Olddoc: Council should move to determine truth of Rec rumors.. Bernice offers odds and ends of news.. Plainfield Sports News interviews boxer Trista Arnesen.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Proof positive Mayor Sharon is an alien visiting from another planet"

1967 Riots:  "Recalling riots amid continuing urban woes, hopes for revitalization"
Explosion:  "Woman burned in home explosion" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Ledger map is wrong, house is few doors from Spooner Avenue.
Rescue Squad:  "NJ Supreme Court rules Plainfield couple can sue squad over son's death"

Clinton Twp.:  "Prosecutor: Township Board of Ed violated Sunshine Law"
Edison:  "Retired Edison cop files criminal complaint against chief, 2 supervisors"
OPRA:  "Flemington hiring OPRA help, prolific requester defends right to know"
Perth Amboy:  "Fourteen candidates seek four seats on Board of Ed"
Rahway:  "Union County Performing Arts Center receives endowment funds"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack's house searched by FBI agents"

Charter Schools:  "NJ now has a standard for evaluating charter schools"
Electric Vehicles:  "Plug-in electric vehicles continue to spark interest in NJ"
Federal Spending Cuts:  "NJ may see tax increases due to federal spending cuts"
NJ Supreme Court:  "Judiciary chair says no hearing until Christie also nominates a Dem"
State Budgets:  "Jersey cited as an example of problems 'decades in the making'"
State Pensions:  "Cities abusing pensions waste millions" -- Bloomberg | Ledger |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice offers some odds and ends of news. Olddoc opines Council should move to determine if there is substance to Recreation rumors. At Plainfield Sports News, an interview with boxer Trista Arnesen and Jerseyan in summer fencing nationals. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues.

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Olddoc on Monday's Council meeting; special Board of Ed meeting tonight.. Bernice: Confusion over competing events planned for same September weekend.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continues..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY: 

• "Dan's 2001 Toyota Echo is for sale"
  

Shootings:  "Two shot, one stabbed in night of violence" -- Courier | Ledger |

Clinton Twp.:  "Hunterdon Prosecutor: Board of Ed violated Sunshine Law"
Hospitals:  "Sale of Christ Hospital in Jersey City finalized"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie set to nominate former federal, state prosecutor to Supreme Court"
Charter Schools:  "DOE grants final charters to just nine schools" -- NJSpotlight | Ledger |
Halfway Houses --

• "Money woes plague penal business with ties to Christie" -- NYTimes | Ledger |
• "NJ Assembly panel to investigate state's halfway houses"

Cat Expo:  "Cat Expo hosted by Garden State Cat Club this weekend"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice details confusion over competing events planned for same September weekend. Olddoc reviews Monday's Council meeting, notes special Board of Ed meeting tonight. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues.

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Bernice mulls tonight's agenda, Olddoc has questions about financial matters.. Plainfield Sports News notes NJ Bravehearts start season big.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party rolls on..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Why a forensic audit of Recreation is needed and what it might uncover"
• "Hidden Plainfield ID'ed: Modesty, with a view"
  

Traffic Alert:  "Commuter Chaos: Effects of I-95 road work" -- Bad as bad can be.

Newark:  "45 years after riots, city recalls five days of mayhem"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie backs out of plan to take over as vice chair of National Governors Association"
• "As Christie rises to the national stage, his no-nonsense persona may be a liability"

Charters: "Teachers' union takes tough stance on new virtual charters" -- From NJSpotlight.
Healthcare:  "Roundtable: What's next for a Health Insurance Exchange in NJ?" -- From NJSpotlight.

Cancer Treatment:  "Proton therapy center's first patient inspires others"
Olympic Uniforms:  "Knucklehead of the week: Ralph Lauren" -- Ledger editorial.
Real Estate:  "Pre-purchase classes teach buyers important information"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice mulls liens to clean up properties and other items on tonight's agenda. Olddoc reviews tonight's Council agenda, questions financial matters. At Plainfield Sports News, the Bravehearts start the season off big, playing at Piscataway HS.At Jackie's TV Blog, Big Brother 14 blog party continues.

