Middlesex priest accused of sex abuse.. Olddoc reviews the Mayor's cabinet's salaries, plus more.. Noel updates the Friday Night Adult Basketball League.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother season finale blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Ready or not, Plainfield Dems must deal with succession question"

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 --

Earned Sick Leave:  "Mayor Mapp joins other mayors in pressing for statewide action"
Special Meeting:  "Plainfield land use boards schedule joint meeting"  -- Planning, Zoning, HPC, Shade Tree.
Union County College:  "UCC safe after report of person with concealed weapon" -- TAPinto | Ledger |
Week Ahead:  "The week ahead, Feb. 26 - March 4"
Obituary:  "Betty L. Bocam, former Muhlenberg employee"

Middlesex Borough:  "Middlesex priest accused of sexual abuse"
NRA:  "List of companies that cut ties with NRA after Florida shooting"

Gov. Murphy:  "Murphy talks guns and Gateway with Trump"
Property Taxes:  "NJ moves on plan to save property tax break"
Voting Rights:  "NJ Dem lawmakers move to restore voting rights to those with convictions"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc reviews the Mayor's cabinet's salaries, plus more.  (2/26/18)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss. (02/16/18)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

[JACKIE]  Celebrity Big Brother season finale blog party. (2/26/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Noel updates the Friday Night Adult Basketball League. (02/26/18)

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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Union Dem Committee update.. PHS senior Talley scores 1,000th career point.. Noel at HS Sports: Talley and Lee lead Plainfield over Timothy Christian.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother season review blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Black History Month: Choral Evensong at Grace Church Sunday"

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 --

• "Scutari wins chair, names Mahr vice chair"
  
• "Sweeney gently thumps his chest over Scutari win"  -- That nice Mr. Sweeney who mauled Rebecca in a campaign mailer?

Boys Basketball --

• "Plainfield senior Romey Talley scores 1,000th point"
• "Bernards edges Plainfield, 58-56"

Girls Basketball:  "Plainfield at Montgomery"
Mayor's Cabinet:  "Cabinet salaries set for Mapp's new term"

Business:  "Startups, Incubators, Accelerators: Thinking big about small business"
Dunellen:  "Former recreation director admits fondling another boy" -- Ledger | Courier |
East Orange:  "Authorities mull terrorism charges in Planned Parenthood attack"
Newark:  "Why is city keeping details of $7B Amazon bid secret?"
School Threats--

• "Student is latest charged in false school threats"
• "Threats investigated at 17 NJ schools"

Gov.Murphy:  "Under Murphy, NJ joins neighbors in opposing Trump"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a post and some toons on guns.  (2/21/18)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss. (02/16/18)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

[JACKIE]  Celebrity Big Brother season review blog party. (2/24/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Talley and Lee lead Plainfield over Timothy Christian. (02/24/18)

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: Black History Month: Choral Evensong at Grace Church Sunday.. No CLIPS Saturday; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Black History Month: Choral Evensong at Grace Church Sunday"
  

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, February 24; you're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a post and some toons on guns.  (2/21/18)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss. (02/16/18)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

[JACKIE]  Survivor: Ghost Island  casting and blog pool opens. (2/22/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Quarter final action of the Union County Boys Tournament. (02/19/18)

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

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P

Lesniak on Scutari.. Jackie: Survivor: Ghost Island casting and blog pool opens..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Scutari aces Union County Dem chairmanship"

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 lateAPr 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 --

• "Lesniak salutes Scutari: 'He will always be in the mix for Senate President'"
• "TAPinto coverage of UCDC convention" -- by Scotch Plains editor John Mooney.
  

Boys Basketball:  "Plainfield bests Timothy Christian"
Weekend:  "8 things to do in Plainfield this weekend"
Obituary:  "Carmen Rosa, retired Plainfield police officer"

#neveragain:  "NJ students walk out in solidarity over Florida shooting"
Marijuana:  "Dems introduce 4 bills to ease NJ's marijuana restrictions"
Rutgers:  "ICE gets cold shoulder from RU, backs out of career fair"
Walk to Washington:  "NJ Chamber to honor Gov. Byrne at Washington event"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a post and some toons on guns.  (2/21/18)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss. (02/16/18)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

[JACKIE]  Survivor: Ghost Island  casting and blog pool opens. (2/22/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Quarter final action of the Union County Boys Tournament. (02/19/18)

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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Union County Dem Committee updates.. Olddoc offers a post and some toons on guns.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother PoV bulletin..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Scutari aces Union County Dem chairmanship"

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 Convention --

• "InsiderNJ live blog of the Convention" -- Blow-by-blow account to near the end.
• "Scutari wins Union County Dem chairmanship"  -- InsiderNJ | PoliticsDW |
• "Scutari mounts last-minute credentials challenge"
• "Mahr bars media from Union Dem conclave" -- This is not good news.
• "After tonight, Scutari and Armstead will still have Linden" -- The dynamics between the two.

