Where Plainfield turns for news.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Plainfield housing complex fails HUD inspection.. Olddoc offers a belated potpourri, including some Trump toons.. Noel at HS Sports: Bridgewater over Linden.. Jackie: Survivor 35 October 18 blog party..


[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 --

Alexis Morrast:  "Talented Plainfield teen helps Jersey Jazz Society celebrate 45th anniversary"
Allen Young Apartments:  "Plainfield complex among 23 failing HUD inspections" -- Scrolkl down.
Girls Soccer:  "Hillside at Plainfield"
Plainfield Education Association:  "PEA to hold community forum Thursday night"

Duke Farms:  "Duke Farms to unveil space where mansion used to be"
Elizabeth:  "Lesniak's staff chief sues Trinitas over wife's death"
Group Homes:  "How a convicted murderer (and others) slip past criminal background checks"
NJ Transit:  "NJT's rail system is breaking down more this year"
Show Biz:  "I lost my job after actor put his penis on my shoulder, NJ writer writes"

Trump World --
2017 Guv RAce --
Menendez Trial:  "5 points defense tried to score with jury"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a belated potpourri, including some Trump toons. (10/18/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  On illegal conversions of residential buildings. (10/15/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Survivor 35 October 18 blog party. (10/18/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Bridgewater over Linden. (10/18/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Shooting Monday night.. Villa Maria in spectacular fire.. Olddoc on the First Amendment today.. Rebecca: Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat are coming up..


[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 --

Drake House:  "'Four Centuries in a Weekend' county tour this weekend"
Grace Episcopal Church:  "Bernardsville Girl Scouts support Plainfield children"
Insurance Fraud:  "Plainfield man, former railway executive, convicted of insurance fraud"
Plainfield Vision 2025:  "Final Public Safety session held"
Shooting:  "Shooting victim transported to local hospital Monday night"
Villa Maria:  "Fire at vacant North Plainfield health facility"  -- Eyewitness | CBS | Courier | Ledger |

Dunellen:  "Art Color redevelopment project may be key to town's survival-- Enough with the hyperbole!
Pet Welfare:  "Dog kept alive for 5months after vet said he was put down"

2017 Guv Race --
Elections --
Obamacare:  "Horizon customers to pay 24 percent more in NJ next year"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc on the First Amendment today. (10/17/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  On illegal conversions of residential buildings. (10/15/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Jackie shows a snoozing Vincent despite saying 'there's nothing here to see'. (10/15/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Mid State 38: Top 10, Week 6. (10/12/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Obama to stump for Murphy in NJ.. Olddoc notes it is [NJ] election time..


[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 --

New Resident Tour:  "First 'Welcome to Plainfield' new resident tour Saturday"
YMCA:  "Casino Night fundraiser is Saturday"

Amazon HQ:  "Christie chooses Newark as Amazon contender" -- Ledger | Courier | NJSpot |
Bombing Trial:  "NJ jihadist faces life in prison after jury convicts him in NYC bombing"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Oct. 16"
Harvey Weinstein:  "NJ Senator: Judi Franco's defense of Weinstein is cruel and false" -- OpEd by Sen. Joe Vitale.

2017 Guv Race --
Menendez Trial --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc notes it is [NJ] election time. (10/16/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  On illegal conversions of residential buildings. (10/15/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Jackie shows a snoozing Vincent despite saying 'there's nothing here to see'. (10/15/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Mid State 38: Top 10, Week 6. (10/12/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Monday, October 16, 2017

Ex-top cop gets $453K payout.. Olddoc proposes a series of blogs on the 1st, 2nd and 14th amendments.. Councilor Storch On illegal conversions of residential buildings.. Jackie shows a snoozing Vincent despite saying 'there's nothing here to see'..


[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 --

Week Ahead:  "The week ahead in Plainfield, October 16-22"
Obituary:  "Bernadetta Carrano, mother of Plainfield activist Sal Carrano"

Breast Cancer:  "Thousands participate in state's largest breast cancer walk"
Newark:  "Ex-top cop to get $453K payout"
Rutgers:  "Rutgers defeats Illinois, 35-24"
Voting Machines:  "NJ continues to use easily hacked voting machines"
Watchung Hills:  "Watchung Hills Regional HS achieves sustainability certification"

2017 Guv Race --
Trump World --
Menendez Trial --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc proposes a series of blogs on the 1st, 2nd and 14th amendments. (10/15/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  On illegal conversions of residential buildings. (10/15/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Jackie shows a snoozing Vincent despite saying 'there's nothing here to see'. (10/15/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Mid State 38: Top 10, Week 6. (10/12/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Sunday, October 15, 2017

Lumber employee who overbilled Plainfield schools gets prison.. Olddoc posts two editorials about Trump's executive order on ACA (Obamacare).. Rebeccca: Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk 'n Treat are coming up..


