV forum Wednesday; Frontiers presents 1967 Rebellion program.

[OLDDOC]  post-debate potpourri, great Trump toon.  (10/20/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on loyalty and trust. (10/17/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Trump's 'bigly' sign of ignorance. (10/20/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   BBOTT Thursday and into Friday. (10/21/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALSRoselle jumps into the Top 10]  . (10/20/16)

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

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

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Bernice: A Carolina mantis visits Block 832.. Olddoc: A doctor's visit, plus two interesting editorials.. Councilor Williams: Debate watch tonight.. Jackie: BBOTT into Wednesday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Monster Hillside Historic District estate sale"
  
• "Free flu shots for Plainfield residents"  -- Today and next week.
  
• "City offers free help to avoid being hacked, ID theft" -- Today at the Library.
• "Community debate watching party at Dem HQ tonight"

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 --

Asm Jerry Green:  "Green endorses Murphy for governor, Murphy 'humbled' by his support" -- ObsNJ | Ledger |
Plainfield YMCA:  "Plainfield Y updates North Plainfield leaders on its community services"

Bombing Suspect:  "Rahimi moved from hospital to prison"
DMV:  "6 reasons the old DMV hell may have returned"
Franklin:  "Indian-American says he was racially profiled by municipal judge"
Linden --

• "Mayor Armstead resigns from county job"  -- Will devote full-time to mayor's job.
• "Drug charges reinstated despite erased dashcam video"

Newark --

• "City commissions 350yh anniversary print"
• "$4.7M donation sparks literacy in city schools"

Rutgers:  "RU expected to net $10M for naming rights of new practice facility"
Trenton:  "Dispute between principal, teacher lands in court"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Obama to Trump: Stop whining" -- Record | NYTimes | Bloomberg | Politico |
• "Trump's call to monitory polls raises fears of intimidation" -- NYTimes |
• "Clinton challenges Trump for white Catholics"
• "Poll finds NJ women really don't like Trump"
• "Ecuador restricts Internet access for Wikileams over US election meddling" -- Politico | Record |
• "NJ officials say no evidence vote here will be 'rigged'"
• "Irish bookmaker has already declared a winner"  -- And paid out already.
• "Oliver and Watson-Coleman call on Christie to run from Trump"
• "Fiery Menendez rides anti-Trump furor at Somerset Dem dinner"
• "Chris Christie's bad bet"

Bridgegate --

• "Baroni: Christie directed profame rebuke"  -- Record | ObsNJ | NYTimes | PoliticoNJ |
• "Big day in Bridgegate: Baroni testimony gets nailed" -- Tom Moran.
• "Kelly's attorney confirms she will testify at trial"
• "Top Christie assistants on witness list"

Gov. Christie --

• "Asked if he's proud of Trump's campaign, Christie dodges"
• "Beleaguered Christie holds town hall in New Providence, friendly territory" -- PoliticoNJ | Ledger | NJSpot |
• "Christie approval ratings hit all-time low"

Atlantic City:  "Clock winds down on AC's efforts to deliver 5-year plan"
Islamic Extremism:  "FBI ends program in NJ aimed at disaffected youth"
Marijuana --

• "After Colorado visit, Sweeney projects leagalizing in 2018"
• "Pot soda, treats for anxious dogs: Lawmakers see it all in Colorado"

Schools:  "4 NJ districts sued by ACLU over discriminatory practices"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   A Carolina mantis visits Block 832.

[OLDDOC]  A doctor's visit, plus two interesting editorials.  (10/18/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on loyalty and trust. (10/17/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Wednesday night debate watch with Rebecca, Charles and the Democrats. (10/17/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   BBOTT into Wednesday. (10/19/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Watchung Hills over Plainfield. (10/17/16)

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

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

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Bernice: Last day to register for Nov. 8 election.. Mayor Mapp on loyalty and trust.. Councilor Williams: Wednesday night debate watch with Rebecca, Charles and the Democrats.. Noel at PALS: Watchung Hills over Plainfield.. Jackie: BBOTT: America's Nom, PoV winners..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Free flu shots for Plainfield residents"
• "City offers free help to avoid being hacked, ID theft"
  
• "Community debate watching party at Dem HQ Wednesday"