Board of Ed:   "Plainfield BOE addresses safety issues after Florida shooting"

Elizabeth:  "City settles for $250K with man who claimed cops beat him at traffic stop"
Employment:  "NJ unemployment rate spikes, coutnering US trend"
ICE:  "ICE arrests surging in NJ under Trump. Here's why"
NJ Transit:  "NJT's hidden danger: Bad brakes, bare wires, rotten parts"
Police Contracts:  "Ramsey police can't bank future sick time under new contract"
Re-Entry Program:  "McGreevey's re-entry program opens New Brunswick office"
Westfield:  "Protesters gather at Rep. Lance's office to demand gun control"

Gov. Murphy:  "Murphy names 3 women to cabinet, making female majority"
Environment:  "Defying Trump, NJ joins Paris Accord"
NJ Politics:  "Sweeney forges ahead with tax policy review, no input from Murphy team"
School Safety:  "NJ to review school safety as parents press for more"

Obituary:  "Evangelist Billy Graham dies at 99" -- Ledger | NYTimes |


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc offers a post and some toons on guns.  (2/21/18)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss. (02/16/18)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

[JACKIE]  Celebrity Big Brother PoV bulletin. (2/21/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Quarter final action of the Union County Boys Tournament. (02/19/18)

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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Union County Dem Committee updates.. Councilor Storch: Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother nominations blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Will judge's ruling make Scutari Union County Dem chair?"

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 updates --

• "Judge rules for Scutari" -- InsiderNJ | PoliticsDW |
• "Scutari attorney prepares for Mahr appeal"
• "Roselle mayor Dansereau backs Mahr for County Chair"
• "Letter: Mahr has paid her dues, left a track record of success"
• "Letter: PDCC member Robin Bright responds to a Mahr supporter"
• "Cranford endorses Colleen Mahr"
• "Letter: We need more women like Colleen Mahr in government"

Guns  --

• "Murphy reassures parents, vows stricter NJ gun controls after Florida shooting"
• "NJ students plan walkouts after Florida shootings"
• "Central Jersey weighs in on national student walkout"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc reviews school shootings, asks about security at local schools.  (2/15/18)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss. (02/16/18)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

[JACKIE]  Celebrity Big Brother nominations blog party. (2/20/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Quarter final action of the Union County Boys Tournament. (02/19/18)

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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Union Dem Committee updates.. Noel at HS Sports: Quarter final action of the Union County Boys Tournament.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother Eviction Show blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Court to rule on Union County Dem election Tuesday"
  

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 updates --

• "In Union County, no clear data to predict Chair race"
• "Hillside's Anthony Salters argues for secret ballot"
• "Union County Dem case hearing Tuesday" -- 11 AM, courtroom of Hon. Katherine Dupuis.

Wrestling --

• "Plainfield sends 3 to NJSIAA District 13 tournament"
• "Complete NJSIAA wrestling brackets (printable)"

Elizabeth:  "School scrubbed after suspected flu death, district says"
Guns:  "NJ teens lead protest, saying 'Congress is doing nothing'"
New Brunswick:  "McGreevey to open re-entry center Tuesday"
Nutley:  "Alarmed by video threat, parents demand armed guards at schools"
Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Feb. 19"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc reviews school shootings, asks about security at local schools.  (2/15/18)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss. (02/16/18)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

[JACKIE]  Celebrity Big Brother Eviction Show blog party. (2/19/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Quarter final action of the Union County Boys Tournament. (02/19/18)

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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Union County Dem Committee updates.. Noel at HS Sports: Roselle Catholic too much for Plainfield.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother Nominations Show blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Is Jerry Green about to resign his Assembly seat?"

