C L I P S

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bernice reports on Council's non-meeting; why she missed School Super forum.. Olddoc sidelined by a medical issue..

"Wednesday is last chance to quiz all Dem Council candidates" -- Candidate Forum sponsored by FOSH and Netherwood Neighbors.

Public Safety: "Mayor to host forum for Hispanics on Tuesday outlining safety initiatives"

Cory Booker --

News: "Booker strays from Obama campaign message on Meet The Press" -- Appeared on Rachel Maddow Show Monday to answer questions.
Analysis: "Booker remarks: Gaffe or calculated tactic?"

Bridgewater Commons: "Muslim woman told to remove veil by Commons security guard"
Scotch Plains: "Towmship 7th-grader develops App to benefit Kessler Foundation"
South Plainfield: "Petra to develop solar network in Bahrain"

2012 Voter Guide: "NJ Spotlight's 2012 Voter Guide"
Jon Corzine: "MF Global last year paid Corzine $8.5 million"
Energy: "Trio of new power plants cleared to deliver capacity" -- From NJSpotlight.
Menendez Campaign: "Menendez kicks off senatorial campaign, echoes Obama"
NJ Revenues: "Moody's: Revenues likely to be weaker than expected over next 14 months"
Presidential Campaigns: "Obama, Dems dominate GOP in April fundraising"

Prostate Screenings: "Government panel urges public stay away from screenings"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts on Mayor's non-meeting of Council; why she missed School Super foru; more Seattle pix. Olddoc is sidelined for a couple of days with medical issues, her reports.

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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Bernice and Olddoc on the charter and the Mayor's call for a special Council meeting Monday.. Rebecca honors Marilyn Horne and Henry Lewis..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

"A fitting moment: Dan gets his prosthesis"

Posting early, must be fitted for prosthesis at crack of dawn -- Dan.

Public Safety: "Mayor to host forum for Hispanics on Tuesday outlining safety initiatives"
Real Estate: "Jeffrey Otteau, of the Muhlenberg development plan, hawks rentals in the NYTimes"

Cory Booker: "On 'Meet the Press', Booker slams Obama campaign ad, defends Romney's firm"
Elizabeth: "Bollwage faces challenge from former insider in June Dem primary"

Double-Dipping: "Thousands hold two or more government jobs"

NOTE: Some Sunday news and opinion items are posted late by the Ledger to its site; these will appear in Monday's CLIPS.

The Auditor: "Why Norcross won't back Christie for governor: 'I'm a Democrat'"; and more"
John Farmer: "Chase's billion-dollar boo-boo proof of need for regulation"

PBA Cards: "PBA cards: Do they work, and should they?"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Mayor's call for special Council meeting tonight. Olddoc analyzes the Charter's basis for the Mayor's call. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, recognizes mezzo Marilyn Horne and conductor Henry Lewis.

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Bernice: Mayor calls special Council meeting for Monday.. Mapp calls attention to today's FOSH/VWB garage sale.. Olddoc misses Super forum, subs JAMA art.. Jackie reviews the week and posts her pictures..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

"100 locations in FOSH/Van Wyck Brooks Garage Sale today" -- Thousands expected.
"NAACP City Council candidate forum at 5 PM"

Historic Photo: "The Tweedy sisters at tea"
June 5 Primary: "Union County Clerk offers 'one-stop' mail-in ballot services" -- Apply for, get ballot and vote all at once.
Real Estate: "Jeffrey Otteau, of the Muhlenberg development plan, hawks rentals in the NYTimes"

Bridgewater Commons: "New Microsoft store enthralls the multitudes"
Duke Farms: "Duke Farms opens to the public" -- Ledger | Courier |
Mortgages: "How to pump up your credit score"
Poverty: "Nearly a quarter of NJ residents sink into poverty"

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RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds the Mayor has scheduled a special Council meeting for Monday. Olddoc notes he was unable to make the school super forum, and subs two fine JAMA covers. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, outlines weekend events to enjoy -- including Sunday's monster garage sale. At Jackie's TV Blog, lookf or her weekly review and pictures.