[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 --

Bayway Lumber Scam:  "Lumber yard employee who overbilled Plainfield school district gets prison time"
Football:  "Watchung Hills overtakes Plainfield in overtime"
Girls Soccer:  "Roselle Catholic at Plainfield"
Latino Festival:  "Scenes of student performances at Latino Festival" -- Video.
Vision 2025:  "Public Safety, 2nd of three sessions, held Thursday"
YMCA:  "Fall Casino Night fundraiser is October 21"

Drugs:  "Corrections officer charged with smuggling deadly opioid into NJ prison"
HS Drug Testing:  "Livingston HS proposes random screening of most students"
Orange --
Puerto Rico:  "Perth Amboy collects 400K pounds of goods for Puerto Rico"

Trump World --
2017 Guv Race --
Menendez Trial:  "Will judge toss out most charges?"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts two editorials on Trump's executive order re: ACA. (10/13/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Survivor 35: Heros-Healers-Hustlers, Oct. 11 blog party. (10/11/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Mid State 38: Top 10, Week 6. (10/12/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Saturday, October 14, 2017

Plainfield Today: Hispanic Heritage Festival Saturday at PHS.. PDCC meeting today.. Cedarbrook Apartments Yard Sale.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan


[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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, October 14; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a 'racism potpourri'. (10/12/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Survivor 35: Heros-Healers-Hustlers, Oct. 11 blog party. (10/11/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Mid State 38: Top 10, Week 6. (10/12/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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



Friday, October 13, 2017

Plainfield dead-beat dad owes $140K in support.. Olddoc offers a 'racism potpourri'.. Council President Williams: Forum on HIV prevention in the Hispanic community Saturday.. Noel at HS Sports: Mid State 38: Top 10, Week 6..


[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 --

Child Support:  "Plainfield dad leads dead-beat parent list owing $140K in support"
Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield at Ridge"
Girls Soccer:  "Linden at Plainfield"
Latino Festival:  "Latino Festival comes to PHS Saturday"

Accused Bomber Trial:  "Accused bomber Rahimi declines to testify in own defense"
Newark:  "High rise and low rents: City's future lies in the delicate balance"
North Plainfield:  "Four schools achieve NJ sustainability certification"
Policing:  "Jersey City gets big arbitration win in dispute with cops"
Rutgers:  "Biden to RU students: We can stop sex assaults on campus" -- Ledger | Courier |
Scouting:  "No mergers, no boys: Girl Scouts of NJ not backing down"

Trump World --
2017 Guv Race --
Obamacare:  "Five things Trump just did that could kill Obamacare" --Or eight things.
Refugees:  "Study: Number of refugees coming to US falling fast under Trump"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a 'racism potpourri'. (10/12/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Survivor 35: Heros-Healers-Hustlers, Oct. 11 blog party. (10/11/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Mid State 38: Top 10, Week 6. (10/12/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Thursday, October 12, 2017

Debate Verdict: Murphy didn't wet his pants.. Council President Williams: Forum on HIV prevention in the Hispanic community Saturday.. Jackie: Survivor 35: Heros-Healers-Hustlers, Oct. 11 blog party..


[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 --

Football:  "Preview: Plainfield vs. Martinsville"
Queen City 5K:  "Historic Queen City 5K this weekend"
Plainfield Schools:  "School District celebrates Latin America and Caribbean this Saturday"
Voting:  "NJ continues to use easily hacked voting machines"

Bear Hunt:  "NJ bear hunt on pace for record low tally"
Football Protests:  "What American think of the NFL protests, and Trump's response"
Invasive Species:  "The Spotted Lanternfly, the latest insect invasion threat"
MacArthur Genius Awards:  "Meet the two NJ recipients for 2017"
Madison:  "Long lost Rodin bust has been in Council chambers all the time"
NJ Transit:  "Union challenges NJT math on 35 cancelled trains"
Opioids:  "How fentanyl went from obscurity to NJ's most fatal drug"
Rahway:  "Councilman leads rally to stop rent increase"
Trenton:  "Deal reached to avoid firefighter layoffs"

2017Guv Race --
Menendez -Trial -
Obamacare:  "NJ loses $26M in funding to expand enrollment"
Taxes:  "Trump tax policy could be tough on mom-and-pops, Main Street"
Weinstein & Dems:  "Dems dogged by Weinstein cash"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc comments on City capping accrued sick days, plus more on Trump. (10/10/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Survivor 35: Heros-Healers-Hustlers, Oct. 11 blog party. (10/11/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Bland leads Montgomery over Plainfield. (10/09/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Recap of Murphy-Guadagno debate.. Olddoc comments on City capping accrued sick days, plus more on Trump.. Council President Williams: Forum HIV prevention in the Hispanic community 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 5K:  "Historic Queen City 5K this weekend"
Plaianfield Schools:  "School District celebrates Latin America and Caribbean this Saturday"

