Olddoc on SOTU speech, notes PBS program on Pete Seeger tonight.. Bernice: Happy Lunar New Year; Senior housing planned for Elmwood Gardens site.. Rutherford on Stillman School parking situation..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "School Budget Forum Saturday morning"
• "Symphony dances away cabin fever on  Saturday"
  

Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield bests Union"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield over Gov. Livingston"
Cable TV:  "BPU grudgingly renews Verizon's franchise" -- Comcast franchise is up next.
Honekess:  "Annual NJ Counts census reaches out, mobilizes 100 volunteers"
Courier Video:  "Plainfield ex-cons say prison records help keep them homeless"
Union County College --

• "UCC hosts math bee for local middle school students"
• "UCC hires a new VP for students"

Bridgewater:  "Mosque hearing to continue February 24"
Hoboken:  "Audio surfaces of meeting at center of Zimmer lawsuit"
Newark:  "Mayoral candidates snipe over fundraising" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
Raritan Boro:  "Attorney defending boro in Gannett lawsuit will keep case tho he loses boro work"
South Plainfield:  "Congregation embraces healthier lifestyles"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie campaign wants to raise money to answer GWB subpoenas"
• "Christie agrees to pay law firm $650 an hour for GWB work" -- Record | Ledger |
  
• "NJ Republicans want to use leftover campaign funds for GWB defense"
• "Well-funded PAC digs into lane closings at GWB"
• "Hoboken developer dismisses law firm with Christie, PA ties" -- NYTimes | Ledger | PolNJ |
  

Flood Insurance:  "US Senate rolls back flood insurance increases"
Healthcare:  "Feds cite cost savings in models widely adopted in NJ"
Public Records:  "Christie administration gives records requests the silent treatment"
State Pensions:  "Court rejects public workers' challenges to benefit changes"
Super Bowl:  "NYC mayor Di Blasio will not attend Super Bowl"
 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice wishes all a Happy Lunar New Year; notes HAP plans Senior housing at Elmwood site. Olddoc on the SOTU speech; PBS broadcasts Seeger program tonight. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View mmm. on parking issues at Stillman School

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Bernice explains the Human Relations Commission.. Olddoc notes two obits, posts a WSJ article.. Rutherford views and Bernice notes: Councilor Reid in Morristown Art Show..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Symphony dances away cabin fever on  Saturday"
  

Homeless:  "Several agencies survey homeless in all NJ counties"

Bridgegate --

• NYTimes:  "For Christie, politics team focused on two races" -- Layout of the 'Inner Sanctum' here.
• NJ Today:  "GWB probes unearth shocking new scandals"

Super Bowl --

• "NJ host cities give NFL a Jersey salute after Super Bowl snub"
• "Cheerios brings back interracial couple after backlash"

Sen, Lesniak:  "NJ Senate to take up pig confinement bill again"
NJ Transit:  "Attorney to blame for NJT's trademarks expiring"
Real Estate:  "NJ may soon lead nation in foreclosures"
School Closings:  "Bill would require school closings be approved by Board of Ed"
 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice explains the Human Relations Commission; notes Councilor Reid is promoting an art show he is in. Olddoc notes two obits: Pete Seeger and Morrie Turner; plus an article from the WSJ..David Rutherford, at Plainfield View notes the Art in the Atrium Show in Morristown, with Councilor Reid among others.

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Olddoc on Monday's Council; Ethics of Council votes.. Bernice: New CFO applauded; Riley confirmed in two public safety positions.. Rutherfrod: Two posts on Council meetings.. Maris is BACK!..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Rep. Holt's staff in Plainfield Thursday"
  

Gov. McGreevey:  "McGreevey lands on Jersey City payroll; says it's just a technicality"
NJ Transit:  "Internet service available at 11 stations" -- Rahway, Summit, New Brunswick, but not Plainfiled?

