Video of Plainfield cops using force in arrest.. Rebecca:Construction Trades pre-apprentice opportunity.. Olddoc om posting comments direct to his blog and the Washington Follies.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 Power of Eviction Winner bulletin..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Blink Fitness gets ready to open"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Arrest:  "Police say they were justified in using force on man" -- with video.
4-way Stops:  "New stop signs at Rick and Myrtle next week"
City Council:   "Council passes resolution honoring Donald Van Blake"
Muhlenberg:  "Hospital plaques, commemorative items made available to public"
Week in Review:  "Plainfield week in review, July 9 - 14"

Animal Cruelty --

• "Woman wants killer of her cat brought to justice"
• "Owner of horse sanctuary facing charges of animal cruelty"

Drugs:  "Leader of white supremacist group sentenced for running online drug ring"
Immigrants:  "Renewal of Hudson County contract to house detainees slammed"
Mobile Homes:  "Why trailers could be affordable treasures"
Money Laundering:  "Ex-dentist and crew funneled millions of dirty money through strip club"
Papa Jon's:  "Yankees suspend relations with Papa John's after owner uses N-word"
Polling:   "The perils of partisan polling"
Re-Entry Program:  "Back-to-work program for inmates pays"
Schools:  "How segregated are NJ's schools and what can be done about it?"

2018 Senate Race:   "Menendez fundraising picks up as his ethics woes fade"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc om posting comments direct to hisblog and the Washington Follies.  (07/12/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside. (7/05/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean posts the 3rd of three parts on Plainfield's Branch of Government. (7/13/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 Power of Eviction Winner bulletin. (7/14/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Construction Trades pre-apprentice opportunity. (7/12/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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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Buyers for Plainfield Health Center emerge.. Arrest video raises questions.. Olddoc posts a WWII pic he came across.. Sean posts the 3rd of three parts on Plainfield's Branch of Government.. Jackie: BB2o live eviction show blog party.. Rebecca: Construction Trades pre-apprentice opportunity..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "New 4-way stop effective Friday the 13th"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Arrest:  "Plainfield arrest video raises questions"  -- Courier | TAPinto |
Burglary:   "Plainfield man arrested on burglary charges"
HOPES Head Start:   "Zoning board wants traffic study at armory site"
Neighborhood Health Center:  "Buyers emerge for health center"
PNC Bank:  "PNC Bank celebrates new downtown location"
Food Recall:  "Kellogg's Honey Smacks recalled, sickened 33"

Bribery:  "Bloomfield councilman who demanded $15K bribe gets 5 years"
Stormy Daniels:  "Stormy Daniels to dance in Wayne" -- Yes, that Stormy Daniels.
Fast Food Chains:   "Seven fast food chains agree to end 'no poaching' policy"
Whitney Houston:   "Cissy Houston's emotional statement about claim Whitney was molested"
Johnson & Johnson:  "J&J ordered to pay $4.7 billion in baby powder case"  -- Ledger | Courier |
PSEG:   "Daughter: PSEG told of mom's illness in June" -- She died after PSEG cut electric.
Tax Incentives:  "Lesniak: Ta incentives are vital to NJ"

Congress:  "At chaotic House hearing, Watson Coleman asked Congressman if he 'needed his medication"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts a WWII pic he came across.  (07/12/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside. (7/05/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean posts the 3rd of three parts on Plainfield's Branch of Government. (7/13/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 ive eviction show blog party. (7/12/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Construction Trades pre-apprentice opportunity. (7/12/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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 man charged in home burglary.. Sean posts the first 2 parts of a series on Plainfield's Branch of Government.. Queen City Film Festival Friday at FUSP.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 Power of Veto blog party.. Rebecca: Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Donald Van Blake's memorial service Saturday"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Burglary:   "Plainfield man charged in home burglary"
Queen City Film Festival:  "Premiere outing features independent films by local artists" -- Friday evening at FUSP.
Obituary:  "Donald Jackson Van Blake, memorial service planned"-- This is the family's memorial, July 30.

