Olddoc reflects on Mother Nature and Plainfield politics.. Bernice on indictment of two PPD officers.. Jackie catching her breath?..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Two Plainfield cops indicted in fraudulent overtime allegations"
• "Princeton votes to hire former Plainfield administrator Marc Dashield"
  

NEWS --

Plainfield Police:  "Two Plainfield officers indicted for false overtime"
Girls Cross-Country:  "Shore Coaches Invitational assignments released" -- This Saturday at Holmdel Park.
Union County:  "Freeholders approve deal for management of county golf courses"

Asbury Park:  "Officer shoots knife-wielding suspect"
Atlantic City:  "Carl Icahn tries heist in offer to 'save' Taj Mahal"
Curfews:  "Manville repeals curfew, Franklin keeps it" -- Courts are ruling them unenforceable.
Essec County Dems:  "Pols turn out in droves to honor Joe D." -- Horderves?
Fanwood:  "Fanny Wood day offers food contests, classic cars and more"
Hospitals:  "More insured people could mean funding cut for charity care"
Newark:  "At vigil for slain mother, a call to end of violence"
North Plainfield:  "Residents awaken to find their tires slashed"
Jersey City:  "Teachers seek 19% pay hike over three years"
Roselle Park:  "Friends seek to revitalize independent movie theater"
Somerset County Dems:  "Patrick Kennedy to headline county Dems' gala"
Veterans Administration:  "In class action suit, East Orange nurse claims VA cheats on overtime pay"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie takes aim at unions while campaigning for Wisconsin governor"
Assembly --

• "After Christie says veto vote could lead to SEC action, GOP lawmakers back out" -- Ledger | Record | PolNJ |
• "Greenwald laces into 'front office' for leaning on GOP in finances info vote"

Guns:  "Leniency in case of Philly mom with gun in trunk could affect other cases"
Legislature:  "Lawmakers approve bill requiring hospitals to teach families how to care for dischargees"
Ratepayer Advocate:  "Former Corzine official gets $11K fine for ethics violations"
Sports Betting:  "As leagues sue over relaxing ban, Lesniak prepares law to banish it"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on indictment of two PPD officers.

[OLDDOC] reflects on Mother Nature and Plainfield politics.

[JACKIE] catching her breath?.

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Olddoc on Agent Orange, 50 years after.. Bernice on the November 4 election.. Mayor Mapp, Councilor Williams on the passing of Joann Hollis.. Jackie: Week in review plus pix.. David: QC bike ride benefiting YMCA summer camp..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Board of Ed campaigns stir"
• "Former Councilor Joann Hollis passes"
  

NEWS --

Traffic Alert:  "Delays on Rt. 78 near Watchung Reservation"

Edison:  "Free leafbags coming back to town"
EWR:  "PEOPLExpress halts flights for three weeks after truck damages plane"
Linden:  "Gerbounka and Holley in pie-eating contest"
Union County:  "Ince v. Cryan for sheriff"
Woodbridge:  "State Dem HQ opens with star-studded cast"

Board of Public Utilities:  "No shortage of challenges for new BPU president Chivukula"
Homelessness:  "Is problem getting better or worse in NJ?"
Police Cams:  "Use of car, body cams on the rise in NJ"
Shore Boardwalks:  "More than $1.8M paid out to settle injury claims in past 5 years"
Teachers:  "NJEA, other groups push own proposals for teacher improvement"
Transportation:  "Merger of cash-starved NJDOT with 'cash cow' Turnpike Authority eyed"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on the November 4 election.

[OLDDOC] on Agent Orange, 50 years after.

[Mayor MAPP] remembers Joann Hollis.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on the passing of Joann Hollis.

[DAVID] QC bike club ride in fundraiser for YMCA summer camp.

[JACKIE] Week in review plus pix.

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Olddoc, Mayor Mapp, Councilor Williams offer condolences on the passing of Joanne Hollis.. Bernice on propagating yarrow.. David notes KYSS aims to retool.. Jackie: week in review plus pix -- including a grasshopper stare..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "YMCA fundraiser bike ride today"
• "Former Councilor Joanne Hollis passes"
  

NEWS --

Edison --

• "Ethics complaint filed over mayor's use of town attorney on traffic ticket"
• " Preserving Thomas Edison history in namesake town"

Middlesex County:  "How sheriff is targeting lawbreakers in her department"
Newark:  "Five takeaways from Oprah's Life You Want tour"
North Plainfield --

• "North Plainfield's tired of ZIP code confusion"
• "Gov. Livingston rides tough defense past Canucks"
• "Racial taunting allegations against Summit to go before special committee"

Somerset County:  "Warren couple accused in $129M Ponzi scheme"
South Plainfield:  "JFK upends favored SPHS" -- Courier | Ledger |
Union County Performing Arts Center:  "UCPAC to present 'Rent'"
Policing:  "Military gear increases as funding for community-based programs declines"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on propagating yarrow.

