Olddoc on Council agenda: Veto override, Proctor residencywaiver.. Bernice: Council plans veto override, more.. David reports missing protester found, Sunday rally canceled.. Rebecca offers two clips of Bllacks in 1890s films.. Jackie: Week in review plus pix..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Sad state of sympathy cards"

NEWS --

Murder No. 2:  "Arrest in Evona Avenue murder over dice game" -- Courier | Ledger |

Policing:  "Law professor's Op-Ed on police accountability" -- Arresting and problematic.
Public Buildings:  "Helmetta may ban photos in public buildings" -- After cop caught defaming Obama.
South Plainfield:  "Boro will host 57th annual Labor Day Parade"

2016 Presidential Race:  "Kochs' network wrestles with expectations for presidential primaries"
Red-light Cams:  "One of two companies allegedly bribed NJ officials"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Council plans veto override, plus scavenging, crocheting and Mantises.

[OLDDOC] on Council agenda: Veto override, Proctor residencywaiver.

[DAVID] reports missing protester found, Sunday rally canceled.

[JACKIE] Week in review plus pix.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] offers two clips of Bllacks in 1890s films.

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Exhibit of Detwiller drawings opens at Library..Abbreviated CLIPS today...you're on your own with the blogs..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Exhibit of Detwiller Collection drawings opens at Library"
  

NEWS --

Missing Person:  "Police seeking young man missing since Tuesday"
Weapons:  "Plainfield man busted walking street with AR-15 rifle"

Bound Brook:  "Former code official guilty of theft, witness tampering" -- Courier | Ledger |
Elizabeth:  "East Jersey Street and Route 1 intersection one of most dangerous in country"
Jersey City:  "Teachers union and BOE seek mediator to break contract impasse"
North Plainfield:  "School district hires new superintendent"
Orange:  "Bill Cosby, Danny Glover to headline education rally"
Scotch Plains:  "Birnbaum JCC athletes capture 40 medals"
Trenton:  "Former cop who resigned to avoid prosecution still on public payroll"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie lawyers bill taxpayers $784K from May to July"

State Police:  "Fewer minorities but more women in latest class of recruits"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] .

[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

[NOEL at PALS] .

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Olddoc offers a world potpourri.. Bernice: Is Jerry backing Michelson against Rebecca?.. David notes anti-violence protester has gone missing.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp vetoes HAP ordinance"
  

NEWS --

Anti-Violence:  "With weekly protests, Plainfield residents hope to stop violence"
Drugs:  "Plainfield man pleads guilty to drug, weapons charges"

Bayaonne:  "Mayor blames lack of teachers contract on 'ego of union president'"
Beach Plum Festival:  "Beach Plums an underappreciated Shore gem"
Franklin:  "Homeowner indicted for Sandy-elated insurance fraud"
Newark:  "Baraka taps Rutgers alum to head Brick City Dev Corp"
North Plainfield:  "Police respond to speed complaints"
Solar Power:  "Solar energy project in 3 counties on hold over financial difficulties" -- Courier | Ledger |
South Plainfield:  "Drowned teen was varsity HS wrestler"
Westfield:  "Massage owner charged with prostitution" -- In Westfield? How tasteless!

Gov. Christie --

• "Christie says he'll vote no on open space question"
• "Christie leaning against renewing red light cam program"

American Workforce:  "Underpaid, overworked, stressed, says Rutgers study"
Transportation:  "With closed Mercer bridge as backdrop, Sweeney calls for trust fund replenishment"
OSHA:  "NJ firm fined $52K for construction safety violations"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Is Jerry backing Michelson against Rebecca?.

[OLDDOC] offers a world potpourri.

[DAVID] anti-violence protester has gone missing.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc: Assyrians, Chaldeans and college sports.. Bernice on overcoming violence.. David notes Plainfield peace protester has gone missing.. Rebecca honors William Greaves, pioneer of modern Black film.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight plus Power of the Veto show..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Sharon planning recall of Mapp?"

NEWS --

French School of Music:  "Plainfield institution is at crossroads"
Vacant Homes:  "Town approves ordinance targeting vacant, abandoned homes"
Food Recall:  "NJ company recalls chicken cutlets over listeria concerns"

Jersey City:  "$6M in tax credits for firm to move one floor up in same building" -- Hmmmm.
Newark:  "Could NJ's largest city see mass unrest again?"
Scotch Plains:  "Shackamaxon begins construction of pool complex"
Trenton:  "Wells Fargo distributes $1.1M in grants"

Bridgegate --

• "Panel subpoenas AT&T for Christie aide's phone records" -- Record | Ledger | NYTimes |

Politics:  "Four North Jersey county Dem organizations come together"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on overcoming violence.