MLB:  "Pascrell pushes Congress to honor NJ's Larry Doby, who followed Jackie Robinson by 3 months"
Newark:  "Newark wants Amazon, to the tune of $1 billion"
Retail:   "Annie Sez to close by end of July"

Affordable Housing:  "Bramnick leads charge to wrest affordable housing from courts"
Infant Mortality:   "How NJ will counter 'shameful' mortality rate of Black babies"
PARCC Tests:   "Not everyone is happy to see PRCC go"
Pensions:   "Senate inaction leaves vacancies on investment council"

Trump World --

• "GOP growing nervous Trump's policies will plunge party into peril"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc considers his choice to attend Monday's Council meetinga bad one.  (07/10/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside. (7/05/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean posts the first 2 parts of a series on Plainfield's Branch of Government. (7/12/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 Power of Veto blog party. (7/11/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Next Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins. (7/06/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18)

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

**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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Guns: Plainfield man faces gun charges.. Olddoc considers his choice to attend Monday's Council meetinga bad one.. Sean launches his new blog with an intro and a critique on Monday's Council meetin.. Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds into Tuesday evening..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Novus Ordo Seclorum: A new blog in the Plainfield heavens"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Cedar Brook Park:  "Plainfield park contributes floral fireworks to July 4th festivities"
Guns:  "Plainfield man faces weapons charges after Manville fight"
HOPES Head Start:   "Plainfield Head Start program seeks expansion" -- At the old Armory building.
Hot Dog Joints:  "NJ's best: 50 semi-finalists" -- Judges will visit Texas Weiner I Tuesday, July 17.
Queen City Film Festival:  "Plainfield-centered film festival this Friday at FUSP"
Union County:  "Former Linden police chief becomes UC undersheriff"

Death Penalty:  "Angry NJ drug company tells Nevada not to use its drug in execution"
Larry Doby:  "US House honors MLB's second Black baseball player"
Elizabeth:   "NAACP goes after police chief who allegedly called Black cops 'lazy'"
Freehold:  "Man indicted on possibly racially-motivated attack on stranger"
Jersey City:   "Ex-cop avoids jail in theft of $167K from off-duty jobs program"
Trump Protest:  "NJ artist carves gigantic message in cornfield outside Bedminster golf course"

Scutari on Murphy:  "Two out of three ain't bad"
PARCC Tests:  "Murphy begins to wind down PARCC testing" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
SCOTUS:  "Kavanaugh's four hurdles to the Supreme Court"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc considers his choice to attend Monday's Council meetinga bad one.  (07/10/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside. (7/05/18)

[SEAN McKENNA]  Sean launches his new blog with an intro and a critique on Monday's Council meeting. (7/11/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds into Tuesday evening. (7/10/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Next Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins. (7/06/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

**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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Texas Weiner I a semi-finalist in NJ's Best Hot Dog Joint competition.. Olddoc casts a wary eye on Monday's Council proceedings.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds into Monday evening.. Rebecca:Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield City Charter changes: The road not taken"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Charter Revisions:  "Plainfield restructuring draws suspicion"
NJ's Best Hot Dogs:  "Texas Weiner I a semi-finalist" -- but you have to vote, folks.

Assemblyman Holley:  "Holley lands seat on Health and Senior Services committee"
Pets:  "172 cats rescued form 'horror movie' house need your help"
Straws:   "Starbucks drops straws, moves to sippy lids" -- My sister is on the anti-straw bandaagon.

Fast Food Workers:  "NJ looks into no-poach rules by major fast food chains"
Gateway Tunnel:  "NJ agencies try to calm Trump hostility to Gateway project"
NJ Politico Parties:  "Independent parties double registration since Trump election"
PARCC Exams:  "Murphy plans to kill four PARCC exams"
SCOTUS:  "TRump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to SCOTUS"  -- Ledger | Politico | NYTimes |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc casts a wary eye on Monday's Council proceedings.  (07/09/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19.  (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside. (7/05/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds into Monday evening. (7/09/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Next Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins. (7/06/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

[Anonymous Gadfly] Inaugural blog post.