[OLDDOC] offers condolences on the passing of Joanne Hollis.

[Mayor MAPP] on the passing of Joann Hollis.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] remembers Joann Hollis.

[DAVID] notes KYSS aims to retool.

[JACKIE] week in review plus pix -- including a grasshopper stare.

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Olddoc on a month of Jewish holidays.. Bernice on dwindling liquor licenses; passing of Joann Hollis.. Councilor Williams remembers Joann Hollis.. Noel on Linden v. Montgomery.. Rebecca honors violinist Sanford Allen.. Jackie: TAR season premier and blog pool..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Former Councilor Joanne Hollis passes"
• "YMCA bike ride for summer camp tomorrow"

NEWS --

NJ Transit:  "Commuters should expect extra security as a result of alleged terror plot"
Robbery:  "Plainfield man charged in North Plainfield robbery" -- Courier | Ledger |

Camden:  "School district buys new textbooks after teacher resorts to crowd funding"
Edison:  "Mayor busted for using cellphone while driving"
Ledger:  "Facebook photo by Moran tells stark story"
Rutgers:  "Enhancements for RU stadium cost $1.7M"
South Plainfield:  "Dems want candidate who mooned women, shouted slurs off ballot"
Trenton --

• "Former city employee gets 4 years in Mack bribery scheme"
• "'JoJo' Giorgianni gets 6 1/2 years in Mack bribery case"

Illegal Dumping:  "DEP nabs 20 violators in clampdown on illegal dumping"
Shield Law:  "Judge rules one-man Parsippany news operation doesn't have to reveal sources"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on dwindling liquor licenses; passing of Joann Hollis.

[OLDDOC] on a month of Jewish holidays.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] remembers Joann Hollis.

[JACKIE] TAR season premier and blog pool.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] honors violinist Sanford Allen.

[NOEL at PALSon Linden v. Montgomery] .

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Olddoc offers a brief note about a month of Jewish holidays.. Bernice is having technical difficultiies.. Noel on the Midstate 38's Top 10.. Jackie BB16 hamsters do interviews galore..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield sets 2014 flu shot dates"

NEWS --

Union County College:  "Women's soccer team ranked 10th in nation"
Union County:  "Courthouse needs $3M stairway to meet new fire codes" -- Remember the stairway to the jury room?

Bergen County:  "County exec pulls newsletter that may have been illegal"
Hospitals:  "RWJ Hamilton to close maternity ward, citing demographic changes"
Newark --

• "BOE's effort to freeze super's pay faces uphill struggle"
• "Firefighter alleges demotion was retaliation for racial discrimination suite"

Rahway:  "New Redevelopment Agency commissioners replace four who resigned"

NJ Pensions:  "5 things pension commission wants Jerseyans to know" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Palimony:  "NJ Supremes rule law doesn't apply to prior verbal agreements"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] is having technical difficultiies.

[OLDDOC] offers a brief note about a month of Jewish holidays.


[JACKIE] BB16 hamsters do interviews galore.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] mmm.

[NOEL at PALS] on the Midstate 38's Top 10.

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Olddoc sends Rosh Hashana greetings; comments on cancer 'scare'.. Bernice on PSEG upgrade project.. Jackie: BB16 season finale blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "YMCA Motorcycle Ride set for Sunday"
  

NEWS --

Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield blanks Rahway"
Union County College:  "UCC celebrates Hispanic Heritage"
ZIP Codes:  "Somerset Freeholders back separate ZIP for North Plainfield"

Hospitals:  "Raritan Bay MC, Meridian in merger talks" -- Continuing the consolidation trend.
Newark:  "Documentary on St. Benedict's Prep" -- Airs on Channel 13 tonight plus other dates.
PSEG:  "PSEG starts work turning 40-acre landfill into 10-megawatt solar field"
Rahway:  "Historic organ restored at UC Arts Center" -- Courier | Ledger |
Rutgers:  "RU projects 16.6 percent increase in sports revenue in next year"
Trenton:  "Police hired $1.5M federal grant to hire 12 officers"
Westfield:  "Restaurant Week launches Sunday with new format"

Auto Loans & Repo:  "Miss a payment? Good luck moving that car" -- Lenders can shut cars down remotely.
State Fees:  "Fee hike? Tax increase? It's all the same" -- Courier editorial on upcoming court fee hikes.
Terrorism:  "Christie, Cuomo respond to terror activity by boosting police on mass transit"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on PSEG upgrade project.