2017 Guv Race --
Accused Bomber Trial:  "Prosecutor: Suspect caught on video in 'every stage of attack'"
Football Concussions:  "21 recent developments you need to know in 2017"
Rutgers:  "Biden brings sex assault talk to RU amid Weinstein scandal"
Weinstein: --
Menendez Trial:  "Senator looked for official with 'the best juice' to help Melgen"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc comments on City capping accrued sick days, plus more on Trump. (10/10/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Jackie's week includes misadventures with a lost phone and a great shot of a strling in fall plumage. (10/08/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Bland leads Montgomery over Plainfield. (10/09/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Convicted rapist gets joint custody of victim's child.. Olddoc notes there is a Council meeting Tuesday, plus more.. Noel at HS Sports: Bland leads Montgomery over Plainfield.. Council President Williams: HIV Prevention in the Hispanic Community forum on Saturday.. Jackie's week includes misadventures with a lost phone and a great shot of a starling in fall plumage..


[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 --

Sick Leave:  "Plainfield council draws line on sick leave tab"
Obituary:  "John P. Cannis, MD, Head of Surgery at Muhlenberg for many years"

Affordable Housing:  "NJ shifts money for affordable housing beyonds state inner cities"
Aldi:  "Aldi plans to open 4 stores, hire 250 in these NJ towns"
Beer:  "Three NJ beers named among best in US"
Child Custody:  "Convicted rapist gets joint custody of victim's child"
ESPN:  "ESPN suspends Jemele Hill after she sugests boycott of Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones"
Fatigue:  "Study shows stress, social media taking their toll"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Oct. 9"
Weinstein Scandal --
2017 Guv Race --
rumpworld:  "Trump lists immigration demands that could derail 'Dreamers' deal"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc notes there is a Council meeting Tuesday, plus more. (10/09/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Jackie's week includes misadventures with a lost phone and a great shot of a strling in fall plumage. (10/08/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Bland leads Montgomery over Plainfield. (10/09/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Monday, October 9, 2017

Free wrestling classes for Plainfield students start Oct. 14.. Council President Williams: HIV Prevention in the Hispanic Community forum on Saturday.. Jackie's week includes misadventures with a lost phone and a great shot of a strling in fall plumage..


[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 --

Boys Soccer:  "Plainfield at New Providence: UC Tournament, First Round"
Crescent Concerts:  "Crosswinds Trio opens 2017-18 season"
Football:   "Plainfield at Montgomery"
NJ Intergenerational Orchestra:  "NJIO ensemble to perform at Plainfield Public Library Oct. 28"
Wrestling:  "Free wrestling classes for Plainfield students in K-8 starts October 16"

Adoption --
Amazon HQ:  "What these 4 NJ finalists have going for (and against) them"
Christopher Columbus:  "Should NJ celebrate Columbus?"
Essex County College:  "Leaders at troubled college seek unity as accreditation hangs in balance"
Football:  "VP Pence leaves Colts-49ers game after some players take a knee"
Gun Control:  "The Auditor: No hope for gun control? Think gay marriage"
Police Chief Salaries:  "What Essex County's 21 chiefs make"
Puerto Rico Relief:  "FEMA director: We 'filtered out' San Juan mayor 'a long time ago'"
Terrorism:  "ISIS plotter arrested in Cranford, plotting the next '9/11' with two others"

2017 Guv Race --
Statehouse Renovation:  "A photo report on the $300M project"
Teachers Union:  "Moran: NJ teachers are getting ripped off by their own lying union" -- Moran is on a tear.

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc files three posts: About money, and two on today's Times stories. (10/04/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Jackie's week includes misadventures with a lost phone and a great shot of a strling in fall plumage. (10/08/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   MidState 38: Week 5: Top 10. (10/05/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Sunday, October 8, 2017

Former DYFS building makeover gets green light.. Rebecca: For Halloween, Annual Doggy Howl, and Trunk or Treat..