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside. (7/05/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 blog party into Sunday evening. (7/08/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Next Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins. (7/06/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

[Anonymous Gadfly] Inaugural blog post.

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

**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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Al McWilliams' son AT published in the New Yorker.. First Black man in US to cast a vote is commemorated.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 blog party into Sunday evening.. This Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield City Council takes up road repairs, charter revisions, redevelopment Monday"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

A.T. McWilliams:  "What Antwon Rose's poetry tells us about being Black in America" -- A.T. is Mayor Al McWilliams' olest son (and Annie's brother); this article was published in the New Yorker. Go AT!
Drake House:   "Lecture: The chain that saved the Colonies" s.
Week Ahead:   "The week ahead in Plainfield, July 9 - 14"

Immigrants:  "Immigrant detainees have a friend in Kearny organization"
Language:   "Top 20 towns where English is not the dominant language"
Perth Amboy:   "First Black man in US to cast a vote is  honored"
PSEG:   "Grandmother on oxygen dies after PSEG cuts off power"
Union County:  "Danni Newbury's office supports LGBT community"

Murphy & Norcsross:  "Max Pizarro's analysis"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside. (7/05/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 blog party into Sunday evening. (7/08/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Next Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins. (7/06/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

[Anonymous Gadfly] Inaugural blog post.

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

**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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Elevator closed at main train station.. Muhlenberg commemoratives offered to public.. Olddoc notes Council reso on re-examining the plan for Front/Grove/2nd/Madison blocks.. Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside.. Jackie: BB20 Power of Veto winner.. Rebecca Next Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Park your preconceptions at the door"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Main Train Station:  NJ Transit issued a notice Friday that the westbound elevator is out of service until further notice.
July 4th:   "Scenes from Plainfield's July 4th Celebration"
Muhlenberg:  "New owners offer commemorative items to the public"
Obituary:  "James 'Pop' Parello, retired city employee"

Bedminster:   "As Trump returns to Bedminster, so do protesters"s
Bridgewater:  "Ivanka Trump makes surprise appearance at animal shelter"
Crossing Guards:  "Wayne crossing guards form union, demand raise, contract"
Education Levels:  "The least educated  town ien each of NJ's counties" -- A list we are NOT on!
Whitney Houston:  "10 revelations from new comprehensive and bleak documentary"
Newark:   "Superintendent: District-Charter enrollment system is here to stay"
NJ Transit:  "White paper recommends fixes should start with diversifying board"  --Fat chance.
Real Estate:  "Only these two towns have fully recovered from real estate crash"
Soccer:   "Sad day for Brazil fans in Ironbound"

EPA:   "Gov. Whitman: Pruitt's replacement could be even worse"
Food Stamps:  "How could Congressional action affect NJ recipients?"
Immigrants: --

• "US Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits"  -- Bush-era program promised a path to citizenship.
• "most immigrants facing deportation don't have lawyers. NJ is changing that"

Local Journalism:  "NJ poised to invest $5M in local journalism"  -- Please make check payable to "Dan Damon".
Pharma:  "Pharma giant Ciba moving to NJ, creating hundreds of jobs" -- The jobs part is suspect.
Retirement Communities:  "Bill on Murphy's desk would offer seniors some protections"
School Taxes:  "NJ may force districts to raise school taxes"
Transgender Rights:  "Murphy sings transgender rights bill"

Trump World --

• "Trump contradicts himself, rips NFL, Roger Goodell over national anthem policy"
  

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc notes Council reso on re-examining the plan for Front/Grove/2nd/Mdison block .  (07/07/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Freeholder Williams notes Wednesday matinees for kids at Trailside. (7/05/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20: Power of Veto winnery. (7/07/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Next Thursday's movie: LEGO Ninjago at Hannah Atkins. (7/06/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

**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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No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "See you Sunday" -- Dan
  

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, July 7; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc loses one post but puts up some humor for the heat wave.  (07/01/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Hospitality industry hiring event at Union County College July 17. (7/04/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20: Power of Eviction blog party. (7/04/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Wishes all a Happy 4th. (7/04/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