[OLDDOC] sends Rosh Hashana greetings; comments on cancer 'scare'.

[JACKIE] BB16 season finale blog party.

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Olddoc poses some questions for the Mapp administration.. Bernice: PSEG digs in on East 2nd Street.. Jackie: The Amazing Race 25 blog pool opens; meet the cast..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Cancer 'hot spot' at police headquarters?"

NEWS --

National Achievement Scholarships:  "Area semi-finalists named"
Rosh Hashanah:  "Blasts of shofars mark the New Year"

Atlantic City:  "In wake of casino closures, city plans hundreds of layoffs"
Bayonne:  "Retro payments for teachers to total at least $6M"
Jersey City:  "Wife of Fulop supporter Reginald Jackson awarded MUA contract"
Linden:  "Gerbounka vs. Armstead, Part 2"
Newark --

• "Pension benefit debacle going back to 2011 worsens city's woes"
  
• "Oprah bringing inspiration to Newark with arena tour"
• "City planning effort to curb pedestrian fatalities"

North Plainfield:  "Boro gets more support for separate ZIP code"
Trenton:  "Budget committee set to begin evaluating department requests"
Union County:  "County in talks with Hudson County over housing prisoners"

Gov. Christie:  "Guv says report he's lost 85 pounds 'wasn't accurate'"
Energy:  "Report: Jerseyans could be paying too much for power"
Tesla Flap:  "Tesla zaps Christie administration in legal brief"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] PSEG digs in on East 2nd Street.

[OLDDOC] poses some questions for the Mapp administration; more.

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 25 blog pool opens; meet the cast.

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Olddoc on the High Holy Days.. Bernice on red and white and fried chicken.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight.. Rebecca welcomes Fall with a Van Vechten photo..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Tennis Fun Day set for Van Blake courts"
  

NEWS --

Teacher Contract:  "Plainfield teachers without contract for more than two years" -- Ledger | NJInsideOut |
Fights:  "Two Plainfield men arrested in large fight at Avalon Watchung clubhouse"
Suicide:  "Plainfield man's body found under Victory Bridge" -- Courier | Ledger |

Asbury Park:  "New restaurants, businesses moving into downtown"
Bridgewater:  "Mosque hearing delayed until October" -- Application has been pending for three years.
Jersey City:  "Fulop gives Port Authority an 'F' in PATH shutdown"
Middlesex County:  "County utilities authority comptroller charged with stealing $65K"
Union County:  "Three county judges appointed, filling half of vacancies"

Gov.Christie:  "Christie acknowledges how much weight he's lost"
Boarding Homes:  "Boarding homes inspections would be posted online under bill"
Body Cams:  "This arrest is being recorded"
Citizen Engagement:  "Three steps government can take to engage citizens"
Elections:  "Assemblyman wants to abolish ELEC, end campaign restrictions"
Gas Tax:  "Fox, Christie's NJDOT pick, won't rule out gas tax increase"
Marital Privilege:  "Bill would allow wiretapped conversations between spouses as evidence"
Schools:  "Senate agrees with Christie expansion of 'renaissance schools'" -- Privately run tax-funded schools.
Text Ads:  "Annoying text message ads would be banned in NJ under proposed bill"
Vintage Aircraft:  "B-17 bomber 'Aluminum Overcast' returns to Mercer for tours, flights"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on red and white and fried chicken.

[OLDDOC] on the High Holy Days.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] posts pix from Saturday's Family Fun Day.

[DAVID] Family Fun and PABA pix.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] welcomes Fall with a Van Vechten photo.

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Olddoc dreams of full disclosure in Oz.. Bernice invites us to celebrate autumn.. Councilor Williams posts Family Fun Day pix.. David posts Fun Day and PABA pix.. Noel covers Linden v. Plainfield.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Library photo contest deadline nears"
  

NEWS --

HomeFirst:  "Jennie Crespo draws on personal experience to empower homeless families"
Resignation:  "Green resigns"
Dining:  "Jade Isle posts 'closed' sign" -- A landmark since 1971.
Gov. McGreevey:  "Former governor McGreevey speaks about recovery"

Camden:  "Expanded Urban Hope Act to come before legislature today"
Perth Amboy:  "Diaz faces an ally turned foe"

Gov. Christie:  "Six US Senate races Christie really wants GOP to win"
Energy:  "Rockefellers, oil fortune heirs, to divest charity from fossil fuels"
Environment:  "At estimated 400,000, Global Warming March sets record"
Hudson Tunnel:  "Signs of life stir for rail tunnel under Hudson" -- Despite Christie.
Joblessness:  "RU report details devastating impact of long-term unemployment"
Judiciary:  "Assembly panel to consider raising judges' retirement age to 75"
Obama Lawsuit:  "House GOP replaces law firm in Obama suit"
Politics:  "In heated midterm contests, GOP candidates move to the middle" -- Borrowing Dem themes.
Shofars:  "1.043 unison shofars break record in Whippany"
VIP Syndrome:  "The famous can present a minefield to doctors" -- Joan Rivers, and others.