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Bernice finds firefighters feting community at BBQ.. Jackie reviews the week, plus great pix.. Olddoc has two posts up on Faulkner Act city charter possibilities..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: Modesty itself, but with a view"
  

Peoples Organization for Progress:  "Group ends 381 days of rallies for jobs and more"

Archdiocese of Newark:  "Archdiocese, 6 alleged abuse victims reach settlement, priest forced to retire"
Cory Booker --

• "Absentee mayor? Booker's endless travel schedule draws him away from Newark"
• "Booker says he's anxious to work with fellow Dems on party platform"

Gambling:  "Assembly panel to discuss racetrack casino gaming for Meadowlands"
George Washington Bridge:  "High in the sky, 'adrenalin junkies' paint a bridge"
Schools:  "Central Jersey students say school too easy until high school"
Somerville:  "Redevelopment a big deal for Somerville"
Woodbridge:  "Woodbridge to build electrical plant along Raritan River"

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• Tom Moran:  "From a perch in the suburbs, a cheap shot at the cities"
• Paul Mulshine:  "Military history comes to the Jersey Shore"

Pizza Hunt:  "Spivey and Cooke slicing into 100-plus recommendations"
Repurposing Buildings:  "A clean new life for grimy gas stations"
'Underwater' Properties:  "California county considers drastic plan to aid homeowners"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice at the firefighters' annual BBQ for the community. Olddoc has two posts up on the Faulkner Act charter possibilities. At Jackie's TV Blog, her weekly review, plus great pix -- watch out for that bee!

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Olddoc's second post on Faulkner Act charter options and Plainfield questions.. Bernice: Right way and wrong way to spend public money.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party continued into Friday evening..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Dan is back in the saddle again"
  
• "Today's exhibits, car show, firefighters BBQ will keep you busy"
  

Van Wyck Brooks HD:  "Bongo Boy tour of Queen City" -- Video.
Queen City Academy:  "Pageant queen needs help from the community"

Montclair:  "Montclair couple shocked to find their photo used in anti-gay ad"
Newark:  "Council grudgingly introduces $592M budget just days before deadline"
Perth Amboy --

• "Five seek Perth Amboy mayor's seat"
• "State denies Perth Amboy $2M in state aid"

Somerville:  "Consultant made $261,000 handling borough's redevelopment"
Union County:  "Layoffs lead to lawsuits" -- From CountyWatchers.

Gov. Christie:  "Dem governors use SuperPac to unleash ads needling Christie"
Affordable Housing:  "Court could reverse Christie's block on housing money"
College Tuition:  "NJ legislators want immigrants' children to receive tuition aid"

Amazon.com:  "How Amazon's push for same-day delivery will destroy retail as we know it"
Payphones:  "NYC puts wi-fi spots at payphones"
Solar Flare:  "Two federal agencies disagree on timing, impact of solar flare on Saturday"

Animal Rescue:  "Donations needed for puppy set on fire"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice: 'there is a right way and a wrong way to spend public money'.  Olddoc adds a second post on Faulkner Act charters and some questions concerning Plainfield. At Jackie's TV Blog, live feeds on Big Brother 14 blog party into Friday evening...

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Bernice on tightening fiscal controls; notes Saturday photo exhibit and Firefighters' BBQ.. Olddoc: Faulkner Act options will be available to charter study.. Jackie's live feeds blog party on Big Brother 14..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfielders invited to honor YWCA's 105 years of service to community"
  

Mortgage Discrimination:  "Wells Fargo to pay $125M to settle charges it discriminated against buyers"
Union County College --

• Perry Honor:  "UCC Board Vice Chair James Perry of Plainfield honored"
• Grant:   "UCC receives $2.9M federal grant to serve Hispanics"

Obituary:  "Calvin M. Schwartz, Plainfield real estate figure" -- And father-in-law of Jim Higgins, formerly of Higgins Funeral Home.

CountyWatchers:  "Union County Performing Arts Center under court order to provide documents" -- Another OPRA victory.
DWI Film:  "Roselle Park red light cam catches video of DWI running light, being hit"
Rahway:  "Rahway wins national grant to improve arts in the community"

2012 Presidential Race:  "Cory Booker chosen to help draft Dem platform"
U.S. Senate Race:  "Menendez has raised $1.7M for re-election in part 3 months"
Centurion Ministries:  "Former NJ Supreme joins fight to free innocent from prison"
Energy Efficiency:  "State program helps schools upgrade lighting systems"
School Board Elections:  "November school board elections draw fewer candidates"
Sex Trafficking:  "AG orders law enforcement to be more aggressive on sex trafficking"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on tightening of fiscal controls; notes photo exhibit and Firefighters' community BBQ Saturday. Olddoc posts the first of two parts on the Faulkner Act, whose options would be available to a Plainfield charter study proposal. At Jackie's TV Blog, live feeds on Big Brother 14 blog party.