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July 4 Parade photos.. Freeholder Williams: Hospitality industry hiring event at Union County College July 13.. Jackie: Birg Brother 20: Power of Eviction blog party.. Rebecca wishes all a Happy 4th..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Is LimeBike taking off?"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Parade:   "Plainfield celebrated 95th annual July 4 Parade"  -- Photos here.
Fireworks:  "Fireworks to celebrate July 4" -- Well of course they did.
Girl Scouts:  " Heart of New Jersey opens Camp DeWitt Conference Center"
Independence Day:   "Happy Independence Day from TAPinto"

Citizenship:   "42 become citizens in Kuly 4 ceremony"
Employment:  "NJ's unemployment rate falls to 10-year low"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc loses one post but puts up some humor for the heat wave.  (07/01/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  Hospitality industry hiring event at Union County College July 17. (7/04/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20: Power of Eviction blog party. (7/04/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Wishes all a Happy 4th. (7/04/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

**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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Fireworks and more on tap for July 4 in Plainfield..Police, fiire gain control over their pensions.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Why is this July 4 different from all others?"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

July 4:   "Fireworks in Plainfield and more on tap for July 4"

Consumer Protection:  "9 companies that paid Consumer Affairs nearly $70M"
Film Industry:  "NJ once again offering film tax credits"
Gas Stations:   "22 gas stations cited after surprise inspections"
Trenton:  "Murphy vetoes lifting of MOU requiring DCA oversight"  -- PoliticoNJ | Ledger |
Whistleblower:  "Suit: NJ company placed soldiers lives at risk"

2020 Prez Race:   "Booker seeks distance as corporate donations become potent campaign issue"
Pension:   "Murphy gives police, fire unions control over their pensions"
School Funding:   "Moran: After Christie's neglect, a good fix on school funding"
Transgender Rights:   "Murphy signs bill protecting transgender rights"

Trump World --

• "Affirmative action guidelines dropped by Trump administration"
• "Senate Intel committee backs assessment of Russian election meddling"
• "Trump goes to war with corporate America"
• "600 United Methodists file church complaint against AG Jeff Sessions"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc loses one post but puts up some humor for the heat wave.  (07/01/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  New food pantry at Joanne Hollis Gardens. (7/02/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds. (7/02/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Free summer food service for Plainfield youngsters. (7/02/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

**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 shooting now a double homicide.. Freeholder Williams: New food pantry at Joanne Hollis Gardens.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 live feeds.. Rebecca: Free summer food service for Plainfield youngsters..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Why is this July 4 different from all others?"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

July 4:   "Fireworks in Plainfield and more on tap for July 4"
Plainfield Promise:  "A Q&A on Plainfield Promise"
Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO's 99th season will dazzle audiences"
Second Street Youth Center:  "SSYC to unveil new facility in September"
Shooting:   "Plainfield shooting now a double homicide"  -- TAPinto | Ledger |
Trees:   "Treekeepers workshop coming to Plainfield"
Weather:  "When will hellish heat wave finally end?"
Obituary:   "Mary Delores Shivers,  former BOE employee"

Affordble Housing:  "Budget earmarks funds to build affordable housing" -- A measly $15 million.
Event Tickets:  "Legislature quietly moves to eliminate protection of ticket buyers"

Trump World --

• "Trump trade war could slam NJ biz, cost jobs"
• "After Michel Cohen flips, this is the damage he will do to Trump"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc loses one post but puts up some humor for the heat wave.  (07/01/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS]  New food pantry at Joanne Hollis Gardens. (7/02/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 live feeds. (7/02/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Free summer food service for Plainfield youngsters. (7/02/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

[Anonymous Gadfly] Inaugural blog post.