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 --

Habitat:  "Freeholder Linda Carter and PBA Loca 73 participate in East 5th Street Habitat project"
Homefirst:  "Homefirst to celebrate 30th anniversary at gala dinner"
Urban Enterprise Zones:  "Dem lawmakers hope to compromise with Christie on UEZs"

Motown Museum:  "Museum to expand with 50,000 square foot addition"
Municipal IDs:  "Perth Amboy mayor: ID cards help marginalized, unites communities"
Newark:  "Digital kiosks to link Newark people to one another and the Internet"
Vegetarian Cooking:  "A turbocharged book proves vegetables are hip"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump: GOP being 'naive' about voter fraud" -- Record | Politico |
• "Clinton plans big push into red states as Trump falters"
• "Doblin: 'The Great Dictator' remade for 'The Little Trump'"
• "Latest Monmouth Poll: Clinton leads Trump by 12 points"
• "State Dept. pressed FBI on Clinton email classification"
• "Melania Trump on women accusers: 'They're lies'" -- So, it's OK for her to use the Hillary script?
• "Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner talks of a Trump TV network"
• "Wikileaks is politics for cowards"
• "Christie fades from view in Trump campaign"

Bridgegate --

• "Baroni's innocent bystander defense raises questions"
• "Baroni: Wildstein duped me"  -- Ledger | Record | ObsNJ | NYTimes | -- It boils down to liar vs. liar.
• "Eight claims from Baroni's first day of testimony"

Absentee Ballots:  "Absentee ballots mistakenly being returned in 3 counties"
Casinos:  "Battle over North Jersey casinos shatters spending ecords"
College Costs:  "Bill to rein in NJ college costs clears committee"
High School Graduation Rate:  "NJ has country's second highest graduation rate"
Marijuana:  "NJ legislators get a whiff of Colorado's pot industry"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   Last day to register for Nov. 8 election.

[OLDDOC]  has a busy appointment week, invites comments.  (10/17/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  on loyalty and trust. (10/17/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Wednesday night debate watch with Rebecca, Charles and the Democrats. (10/17/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   BBOTT: America's Nom, PoV winners. (10/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Watchung Hills over Plainfield. (10/17/16)

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

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

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Bernice: Pumpkin spice madness and perplexing pumpkins.. Olddoc has a busy appointment week, invites comments.. Councilor Williams: Wednesday night debate watch with Rebecca, Charles and the Democrats.. Jackie's week in review catches a Hunter's Moon, BBOTT into Monday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "City offers free help to avoid being hacked, ID theft"
  
• "Community debate watching party at Dem HQ Wednesday"

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 --

Voter Registration:  "Tuesday is deadline; City Clerk's office will be open early and late"
PHS Football:  "Watchung Hills over Plainfield"

Bats:  "WPU  team's discovery offers hope amid bat crisis"
Breast Cancer:  "NJ's largest breast cancer walk draws 16K to Point Pleasant boardwalk"
Edison:  "Police department launches new bike patrol unit"
Hudson River Tunnel:  "Feds say they've done all they can, now it's up to the states"
Newark:  "NJIT exhibit a welcome homecoming to famed Newark architect"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Oct. 17"
Pizza Hut:  "Area manager of South Plainfield, Edison stores accused of discrimination"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump doubles down on 'rigged election'" -- Record | NYTimes | Bloomberg | Politico | WashPost |
• "Will Trump accept presidential election results?" -- Ledger | Record |
• "Trump train stops in NJ"
• "As Trump's campaign flails, the violence will only get worse"
• "Prison for Hillary"
• "Wikileaks' greatest exposure: Trump's disloyalty" -- Editorial, Ledger.
• "Trump trashes Saturday Night Live"
• "The election may be over, but Trump's blowup is just starting"
• "Trump's NJ Jewish voters steadfast"
• "JC's 'Tunnelgate' mayor hosts Clinton fundraiser"

Bridgegate --

• "Defendant Baroni takes the stand today"
• "Christie's former counsel didn't investigate lane closures, didn't ask questions, doesn't recollect"
• "Unlikely Fulop will be called to testify"

Charter Schools --

• "NAACP ratifies charter moratorium, Murphy expresses reservations" -- NJSpot | NewarkInc |
• "Is Phil Murphy a threat to charter schools?" -- Tom Moran.