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Bernice notes PMUA wants a 'clerk of the works', and posts pix from around town.. Olddoc: Recreation questions go unanswered at Council meeting..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY: 

• "Saturday's exhibits, car show, firefighters BBQ will keep you busy"
  

PMUA:  "Utility exec, assemblyman mulling bill to make sewer rates tax-deductible"
Parade:  "Plainfield holds its 89th annual Fourth of July parade"
Refinancing Mortgages:  "Union County residents to have video conference with US housing official" -- Thursday, if you have questions about refinancing.
Traffic Alert:  "NYC bridge project will mean heavy delays for eastbound GW Bridge traffic" -- Ledger | Courier |

A&P:  "Accounting jobs at A&P Montvale headquarters to be outsourced"
American Dream at Meadowlands:  "Retail/entertainment complex will include animation-inspired theme park"
Hospitals --

• Capital Health:  "Capital Health cites 'major staff restructuring' as reason for 175 layoffs"
• Raritan Bay MC:  "Raritan Bay MC posts flat-rate surgery fees on its website"

NJ Transit:  "Fares to stay unchanged under new NJT budget"
National Merit Scholarships:  "Area winners of second round of scholarships announced" -- With list.

Rahway:  "Council approves sidewalk cafe ordinance"

2012 Legislative Races:  "Former Obama state director to challenge Gill in LD34"
Affordable Housing:  "Troubled legacy of COAH could cost towns $161 million" -- From NJSpotlight.
Charter Schools:  "Debate swells as decision nears on virtual charters"
NJ Credit Rating:  "Treasury official says higher ed borrowing won't affect state's credit rating"
NJ Transit:  "NJT to consider bringing back off-peak fare discounts"
OPRA:  "ACLU files suit alleging AG's office illegally barred access to State Police records"
Red Light Cams:  "Class action suits over red light cams filed in Glassboro, Monroe Twp."

Obituary:  "Richard Scudder, former publisher of the Newark Evening News"
Trayvon Martin:  "Sanford removes Martin memorial, outraging some activists" -- Norton Bonaparte in the news, again.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes PMUA wants a 'clerk of the works', posts pix around town. Olddoc finds Recreation questions unanswered at Council meeting.

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Olddoc on mayor's PMUA end-run; Details road program; Problems with city's swimming pools.. Bernice reports PMUA seeks taxpayer relief..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Why a forensic audit of Recreation is needed and what it might uncover"
• "PMUA ratepayer relief  'reform': Shadow or substance?"
  

Drugs:  "Plainfield man indicted in large-scale Atlantic County drug ring" -- Ledger | Courier |
Snapple Bowl:  "Follow complete coverage by Courier" -- Three PHS players are on Union County team.

Highland Park:  "Notices to 800 owners demanding repairs kick off 'sidewalk war'"
Hospitals:  "Capital Health laying off 175 at Hopewell, Trenton hospitals"
Rahway:  "Red light cams still recording violations, tickets will come when state lifts suspension" -- Rahway's are certified in compliance with yellow light timing, which has become the issue.

Gov. Christie:  "Christie calls war on drugs 'a failure'"
Business Climate:  "NJ ranked 41st out of 50 states to do business in"
Halfway Houses:  "Trenton lawmakers to look into halfway house system"
State Revenues:  "FY2011 revenues coming in $200M below Christie projections" -- NJSpotlight | Ledger | PolNJ |

ALEC:  "Best Buy, CVS, MillerCoors among 5 latest companies to severe ties with ALEC"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports the PMUA seeks taxpayer relief. Olddoc offers his analysis of the mayor's end-run on the PMUA; details the road construction plans and notes resident unhappiness all pools are not yet open.