[OLDDOC]  Assyrians, Chaldeans and college sports.

[DAVID] notes Plainfield peace protester has gone missing.

[JACKIE]  BB16 live feeds overnight plus Power of the Veto show.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] honors William Greaves, pioneer of modern Black film.

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Olddoc on healthcare costs and Deuteronomy on justice.. Bernice: St. Mary's wants LED sign; Preservation rules unheeded.. Rebecca celebrates Williams Greaves, pioneer of modern Black film.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "$37,500 check benefits First Tee youth program of Plainfield YMCA and Plainfield Country Club"

NEWS --

House Tour:  "Netherwood Heights house tour set for Sept. 14"
Fire:  "Early morning fire guts Meat City" -- Courier | Ledger | TAP |
McGreevey:  "Former governor wants to recruit police to keep addicts, mentally ill out of jail"
Union County College:  "UCC and Kean U. awarded $3.25M Title V grant"

Air Travel:  "Flight from Newark diverted after fight erupts over legroom"
Jersey City:  "Arts students spend summer painting murals"
Newark:  "Suit says watershed agency was run as 'Mafie-style' racketeering enterprise"
North Plainfield:  "Freshmen to get iPads and mentors at HS orientation"
Nursing Homes:  "DIocese of Camden to sell nursing homes as Medicaid reimbursements fall"
Scotch Plains-Fanwood:  "Raiders coach defends challenge of Rashan Gary transfer"
Trenton:  "Council sets public referendum on paid sick leave"
Union County:  "Mayors, other officials accept the ALS ice bucket challenge"

Red Light Cams:  "Lawmakers debate renewal of expiring red-light cam law"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] St. Mary's wants LED sign; Preservation rules unheeded.

[OLDDOC] on healthcare costs and Deuteronomy on justice.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] celebrates Williams Greaves, pioneer of modern Black film.

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Olddoc on Temple Sholom; and NJ weather.. Bernice on Jerry's understanding of elections; Goodbye to the Butterfly Bush.. David: Pictures from 2nd anti-violence march.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Happy Birthday, brother Bill"

NEWS --

Ideas --

• "Open-space funds will help replace parking lot with performance venue"
• "Restaurants can sell, serve wine without liquor license"
• "Camden County hires private security for downtown patrols"
  

Bloomfield College:  "New dorm opens with theater, Starbucks and rooftop terrace"
New Providence:  "Council to discuss $400K price tag for liquor license"
North Plainfield:  "Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over campaign this weekend"
Trenton:  "Board of Ed abruptly cancels meeting after another resignation" -- Mayor appoints members.
Union County:  "County touts federal report showing wage gains"

Christie in Illinois:  "Christie bashes Illinois Dems"
Christie Cabinet:  "Christie AG pick faces a murky future"
Offshore Energy:  "Controversial seismic blasting off NJ shore approved by feds"
Sandy Deception:  "Auto dealer admits selling Sandy-damaged cars"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Jerry's understanding of elections; and a goodbye to the Butterfly Bush.

[OLDDOC]  on Temple Sholom; and NJ weather.

[DAVID] Pictures from 2nd anti-violence march.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc offers a feel-good post on baseball.. Bernice notes privations of coffee deprivation; Friends of Library bus trip.. David makes the rounds of Saturday's (many) events.. Rebecca salutes 'The Quiet One'.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Will new foreclosure law help Plainfield?"

NEWS --

Cardinals Football:  "PHS football practice (gallery)"
McGreevey:  "Former governor meets with Trenton mayor to discuss prisoner re-entry"
Temple Sholom:  "Former Plainfield temple holds Torah March to new building"

Trenton:  "Council will vote on requiring businesses to offer paid sick days"

The Auditor:  "Christie and Baraka: Two different types of town hall meetings"
Pensions:  "Christie panel chair says politics being avoided"
Policing:  "Sen. Gill wants review of military hardware sent to NJ police"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes privations of coffee deprivation; Friends of Library bus trip.

[OLDDOC]  offers a feel-good post on baseball.

[DAVID] makes the rounds of Saturday's (many) events.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] salutes 'The Quiet One'.