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] invites us to celebrate autumn.

[OLDDOC] dreams of full disclosure in Oz.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] posts Family Fun Day pix.

[DAVID] posts Fun Day and PABA pix.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[NOEL at PALS] covers Linden v. Plainfield.

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Olddoc on Watson editorial.. Bernice notes the last day of summer.. Jackie: Week in review plus pix.. Noel on N. Hunterdon vs. Montgomery.. David updates post on Jerry Green's patronage mill..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "West End corner looking up"
  

NEWS --

Cardinals Football:  "Phipps leads Linden past Plainfield"

Meter Theft:  "Town institutes new security measures after $460K quarter theft"
Referendums:  "Board to hold information session about referendum vote"

Gov. Christie:  "Four controversial topics Christie won't touch"
Governor's Race:  "Stile surveys field of potential candidates"
Body Cams:  "NJ police unions say cams would be useful, but need guidance"
Global Warming:  "NYC march on global warming expected to draw thousands"
Medical Marijuana --

• "Demands for research grow in NJ, nation, driven by hopeful patients"
• "NJ child improves as parents find fewer roadblocks in Colorado"

Spanking:  "Many parents feel it has its place; doctors worry about abuse"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes the last day of summer.

[OLDDOC] on Watson editorial.

[DAVID] updates post on Jerry Green's patronage mill.

[JACKIE] Week in review plus pix.

[NOEL at PALS] on N. Hunterdon vs. Montgomery.

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Olddoc on Watson editorial; Housing Authority plans.. Bernice notes South Avenue redevelopment study.. Councilor Williams: Family Fun Day is today.. David on Jerry Green's patronage mill.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Councilors Storch and Williams host Family Fun Day today"

NEWS --

Watson Hiring:  "Watson hiring another Plainfield misstep" -- Courier, editorial.

ARC:  "ARC crowns home brewmaster, raises $70K for disable adults"
Bound Brook:  "Costa Rican president to visit Sunday"
Essex County:  "Fight of the week: Baraka vs. Joe D"
Newark:  "Report: Majority of city residents don't have three months savings"
Paterson:  "Schools chief switches administrator's job title amid questions about credentials"
Teachers:  "$40K salary hike and retro payouts up to $68K for some Bayonne teachers in new contract"
Westfield:  "Storm sewer collapses, sinking dump truck into street"

Bridgegate --

• "NBC says it was wrong on Christie report"
• "Brian Williams 'imprecise' when he said Christie had no Bridgegate link" -- The Auditor.

Immigration:  "Menendez: I expect big and bold reform from Obama this fall"
NFL:  "NFL apologizes as Rice scandal widens"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes South Avenue redevelopment study.

[OLDDOC] on Watson editorial; Housing Authority plans.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] Family Fun Day is today.

[DAVID] on Jerry Green's patronage mill.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc on Scotland and other independence movements.. Bernice: Planning Board startled by new Elmwood Gardens plan.. Councilor Williams: Ward 2 Family Fun Day tomorrow.. David on Jerry Green and the patronage mill.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Councilors Storch and Williams host Family Fun Day tomorrow"

NEWS --

High Holy Days:  "Acting Sheriff: Think security during Jewish holy days"
Home Depot:  "Home Depot says 56M payment cards were breached"
GPS Tracking:  "Asm Bramnick wants to ban GPS tracking devices on cars"

Bayonne:  "Teachers finally get new contract after four years of delay"
Elizabeth:  "After two shooting deaths in two days, activists call for peace"
Employment Discrimination:  "Bank that denied family health plan to female employees must change policy"
Newark:  "Civil rights groups say police are falling short on transparency pledge"
Outsourcing:  "NJ town to vote on outsourcing housing inspections"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie 'not surprised' by report feds haven't linked him to bridge closures"
• "Christie blasts bridge scandal committee, says it should 'wrap up'" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
• "NBC: Federal charges ruled out"

911 Call Centers:  "Bill would require 911 call centers to receive text messages"
Board of Public Utilities:  "Christie nominates new head of utilities agency"
DNA Evidence:  "Assembly bill aims at using DNA to exonerate the wrongfully convicted"
Environment:  "Environmental groups name NJ's dirtiest power plants"
NJ Assembly:  "70 members 'present' in an empty chamber?"
NJDOT:  "Christie picks Jamie Fox to head NJDOT -- again" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
NJ Finances --

• "Christie stops including some info in revenue reports"
• "Elimination of data may violate Christie's mandate"

Seat Belts:  "NJ Supremes rule failing to wear a seat belt is a crime"
Unemployment:  "NJ unemployment rate increases to 6.6 percent"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Planning Board startled by new Elmwood Gardens plan; Complete Streets discussed.