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Bernice: Administration squelches Council's PMUA study.. Olddoc: Mysteries resolved, PMUA bombshell, charter study.. Councilor Williams on mayor's tastelessness, Rec's possible financial hanky-panky.. Jackie organizes Big Brother TV pool..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Time to get serious if you think City's charter should be changed"
  

Independence Day Concert:  "Courier correction notice"
Plainfield Area YMCA:  "Greater Union County Realtors collecting school supplies for kids"
RU Football:  "Rutgers puts single-game football tickets on sale"
Food Recall:  "Buona Vita recalls 324,770 pounds of meat over possible contamination"
Traffic Alerts:  "Route 28: Dunellen, Middlesex" | "Route1: Edison" -- Resurfacing means snarls.

Kean U.:  "University officials vow to keep school's accreditation"
Princeton U.:  "Princeton's five-year fundraiser brings in nearly $1.9 billion"
Union County Clerk:  "County clerk Rajoppi to lead international association of clerks"

Gov. Christie --

• Brookings Institution:  "Christie: Country can learn from NJ" -- Ledger | PolNJ | WSJ | WashPost |
• Obamacare:  "Christie's extreme rhetoric masks moderate position on ACA" -- From NJSpotlight.

Charter Schools:  "NJ's first online charters could be just days away"
Crime Rates:  "NJ crime rose two percent in first half of 2011"
Energy Costs:  "State-subsidized power plants draw fire from new coalition" -- From NJSpotlight.
Expungements:  "NJ Supremes set rules for judges erasing criminal records"
Healthcare:  "Survey ranks NJ near bottom in care of long-term chronically ill elderly"
Public Records:  "Appeals court lets legal fees awards stand, without enhancements"
NJ Transit:  "NJT's operating, capital budgets expected to total $3 billion"
Sex Offenders:  "Legislator wants sex offender info on Facebook" -- Ledger | Courier |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Administration squelches Coucnil's PMUA study. Olddoc finds some mysteries resolved at Council meeting, Administration drops PMUA bombshell, charter study advances. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. reports on Mayor's tastelessness and snub of Alex Toliver at concert, plus possible financial hanky-panky by Recreation. At Jackie's TV Blog, she begins the organization of the Big Brother TV pool.

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Bernice reviews some questions about tonight's Council agenda.. Olddoc posts his agenda comments/questions on Sundays..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Is Hatch Act complaint against Mapp harassment?"
• "Church Street Events: Too much of a good thing?"

Cathedral International:  "Plainfield congregation holds annual Hope McLean Austin Block Party"
Union County:  "County expands emergency dispatch operations, towns share services"

Edison:  "'Plays-in-the-Park' celebrates five decades" -- At Roosevelt Park.
Newark:  "Charter school on shaky ground; lease for unused facility at center of state probe"
Victoria Foundation:  "After years of treating Newark like a home, foundation makes it one"

Affordable Housing:  "Leauge of Municipalities files motion to protect housing money from state"
Charter Schools:  "State blocks one charter, but more may be coming"
Paula Dow Nomination:  "NJ judges allegedly forced to back Dow's nomination to bench"

LIBOR:  "Why the LIBOR scandal is such a big deal" | "Diamond blames regulators" -- Think your mortgage, credit card, auto, student loan, everything you borrow...
Police Surveillance:  "Cell carriers are flooded by requests to aid surveillance" -- 1.3M demands for subscriber info last year.
Swearing Politicians:  "$?(&! What summer swearing streak says about politics these days"
Animal Rescue:  "Tiny kitten rescued from trash bag in dumpster is alive, thriving"
Obituary:  "Ernest Borgnine, won Oscar for 'Marty'"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reviews some questions about tonight's Council agenda. Olddoc notes he will try to post review of Council agendas on Sunday before meeting; asks if there was 'rain date' planning for holiday events Saturday.

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Olddoc finds mysteries in Council agenda, notes next streets to be done.. Bernice posts Parade pix.. Jackie reviews her week and includes some Parade pix too..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Plainfield artist Maria Mijares in group show opening today"
• "URGENT: Malware may deny Plainfield computers Internet access tomorrow"
  

Parade:  "Plainfield celebrates veterans, independence"
Food Recall:  "Bridgeton-based company recalls meat, poultry products" -- With info on brand names, dates.
Snapple Bowl --

• "Three PHS players take part in Snapple Bowl" -- Allen-Jordan, Jackson and Sparrow.
• "Snapple Bowl is about giving back, being positive role model"

India Day Parade:  "Disagreements leave Middlesex County with two parades once again"
Newark:  "Fight to take back control of schools from state hits snag over new numbers"
Post Office Buildings:  "Historic Elizabeth post office among those in danger, advocacy group says"
Real Estate:  "Reasons to be hopeful" -- Otteau tries his hand at reading the chicken entrails...again.