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Olddoc reviews the audit, plus some weekend thoughts.. Bernice notes GOP candidates withdraw; Jerry has done this before; Carillon concert, Peach Festival today.. Jackie: Week in review with pix, plus BB16 live feeds overnight.. Rebecca highlights 1948 film 'The Quiet One'..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Sign of the times: Doors"

NEWS --

Revolutionary War Site:  "Plainfield noted in Watchung author's book on neglected and unknown sites"
Homicide No. 2: "Friday shooting in Plainfield now a homicide" -- Courier | Ledger |
An Unreported Shooting:  "Man arrested in previously unreported Sunday shooting" -- Courier | Ledger |
Plainfield Area Humane Society:  "Sweet, well-behaved beagle needs a home"
Temple Sholom:  "Temple holding Torah March on Sunday to its new building" -- Formerly of West 8th Street.

Edison:  "Appeals court rules two cops were illegally denied promotion" -- Though more senior, excluded.
Highland Pakr:  "Police workshops to follow march and rally"
Union County --

• "Recent college graduate gets Union County to change immigration policy"
• "Career officer appointed undersheriff" -- Filling Cryan's slot, who hopes to be nominee.

Trenton:  "McGreevey, Mayor Jackson discuss prisoner re-entry program"
Westfield:  "Artists, crafters and more draw crowds to Westfield arts fair"

Policing:  "Do NJ cops need weapons of war?"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes GOP candidates withdraw; Jerry has done this before; Carillon concert, Peach Festival today.

[OLDDOC] reviews the audit, plus some weekend thoughts.


[JACKIE] Week in review with pix, plus BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] highlights 1948 film 'The Quiet One'.

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Two more shootings.. Abbreviated CLIPS this AM...you're on your own with the bloggers..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Two more shootings"

NEWS --

Anti-Violence Forum:  "As mother grieves, community calls for action"
Dearn Marcano:  "Slain son was working to buy mom a house"
An Unreported Shooting:  "Man arrested in previously unreported Sunday shooting" -- Courier | Ledger |
Friday Shooting:  "Another man shot day after anti-violence forum" -- Courier | Ledger |
Temple Sholom:  "Temple holding Torah March on Sunday to its new building" -- Formerly of West 7th Street.
Asm Jon Bramnick:  "Bramnick asserts paid sick leave push is part of Democrats' post-Christie plan" -- Hometown kid.

Edison:  "Appeals court rules two cops were illegally denied promotion" -- Though more senior, excluded.
Highland Pakr:  "Police workshops to follow march and rally"
Union County:  "Career officer appointed undersheriff" -- Filling Cryan's slot, who hopes to be nominee.

Obamacare:  "Obama offers new accommodations on birth control"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] .

[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

[NOEL at PALS] .

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Olddoc takes online courses.. Bernice on Jobs Fair and Anti-Violence Forum.. David posts some great Montreal shots.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Audit shows Robinson-Briggs' bumbling legacy still with us"
  

NEWS --

Anti-Violence March & Forum --

• "Message from March: Enough is Enough!"
• "March -- and a prosecutor's plea for witnesses" -- Photo gallery here.

Union County Vo-Tech:  "Magnet School and Academy for IT among top vo-techs  in NJ"

Elizabeth:  "Lawyers in free lunch case want charges dismissed" -- Frank Capece, Esq.
Jersey City:  "City would pay $45M in rent over 25 years for proposed city hall annex"
Newark --

• "Hundreds of parents try to register, make changes in One Newark placements"
• "Politicians react to One Newark enrollment process"
• "Street League skateboarding returns to Brick City"

Bank of America Mortgage Fraud:  "NJ federal prosecutor played key role in settlement"
Medical Licenses:  "Judge recommends revoking NJ abortion doctor's license"
Political Contributions:  "NJ mayor employed by PAC that contributed to his campaign"
Red Light Cams:  "17,000 NJ fines dismissed because drivers never got the tickets"
Scrap Metal Thieves:  "Deer cam helps catch metal thieves"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Jobs Fair and Anti-Violence Forum.

[OLDDOC]  takes online courses.

[DAVID] posts some great Montreal shots, despite the rain.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc suggests checking out Coursera.. Bernice notes Robinson-Briggs performance at Council meeting.. David: At the park with Darryl Clark.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "2013 Plainfield audit posted online"
• "Job Fair, Anti-Violence March & Forum today"

NEWS --

Anti-Violence:  "Plainfield responds with march and forum" -- That's today.
Job Fair:  "Postal Service hiring 750 at Plainfield job fair"
Muhlenberg:  "Healthcare services should return to former hospital, planners say"
Cardinals Football:  "A fresh start for Plainfield"

Union County--

• "Freeholders congratulate graduate of 'College for Teens' program"
• "Community groups praise county on immigration shift"