Gas Tax:  "Christie signs 23-cent gas tax increase"
NJ Transit:  "As safety concerns grow, lawmakers vow joint investigation of NJT"
School Boards:  "Middlesex lawmakers seek to stop felons from running for school boards"
NJ Senate:  "Sources: Sweene;y to remove Gill as Commerce chair" -- Nellie Pou her replacement?

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   Pumpkin spice madness and perplexing pumpkins.

[OLDDOC]  has a busy appointment week, invites comments.  (10/17/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  We are stronger together. (10/12/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Wednesday night debate watch with Rebecca, Charles and the Democrats. (10/17/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   week in review catches a Hunter's Moon, BBOTT into Monday. (10/17/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Westfield holds off Elizabeth. (10/15/16)

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

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

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Bernice: Missing money, yours and theirs.. Olddoc explains why he can't vote for Trump, offers three OpEds on the subject of Clinton and Trump.. Noel at PALS: Westfield holds off Elizabeth.. Jackie: BBOTT Saturday and Sunday posts, look for week in review later..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Community debate watching party at Dem HQ Wednesday"

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 --

Voter Registration:  "Tuesday is deadline; City Clerk's office will be open early and late"
PHS Football:  "Watchung Hills over Plainfield"
EWR:  "Newark adds three carriers, boosting competition"
Spotlight on Cities:  "Mayor: Bob Dylan was wrong about East Orange"
Spruce Street Homicide:  "Police arrest 3rd man in killing of Plainfield woman"

Absentee Ballots:  "Some voters' ballots returned to them in Somerset, Hunterdon" -- Postal Service foulup.
Black Panthers:  "50 years of covering the Black Panthers"
CD 5:  "Dem Gottheimer breaks NJ fundraising record in race against Garrett"
Edison --

• "Trump energizes Hindu crowd at Edison charity event" -- Politico | Ledger | Record | Record (2) |  -- Photos here.
• "Among Trump's biggest fans? Indian nationalists"

Colin Kaepernick:  "Justice Ginsburg walks back criticisms" -- NYTimes | Bloomberg | -- 'inappropriately dismissive and harsh'.
Little Kids Rock:  "Nonprofit reaches 500K kids through pop, rap music"
Newark:  "'Explosive Street Art' coming to city's five wards"
Rutgers:  "Huge deal with RWJ Barnabas could put RU in 'big 10' for medical research"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump assails his accusers as liars, and unattractive" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump's heated rhetoric has little precedent" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump: This whole election is being rigged"  -- Ledger |
• "How Clinton campaign reacted to Trump's charges of rigged election"
• "Issues in Hillary's past leave her muted in furor over Trump"
• "Revenge of the white working-class woman"
• "Has Christie finally paid off his presidential campaign debt?"

2017 Guv Race --

• "Ciatarelli: A GOP candidate who gives Christie a 'D'"

Bridgegate --

• "What if Kelly implicates Christie on the stand?"
• "For defendants, taking the stand involves a leap of faith"
• "Defense presses former Christie chief counsel on guv's knowledge of plot"
• "Christie nominates Bridgegate witness for a judgeship" -- Hmmmm....

Casinos:  "Vote No on North Jersey casinos" -- Editorial, Ledger.
Gas Tax:  "Christie signs gas tax bill on Friday" -- Ledger | ObsNJ | -- To 'bury' the news over the weekend.
Hudson Rail Tunnel:  "New rail tunnel could be funded by 2019"
NJ Transit:  "Lawmakers vow to grill transit officials or rail safety after Hoboken crash"
Undocumented Immigrants:  "Push to grant 'driving card' to undocumented immigrants"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   Missing money, yours and theirs.

[OLDDOC]  explains why he can't vote for Trump, offers three OpEds on the subject of Clinton and Trump.  (10/15/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  We are stronger together. (10/12/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Plainfield is our city - Public Safety affects us all. (10/03/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   BBOTT Saturday and Sunday posts, look for week in review later. (10/16/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Westfield holds off Elizabeth. (10/15/16)

**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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Plainfield Today: Dem kickoff, Drake House event, cleanups this weekend.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Dem kickoff, Drake House event, cleanups this weekend"
  

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, October 15; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   Trigger warning, Trump is talking; Check this, climate deniers.