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Bernice: LWV voter ed event; calls for reactivation of Hispanic Affairs Commission.. Mapp invites all to enjoy weekend events.. Candidate Roni Taylor points out Library needs support of all.. Olddoc lists 26 favorite rants (how many are yours, too?)..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

Connolly Properties: "FBI: Connolly Ponzi scheme cost victims $9 million"
Public Safety: "Mayor to host forum for Hispanics on Tuesday outlining safety initiatives"

Consolidation: "The Princetons find merger vote was the easy part of consolidation"
Corruption: "Hamilton Dems launch Twitter feed urging mayor to resign over charges"
Hospitals: "NJ Hospital Assocation had no interest in special legislation advocated by Bramnick, Wisniewski"
Malls: "New stores, renovations keep shoppers in region's malls" | "Boscov's coming to Woodbridge"
Medical Kickbacks: "West Orange doctor admits taking bribes for MRI referrals"
Solar Energy: "Can the state save NJ's solar sector?"
Union County: "CountyWatchers tries to make sense of some bond financing charges"

Spivey on Beer: "Medals awarded at 'Olympics of Beer'"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes LWV voter ed event Saturday; urges reviving Hispanic Affairs Commission. Olddoc list 26 of his favorite rants. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, invites all to enjoy the busy weekend's events. Maria on Morristown mansion house tour. Council candidate Roni Taylor points out the Library needs everyone's support -- today offers a fundraising wine tasting opportunity.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Olddoc tips hat to Lenny Cathcart on basketball program; notes upcoming candidate forums.. Bernice: June 5 is Primary and BOE candidate filing date.. Maria has Morristown on her mind..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

"Live jazz highlights Library's wine tasting event Saturday"

Benbow Trial: "Trial begins for Plainfield pastor accused of sexual assault"
Connolly Ponzi Scheme: "Former apartment owner indicted in 16-count federal fraud case"
Crime: "City rallying against violence with launch of safety initiatives" -- Haven't we seen this movie before?
Autism Study: "Autism in Plainfield needs more attention, study says"
Literacy: "Plainfield literacy program honors students and tutors"
PHS Baseball: "Scotch Plains homeowner assaults player over foul ball at Union Catholic game"
School Superintendent Search: "Public invited to hear finalists Saturday at Emerson School"

10th Congressional District --

Forum: "Candidates go head-to-head at NAACP forum"
Endorsement: "Newark Councilman Ron Rice backed by another labor group"

New Brunswick: "Police union: No reason for US Attorney to review fatal shooting" -- Courier | Ledger |
Trenton: "Four Bloods members admit drive-by killing of 13-year-old girl"

Christie: "Group's latest TV ad may sway public opinion on NJ tax debate" -- Do I smell the Koch brothers?
Christie Whitman: "Former governor, group throw in towel on bipartisan presidential ticket"

Obituary: "Donna Summer, queen of disco" -- TMZ | NYTimes |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes June 5 Primary is also BOE filing day. Olddoc tips his hat to Lenny Cathcart and Rec's basketball program; notes upcoming candidate forums. Maria cites Morristown mansion and gardens tour.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Olddoc details Dan Williamson and mayor's efforts to force resolutions on Council; more on baseball brouhaha; candidate forums.. Bernice: Cory has good points on budget; hopes CBAC will get to report before adoption; June 5 is BOE filing deadline.. Councilor Williams: Mayor more willing to bicker about baseball than address violence in the community.. Maria focused on gardens and house tour..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

"Step on it!: Dan needs to find a [used] car"

Stabbing: "Faraone's bouncer assaulted, stabbed"
Hospitals: "Facing large capital expenditures, many nonprofits struggle to keep doors open"

Elizabeth: "School, SDA officials break ground on new Academy High School"
Newark: "City worker protest floods Newark City Hall"
Preservation: "Preservation NJ's annual list of 10 most endangered historic sites"
Sunshine Law: "Local officials briefed about proposed revisions to public meetings law"

Christie-Booker Video: "Christie says video is 'emlematic' of his approach to governing"
Financial Disclosures: "Christie, cabinet members file financial disclosure forms"
Gift Cards: "Lawmakers may scrap troubled gift card law"
State Revenues --

Christie: "Tax vow may trap Christie as NJ revenues fall short"
Dems: "Dems fear nearly $1 billion shortfall after gloomy April"
Energy Tax: "Energy tax collections face $121M shortfall, adding to state's troubles"