Clark:  "New Whole Foods store to include pub"
Golf:  "Paramus cops greet The Barclays with complex security"
High School Requirements:  "New law requires students learn CPR for graduation"
Linden:  "3,000 gallons of jet fuel leak into storm sewer at petroleum refinery"
Newark --

• "City, social network site partner to form 'virtual neighborhood watch'"
• "Former mayoral candidate Jeffries joins national law firm"

North Plainfield:  "Drunk man rescued from roof charged with trespass"
Sidewalk Replacement:  "Highland Park strictly enforcing sidewalk rules"

Policing:  "Atlantic City police now have body cameras"
Sex and College:  "Men punished for sexual misconduct are fighting back"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Robinson-Briggs performance at Council meeting.

[OLDDOC] suggests checking out Coursera.

[DAVID] At the park with Darryl Clark.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc observes interesting details at Council.. Bernice on Thursday march and forum, Elected or appointed?; Blogger comparisons.. Councilor Williams on a proposed parking ordinance near Cedar Brook Park.. David notes youth launch anti-violence campaign.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Thursday: Job Fair, Anti-Violence March & Forum"
• "Assemblyman Jerry Green corrects Dan?"

NEWS --

Military Gear to Police:  "Interactive NYTimes map"

Asbury Park:  "Boutique hotel proposed for Salvation Army building"
Elizabeth:  "Ordinance would storage or disposal of fracking waste"
Newark:  "Baraka hold town halls on budget,  education"
Oil Trains --

• "NJ won't say what towns trains go through" -- but they do pass through Union County.
• "Canadian watchdog: Oil trains need more oversight"

Union County:  "County says lockups violate immigrants' rights"

Bridgegate --

• "Fort Lee mayor sees Bridgegate as factor in Bergen election"

Demographics:  "Where we came from and where we went" -- State-by-state interactive chart. Cool!
Deportation Deferrals:  "Activists seek to delay deportations"
Education:  "Coding in NJ classrooms grows as life skill" | "Girls, too"
Gambling:  "How about four Meadowlands casinos?"
Inner-City Living:  "Millenials finding everything up to date in Kansas City"
Oscar Romero:  "Pope Francis removes an obstacle to honoring slain archbishop"
Suicide:  "Rutgers study finds suicides on rise among Boomer men"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Thursday march and forum, Elected or appointed?; Blogger comparisons.

[OLDDOC] observes interesting details at Council.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on a proposed parking ordinance near Cedar Brook Park.

[DAVID] notes youth launch anti-violence campaign.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc on the HAP ordinance; and Councilor Taylor's view of bloggers.. Bernice notes two events against violence; HAP ordinance passes.. David: Young Plainfielders launch Stop The Violence campaign.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council passes HAP ordinance"
• "Assemblyman Jerry Green corrects Dan?"
  

NEWS --

Drugs:  "Plainfield man tied to drug sales in two counties" -- Courier | Ledger |
Saturday Shooting --

• "Council President Rivers organizes march against violence Thursday"
• "One shooting victim still in critical condition"

Economic Development:  "Princeton council amends developer agreement"
Edison:  "Council tweaks budget, but most of tax hike remains"
Linden:  "Man who mutilated chickens also decapitated goat"
South Plainfield:  "ALS ice bucket challenge sweeps South Plainfield"
Tri-County Chamber:  "Upcoming events for the Tri-County Chamber of Commerce"

Arts Education:  "Arts an integral part of NJ student life in 2014"
NJ Elections:  "Federal judge rejects voters' challenge to NJ party primaries"
Social Security:  "Lance vows not to cut Social Security"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes two events against violence; HAP ordinance passes.

[OLDDOC] on the HAP ordinance; and Councilor Taylor's view of bloggers.

[DAVID] Young Plainfielders launch Stop The Violence campaign.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddodc tries to use the City website; plus background on the Yazidis.. Bernice: Council faces two issues tonight; Plea to fix city website.. Jackie: BB16 live foods overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Gloria Taylor: A carpetbagger on residency?"
• "Council skates on thin ice tonight with two issues"
• "Plainfield youth rally against violence"
  

NEWS --

Plainfield YMCA:  "Tri-County Chamber members feed homeless at YMCA"
Fatal Shooting:  "Suspects sought in Saturday shooting" -- Courier | Ledger | NBC |

Atlantic City:  "Revel wanted to shut down casino this week"

NJ's Favorita Authors:  "Top Ten from NJ Spotlight readers" -- Including Judy Blume, whose Plainfield novel, Wifey, you should read if you haven't already.
NJ & Tobacco Bonds:  "How Wall Street deals left NJ with billions in toxic debt" -- Christie will be long gone.
Sandy Relief:  "How Mary Pat Christie's fund has spent $33M on relief"
Missouri Police Shooting --

• "Autopsy shows Michael Brown was shot at least six times" -- Gruesome diagram.
• "Missouri governor deploys National Guard to Ferguson"
• "Two churches filled with faith, but common ground is elusive"

Women in Ministry:  "Turbulent work history doesn't shake faith in a calling"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Council faces two issues tonight; Plea to fix city website.