[OLDDOC]  on Yom Kippur's meaning.  (10/13/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  We are stronger together. (10/12/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Plainfield is our city - Public Safety affects us all. (10/03/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   BBOTT into Thursday. (10/13/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Bridgewater-Raritan and Westfield lead Mid-State 38. (10/13/16)

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Mayor Mapp: We are 'stronger together'.. Councilor Williams: Plainfield is our city - Public Safety affects us all.. Jackie: BBOTT: Julie visit, not much else..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Dem kickoff, Drake House event, cleanups this weekend"
  

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 --

Magnet School:  "UC Academy for Performing Arts named a National Blue Ribbon School"

Bombing Suspect Rahimi:  "Here's what happens next"
Edison:  "Organizers of Saturday charity concert say Trump is headline speaker"
Fashion:  "Meet Cover Girl's new cover boy"
Trenton:  "Mayor Jackson delivers his second state of the city address"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump blames Clinton for 'outright lies' about his conduct with women" -- Ledger | Record | NYTimes | Bloomberg |
• "NY Times to Trump's lawsuit threat: Bring it" -- NYTimes | Record | Politico | -- The Times' letter is here.
• "Michelle Obama on Trump comments: This is disgraceful" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Trump fires up the alt-right"
• "Obama to GOP: You built Trump"
• "Trump blocked campaign checking his background, leaving them blindsided"
• "Trump supporters monitoring polls alarms voting-rights groups"
• "Cut off Trump or GOP will be damaged, big donors say"
• "In final stretch, Clinton strives to avoid any misstep"
• "Clinton answers written questions under penalty of perjury in email suit"
• "Trump expands attacks to include P-Funk's George Clinton"
• "Former Miss Teen USA: I was told Trump doesn't like Black people"
• "Hillary wins projected Muslim vote by landslide in CAIR survey"

Bridgegate --

• "Prosecution rests case" -- ObsNJ | Record |
• "Guv's chief counsel testifies he saw nothing 'nefarious' in Bridgegate"
• "Judge finds probable cause in complaint against Christie over lane closures" -- Record | ObsNJ | WNBC | NJSpot |
• "Courtroom performances frame Baroni's career"

Bail Reform:  "AG lays out new bail rules"
Gas Tax --

• "Dems boast of benefits as they await Christie action"
• "Lt. Gov. Guadagno: I'm against Christie's gas tax increase"

Marijuana:  "NJ legislators to check out Colorado's budding recreational pot law"
NJ Transit --

• "NJT's new boss has daunting tasks in front of him" -- Ledger | Record |
• "NJ Transit tops list of accidents, safety fines"
• "Assembly may grant subpoena power to investigate NJ Transit"

Juvenile Justice:  "Minors get longer sentences in NJ than in NY"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   Trigger warning, Trump is talking; Check this, climate deniers.

[OLDDOC]  on Yom Kippur's meaning.  (10/13/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  We are stronger together. (10/12/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Plainfield is our city - Public Safety affects us all. (10/03/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   BBOTT into Thursday. (10/13/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Bridgewater-Raritan and Westfield lead Mid-State 38. (10/13/16)

**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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Bernice: Trigger warning, Trump is talking; Check this, climate deniers.. Olddoc on Yom Kippur's meaning.. Mayor Mapp: We are stronger together.. Noel at PALS: Bridgewater-Raritan and Westfield lead Mid-State 38.. Jackie: BBOTT into Thursday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Taxi owners complain of unfair competition"
• "JFK Medical Center for sale"
  

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 --

Spruce Street Homicide:  "3rd suspect arrested Tuesday night" -- Congrats to Plainfield PD for fine work.
Athletes:  "Most notable athletes from each of NJ's counties" -- Yes, Plainfield is included -- several mentions.

Fanwood:  "Sheelen's Crossing pub opens" -- Frank Pascale, owner of former Netherwood Grill.
Home Heating Program:  "NJ issues scathing report on program for needy families" -- NJSpot | Record |
Hospitals:  "Report: Hospitals smacked by rising drug costs"
Jersey City:  "NY real estate snob: JC not 'hip,' not 'cool'"
NJ Transit --

• "Board will have first public meeting in months today"
• "NJ Transit: A cautionary tale of neglect"

North Plainfield:  "Mayor Michael Giordano seeking re-election"
Sandy Fraud:  "Couple charged with stealing $1M in Sandy repair money to gamble, buy cars and jewelry"
Wells Fargo:  "Head of bank quits in wake of accounts scandal"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Women claim Trump kissed, groped or ogled them" -- NYTimes | Ledger | Ledger2 | Record | Politico | People |
• "Trump threatens to sue NY Times over groping story"
• "Wikileaks embraced by Trump for Clinton email leaks" -- NYTimes | Politico |
• "Polling: How one 19-year-old Illinois man is distorting national polling averages"

2017 Guv Race --

• "SuperPACs have money to spend after Fulop, Sweeney drop out"
• "Lesniak on Murphy's endorsements: Wealthiest, rather than the best"
• "Murphy lock up Dem bid with charm and hard work" -- And money.

