Union County Dems update: Jerry Green campaigns for Scutari from hospital bed.. Olddoc on Trump's speech, Mapp's chief of staff's resignation..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "In a time of Democratic crisis, consider Lincoln's leadership qualities"

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 --

Union County Dem Committee --

• "Plainfield mayor's chief of staff resigns" -- Courier | InsiderNJ |
• "From hospital, Green campaigns for Scutari"
• "In chairman's fight with Colleen Mahr, Scuatri burnishes the backing of women"
• "Ruiz backs Scutari for county chair"
• "Former Freeholder Vernell Wright backs Scutari"

Black History Month:  "Plainfield schools host local talent"
Seniors:  "Super Saturday event at Senior Center a success"

NJ Hall of Fame:  "Hall of Fame to induct Meryl Streep, Cake Boss, Steven Van Zandt"
NJ Transit:  "Murphy: New chief will 'yank system back from the brink'" -- NJSpot | PoliticoNJ | Ledger |
Watchung:  "Burglars take North Plainfield police chief's gun, badge and uniform"  -- Ledger | Courier |

Trump World --

• "Trump offers same policies in new bipartisan packaging"
• "ABC pundit Chris Christie blasts Dems after Trump speech"
• "Only a handful of states can match NJ in disdain from Trump"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc on Trump's speech, Mapp's chief of staff's resignation.  (1/30/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams remains committed to public service. (1/26/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother cast announced. (1/28/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Watchung Hills beats Plainfield. (01/29/18)

[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

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Bombshell News: Mayor Mapp's Chief of Staff resigns.. Updates on Union County Dem Committee.. Noel at HS Sports: Watchung Hills beats Plainfield..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Sweeney endorsement of Scutari for Union Dem chair doesn't necessarily play well in Plainfield"

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 --

Bombshell News:  "John Stewart resigns as Mapp's chief of staff"
Union County Dem Committee --

• "Mapp allies McKenna, Burgwinkle break from mayor on county chairmanship"
• "Plainfield councilwoman Toliver says she won't endorse"
• "The long shadow of DeFilippo in Union County"

Girls Basketball:  "Elizabeth falls to Plainfield"

CD 11:  "Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen will not run again" -- InsiderNJ | PoliticoNJ | Ledger | TAPinto | NJSpot |
Newark:  "Political conslultant pleads guilty to Newark Watershed fraud scheme"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Jan. 29"
Trenton:   "Assemblyman Reed Gusciora running for mayor" -- InsiderNJ | Ledger |

Gov. Murphy:  "Murphy reverses Christie, rejoins climate change pact" -- NJSpot | Ledger |
Sweeney vs. Murphy:  "Sweeney's (new) anti-tax image"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc shares some photos of Kabul (recently bombed) from a 1970s trip.  (1/26/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams remains committed to public service. (1/26/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother cast announced. (1/28/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Watchung Hills beats Plainfield. (01/29/18)

[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

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Union County Dem Chair race updates.. Noel covers the Plainfield Adult Basketball League opening night action.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother cast announced..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "In contemplating shuffle set off by Green resignation, has Williams been overlooked?"

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 --

Union County Dem Chair --

• "Plainfield in the mix as Dems mull leadership"
• "Seven mayors back Mahr for chair"
• "Scutari adds more endorsements"

Assemblyman Green:  "Green won't give up Assembly seat"
Week Ahead:  "The week ahead in Plainfield, Jan. 29 - Feb. 4"

Metuchen:  "'Stop deporting dads' community demands, after ICE arrests"
Women in Politics:  "Women are breaking ground in NJ politics. Here's why" --


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc shares some photos of Kabul (recently bombed) from a 1970s trip.  (1/26/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams remains committed to public service. (1/26/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother cast announced. (1/28/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Noel covers the Plainfield Adult Basketball League opening night action. (01/28/18)

[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

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North Plainfield cop indicted in sex assault.. Olddoc shares some photos of Kabul (recently bombed) from a 1970s trip.. Councilor Williams remains committed to public service.. Noel at HS Sports: Cardinals clutch play holds off New Brunswick upset bid..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Laptop problems delay further post on Jerry Green replacement"