[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 --

Board of Ed Race:  "School Board candidates greet public at PEA forum"
Former DYFS Building:  "PLANNING Board approves new exterior design for Camino's DYFS building makeover"
Guns:  "Reps. Watson Coleman and Pallone call for gun  controls"
Weekend:  "Brahms, Bikes and More: Plenty on tap in Plainfield for the weekend"

Auto Deaths:  "More people are dying in alcohol-related car crashes in NJ"
Group Homes:  "Decade after disabled man's death, Christie signs law to make group homes safer"
New Brunswick:  "HUD audit critical of city's Housing Authority" -- Ledger | Courier |
Puerto Rico --
"NJ for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief makes its first donation"
"NJ group collects 50,000 pounds of items for relief effort"
"NJ State Police sends troopers to help with relief"
Route 78:  "A quick hop over Route 78"
Schools:  "5-year-old girl  put on bus in error, walks home alone" -- Big suit coming?
Violent Crime:  "30 towns with highest violent crime rates" -- 2015 data.

Trump World --
2017 Guv Race --

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc files three posts: About money, and two on today's Times stories. (10/04/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Survivor 35: Heroes-Healers-Hustlers blog party. (10/04/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   MidState 38: Week 5: Top 10. (10/05/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Saturday, October 7, 2017

Plainfield Today: Fire Safety Parade, Library Wine Tasting, Plainfield Symphony -- all today.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan


[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 --

No CLIPS Saturday, October 31; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc files three posts: About money, and two on today's Times stories. (10/04/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Survivor 35: Heroes-Healers-Hustlers blog party. (10/04/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   MidState 38: Week 5: Top 10. (10/05/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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



Friday, October 6, 2017

PLANNING Board approves plan for amkeover of former DYFS building.. Noel at HS Sports: MidState 38: Week 5: Top 10..


[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 --

Former DYFS Building:  "PLANNING Board approves new exterior design for Camino's DYFS building makeover"
PHS:  "Details announced for annual College and Career Fair"
Plainfield Music Club:  "Music Club celebrates 125 years at Queen City Music Festival"
Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO welcomes pianist Robert Taub"
Yates Veterans Housing:  "Zoning Board begins hearing on Yates House"

Field Hockey:  "North Plainfield at Mount St. Mary's"
Guns --
Jobs:  "New Dave & Buster's in Woodbridge looking to hire 230 team members"
Monarch Butterflies:  "Where to see Monarchs in NJ during southern migration"
Opioids:  "Through son's painful obituary, family begs those fighting addiction to seek help"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc files three posts: About money, and two on today's Times stories. (10/04/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Survivor 35: Heroes-Healers-Hustlers blog party. (10/04/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   MidState 38: Week 5: Top 10. (10/05/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan



Thursday, October 5, 2017

Olddoc files three posts: About money, and two on today's Times stories.. Council President Williams: Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community.. Jackie: Survivor 35: Heroes-Healers-Hustlers blog party...


[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 --

Girls Tennis:  "Plainfield's Lady Cardinals advances to state tournament"
Music Festival:  "Queen City readies its month-long music festival"
Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO welcomes pianist Robert Taub"
Obituary:  "Iago McTier 'Matt' Tucker, 20-year employee of School District"

Air Travel:  "Sorry state of our local airports laid bare by travelers"
Amazon HQ:  "Four NJ cities advance in competition for Amazon HQ"
Guns --
New Brunswick:  "Groundbreaking for $172M Performing Arts Center"
North Plainfield:  "Puerto Rico hurricane survivors return to central Jersey"
Opioids:  "NJ gets $1.7M grant to fight epidemic's 'march of death'"
Pharma:  "NJ about to hit opioid producers with a serious lawsuit"
Policing:  "Exclusive: First look at NJ deadly force shooting reports"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie calls Prieto 'a liar' over school funding remark"
Menendez Tiral --
NJ Pensions:  "NJ Pensions had a good year" -- Ledger | NJSpot |

Obituary:  "Remembering 'Color in Black and White' columnist Jay Jefferson Cooke"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc files three posts: About money, and two on today's Times stories. (10/04/17)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Welcome to the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. (8/21/17)

[Council President WILLIAMS]  Upcoming Presentation: HIV prevention in the Hispanic community. (10/04/17).

[DAVID]  Plainfield commemorates 1967 rebellion. (08/12/17)

[JACKIE]  Survivor 35: Heroes-Healers-Hustlers blog party. (10/04/2017)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Plainfield's annual Doggy Howl and Trunk or Treat. (9/25/17)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]   Linden's ground attack defeats the Minutemen. (10/03/2017).

[Anonymous Gadfly]   Just when you thought you had seen it all.  (7/02/17).

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

**NOTE: As of Monday, 8/15/16, PolicitckerNJ has become part of the NY Observer's website. (Both are owned by Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner). I have always used the abbreviation 'PolNJ' to point to articles from the site. Things have gotten complicated in the meantime, since Politico, the award-winning national news site, has begun to branch out with a NJ version -- PoliticoNJ. To avoid confusion, I will henceforth refer to PolitickerNJ with the abbreviation "ObsNJ'..  Hope that's not all too confusing. -- Dan