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

**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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Plainfiield Symphony's 99th season will wow audiences.. Scenes from Saturday's Newark march.. Olddoc loses one post but puts up some humor for the heat wave..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "A musical surprise"
  

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

July 4:   "Fireworks in Plainfield and more on tap for July 4"
Newark March:  "Hundreds march in Newark to protest Trump policies" -- A lot of Plainfielders.
Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO's 99th season will dazzle audiences"
Week Ahead:  "The week ahead in Plainfield, sJuly 2 - 7"

Affordable Housing:  "Tiny houses may be answer to NJ housing problems"
Churches:  "Multiracial churches increase as Blacks, whites learn to worship[ together"
Somerset County:  "Photo of the week: Dem chair Peg Schaffer"
Trenton:   "Gusciora sworn in as new mayor"

NJ Budget:   "Murphy signs $37.4B budget"  -- PoliticoNJ |  NJGlobe | NJSpot | Ledger |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc loses one post but puts up some humor for the heat wave.  (07/01/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS] Congratulates 2018 PHS Hall of Fame nominees. (6/26/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 blog pool (Part 2). (6/28/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  The Pride and Purpose Film Festival at FUSP Saturday is free. (6/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

**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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What will happen to the Muhlenberg property.. Families Belong Together marches nationwide.. 2018 De Leeuw scholarships come to $42,000..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• Playing hooky today -- Dan
  

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Cooling Centers:  "Heat wave in effect in Plainfield for next few days"
Clinton School:  "Plainfield school project builds literacy and learning"
De Leeuw Scholarships:  "$43.125 in De Leeuw scholarships awarded by Rotary"
Graduation:   "Michelle Lett of Plainfield graduates from Loyola University Maryland"
Muhlenberg Property:  "Buyer will bring health services to former hospital site"
Week in Review:   "Plainfield's week in review"

Families Belong Together Marches --

• National:   "Marchers around the country protest family separations"  -- Politico | NYTimes |
• NJ:   "Thousands condemn Trump policies at NJ marches"
• Bedminster: "Hundreds protest near Trump golf course"
• Obama:  "You are right to be concerned"

Horizon:   "Horizon settles claims of short payment by surgery centers for $160M"
South Plainfield:   "Rite Aid pharmacy to close"

NJ Budget:   "Last minute budget deal struck"  -- InsiderNJ | PoliticoNJ | NJGlobe| Courier | Ledger |
SCOTUS:  "Trump plans to interview candidates this weekend, will announce on July 9"

Trump World --

• "Prankster StutLast minute tering John poses as Sen. Menendez in call to Trump"  s.

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts letter of Mary Burgwinkle critiquing changes to Plainfield Charter Study recommendations.  (06/27/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS] Congratulates 2018 PHS Hall of Fame nominees. (6/26/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 blog pool (Part 2). (6/28/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  The Pride and Purpose Film Festival at FUSP Saturday is free. (6/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

**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: Cory Booker to speak at Newark rally for separated families Saturday.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]a

• "Cory Booker to speak at Newark march for separated families Saturday"

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, July 1; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts letter of Mary Burgwinkle critiquing changes to Plainfield Charter Study recommendations.  (06/27/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS] Congratulates 2018 PHS Hall of Fame nominees. (6/26/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 blog pool (Part 2). (6/28/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  The Pride and Purpose Film Festival at FUSP Saturday is free. (6/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

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Fomer DPWUD director Eric Jackson returns to head PMUA.. Muhlenberg sale closes.. (Courier) Mary Burgwinkle: Legislature veers from Charter Study recommendations.. Jackie: Big Brother 20 blog pool (Part 2)..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp hosting a golf fundraiser Friday night"
• "Cory Booker to speak at Newark march for separated families Saturday"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Charter Study:  "Plainfield charter bill veers from commission recommendations"  -- OpEd, Courier, by Mary Burgwinkle.
Muhlenberg Property:   "Muhlenberg sale closes"
PMUA:  "Former DPWUD director returns to head PMUA" -- Welcome back,Eric!