[OLDDOC] on Scotland and other independence movements.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] notes Ward 2 Family Fun Day tomorrow.

[DAVID] on Jerry Green and the patronage mill.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc puts Jerry Green under the scalpel.. Bernice notes heat season starts Oct. 1.. Councilor Williams on Family Fun Day.. David on the patronage mill.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "David Rutherford details Jerry Green's jobs technique"
• "Councilors Storch and Williams host Family Fun Day Saturday"
  

NEWS --

Wardlaw-Hartridge:  "Homegrown, healthy eats at W-H"

Elizabeth:  "Bollwege says state won't ban fracking, so towns, counties should"
Filming Ordinance:  "Garfield adopts filming ordinance"
Utililty Authority:  "County exec tells commissioners to repay stipends, health benefits"
HS Football Racism:  "Another mostly Black team saw bananas at Summit HS"
Hoboken:  "Former mayor, caught in corruption sting, disbarred"
Newark --

• "School board members say 'One Newark' violates state statutes"
• "School board flexes newfound fiscal muscles"

South Plainfield:  "Council candidate yelled N-word at Sherban's customers" -- Courier | Ledger |

Highways:  "Study ranks NJ roads high in cost, near bottom in condition"
Legislature:  "Bipartisan package of bills to fight drug 'epidemic' announced"
NJ Pension Funds:  "Christie, unions battling over hedge fund fees, pay-to-play"
NJ Tax Receipts:  "Facing budget shortfall, Christie plays Corzine amnesty card"
Open Space:  "Advocates urge 'yes' vote on constitutional amendment" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
OPRA --

• "Christie administration told to ID records on staff departures"
• "Port Authority vows to follow NY, NJ public records laws"

Poverty:  "NJ one of three states with increase in poverty last year" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Privacy:  "Apple will no longer unlock most iPhones, IPads for police, even with search warrants"
Sewerage Systems:  "State wants sewer plants to plan for 500-year storm, more"
Transportation  "Coalition pushed to replenish Transportation Trust Fund"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes heat season starts Oct. 1.

[OLDDOC] puts Jerry Green under the scalpel.

[Councilor WILLIAMS] on Family Fun Day.

[DAVID] on the patronage mill.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc laments what's happened to the newspapers.. Bernice: More on Watson hire; Jerry Green on attacking family members.. Jerry Green on the blogs, the Watson appointment and more.. David on the patronage mill.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "What will Watson appointment mean for New Dems?"

NEWS --

Girls Soccer:  "Roselle Catholic tops Plainfield"
TAP News:  "TAP's Plainfield website franchise for sale"

Jersey City:  "Fulop ally, former councilman, set to run redevelopment agency"
Linden:  "Former judge, city lose round in civil rights lawsuit"
Misconduct:  "North Bergen DPW scandal to go to trial"
North Plainfield:  "State probing alleged racial taunt at football game"
Scotch Plains:  "Asking $1.2M for just-built 4,800 square foot McMansion" -- Excess at any price.

NFL:  "Sen. Booker seeks to yank NFL's non-profit status"
NJ Pension Funds:  "NJ sells controversial pension fund investment"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] More on Watson hire; Jerry Green on attacking family members.

[OLDDOC] laments what's happened to the newspapers.

[Assemblyman GREEN] on the blogs, the Watson appointment and more.

[DAVID] on the patronage mill.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc is still in shock over the Watson appointment.. Bernice notes Watson hiring hits headlines.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight, or lack thereof.. David posts rainy weekend photos..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Jerry finds work for Sharon, Mackson"

NEWS --

Mapp Hiring --

• "Official lands Plainfield job after costly PMUA payout"
• "Report: Appointment of new DPW director sparks controversy"

Temple Sholom:  "Congregation holds dedication service at new home"

Hudson County:  "O'Dea, Fulop alignment assessed in Hudson"
Jersey City --

• "Christie joins 3 ex-governors, Nancy Pelosi at opening of prisoner re-entry center"
• "Christie holds hands with Nancy Pelosi"

North Plainfield:  "NPHS players say they were racially taunted" -- Courier | CBSNews |
Scotch Plains --

• "Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools receive $586K grant"
• "Police identify two killed in Rt. 22 crash" -- Courier | Ledger |

Union County:  "All five vo-tech schools earn places in Newsweek top-performers list"

2016 Presidential Race:  "Christie trails GOP field in New Hampshire poll"
Military Contracts:  "Fake NJ companies had unusable parts manufactured abroad"
NJ Pension Funds:  "State sells investment that raised pay-to-play concerns"
Public Health:  "Rare respiratory virus, EV-D68, could soon hit NJ"
Transportation Trust Fund:  "NJ's crumbling roads and bridges focus of new coalition"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Watson hiring hits headlines; TAP looking for Plainfield franchisee.