The Auditor:  "Christie to talk taxes, jobs at left-leaning Brookings Institution think tank"
Paul Mulshine:  "A week of rough water for Mitt Romney"

Satellite Dishes:  "Philadelphia ordinance ignites satellite dish debate" -- Can visual clutter be fought?

RECENT POSTS: Bernice posts plenty of pix of the Parade. Olddoc finds several mysteries in the Council agenda, but clears up one: the roads in the next batch of work. At Jackie's TV Blog, her weekly review includes some Parade pix.

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Olddoc takes a first look at Monday's Council agenda.. Bernice warns all to heed heat today; is tempted by folding bike..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Independence Day events today"

Strongarm Robbery:  "Plainfield teen charged with strongarm robbery in Cranford"
Traffic Arrest:  "Cranford police arrest Plainfield man on warrant out of Metuchen"

Elijah's Promise:  "Soup kitchen's fundraiser features unusual fare" -- Basil and pepper ice cream?
Garden State Fireworks --

• "NJ fireworks producer taking San Diego mishap in stride"
• "Company behind San Diego fireworks mishap should market the big boom" -- With video here.

New Providence:  "Council sets locala rules for liquor license eligibility"
Rahway:   "City considers review of redevelopment plans"
Scotch Plains:  "Scotch Plains library hosts Statue of Liberty poster exhibit"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie's heated exchange at shore captured on video" -- With video.
Affordable Housing:  "Advocacy group seeks to stop NJ from seizing affordable housing funds"
Industrial Properties:  "Court: DEP can't require owners to certify land 'clean' before selling it"
Transportation:  "Obama signs bill providing $1.5B for NJ transportation projects"
Unemployment Benefits:  "26,000 Jerseyans will lose unemployment benefits this weekend"

Courier Pizza Contest:  "Due to response, Spivey & Cooke now reviewing 4 joints per week"
Solar Energy:  "A second US panel maker going bust amid price competition" -- Solar having trouble finding its footing.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice urges all to heed the heat today; finds a folding bike tempting. Olddoc takes a first look at Monday's Council agenda.

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Olddoc on Mapp-Hatch Act story; responds to Dan's blog weeding.. Dottie Gutenkauf posts an update on the Gutenkaufs.. Jackie reveals Big Brother 14 cast members.. Check back later for Bernice..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "DPW extends brush pickup schedule with special offer" --Updated with map/location, 11 AM.

Another early day -- have to be at prosthetics lab at 8 AM.-- Dan
 
Adele DeLeeuw Scholarships:  "24 local students awarded scholarship by fund of Plainfield Foundation"
PHS:  "PHS students hit one out of the park in Yankees HS Blood Drive"
PHS Hall of Fame:  "Patricia Walsh, PHS grad and Somerset County freeholder named to Hall of Fame"
YWCA:  "Help the YWCA during its 105th Anniversary" -- Letter, Courier, Rev. Gary Kirkwood.
Drugs:  "Somerset County grand jury indicts Plainfield man for intent to sell drugs"

Bridgewater:  "Ceremony underscores Middlebrook encampment's role in Revolution"
Bullying:  "NJ's anti-bullying law runs out of cash"
Fugitive:  "South Plainfield man returns after fleeing county in 2007 just before sentence began"
Rev. Reginald Jackson:  "As AME bishop, Jackson will serve in Africa and as ecumenical officer"
Kean U.:  "Kean president takes issue with accrediting agency's probation decision"
OPRA:  "Secaucus developer loses OPRA suit against Rutgers Law Clinic" -- Ledger | Courier |
Perth Amboy:  "Board of Ed tries, fails to quiet superintendent"

Animal Rescue:  "Dog rescued from George Washington Bridge"
Fireworks:  "Entire San Diego fireworks show set off at once; NJ firm had job"

RECENT POSTS: Check back on Bernice a little later. Olddoc reports from Oz on the Mapp-Hatch Act story; responds to Dan's blog weeding post. At Jackie's TV Blog, we meet the Big Brother 14 cast. Dottie Gutenkauf has a fresh post updating us at Dottie G Sez.

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