[OLDDOC] tries to use the City website; plus background on the Yazidis.


[JACKIE] BB16 live foods overnight.

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Olddoc on what's missing from Council agend.. Bernice: Next steps in Muhlenberg study.. Jakcie's week in review pictures train station groundhog..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Gang wars returning to Plainfield?"

NEWS --

Shooting:  "One killed, several injured in shooting Saturday night" -- Ledger | News12 | Eyewitness |
Muhlenberg Closing:  "Plainfield residents to mark 6th anniversary of closing"
College Football:  "Plainfield lineman Kenny Carter generating plenty of interest"
Steve Gallon Crew:  "Appellate court upholds employment ban for former Plainfield administrators"

Immigrants:  "NJ immigration court fast-tracking cases of unaccompanied children"
Libraries:  "As demand for e-books grows, libraries at odds with publishers"
Morristown:  "Jazz and Blues festival draws thousands"
Newark:  "POP to march for teen killed by Missouri policeman"
Trenton:  "City's African American Cultural Festival fosters unity, community"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Next steps in Muhlenberg study.

[OLDDOC] on what's missing from Council agend.

[JACKIE] week in review pictures train station groundhog.

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Olddoc has a brief comment on what's missing from the Council agenda.. Bernice notes Muhlenberg study next steps; Park Avenue repairs.. Noel notes Gordon accepts head coach at Piscataway Tech.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Muhlenberg commemoration, Mapp BBQ highlight today"

NEWS --

Muhlenberg Closing:  "Plainfield residents to mark 6th anniversary of closing"
College Football:  "Plainfield lineman Kenny Carter generating plenty of interest"
Steve Gallon Crew:  "Appellate court upholds employment ban for former Plainfield administrators"
Robbery Trial:  "Court rules Plainfield man did not get fair trial in robbery"
Shootings:  "Three shootings happen hours apart"

Fanwood:  "Police rescue overdose victim with new Naran kit"
Irvington:  "New mayor Vauss visible early"
Museum Closing:  "NJ Children's Museum to shut down in September"
Trailside Nature Center:  "Union County installs wi-fi at nature center"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie's lawyers bill state $6.52M so far"

Christie Veto:  "Bill that would have prohibited refusing to hire unemployed"
Politics:  "Essex Dem chair Jones throws in with Hudson, Bergen, Passaic organizations" -- Where's Jerry?

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Muhlenberg study next steps; Park Avenue repairs.

[OLDDOC] has a brief comment on what's missing from the Council agenda.

[Mayor MAPP] All are invited to the Annual BBQ Saturday.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

[NOEL at PALS] notes Gordon accepts head coach at Piscataway Tech.

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Olddoc and Bernice report on the Muhlenberg study meeting.. Mayor Mapp invites all to Saturday's BBQ.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Draft report on possible future for Muhlenberg property"

NEWS --

Muhlenberg Study:  "Plainfield residents insist: No housing on hospital site"
HS Basketball:  "Plainfield's Mike Gordon takes charge at Piscataway Tech"
Gov. McGreevey:  "McGreevey: Is a comeback in the cards?"
Business:  "Plainfielder and pal creat online board game enthusiast website"
Child Endangerment:  "Plainfield man charged with leaving baby in SUV while shopping"
Shootings:  "Three wounded in two shooting within five hours"

Newark:  "Rally in support of Missouri youth killed by police set for Saturday"

2016 Presidential Race:  "Christie: I'm thinking about it" -- Golly gee!
Bag Tax:  "Against advice of counsel, Mercer freeholders go ahead with referendum plan"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] details the Muhlenberg draft report.

[OLDDOC] reports on the MUhlenberg study meeting.

[Mayor MAPP] All are invited to the Annual BBQ Saturday.

[JACKIE] mBB16 live feeds overnight..mm.