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 Basketball:  "Watchung Hills at Plainfield"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield at Jonathan Dayton"
Historic Photo:  "Aerial view of the Loizeaux lumber yard in 1949"  -- Now the site of a DMV inspection station.
PHS:  "Plainfield student lauded for countywide anti-bullying program"
Traffic:  "$2.9M grant will improve 7th Street, Front Street intersections"
Week in Review:  "Jerry Green resigns; Superintendent approved, more"
Weather:  "Latest forecast calls for up to 3" of snow Monday night"

Flu:  "With 4,000 cases already in NJ, records could be broken"
Highland Park:  "Homes of three in sanctuary at church are vandalized"
North Plainfield:  "Borough cop indicted for sexual assault" -- Courier | TAPinto |
South Plainfield:  "Lawyer disbarred for misusing client's funds"

Guns:  "Murphy to roll back Christie policy making concealed carry easier in NJ"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc shares some photos of Kabul (recently bombed) from a 1970s trip.  (1/26/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams remains committed to public service. (1/26/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: January 24 blog party. (1/24/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Cardinals clutch play holds off New Brunswick upset bid. (01/27/18)

[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

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Interim schools superintendent appointed.. Olddoc has three recent posts (while I took a break).. Noel at HS Sports: Late heroics rally Plainfield against Elizabeth.. Jackie: The Amazing Race 30: January 24 blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Jerry Green resigns Union County Dem chair. What's next?"

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 --

Union County Dems --

• "Jerry Green resigns as head of UC Dems"  -- TAPinto | InsiderNJ | Courier |
• "Scutari starts with Linden, Mahr with Union Twp., in battle for control of Union Dems" -- Mapp is pivotal.
• "What role will Westfield and other suburban towns play in fight for County Dem chair?"
• "Poll:  Who is better choice for Union County Dem chair?"

Accident: "Serious crash in Plainfield sends six to hospital"
Armed Robbery:  "Plainfield man held in string of armed robberies in Wilmington, Del."
Board of Ed:  "Interim Superintendent of Schools appointed"
Boys Basketball:  "Union at Plainfield"
SID:  "Plainfield Special Improvement District changes challenged in court"
Union County:  "Freeholders establish LGBTQ office, first in NJ"
Yates Veterans Home:  "Historic Preservation Commission recommends denial of vets home"
Obituary:  "Fulvia (Flo) Baldini Haurey, former Registrar of Vital Statistics"

Ray Lesniak:  "Missing the circus, but not the clowns: An interview with former Sen. Lesniak"
Media:  "Booker and Menendez go after Channel 9" -- Charge it doesn't live up to its NJ olihgations.
PSE&G:  "PSE&G worked with Christie staff to shield information"
Schools:  "Lawmakers must stop schools from 'passing the trash,' groups say"

Gov. Murphy:  "Murphy announces NJ will challenge Trump DACA ruling in court"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc hs three recent posts (while I took a break).  (1/24/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: January 24 blog party. (1/24/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Late heroics rally Plainfield against Elizabeth. (01/24/18)

[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

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Another storm coming.. Our own Chris Estevez in Ledger on growing segregation in schools.. Olddoc reviews Tuesday's Council agenda..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Tuesday's combined Council meetings features attorney contracts"

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 Basketball:  "Plainfield bests Brearley"
Drake House:  "Historical Society presents 'Discovering Immigrant Origins' lecture"
Plainfield's Christian Estevez:  "Murphy must address growing segregation in schools"  -- OpEd, Ledger.
PARCC Test:  "Is PARCC dead? Gov. Murphy calls for change" -- Ledger | Courier |
Rep. Watson Coleman:  "With Washington stepping down, NJ must step up its civil rights agenda"  -- OpEd, Ledger.
Weather:  "Snow prediction rises as winter storm bears down on NJ"
Food Recall:  "29,000 cases of ice cream bars recalled over listeria fears"

EWR:   "Hundreds march at Newark airport for higher wages" -- InsiderNJ | Ledger |
Fanwwod:  "Man killed by NJT train in Elixabeth identified as Fanwood 24-year-old"
High School Sports:  "Christie pocket vetoes NJSIAA cooperative sports bill"  -- Ledger | Courier |
MLK Day --