[OLDDOC] is still in shock over the Watson appointment.

[DAVID] posts rainy weekend photos.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight, or lack thereof.

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Olddoc reacts to Mapp's appointment of Watson.. Bernice on Eric Watson's return to city as department head.. Noel: SPF rains on Cardinals' parade.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mapp hires Eric Watson for DPW. What do you think?"

NEWS --

College Football:  "Plainfield native Hilliman scores two TD's in BC-USC game" -- ESPN | LATimes | -- Video highlights.
Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield - 4, Franklin - 0"
HS Football:  "Plainfield falls to Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 14-0"
Fatal Accident:  "Two dead, one injured in Rt. 22 accident" -- Courier | Ledger |

Hospitals:  "Options for Bergen RMC include sale" -- Record | Ledger |
Newark:  "Development director's nonprofit fell behind on payments to city corporation"

2017 Governor's Race:  "Poll shows wide open field with Christie gone" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Miss America:  "Miss NY< Kara Kazantsev, wins title"
Red-light Cams:  "NJ Hospital Ass'n pulls out of industry-backed safety group"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Eric Watson's return to city as department head.

[OLDDOC] reacts to Mapp's appointment of Watson, and more.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[NOEL at PALS] notes SPF rains on Cardinals' parade.

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Olddoc takes a family weekend.. Bernice notes tax lien list published, more.. Noel previews the Cardinals next two games.. David posts Saturday pix.. Jackie: The week in review includes a novel slideshow..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Netherwood Heights house tour today"

NEWS --

Schools:  "Plainfield students honor community heroes on 9/11"
Drugs:  "Three Plainfield men face charges after SWAT team raid"
Families:  "38% of NJ households can't meet basic needs"

Bayonne:  "23-year-old chief of staff: I'm working harder to prove critics wrong"
Body Art:  "Inked Out NJ draws crowd to Secaucus show"
Bound Brook:  "River Fest Street Fair set for Sept. 20"
Bloomfield:  "Lawsuit over alleged cop misconduct moved to federal court"
Ebola:  "Man who traveled to Nigeria being evaluated at RWJ Rahway amid Ebola concerns"
Foreclosure:  "Facing foreclosure? Face your fears"
Franklin:  "Franklin Festival brings community together through arts"
Newark:  "Baraka: City schools' problems are state's fault"
Rutgers:  "Penn State spoils RU debut in Big Ten" -- Courier | Ledger |
Sidewalk Repairs:  "Judge blocks Highland Park from enforcing repair ordinance"
Teachers:  "Four years without contract, Bayonne teachers to vote on deal Monday"
Transit:  "7 things to know about proposed extension of No. 7 line to Secaucus"
Trenton:  "City officials seek input for community-driven vision for future"

Bridgegate --

• "In police radio recordings, cops scramble to deal with closure"

Healthcare Info:  "Data of 1 million NJ patients compromised since 2009" -- Timeline here.
NJ Supreme Court:  "Seven cases the NJ Supremes will hear this year"
Veterans:  "Rutgers program helps vets get green skills"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] otes tax lien list published, more.

[OLDDOC] is taking a family weekend.

[DAVID]  posts Saturday pix.

[JACKIE] The week in review includes a novel slideshow.

[NOEL at PALSpreviews the Cardinals next two games] .

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Send not to know for whom the bell tolls ... it tolls for thee.. Abbreviated CLIPS today.. You're on your own with the bloggers..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Send not to know for whom the bell tolls ... it tolls for thee"

NEWS --

Abbreviated CLIPS today, I am off to an all-day conference for NJ Library Board members. Dan

[LEDGER] - [COURIER]


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[OLDDOC] .

[Councilor STORCH] .

[Councilor WILLIAMS] .

[DAVID] .

[JACKIE] .

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] .

[DOTTIE G SEZ] .

[NOEL at PALS] .