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Olddoc offers third post on Council; and a bespoke bulletproof suit.. Bernice: Council pushes for health officer residency.. Mayor Mapp invites all to Saturday's BBQ.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Rescheduled Muhlenberg study meeting tonight"

NEWS --

Muhlenberg Closing:  "Plainfield residents to mark 6th anniversary of closing"
Sheriff:  "Joe Cryan seeking party support for Union County Sheriff"
Shooting:  "Two shot, wounded in Plainfield"
Traffic Alert:  "Gravel spill closes jughandle at Rt 22 and Washington Avenue" -- Thursday AM.

Garwood:  "Resident who has flown Islamic flag for years is now harassed"
Newark:  "City submits application for $31M in state aid"

Bridgegate --

• "Poll: Voters remain skeptical of Christie in wake of scandal"

Affordable Housing:  "Contract suggests state fudged dates for new COAH regulations"
'Ice Bucket Challenge':  "Booker takes Christie's challenge, dares NJ mayors"
NJ Roads:  "In Op-Ed, Prieto says reckless borrowing has led to transportation disster"
Pensions:  "With pension reform, Christie finds himself in 'no friends land'"
Sandy Aid:  "Sweeney calls aid integrity report inadequate, wants more details"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Council pushes for health officer residency.

[OLDDOC] third post on Council; and a bespoke bulletproof suit.

[Mayor MAPP] All are invited to the Annual BBQ Saturday.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc has two posts on Council meeting.. Bernice notes corrected Muhlenberg meeting date; Tracking grants.. Mayor Mapp's BBQ is Saturday.. Councilor Williams on the anonymous flyer.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds into the night..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Free concert in Cedar Brook Park tonight"
• "Rescheduled Muhlenberg study meeting Thursday"

NEWS --

Union County:  "Long range storm planning moves ahead"

Highland Park:   "Town takes residents to court over sidewalk repairs"
Jersey City:  "Students paint new murals in Career Launch program"
Linden:  "Animal shelter to be demolished, rebuilt after 30 violations found"
Newark:  "Baraka: Path to civilian oversight of PD strewn with legal difficulties"
Rutgers:  "Obama administration picks RU for sex assault survey"
Scotch Plains:  "Junior golfer among nation's top players at AJGA tournament"

Benefits:  "NJ has one of most expensive state employee health plans in country"
Public Records:  "Christie resists public records requests"
Obituary:  "Lauren Bacall; In a bygone Hollywood, she purred every word"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes corrected Muhlenberg meeting date; Tracking grants.

[OLDDOC] has two posts on Council meeting.

[Mayor MAPP] All are invited to the Annual BBQ Saturday.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on the anonymous flyer.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds into the night.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

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Olddoc comments on the EMT item.. Bernice: Soccer league alleges injustice; Check for Muhlenberg meeting.. Councilor Williams on the anonymous flyer.. Mayor Mapp invites all to Saturday's BBQ.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Free concert in Cedar Brook Park Wednesday"
• "Rescheduled Muhlenberg study meeting Thursday"

NEWS --

Union County:  "Policy of holding immigrants on detainers ended; ACLU applauds"

Atlantic City:  "Revel to close in September, joining Trump and Showboat"
Camden:  "Mayor Redd 'willing to share' with mayors' anti-crime initiative"
Carteret:  "Curtain to rise at old Ritz Theatre"
Elizabeth:  "BOE prez calls mayor's remarks racist, asks for public apology"
Green Brook:  "Stolen municipal car found in drive-up at Dunkin' Donuts"
Mercer County:  "County exec seeks referendum for 5¢ fee on plastic bags"
Montclair State:  "New dorm makes list of '10 Most Luxurious'" -- Hrumph!
Misconduct:  "Former NJ mayor pleads not guilty in $2.3M misconduct case"
Newark:  "Police hope to add 126 officers to force"
Trenton:  "Christie says he will work with Jackson to improve city"

2016 Governor's Race:  "Sen. Norcross: Sweeney 'absolutely' can be governor"
Bail Reform:  "Christie signs bail reform, lauding bipartisanship"
'Ban the Box':  "Christie signs bill banning asking criminal records early on"
NJ Politics:  "Without McGreevey, we wouldn't have had Christie, experts say"
NJ Supremes:  "Bomb threats can lead to long sentences, even if there's no bomb"
Pensions:  "NJ union blasts Christie during 'shirk week'"
Politics:  "Prieto on South Jersey connection: That's the nature of the beast"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Soccer league alleges injustice; Check for Muhlenberg meeting.

[OLDDOC] comments on the EMT item.

[Mayor MAPP] All are invited to the Annual BBQ Saturday.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on the anonymous flyer.