• "Service to Social Justice: How NJ spend MLK Day"
• "The 10 most tweeted MLK quotes"

Newark:  "Facing re-election in May, Baraka says it's not time to change quarterbacks in midstream"  -- Hmmm...
Wrestling:  "Union County 2018 Tournament results, medal winners"

Gov. Murphy --

• "Enter the anti-Christie"
• "Odd things to happen on Inauguration Day"
• "Murphy could revive power of public employee unions"
• "Black Caucus: Not so fast on legalizing pot"
• "Murphy reveals where he stands on pumping your own gas"

Sen. Booker:  "New podcast lets Booker lift his voice in advance of 2020 race"
Guns:  "Bump stocks banned in NJ after Christie signs bill"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc reviews Tuesday's Council agenda.  (1/15/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: January 10 blog party. (1/10/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Linden over Plainfield. (01/14/18)

[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

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Former Plainield man found dead after ex-girlfriend killed in Trenton.. Noel at HS Sports: Linden over Plainfield..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Frontiers Club's 42nd Annual MLK Breakfast today" -- Monday, PHS Cafeteria, 8:30 AM.
  

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 Basketball --

• "Plainfield at Linden"
• "Immaculata at Plainfield"

Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield trounces Rahway"
FACE Corp:  "FACE Corp keeps kids and families active and engaged"
PAAAS:  "Arianna Diaz advances in Poetry Out Loud competition"
Suicide:  "Former Plainfield man found dead after ex-girlfriend killed in Trenton"

CHIP:  "200K NJ kids could lose health insurance coverage"
MLK Day:  "Central Jersey events on MLK Day"

Gov. Murphy --

• "Trump-Murphy talk: What they discussed"
• "Busta Rhymes headlines pre-inaugural concert"

NJ Finances:  "Moran: Dems take control ... of an empty treasury


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc: Go Eagles, Whoa Trump! (1/13/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: January 10 blog party. (1/10/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Linden over Plainfield. (01/14/18)

[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

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Olddoc: Go Eagles, Whoa Trump!.. Noel at HS Sports: St.Mary's over Union Catholic..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Former Plainfielders endure 'shopping while Black' incident in New Hampshire"

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 --

City Council --

• "Council meetings in court for 2018"
• "Council approvals sought for legal contracts, tax appeals"

Plainfield Symphony:  "PSO'a annual free concert is 'A Family Affair'"
Obituary --

• "Rosemary Hyde, past president of the Plainfield Music Club"
• "Franklin T. McMickens, retired Linden police officer"

MLK Commemoration:  "On King holiday, religious groups look to 50th anniversry of assassination"
Middlesex Borough:  "School district joins fight against state's school funding formula" -- Ledger | Courier |
NJ Transit:  "Ex-official files federal safety complaint against NJ Transit"
Pep Boys:  "Pep Boys to pay $80K in price violations suit"
Piscataway:  "Best Buy distribution center coming to Piscataway"
South Plainfield:  "Borough names TAPinto its official electronic news source"
Trenton:   "DEP rips Trenton about water, says it's risking health of 225K people"
Wealth:  "19 wealthiest towns in NJ, ranked"

Gov. Murphy --

• "The full Star Ledger interview"
• "Murphy turns to Asbury Park for education commissioner"

Gov. Christie:  "The 40 best Christie beach memes"
Poll:  "The first Oprah vs. Trump poll"

Trump World --

• "Trump's alleged 's***hole' remark seems to discomfit some of his evangelical advisers"
• "In Newark, Murphy jabs Trump and says 'this is what America looks like'"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc: Go Eagles, Whoa Trump! (1/13/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: January 10 blog party. (1/10/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  St.Mary's over Union Catholic. (01/13/18)

[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

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Plainfield Today: MLK community potluck/food drive Saturday, hosted by Mayor and First Lady Mapp.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp and First Lady will host 10th annual MLK potluck Saturday"

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, January 13; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc has two posts: about Muhlenberg development and Oprah for president. (1/10/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: January 10 blog party. (1/10/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Plainfield defeats East Pramge om overtime. (1/09/18)