Bridgegate --

• "Fulop: A fair trial comes before people's curiosity"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie takes shots at NJEA, Murphy in Hispanic Heritage speech"
• "Christie releases another $8M for social programs he froze in benefits fight"
• "Christie: How low can he go?"

9-1-1 System:  "State took $1.4B from phone bills for system but never delivered"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]   Trigger warning, Trump is talking; Check this, climate deniers.

[OLDDOC]  on Yom Kippur's meaning.  (10/13/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  We are stronger together. (10/12/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Plainfield is our city - Public Safety affects us all. (10/03/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   BBOTT into Thursday. (10/13/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Bridgewater-Raritan and Westfield lead Mid-State 38. (10/13/16)

**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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Bernice offers a Yom Kippur message.. Noel at PALS: Montgomery too much for Plainfield..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council's quiet evening not so quiet after all"
  

CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.

NEWS --

Boys Soccer:  "Westfield at Plainfield"
Cleanups:  "Queen City Pride cleanups continue"
Civic Engagement:  "Former governors helm campaign to promote citizen involvement" -- ObsNJ | Ledger | -- Plainfield is involved.
Comcast:  "Comcast fined $2.3M for overcharging customers"

CD 7:  "Lance's Dem opponent says swastikas painted on his home reflect hate-filled election"
Dogs:  "Learning from dogs as they sniff out their world"
Elizabeth:  "Ex-school board prez loses appeal in school lunch fraud" -- But the attorneys got off scot-free.
Orange:  "YMCA building a focus of FBI probe"
Rahway:  "Mayor was trying to flee crash scene, caller says"
Somerset County:  "Man barges into Dem HQ, filming himself and shouting 'Bill Clinton is a rapist'"

Bombing Suspect --

• "Rahami reportedly to face first court appearance"

2016 Presidential Race --

• "Trump: The shackles have been taken off me" -- Politico | CNN | USAToday | Bloomberg |
• "Suggesting that PA will have voter fraud, Trump's undermining the system" -- Salon | Slate | NYTimes |
• "Hillary to follower: I'm only thing standing between you and Apocalypse"
• "Republicans tell Trump to quit claiming rigged elections"
• "Warren Buffett calls Trump's bluff, releases his tax returns"
• "Wikileaks offers glimpse of early Clinton thoughts on Trump"

Bridgegate --

• "Did defense attorney suggest Kelly told Christie about lane closures?" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico | NJSpot |
• "Former Christie aide says Baroni alerted her about Bridgegate emails"
• "PA cops: Baroni gave false testimony to legislators" -- Ledger | Record | Courier |
• "Toon: Wildstein's revenge of the Nerd"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie criticizes Trump. But is it a fake?" -- Tom Moran.
• "Taking a look at Christie's tough day"
• "Is Christie auditioning for Mike Francesca's job at WFAN?"

State Police:  "Report: 4 troopers resigned or were fired for misconduct in 2015"
Trenton:  "More bedbugs found at Hughes Justice Complex"

Judaism:  "Jewish priestess movement seeks to reclaim divine feminine"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[[BERNICE]  offers a Yom Kippur message.

[OLDDOC]  is observing Yom Kuppur.  (10/11/16)

[Mayor MAPP]  pictures civic-minded residents at 'Clean the Queen' cleanup. (10/03/16)

[Councilor STORCH]  salutes volunteer community cleanup efforts. (9/26/16)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]  Plainfield is our city - Public Safety affects us all. (10/03/16)

[DAVID]  Lost in the Wilderness documentary. (10/10/16)

[JACKIE]   BBOTT: America's Nom. Veto Comp into Tuesday. (10/11/16)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  on Rec Division's Halloween activities for October. (9/28/2016)

[NOEL at PALS]  Montgomery too much for Plainfield. (10/11/16)

**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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