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Olddoc on the Race Card in comments.. Bernice: Commentary on Council meeting, schedule for rest of year.. Noel previews Cardinals Saturday opener... David celebrates first anniversary of Plainfield View.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Big Weekend: Festival, Concert, Family Day, Bus Trip, House Tour"
  

NEWS --

PHS Football:  "Plainfield Cardinals thinking big"

Addiciton Rehab:  "NJ 'sober homes' face more supervision" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Downtown NJ:  "Rahway hosts group's annual meeting, Booker to speak"
Drugs:  "16 arrested in cocaine bust spanning NJ, NYC"
Elizabeth:  "Exhibit at Freeholders Gallery pays tribute to county history"
North Plainfield:  "Valley a throwback for Canucks"
Scotch Plains:  "Father tried to set house afire in murder-suicide"
South Plainfield:  "Chillemi found sanctuary at South Plainfield"
Union County Day of Prayer:  "Speakers announced for UC Day of Prayer"
West Orange:  "Ballot brouhaha emerging in mayor's race"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie's smoking-ban veto is noticed beyond NJ"
Affordable Housing:  "Conditional veto could gut policies, advocates say"
NJ's Richest Colleges:  "Which schools have the most generous donors"
Pay-to-Play:  "NJ AFL-CIO targets pension adviser with ethics complaint" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Police Body Cams:  "Body cams would be mandatory under Norcross bill"
Radio Shack:  "Radio Shack may file bankruptcy"
Real Estate:  "Foreclosures spiking in NJ"
School Lunches:  "Tofu? Bill advances to consider student cultural preferences" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
Sewage:  "Could 'stormwater authorities' keep sewage out of NJ waterways?"
Teen Curfew:  "Wanaque repeals juvenile curfew in settlement with ACLU-NJ"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Commentary on Council meeting, schedule for rest of year.

[OLDDOC] on the Race Card in comments.

[DAVID] celebrates first anniversary of Plainfield View.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

[NOEL at PALS] previews Cardinals Saturday opener.

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Olddoc on residency, and Ray Rice.. Bernice on Councilor Reid; Youth Commissions.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "'Plainfield whorehouse' post climbs toward 6,000"

NEWS --

9/11:  "Area 9/11 observances" -- Courier | Ledger |
HS Football:  "Plainfield rebuilding football program"
P.O.P.:  "Civil rights group protests shooting of unarmed man by Irvington police"

Anti-Crime Forum:  "JC, Newark, Paterson mayors hear from crime experts" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Atlantic City:  "Revel gets $90M offer for shuttered casino" -- Which cost $2.5 Billion.
Dunellen:  "Boro firefighters upset with Piscataway dispatchers"
Hospitals:  "Merger trend reflected in Palissades-Hackensack partnership"
Newark:  "Activists take to social media to support Newark students"
Paterson:  "Paterson is fifth NJ city to pass sick leave law"
Sandy Hook:  "Coast Guard plan to rebuild stirs concerns over redevelopment"
Scotch Plains:  "Father who killed son, 11, was in bitter custody battle"

Bridgegate --

• "GWB panel gets Christie aide's phone records"

Pres. Obama:  "NJ congressmen support Obama call to action"
Alimony:  "NJ alimony bill signed by Christie"
Campaign Cash:  "NJEA is tops at $57M since 1999"
ELEC:  "Top 25 special interest groups spent $311M in past 15 years"
NJ Credit Rating:  "Citing budget shortfall, pension cuts S&P downgrades NJ debt"
Police Cams:  "Police cam bill signed into law"
Smoking:  "Christie vetoes bill to ban smoking at state parks" -- Ledger | NJSpot |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on Councilor Reid; Youth Commissions.

[OLDDOC] on residency, and Ray Rice.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc has two posts on Council meeting.. Bernice on youth choices, SSYC opportunity.. David: Photos from Sundy's KYSS march.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield's 9/11 observance Thursday morning"

NEWS --

Fire:  "Plainfield house fire draws response from three towns, UC EMS"
Schools --

• "Cultural changes lead to tensions over calendar" | "NJ BOE's list of holidays"
• "Students would have say in lunch menus with bill under consideration"

Anti-crime Alliance:  "Newark, JC, Paterson mayors to hold conference to discuss crime"
Atlantic City:  "Trump set to close Taj Mahal"
East Orange:  "EO mandates paid sick time, adds momentum to state law"
Youth Sports:  "Ex-official of Flemington baseball club indicted in $100K embezzlement"

DEP:  "Deputy commissioner leaving to head state's largest business group"
NJ Lottery:  "NJ Cash 5 revamped for larger payouts"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie: More than enough questions have been asked" -- Not really.
• "Top jokes about the GWB closure scandal"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie 'growing weary' of implication he's neglected NJGOP"
NJ Budget:  "Shortfall was $275M worse than Christie thought"
NJ Finances:  "NJ bond disclosure warns of revenue shortfall, casino closings impact"
NJ Pensions:  "Christie tells current retirees pensions are in no imminent danger"
Donald Trump:  "$140M loan secured for Trump Plaza's second JC tower"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] on youth choices, SSYC opportunity.