[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 |

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P

Plainfield MLK commemorations.. Trump tax bill and your property taxes.. Olddoc lists topics he wants to address..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp and First Lady will host 10th annual MLK potluck Saturday"

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 --

MLK Commemorations:  "Plainfield commemorations of Martin Luther King"
Property Taxes:  "You should know this about Trump tax law before filing your NJ return"
Obituary:  "Joseph Blumetti, classical guitarist, teacher at French School of Music"

Asbury Park:  "Former Housing Authority head admits stealing $90K"
Linden --

• "Sam's Club closes without notice"  -- Ledger | Courier | TAPinto |  -- Aren't employees supposed to get 45 days notice?
• "Mayor announces job fair aimed at employing displaced Sam's Club workers"

Rahway:  "Rahway fire chief charged with DWI"  -- 101.5 | Courier |
Trenton:  "All eyes on Jackson"
Women's March:  "Phil and Tammy Murphy to appear at Women's March on NJ"

Gov.-elect Murphy:  "Murphy names communications team"

Trump World --

• "NJ to Trump: If you're banninb oil drilling off Florida, ban it here too" -- Ledger | NJSpot |

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc has two posts: about Muhlenberg development and Oprah for president. (1/10/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: January 10 blog party. (1/10/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Plainfield defeats East Pramge om overtime. (1/09/18)

[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

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Towns with highest violent crime in each county.. Olddoc has two posts: about Muhlenberg development and Oprah for president.. Jackie: The Amazing Race 30: January 10 blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Where's Jerry? Green's absence a mystery as politics marches on"

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 --

De Leeuw Scholarships:  "Applications now open to Plainfield area students for De Leeuw Scholarships"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield tops Elizabeth"
Income Tax:  "NJ income tax refunds to be delayed"
Vision Boarding:  "Free Vision Boarding workshop Jan. 20 t Emerson School"

7 Eleven Stores:  "ICE targets 7 Eleven stores for immigration violations" -- Including NJ.
Beer:  "Country's best beer is from NJ, says top beer magazine"
Marijuana:  "Two NJ towns announce they want weed sales"
NJ Transit:  "Purge of senior staffers under way at NJ Transit"
Rahway:  "Cursed seat? After back-to-back mayors resign suddenly, 3rd takes office"
South Plainfield --

• "SPHS wrestlers to compete in rugged Virginia Duals"
• "Council approves Wine Country's request to move locations"

Violent Crime:  "Town with highest violent crime rate in each county"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc has two posts: about Muhlenberg development and Oprah for president. (1/10/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: January 10 blog party. (1/10/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Plainfield defeats East Pramge om overtime. (1/09/18)

[Anonymous Gadfly] Inaugural blog post.

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

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Dawn Patrol: Early morning doctor's appointment

 

Taking a day off -- early doctor's appointment. See you tomorrow. -- Dan

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Oprah for President?.. More on Plainfield deer hunt.. Noel at HS Sports: Plainfield defeats East Orange in overtime..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Frontiers' 42nd Annual MLK Breakfast next Monday"

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 --

Muhlenberg Property:  "Hospital site set for new life"
Deer Hunt  --

• "City clarifies information on deer management program"
• "Hunting can be a responsible solution" -- Editorial, Courier.

Obituary:  "Martha M. Cozzoli, chair of Cozzoli Machine Co." -- Note her WWII career.

Salvadorans:  'Thousands of NJ Salvadorans losing immigration status"
South Plainfield:  "Borough mourns loss of Councilman and County Clerk Dennis Little"
Union County Police Academy:  "JC schooling recruits before they get to academy, and it works"

Gov.-elect Murphy:  "Murphy to choose another ex-Obama official for his cabinet" -- Ledger | Insider NJ |
Gov. Christie:  "Christie signs law mandating breast feeding must be allowed t work"
Gov. Byrne:  "Brendan Byrner remembered for wit, humor"
Oprah for President?:  "45 reasons she could never be president, and 5 ways she could"
High School Sports:  "Controversial cooperative sports bill headed to governor's desk"
Legislature --