Stevens Institute: "Former president has netted more than $5M since resigning"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the budget process: Cory's suggestions and hoping for a CBAC report before adoption:notes June 5 is Primary and BOE filing deadline. Olddoc notes candidate forums, continues on Monday's Council: Maneuvering by Williamson to get four resolutions on the agenda; the continuing youth baseball brouhaha. Maria has gardens and house tours in mind. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. points out Mayor Robinson-Briggs is more willing to bicker about baseball than address violence in the community.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Olddoc: Two did not salute flag on Monday; offers parliamentary procedure tip to Council.. Bernice: Public Information Officer issues.. Maria recommends the Morristown Mansion in May..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

"Questions about new PIO's residency, use of city car"

Pardon Early Posting (Tuesday evening), I am due to be measured for prosthesis at crack of dawn Wednesday -- Dan.

Editorial, Courier: "Courier editorial: Plainfield violence not 'under control'" -- Blasting Mayor Robinson-Briggs.
Wardlaw-Hartridge: "Students display best work at art show and concert"

10th Congressional District: "Roselle mayor, Dems endorse Rice for Payne's seat" -- NJToday | PolNJ |
Fanwood: "Mayor Mahr joins Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition"
Georgian Court College: "Georgian Court to admit men for first time in a century"
Trenton: "Board of Ed picks new Superintendent from Philadelphia"

State Revenues: "Senate Budget Committee: April revenue estimates off by nearly $184M" -- Ledger | PolNJ |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on Public Information Officer issues. Olddoc summarizes Monday's Council meeting, notes two did not salute the flag; issues parliamentary procedure advisory. Maria recommends the Morristown Mansion in May.

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Bernice on the PIO conundrum, plus more Seattle pix.. Olddoc evaluates the Council races.. Maria on Morristown Mansion in May..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:

"Rec budget unravels under questioning"

PMUA: "PMUA dissolution not what it seems" -- Letter, Courier, by PMUA employee Kim Montford.
PSE&G Tree Trimming: "Scotch Plains, Edison, South Plainfield streets and schedule outlined"
Fatal Shooting: "Plainfield corrections officer seriously wounded, companion killed outside Newark bar" -- Ledger | Courier |
School Superintendent: "In Trenton, 3 finalists are offered to public in meet-and-greet" -- Plainfielders will only meet two this Saturday for our slot.
Obituary: "Dr. Richard Lunna, founder of Plainfield Animal Hospital, longtime PAHS trustee"

Trenton: "Mismanagement causes city to lose control over state-funded grant"

State Revenues: "New state revenue report could alter Christie's budget" -- Ledger | Courier |

Municipal Websites: "Citizen-advisors shaping new Palo Alto, Ca. website"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice considers the PIO conundrum, posts some Seattle pix from her birthday trip. Olddoc offers his opinions on the current Council races. Maria plumps for Morristown's Mansion in May.

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C L I P S

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Bernice reports on Council's non-meeting; why she missed School Super forum.. Olddoc sidelined by a medical issue..

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Bernice and Olddoc on the charter and the Mayor's call for a special Council meeting Monday.. Rebecca honors Marilyn Horne and Henry Lewis..

Bernice: Mayor calls special Council meeting for Monday.. Mapp calls attention to today's FOSH/VWB garage sale.. Olddoc misses Super forum, subs JAMA art.. Jackie reviews the week and posts her pictures..

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Bernice: LWV voter ed event; calls for reactivation of Hispanic Affairs Commission.. Mapp invites all to enjoy weekend events.. Candidate Roni Taylor points out Library needs support of all.. Olddoc lists 26 favorite rants (how many are yours, too?)..

Friday, May 18, 2012

Olddoc tips hat to Lenny Cathcart on basketball program; notes upcoming candidate forums.. Bernice: June 5 is Primary and BOE candidate filing date.. Maria has Morristown on her mind..

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Olddoc: Two did not salute flag on Monday; offers parliamentary procedure tip to Council.. Bernice: Public Information Officer issues.. Maria recommends the Morristown Mansion in May..

Bernice on the PIO conundrum, plus more Seattle pix.. Olddoc evaluates the Council races.. Maria on Morristown Mansion in May..

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