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 updates --

• "Jerry Green's chief of staff resigns" -- InsiderNJ | PoliticsDW |
• "Mahr: Outcome of election will determine future of party" -- Video.
• "Gorpal endorses Scutari"
• "Scutari backer says Mahr misused her photo"
• "Former Cranford mayor backs Scutari"
• "Union County Dems case to be heard on Tuesday"
• "Union County race heats up as election nears"

State of the City:  "Plainfield Mayor Mapp delivers State of the City Address"
Week Ahead:  "The week ahead in Plainfield, Feb. 19-25"
Wrestling:  "Plainfield's Cruz and Chajon place second, Pineda third"

Energy:  "New incentives for NJ homeowners, businesses to install solar panels"
Guns --

• "Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense to meet Tuesday at Fanwood's La Grande Park"
• "Walkouts, sit-ins planned after Florida school shooting"

NJ Transit:  "More cars now, first step to ease overcrowding"

Gov. Murphy --

• "12 ways Murphy is already erasing Christie"

2018 Elections:  "Trump's unpopularity helps boost Dem chances in 3 NJ elections"
Obamacare:  "NJ Dems pursue individual mandate to help insurance market"
Property Taxes:  "Effort advances to circumvent Trump tax hit, but questions remain"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc reviews school shootings, asks about security at local schools.  (2/15/18)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss. (02/16/18)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

[JACKIE]  Celebrity Big Brother Nominations Show blog party. (2/18/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Roselle Catholic too much for Plainfield. (02/18/18)

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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3rd man charged in 2016 Plainfield murder.. Courier covers State of the City address.. Councilor Storch: Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss.. Noel at HS Sports: Johnson advances in the 2018 Union County Tournament.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother live feeds, nominations..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Is Jerry Green about to resign his Assembly seat?"

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 updates --

• "Jerry Green's chief of staff resigns" -- InsiderNJ | PoliticsDW |
• "Mahr: Outcome of election will determine future of party" -- Video.
• "Gorpal endorses Scutari"
• "Scutari backer says Mahr misused her photo"
• "Former Cranford mayor backs Scutari"
• "Union County Dems case to be heard on Tuesday"
• "Union County race heats up as election nears"

State of the City:  "Mapp: Plainfield renaissance continues"
2016 Murder:  "Third man charged in 2016 murder"
Commuting:  "Holland Tunnel to undergo $364M in Sand;y repairs"
Vintage Photo:  "Two pairs of Plainfield teens relaxing in the 1970s"

East Brunswick:  "School district adds armed police after Florida school shooting"
Governor Pay:  "The 25 top-paid governors -- including Murphy"
Guns:  "Nothing in the 2nd Amendment prevents sensible gun rules" --OpEd, Bloomberg New.
Hoboken:  "Mayor acknowledges death threats have been made against him, family"
Undocumented Immigrants:  "The undocumented immigrant who became mayor of Jersey City"

Trump World --

• "Eagles' Chris Long rips Fox's Laur Ingraham over LeBron comments"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc reviews school shootings, asks about security at local schools.  (2/15/18)

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

[Councilor STORCH]  Union County Dems need a leader, not a boss. (02/16/18)

[Councilor WILLIAMS]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

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

[JACKIE]  Celebrity Big Brother live feeds, nominations. (2/17/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Johnson advances in the 2018 Union County Tournament. (02/16/18)

[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 cop who had sex in his patrol car won't get job back.. Olddoc reviews school shootings, asks about security at local schools.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother live feeds into Thursday..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "'State of the City'? Plainfield shrugs"

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 update --

• "Union County Dems case to be heard on Tuesday"

Police:  "Cop who had sex in his patrol car won't get job back"
Obituary:  "Eleathea Hicks Watson, taught in Plainfield schools"

Legislature:  "Dems finally win 8-year battle to restore Christie's women's health cuts"
NJ Transit:  "Report: NJT remains far short of completing safety system"
Policing:  "Jersey City moves to ax off-duty jobs for cops"
SALT:  "How NJ lawmakers propose to save your property tax break"

Trump World --

• "Trump VA appointee from NJ under fire for $122K taxpayer-funded trip to Europe"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc reviews school shootings, asks about security at local schools.  (2/15/18)

[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]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

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

[JACKIE]  Celebrity Big Brother live feeds into Thursday. (2/15/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  3rd week of Friday night Adult Basketball League and one team takes lead. (02/11/18)

[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 Dems update: Bonnie Watson Coleman endorses Colleen Mahr.. Olddoc notes Ash Wednesday, Valentine's Day and posts some good Trump toons.. Jackie: The Amazing Race 30 Valentine's Day blog party..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp's 'State of the City' address Thursday at Washington School"

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 updates --

• "Scutari allies sue Mahr to force 'open' convention"  -- 'Open' meaning votes are NOT by secret ballot.
• "Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman backs Mahr in Union County Dem chair contest"
• "Union County CD7 meeting postponed" -- Endorsing candidate to oppose Leonard Lance.