• "Legislature clears way for $5B Amazon tax break" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
• "Bill stripping NJSPCA's police powers sent to Christie" -- Ledger | NJSpot |
• "Dana Redd pension bill heads to Christie"  - Ledger | Insider NJ |
• "Bump stock ban bill goes to Christie"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  3 ways Trump has increased his cost of living, plus a letter on the deer hunt. (1/05/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: Meet the cast. (1/02/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Plainfield defeats East Orange in overtime. (1/09/18)

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

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Bloggers are on ice, but there's plenty of Plainfield news..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Assemblyman Green's expungement bill signed by Christie"

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 Basketball:  "Plainfield tops East Orange"
Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield falls to Jonathan Dayton"
Commuting:  "NY Penn Station worki starting Monday will affect Tracks 15 and 18"
Driving:  "10 road projects that will complicate life in 2018"  -- Includes description of 78/287 work.
Gas:  "2018 start s with higher gas prices in NJ"
Income Inequality:  "See how your town scores on income inequality"
Union:  "Teacher who compared homosexuality to cancer has certificates suspended"
Week Ahead:  "The week ahead in Plainfield, an. 8 - 14"
Westher:  "Temperatures to warm through the week"


Fake News:  "7 things you can do about fake news" -- OpEd, Ledger.
Golden Globes --

• "The winners list"
• "Social media reacts"
• "Red Carpet Gallery: The worst-dressed of all time"

Homeless:  "The homeless try to escape the cold"
Jersey City:  "Ex-police chief pleads guilty to stealing $31K from Housing Authority"  -- 10th conviction in overtime jobs scams.
New Brunswick:  "Parking Authority workers sentenced to 5 years in fees thefts"


2018 NJ Senate Election:  "Pharma exec with ties to Christie considers run against Menendez"
Christie:  "Moran: Christie is the most talented politician I ever knew and he blew it"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  3 ways Trump has increased his cost of living, plus a letter on the deer hunt. (1/05/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: Meet the cast. (1/02/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Plainfield in overtime victory over Wayne Valley. (1/01/18)

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

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More weather coming our way.. Deer hunt sprks controversy.. Olddoc: 3 ways Trump has increased his cost of living, plus a letter on the deer hunt..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp and First Lady will host 10th annual MLK potluck" -- Next Saturday.

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 --

Burglary:  "Plainfield man arrested in South Plainfield burglary"
Deer Hunt --

• "Despite criticism, deer hunt under way in Plainfield"
• "Plainfield's deer hunt a misguided strategy"  -- Letter, Courier.

Dunkin' Donuts:  "Artificial dyes ditched amid rebranding, menu changes"
Plainfield Symphony:  "Annual 'After-Dinner Dance' set for Feb. 3"
Week in Review:  "City, Board of Ed reorgs; Arrest in stabbing, more"
Weather:  "Wintry mix predicted for Monday evening"

Newark:  "Baraka hires former Christie appointment to head economic development"
New Brunswick:  "New projects shaping up for city"
Somerset County --

• "Gov.-elect Murphy swears in Dem as county clerk"
• "Gay teacher taunted by students gets $100K from Somerset Vo-Tech"

Legislature --

• "$5B tax break to land Amazon for NJ gets quick nod from lawmakers"

Trump World --

• "'Fire and Fury' book claims Trump ran for president because of Bridgegate"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  3 ways Trump has increased his cost of living, plus a letter on the deer hunt. (1/05/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: Meet the cast. (1/02/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Plainfield in overtime victory over Wayne Valley. (1/01/18)

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

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Plainfield Today: Deep freeze temperatures this weekend.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "See you Sunday" -- Dan
  

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, January 6; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc on frequency of Council meetings; notes a PMUA discrepancy. (1/03/18)

[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)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   Councilor Williams wishes all a Happy New Year, notes new beginnings. (1/01/18)

[DAVID]  After nearly a 4-month hiatus, David is back with 'Part-time mayor, full-time salary'. (12/03/17)

[JACKIE]  The Amazing Race 30: Meet the cast. (1/02/2018)

[REBECCA at Bathrobe Blogger]  Rebecca celebrates the New Year, and reclaiming her time. (1/01/18)

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Plainfield in overtime victory over Wayne Valley. (1/01/18)

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

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