Trump World --
"Booker: Trump should not pick new justice while Russia probe continues"  -- Ledger | CNN |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts letter of Mary Burgwinkle critiquing changes to Plainfield Charter Study recommendations.  (06/27/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS] Congratulates 2018 PHS Hall of Fame nominees. (6/26/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 blog pool (Part 2). (6/28/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  The Pride and Purpose Film Festival at FUSP Saturday is free. (6/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

**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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Olddoc posts letter of Mary Burgwinkle critiquing changes to Plainfield Charter Study recommendations..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "5 world class adult beverages in your local supermarket"
• "Mayor Mapp hosting a golf fundraiser Friday night"
• "Cory Booker to speak at Newark march for separated families Saturday"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Commencements:  "PHS, PAAAS, Barack Obama Academy"
Obituary:   "Jean Fleming Shaw, retired Plainfield schools employee"

Surgery:   "NJ surgeons create penis for transgender man"

NJ Budget:    "Lawmakers offer Murphy a counterproposal"  --  PoliticoNJ |  InsiderNJ  | NJSpot | Ledger |
SCOTUS --

• "NJ public worker unions vow to stand up to Janus ruling"
• "Where the SCOTUS ruling will hurt most"

Trump World --

• "NJ rallies planned for Saturday to protest Trump policies"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts letter of Mary Burgwinkle critiquing changes to Plainfield Charter Study recommendations.  (06/27/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS] Congratulates 2018 PHS Hall of Fame nominees. (6/26/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 blog pool opens. (6/23/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  The Pride and Purpose Film Festival at FUSP Saturday is free. (6/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

**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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Vote for Texas Weiner I as NJ's best hot dog joint.. Freeholder Williams congratulates 2018 PHS Hall of Fame nominees.. Olddoc on how cruise ships have changed.. Rebecca: The Pride and Purpose Film Festival at FUSP Saturday is free..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Roz Bradshaw makes the BEST peach cobbler!"
• "Mayor Mapp hosting a golf fundraiser Friday night"
• "Cory Booker to speak at Newark march for separated families Saturday"

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.

FOLLOW JENN POPPER'S WALK:  Jennifer Popper, editor of TAPinto Plainfield, launched a 400 hundred mile walk Saturday, June 2 to Gouldsborough, Maine. Walking in memory of her late husband who died in a kayak accident in 2016 (in which se also almost lost her life), Jenn has raised more than $15,000 in his memory which will go to two charities supporting the environment and healthy lifestyles. Follow here HERE, and be sure to friend her Facebook page.

NEWS --

Mayor Mapp:   "Reunite families"
NJ's Best Hot Dog Joint:  "You can vote for Teas Wiener I"
Republican Party:   "Plainfield GOP organizes, seeks members"
Shooting:   "North Plainfield man admits shooting Plainfield man"  -- TAPinto | Courier | Ledger | -- All the how but no why.
Obituaries --

• "Lola M. McCloud, 35 year Muhlenberg employee"
• "Carol M.Parker, former Muhlenberg employee"

Churches & Taxes:   "Churches will now pay taes under Trump tax reform"
Energy:   "State starts tp wind down program encouraging solar installations"
NJ Budget:   "Murphy offers a compromise"   -- PoliticoNJ | InsiderNJ | NJGlobe | Ledger |
BY Politics:   "Pascrell-backed Crowley falls in NY Dem primary shocker"
Travel Ban --

• "SCOTUS rules Trump travel ban is constitutional"  -- Ledger |
• "Sotomayor's sharp dissent"
• "NJ families decry ruling upholding travel ban"

Trump World --

• "17 states sue over Trump's familly separations" --  NJSpot | Politico | Ledger |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[ OLDDOC]  Olddoc on how cruise ships have changed.  (06/26/18)

[Mayor MAPP]  Mayor Adrian Mapp's 10th Annual Community Barbecue August 19. (07/28/17)

[Councilor STORCH]  Storch endorses Linda Carter for LD22 Assembly seat. (05/09/18)

[Freeholder WILLIAMS] Congratulates 2018 PHS Hall of Fame nominees. (6/26/18)

[JACKIE]  Big Brother 20 blog pool opens. (6/23/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  The Pride and Purpose Film Festival at FUSP Saturday is free. (6/26/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Banner Boys takes the Friday Night Basketball League banner. (04/05/18).

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

**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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