Olddoc on the "Citizens" budget advisory committee.. Bernice: Former JC DPW head is new PMUA exec; Greaves names CBAC choice.. Rebecca: Fishing derby Saturday..
[PLAINFIELD TODAY]
CLIPS is your daily roundup of links to blog posts and news about Plainfield or affecting Plainfielders. Begun in 2003 as an email newsletter to Plainfield city council members when I was Plainfield's public information officer, it was later offered to the general public by email and has been available as a blog since 2007. If you have questions, suggestions or tips, email me at plaindan@gmail.com.
NEWS --
Queen City Baseball League: "Summit baseball mentorship program donates to Plainfield league"
Bank Robber: "Bank-robbing Plainfield man attempts hospital escape" -- Courier | Ledger |
Union County: "Economic development agency quietly stripped of its funding"
Union County Improvement Authority: "UCIA hires a helper for Linda Stender" -- From CountyWatchers.
Gas Stations: "No way Jerseyans will pump their own gas, officials say"
Banakruptcies: "Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase agree to erase canceled debts from credit reports"
Berkeley Heights: "Boro mulls property reval, will have to act on affordable housing"
Elizabeth: "Pols at forum say support licenses for undocumented drivers"
Ellis Island: "'Peopling of America' exhibit set to open"
Hospitals: "St. Michael's Hospital faults study data that recommends closure" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Hudson River Tunnels --
- "PA chairman says agency will back Amtrak tunnel plans"
- "Obama administration urges fast action on tunnels"
Nepotism: "Saddle Brook council decides against anti-nepotism measure"
Perth Amboy: "New leaders sought for school accused of using corporal punishment" -- That is corporal punishment?!
Policing: "Policing scandals threaten to overwhelm DOJ" -- 21 reviews begun under Obama.
Trenton: "Council approves $144K in settlements for sexual harassment, unpaid bills"
Christie for President --
- "Christie bristles when asked if his White House would be indictment-free"
- "On immigration, Christie jabs Hillary but also contradicts GOP"
- "Christie scolds reporters for talking about 'Deflategate'"
- "In NH, Christie calls war on drugs 'completely a failure'"
Exxon Deal: "Lawmakers: Christie administration won't release deal's details"
Fire Safety: "Christie torches bill requiring new homes have sprinklers"
Legislature --
- "New law provides for electroic auto insurance cards"
- "Sexual harassment at colleges would be studied by task force"
- "Dogfighting would be criminalized under new bill"
- "Scutari goes to war against those state officials with 'acting' in their title"
Paternity: "One womb, two dads: Judge rules man must support only once twin" -- NJLaw | Ledger |
School Lunches: "Christie nixes bill that would allow vegetarian lunches" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Tax Abatements: "Lesniak wants to freeze tax breaks until Christie releases new data"
Obituary: "Guy Karawan, taught a generation 'We Shall Overcome'"
RECENT BLOG POSTS --
[BERNICE] Former JC DPW head is new PMUA exec; Greaves names CBAC choice.
[OLDDOC] on the "Citizens" budget advisory committee.
[Mayor MAPP] tells the tale of two demolition projects.
[Councilor STORCH] Dem team for Plainfield's future is in Column C.
[Councilor WILLIAMS] on Green mailer (with not-to-miss video).
[DAVID] on to Nimes, Marseille and Geneva.
[JACKIE] Survivor/Worlds Apart blog party.
[JACKIE'S PHOTO BLOG] catches an empty train.
[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger] notes youth fishing derby Saturday.
[NOEL at PALS] concludes with the 1st Team All-Efficiency for 2014-15.
[PLAINFIELD LATINO] North Plainfield Schools keeping community clean.
[DOTTIE G SEZ] reposts a Blue Jersey story on Jerry Green's bizarre attack.