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Olddoc: More on Council agenda, plus a zinger.. Bernice notes Council to discuss EMT, HAP ordinance.. Mayor Mapp: 7th annual BBQ is Saturday.. Councilor Williams: Muhlenberg report meeting being rescheduled.. Noel: 2nd Day of 'Gee Gee' Brown tournament.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight.. David: the week in pictures..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council in twilight doubleheader tonight"

NEWS --

Historic Photo:  "Same Old Bunch were far from common in Union County"

Linden:  "Warrant issued for man in cemetery chicken decapitation"
South Plainfield:  "12U Thunder set to play at Cooperstown"

Medical Records:  "Jersey City MC patient data on disk lost by UPS"
Mortgages:  "Dealing with home equity interest rate resets"
Pensions:  "Christie needs pension panel for political and practical reasons"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes Council to discuss EMT, HAP ordinance.

[OLDDOC]  More on Council agenda, plus a zinger.

[Mayor MAPP] 7th Annual BBQ is Saturday.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] Muhlenberg report meeting being rescheduled.

[DAVID] the week in pictures.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

[NOEL at PALS] 2nd Day of 'Gee Gee' Brown tournament.

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Olddoc on Monday's Council agenda; a Gaza correction.. Bernice on Muhlenberg SED, South Avenue redevelopment study.. Councilor Williams: New date set for Muhlenberg report.. Jackie: Week in review plus pix.. Neol on the final day at 'Gee Gee' Brown tournament.. David on his cam and an NYC photo shoot..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• mmmm

NEWS --

Supremo Supermarket:  "Based in Plainfield, Supremo to open Allentown (PA) store"
Animal Rescue:  "Heavenly intervention saved stray"

Hospitals:  "State board approves sale of St. Clare's to Prime Healthcare"
Newark:  "A campaign to restore Military Park monuments"

Gov. Christie:  "Five clues Christie is running for president"
The Auditor:  "Weedman the wordsmith" | "Weedman in The Trentonian"
Jewish-Islamic Relations:  "Guided by history, a Jew tries to unite two faiths"
Pizza Wars:  "Pizza firm challenges Parkway's lawyers to prove claim in court"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Muhlenberg SED, South Avenue redevelopment study.

[OLDDOC] on Monday's Council agenda, a Gaza correction.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] New date set for Muhlenberg report.

[DAVID] on his cam and an NYC photo shoot.

[JACKIE] week in review plus pix.

[NOEL at PALS] on the final day at 'Gee Gee' Brown tournament .

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Dan goes to the lab.. Abbreviated CLIPS today.. You're on your own with the blogs..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Dan goes to the lab"

NEWS --

Crime Stats:  "Jersey City group creating program for easy access to crime data"

Newark:  "Sweeney considers calling special meeting on city's finances"
Trenton:  "City Hall to serve as venue for Christie to announce crime initiative"

Christie Vetoes --

• "Bill on banning fracking waste in NJ"
• "Sports betting bill"
• "In flurry of vetoes, Christie rebuffs changes in key legislation"

Elections:  "Third parties prepared to sue over November ballot positions"
Pensions:  "Christie names nine to pensions review commission"
Speaker Prieto:  "Consulting gig raises issues of Prieto's independence"

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[BERNICE] .

[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

[NOEL at PALS] .

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Olddoc offers a brief summary of the Muhlenberg plan review.. Bernice notes public meeting on Muhlenberg study next week.. Councilor Williams urged all to attend the Muhlenberg review.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Planning Board approves Muhlenberg SED plan with conditions"

NEWS --

Cedar Brook Park:  "Lighting, artificial turf planned for athletic fields"
2012 Robbery:  "Convicted in robbery, Plainfield man also faceds murder charges" -- Courier | Ledger |
Obituary:  "Milton 'Mouse' Howell, served Plainfield school district" -- Funeral today, Rose of Sharon.

Bergen County:  "Fulop backs Tedesco in exec race, talks leadership with Wesley Clark"
Diversity Training:  "NJ diversity training group attacked via social media"
Morris County:  "Former county clerk Bramhall dead in apparent murder-suicide"
Newark:  "Sen. O'Toole seeks special meeting on Newark finances"
Trenton --

• "Council gives preliminary OK to eliminate residency requirement for top officials"
• "Council creates president-pro-tem position for board"
• "Council passes first ever hotel liquor license" -- But first you have to have a hotel.

Bridgegate --

• "Port Authority reveals expanded subpoena list in probes"

Energy:  "PSEG to spend $110M in promoting energy efficiency"
NJ Revenues:  "Forecasts shouldn't be left to Christie alone, experts say"
Tobacco Purchases:  "Englewood raises legal age for tobacco to 21"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes public meeting on Muhlenberg study next week.