Elizabeth HS:  "Elizabeth's bnd to play at Super Bowl"
Lawrence:  "Community to detail food waste recycling program"
Minority Beuiness:  "Leaders call for Black, Hispanic unity at lunch"
Newark:  "Raucous crowd drives superintendent from school board meeting"
Trenton:  "Mayor's trial continues as former housing director takes stand"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie loyalist to run panel that would rule on Bridgegate ethics charges"
• "American Bridge says OPRA request againn denied"
• "Voters say scandal is not politics as usual"

Campaign Finance:  "ELEC: Party committees spent over $10M last year"
Christie Brother:  "Report: Christie's brother profited from sale of Harrison homes near PA project"
NJ Ranking:  "Politico ranks NJ twelfth in the nation"
Real Estate:  "NJ real estate prices up 18 per cent; median return to 2010 levels"
Schools:  "NJ School Reports features arts enrolment, advanced course work" -- Interactive map here.
Sex Offenders:  "NJ Parole officers not keeping regular tabs on offenders, audit shows"
State Pensions:  "Report paints dire picture of state pension system"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Riley now holds two public safety positions; New CFO applauded. Olddoc on the Special Meeting, plus the ethics of Council voting. Assemblyman Green, at Jerry Green's Page, notes a new nill introduced (where DO they come up with these bill titles?). David Rutherford, at Plainfield View has two posts on Mondy's Council meetings. Maria is back! Encourage her.

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Olddoc will post on Council later.. Bernice on Monday's appointment wins and losses.. Rutherford on Mapp's wins and losses Monday.. Jerry Green re-elected Assembly Speaker Pro-Tem.. Rebecca notes Plainfield ready to roll out Nixle notification system..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "So long, it's been good to know ya: Pete Seeger lays down his banjo"
  
• "Governing is not running; learning to look long"

Nixle Emergency Communications:  "Mapp announces city will adopt Nixle notification system" -- Which I ballyhooed in Nov 2012, see here and here.
Weather:  "Bitter cold to fade into seasonal temps by weekend"
Elizabeth:  "Ex-school board member seeks probation after free school lunch allegations"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack's defense uses surprise prison tapes against witness in corruption case"
Westfield:  "Evening of spoken word events at Gallery U"

Bridgegate:  "Poll: More than half Jerseyans believe Christie knew of lane closures"
Super Bowl --

• "Media Day puts Newark in spotlight today"
• "A guide to how we talk in New Jersey"

Sandy Aid:  "After firing of contractor, Christie steps up use of 'integrity monitors'"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reviews appointment from Monday's Special meeting. Olddoc got in late will post on the Council meeting later. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. notes Plainfield now ready to use Nixle emergency warning system. Assemblyman Green, at Jerry Green's Page, notes he has been re-elected ssembly Chairmsn Pro-Tem.  David Rutherford, at Plainfield View on Mayor Mapp's wins and losses Monday evening. mmm . At Jackie's TV Blog, Tha Amazing Race blog party continues.

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Olddoc: Tonight's Council, Hillside's woes.. Bernice: Possible stories from Council; possible agita?.. Storch on cabinet, boards and commissions.. Rutherford on Indira Bailey exhibit opening.. Williams: Housing Authority thanks New Dems.. Rebecca wishes Angela Davis a happy 70th.. Jackie on Brooklyn Nine Nine..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "So, the dog caught the car. Now what?"
  

Mayor Mapp:  "Plainfield, Piscataway mayors visit White House"

Elizabeth:  "Port Authority weighs selling ship-to-rail service at Elizabethport"
Hillside:  "New mayor, Council already at odds over personnel" -- See Olddoc's post on this.
Hospitals:  "Jersey City MC closer to joining St. Barnabas system"
Newark:  "Fonseca holds court as Latino PAC hope to help pick new Newark leader"

Bridgegate --

• "As Christie faces scandal, NJ GOP waits for guidance"
• "New joint Bridgegate legislative panel to meet today"
• "Scandals put Christie, governor's office under unprecedented scrutiny" -- From NJSpotlight.
• "Sen. Ted Cruz calls Christie scandals 'unfortunate'"

Comptroller:  "Former comptroller Matthew Boxer returns to Lowenstein Sandler"
Pop Culture:  "Beatles 'invasion' fifty years ago"
Schools:  "State makes $1M in grants available for anti-bullying" -- From NJSpotlight.
Sports:  "Poll: Americans dislike pulicly funded stadiums, tax breaks for NFL teams"
 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice counts up potential stories from tonight, wonders how much agita she can take. Olddoc on tonight's Council meeting, plus comparison with Hillside mess. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, on appointments for cabinet, boards and commissions. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View covers the opening of Indira Bailey's Black History Month show at the Drake House. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. notes Housing Authority thanks New Dems for Holiday Party for Kids.. At Jackie's TV Blog, she's back at the tube, with a review of Brooklyn Nine Nine, 'best cop comedy out there'..Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, wishes Angela Davis a happy 70th birthday.Rebecca, at The Darkinboddy Chronicles, finds things topsy-turvy..