[OLDDOC] has two posts on Council meeting.

[DAVID] Photos from Sunday's KYSS march.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc: Look for Council post a little later.. Bernice: Two community groups seek city help.. David posts photos from Sunday KYSS protest.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Residency waiver, East 2nd Street are flash points at Council meeting"

NEWS --

Schools:  "UC Vo-Tech among top 25 in Northeast"
Home Depot:  "Company confirms credit card info breach" -- If you're a customer, you need to pay attention.
Restaurants:  "Plainfield restaurant has menu for dogs, too"

Atlantic City:  "Trump Entertainment files for bankruptcy"
East Orange;  "EO becomes 4th NJ city to pass earned sick time ordinance"
Hospitals:  "Overlook entitled to helistop, DOT says"
Rutgers:  "RU receives $10M donation for cancer research"
Scotch Plains --

• "Father killed son, then himself, police say"
• "Son in murder-suicide was internationally ranked chess player"

Bridgegate --

• "New email exchange raises more questions"
  "At GWB on anniversary, Wasserman Schultz declares Christie a bully" -- PolNJ | Ledger |
  
• "Christie calls Dems highlighting anniversary 'nakedly partisan'"

Sen. Booker:  "Booker made $540K in 2013, gave big to charity"
Environment:  "NJ could lose $500M by pulling out of emissions program"
Gambling:  "Christie move to legalize sports betting may be a long shot"
GOP:  "ELEC records show NJ GOP with nearly $300K deficit"
Youth Sports:  "Wide-ranging bill by Menendez, Pascrell aims to protect youth"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] Two community groups seek city help.

[OLDDOC] Look for Council post a little later.

[DAVID] posts photos from Sunday KYSS protest.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnigh.

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Olddoc on what we're losing with losing the 'papers'.. Bernice: Senior Center cost dispute to be arbitrated.. Jackie: BB16 live feeds overnight..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Appropriate??!!"

NEWS --

Child Support Arrest:  "Man arrested in Plainfield returned to Hunterdon County on warrant charge"

Irvington:  "Former detectives say chief ordered trumped up charges against colleagues"
North Plainfield --

• "New energy program may save residents on bills"
• "Ongoing sewer repairs will save residents money"

Scotch Plains:  "Update on father, son found dead in home"

Bridgegate --

• "Christie's 2016 chances still affected by scandal, a year later"
• "Dems plan anti-Christie phone ad on anniversary"
• "The GWB Files: Chris Christie and the closure of the world's busiest bridge"
• "One year later, bridge investigation still unfolding"

Energy:  "Four Mercer County towns explore purchasing energy in bulk"
NJ Supreme Court:  "Stuart Rabner could make history as longest-serving chief justice"
Youth Sports Safety:  "Menendez, Paxcrell to announce youth sports safety bill"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Senior Center cost dispute to be arbitrated.

[OLDDOC] on what we're losing with losing the 'papers'.

[JACKIE] BB16 live feeds overnight.

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Olddoc questions a conclusion in the Courier's Muhlenberg study report.. Bernice notes Senior Center cost dispute to be arbitrated. David on today's KYSS rally.. Jackie's week in review plus pix..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Health officer's residency waiver on Council agenda"
  

NEWS --

Animal Rescue:  "Two dogs rescued from dog fighting bust are ready for adoption"
Atlantic City --

• "What AC can learn from Vegas about luring non-gambling dollars"
• "With city in crisis, leaders meet Monday to discuss its future"

Mendham:  "'Hells' Kitchen' winner arrested in drug bust"
Scotch Plains:  "Father and son found dead in Jerusalem Road home" -- Courier | Ledger |
Somerville:  "At the Canton Palace, indecision rewarded" -- Dim sum.

Bridgegate --

• "The GWB Files: Chris Christie and the closure of the world's busiest bridge"
• "One year later, bridge investigation still unfolding"
• "Panel leaders say investigation will pick up again"
• "Inside look at the Record's GWB coverage" -- Video.

Governor's Race:  "Holt for governor? He's not ruling it out"
Israel & Palestine:  "Central Jersey residents help Israel, Palestinians"
Mortgages:  "Mortgage problems when buying 'outside the box'"
Theater:  "Homegrown plays reach NJ's stages"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[BERNICE] notes Senior Center cost dispute to be arbitrated.

[OLDDOC] questions a conclusion in the Courier's Muhlenberg study report.

[DAVID] on today's KYSS rally.

[JACKIE]  week in review plus pix.

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