[OLDDOC] offers a brief summary of the Muhlenberg plan review.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] urged all to attend the Muhlenberg review [posted after yesterday's CLIPS].

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc: Planning Board takes up Muhlenberg plan tonight.. Bernice notes public meeting on Muhlenberg set.. David: Neighbors noticed of Muhlenberg plan hearing.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Planning Board takes up Muhlenberg ER tonight"
  
• "Ray, Goodman and Brown concert bumped to Thursday"
• "Park Avenue road work to start Thursday"
  

NEWS --

Boys & Girls Club:  "Union County clubs celebrate Unity Day"
Route 22:  "New exit-only lane for Chimney Rock Road project"

Berkeley Heights:  "Federal grant funds new generator for firehouse"
Hoboken:  "Firing of Housing Authority exec provides view into changing city"
Linden:  "Animal shelter fails state inspection"
Passaic:  "Housing Authority chair faces, drug, weapons charges"
Princeton --

• "Police to be reimbursed $4K for defective bullet-proof vests"
• "University gets $800K grant to develop carbon-capture technology"

Property Taxes:  "Atlantic City OKs 29 percent tax hike"
Trenton --

• "State wants to review two legal contracts"
• "Council to consider change in employee residency requirement"

Union County:  "No hard evidence that an emergency plan exists" -- From CountyWatchers.
Weather:  "Forecasters call for early snow in NJ this year"

Amtrak:  "Officials highlight Trenton-New Brunswick high speed rail project"
Bail:  "The [brief] history of bail in the US"
Paid Sick Leave --

• "Petition drive to place question on ballot in five towns"
• "Assembly to take up sick leave bill"

Port Authority:  "PA denies claim made in $400M Jersey City suit"
Service Dogs:  "Dogs can benefit those struggling with variety of disabilities"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE]  notes public meeting on Muhlenberg set.

[OLDDOC]  Planning Board takes up Muhlenberg plan tonight.


[DAVID] Neighbors noticed of Muhlenberg plan hearing.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc offers a potpourri including some local notes.. Bernice posts National Night Out pix.. Mayor Mapp invites all to his annual BBQ August 16.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Ray, Goodman and Brown concert bumped to Thursday"
• "Park Avenue road work to start Thursday"
  

NEWS --

Cedar Brook Park:  "Major improvements slated for Plainfield park"
Courier News:  "Gannett to spin off print business" -- Courier | WSJ | NYTimes -- Do-or-die time for print papers.
Holt Congressional Seat:  "Eck goes after Watson Coleman with pension question"

College Sex Assaults:  "Legislation would require reporting of more cases"
Elizabeth:  "Mayor, BOE prez clash over changes to Washington School"
Interfaith:  "Group aims to bridge gap between Muslims and Jews"
NJ Youth Symphony:  "Area orchestra takes first place at international festival"
Trenton:  "Mayor Jackson says he will push for paid sick leave"

Bridgegate --

• "What became of text message sent by top aide to Christie?"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] posts National Night Out pix.

[OLDDOC]  offers a potpourri including some local notes.

[Mayor MAPP] invites all to his annual BBQ August 16.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc: The FedEx saga continues.. Bernice on National Night Out.. Mayor Mapp invites all to his annual BBQ.. Councilor Williams on National Night Out.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "National Night Out celebration tonight"
  

NEWS --

Cedar Brook Park:  "Historic Plainfield park getting $3.5M in improvements"
Fatal Accident:  "Plainfield resident killed on Route 22"
National Night Out:  "Events planned in 20 central Jersey towns"
Runnells Hospital:  "Workers file federal suit claiming years of unpaid overtime"

Crime Data:  "Camden group creates interactive map of last 10 years' murders"
East Orange:  "City poised to mandate paid sick time for private companies"
New Brunswick:  "Route 18 North to be widened, bridge over Route 1 replaced"
Trenton --

• "'Complete Streets' initiative gets mixed reviews"
• "PAC's donation to Jackson campaign raises pay-to-play concerns" -- Minchello advises.

November Ballots --

• "Voters to decide if high-risk defendants can be denied bail"
• "NJ voters to decide on open space funding" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
  

NJ Supremes:  "Court's ruling on gangster rap lyrics gets mixed reception"
Pensions:  "Some of Christie's claims don't tell the whole story"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on National Night Out.

[OLDDOC] the FedEx saga continues.

[Mayor MAPP] invites all to his annual BBQ.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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