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Olddoc: Monday's Council meetings.. Bernice: Comcast is coming! Comcast is comig!.. Storch on cabinet, board and commission appointments.. Jackie: Snowy Plainfield is perfect in black and white..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Monday's Council: Two meetings, two agendas, too much drama?"
  
• "Indira Bailey in Black History Month show at Drake House" -- Opens today, 2 PM.

Asbury Park:  "Springsteen venue, The Upstage Club, for sale"
Greystone Hospital: "Woody Guthrie's daughter wants to preserve hospital, his old home"
Hillside:  "New mayor, council at odds already over personnel" -- Jerry's biggest headache?
North Plainfield:  "Borough hires new police officers"
Redevelopment:  "Three options proposed for former Roche HQ in Nutley, Clifton"
Summit:  "West African dance workshop draws a crowd"

The Auditor:  "See what Christie's family is saying about Zimmer"
Bridgegate --

• "John Wisniewski, the man who could topple Christie"
• "Meet the players and their lawyers"
• "Former Fort Lee mayor: After Bridgegate, Christie doesn't deserve to be governor"
• "Analysis: Christie approach to PA different from handling of other agencies"
• "Kelly: Who will be Bridgegate's John Dean?"

Sandy Aid --

• "Sandy Aid to Hoboken on par with other towns"
• "Hudson lawyer questions whether Zimmer told truth about diary"

Immigration:  "House Republicans to offer broad immigration reform plan"
Super Bowl --

• "Super Bowl brings Broncos superstar Peyton Manning to NJ"
• "Broncos, Seahwks must pay NJ taxes"

Schools:  "How much will a longer school day cost?"
 

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reminds us the Comcast franchise renewal is coming  Olddoc on Monday's two Council meetings. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, on Monday's cabinet, board and commission appointments. At Jackie's TV Blog, tha week in review gives snowy Plainfield the perfect black/white treatment.
 

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Olddoc on Monday's two Council meetings.. Bernice on upcoming Comcast hearing..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Indira Bailey in Black History Month show at Drake House"
• "Busy Saturday: Board oe Ed budget...Obamacare Forum...DQ Half-Off Sale..."

Sen. Nick Scutari:  "Scutari to introduce bill legalizing pot" | "Senator'spot  proposal has mixed support"
NJ Transit:  "Technology lets riders know when the next bus is due"
Jobless Benefits:  "Booker, Holt, Pallone make statewide push for extension of benefits" -- Courier | Ledger |

Hoboken:  "Flood proposal: Deployable gate, bulkheads, rooftop vegetation"
Newark:  "Five suspended principals reinstated, two will not get their schools back"
Trenton:  "Government witness trips up in Mayor Mack's trial"

Gov. Christie:  "Poll: More people consider him a 'bully'"
Sen. Menendez:  "Menendez denies latest allegations" -- Ledger | PolNJ | Courier |
Bridgegate --

• "Port Authoroty won't pay legal bills for Wildstein"
• "Members of investigative committee announced"  -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "Christie limits appearances as scandal simmers"

Media:  "Study: Anonymous commeners on newspaper sites lead to more 'uncivil' comments" -- Duh.
National Black C of C:  "NJ man named chairman of Nationl Black Chamber of Commerce"
Public Corruption:  "Report: NJ isn't even among top five corrupt states"

Hillary Clinton:  "NYT Mag: Planet Hillary" | "How the Hillary cover came about"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice digs into the upcoming Comcast franchise hearing. Olddoc opines on Monday's two Council meetings.

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Olddoc scopes Monday's special meeting agenda.. Bernice: Two Council meetings Monday.. Puzzling warming center notice.. Rutherford checks out the new Baba Ghanoush on South Avenue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Busy Saturday: Board oe Ed budget...Obamacare Forum...DQ Half-Off Sale..."
  

Human Trafficking:  "With Plainfield roots, Ashante Taylorcox wages war on human trafficking"
Weather:  "NJ mired in freeze until next week"

Sen. Menendez --

• "Feds look into Menedez' helping fugitive bankers"  -- Ledger | Politico |
• "Local business leaders, economists join Menendez in touting immigration reform"

Bridgegate --

• "US Attorney subpoenas Christie campaign, GOP over Bridgegate" -- Ledger | Politico | PolNJ | Gannett |
• "Lawyer for Rove, Lance Armstrong to defend Christie campaign"
• "Despite US Attorney's subpoenas, NJ lawmakers press forward"

Sandy Aid --

• "Christie administration ends contract with firm distributing aid"
• "Will new storm brew over hiring and firing of Sandy Aid contractor?" -- From NJSpotlight.

Facebook:  "Princeton study: FB will lose 80% of customers in next four years"
Snowiest Colleges: "Syracuse is number two to Michigan Tech" -- Some of us already suspected it...;-))
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes double Council meetings Monday; Puzzling warming center notice on website; Giant icicles. Olddoc comments on Monday's special meeting agenda. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View on the new Baba Ghanoush on South Avenue. 

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Bernice on this year's offices up for election.. Olddoc and guest Alan Goldstein on PMUA; Plus a recipe for ink.. Asm Jerry Green: Assembly meets to today to set up investigatory committee.. Rutherford: Democracy Now on Amiri Baraka.. Councilor Storch on DC 'food incubator'..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Starlight at Arkwright"
  

Homeless Count:  "Union County set to conduct annual count of homeless next Tuesday"
Weather:  "Arctic air locks in, more snow may be on way"

Bridgewater:  "Planning board's mosque hearing delayed again because of snow"
Jersey City:  "St. Peter's partners with developer to build 20-story tower"

Bridgegte --

• "Ex-Christie aide Bridget Anne Kelly hires new lawyer"
• "Poll: Christie popularity plummets in wake of bridge scandal"

Sandy Aid Allegations --

• "FBI questions aides to Hoboken mayor Zimmer" -- Ledger | Record |
• "Zimmer declines to speak with Council about Sandy aid allegations"
• "Hoboken council hires lawyer for federal probe"
• "After national media appearances, Zimmer says her lips are now sealed"
• "Prominent lawyer Krovatin expected to represent Zimmer in aid investigation"

ACA:  "NJ decision to opt out of 'exchanges' creates information gap"
Drones:  "Christie refuses to sign bill to regulate drones in NJ airspace"
Energy:  "Sierra Club wants state to set energy efficiency goals"
Gay Marriage:  "Gay marriages confront Catholic school rules"
State Police:  "Trooper says transfer was payback for reporting colleague who downloaded porn"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes this year's crop of Council seats up for election.  Olddoc and Alan Goldstein on PMUA issues; Plus a recipe for ink  Assemblyman Green, at Jerry Green's Page, notes Assembly meets at noon today to create a special investigatory committee. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, on  DC 'food incubtor'. David Rutherford, at Plainfield View on the Democracy Now segment on Amiri Baraka.

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Olddoc on the ACA (Obamacare).. Bernice finds Courier covering lawsuit by Perry against PMUA.. Councilor Storch visits a 'food incubator' in DC..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Life-threatening cold, but no evidence of lifesaving plans"
  

PMUA:  "Ex-officials got $1M severance bevcause they're black, suit says"
MLK Breakfast:  "At Frontiers breakfast, black leaders say struggle continues"
Schools, County Offices:  "All Union County public schools closed today; County offices open at 10"
Weather:  "How much snow fell in your town?"

Linden:  "Councilman denies being fired for ATM card scheme"
Roselle:  "Former mayor faces new indictment on insurance fraud charges"

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie begins second term with speech that dodges scandals" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
• "Christie's bipartisan message may fall flat in wake of scandal"
• "Former Virginia AG: Christie should resign as RGA chair"
• "Experts: Enough evidence to pursue Hoboken claims against Christie"
• "Union City mayor Brian Stack defends Christie"

Charter Schools:  "Much-anticipated draft of charter legislation unveiled"
MF Global:  "Judge: Lawsuit against Corzine for MF Global collapse can proceed"
 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes the Perry lawsuit is detailed in the Courier. Olddoc offers more on the ACA. Councilor Storch, at For Good Government, visits Union Kitchen, DC's 'food incubator'. 

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