Council:  "Resident Marie Ansari attends her first Plainfield Council meeting"
Black History Month:  "Black History Month events continue into second half of February"
Train Accident:  "Plainfield man survives being hitby Amtrak train near Metuchen station"

Sen. Booker: "Booker to stop accepting donations from corporate PACs"

Trump World --

• "Why Jared Kushner's gargantuan debt matters in Trump-Russia probe"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc notes Ash Wednesday, Valentine's Day and posts some good Trump toons.  (2/14/18)

[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]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

[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 Valentine's Day blog party. (2/14/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  3rd week of Friday night Adult Basketball League and one team takes lead. (02/11/18)

[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 Committee updates.. Olddoc sleuths Dan's 'whopper' comment.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother live feeds..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Mayor Mapp's 'State of the City' address Thursday at Washington School"

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 upadate--

• "InsiderNJ Poll:  What kind of voting should occur in election of chairperson?"
• "Scutari gets Hillside Council president's endorsement"
  

Council:  "City Council wrap-up, Feb. 12"
Police Division:  "Court: Plainfield had right to fire cop who had sex in patrol car"
PMUA:  "Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority reorganizes"
Wrestling: "Plainfield's record-setting season underlines urban schools' much-needed impact on wrestling"
Obituary:  "Tom Sisco, longtime resident, former RSVP member"

Bomber:  "Bomber from Elizabeth gets multiple life sentences"
Revaluation:  "Jersey City divided as tax revaluation finallly rolls out"
'Sanctuary Cities':  "NJ takes another shot at Trump in 'sanctuary cities' fight"

Trump World --

• "Trump administration delivers another blow to Gateway Tunnel project"
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RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc sleuths Dan's 'whopper' comment.  (2/13/18)

[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]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

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

[JACKIE]  Jackie has several posts of live feeds of Big Brother. (2/13/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  3rd week of Friday night Adult Basketball League and one team takes lead. (02/11/18)

[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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Proposed Dudley House work draws public comments.. Olddoc gets a whopper answer on Chief of Staff's salary, plus more..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "In Union County Dem race, Scutari blinks, ceding high ground to Mahr"

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 updates --

• "Union Dems convention process going to court"
• "In leadup to Dem convention, Mahr makes her case for the voting booth"
• "Westfield mayor Shelley Brindle backs Mahr for county chair"

Dudley House:  "Plainfield Council approves Dudley House contract"
Ash Wednesday:  "Ashes to Go, 8 AM - 9 AM, East 7th & Park Avenue"  -- Offered by Grace Episcopal Church.
Rent:  "25 towns where residents spend the most of their income on rent" -- Yup, we're in there.

Bail Reform:  "Good news: It's working. Bad news: It's already broke"
Curling:  "Is curling a sport?"  -- A trip to the Plainfield Curling Club.
Pets:   "NJ pets in need, Feb. 12"

Senate Race:  "Menendez gets top-tier GOP challenger"
'Walk to Washington':  "Gov. Murphy to talk business on Chamber's annual ride to DC"

Trump World --

• "Trump takes aim at Blue states in infrastructure plan"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc gets a whopper answer on Chief of Staff's salary, plus more.  (2/12/18)

[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]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

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

[JACKIE]  Jackie has several posts of live feeds ofBig Brother. (2/12/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  3rd week of Friday night Adult Basketball League and one team takes lead. (02/11/18)

[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 Dems updates.. Olddoc has several posts, including on Monday's Council agenda and a reply to a reader.. Noel: 3rd week of Friday night Adult Basketball League and one team takes lead.. Jackie has several posts of live feeds ofBig Brother..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Council set to settle pothole accident for $220K 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 --

Union County Dem Committee --

• "Scuatri argues for an 'open' vote" -- The jockeying continues...
• "Linden councilwoman Yamakatis endorses Mahr for chair"

City Council:  "Council votes Monday on Cabinet, vets housing proposal"
Arts:  "Plainfield cellist shines at Super Recital"
PMUA:  "Is it time for the PMUA to clean house?" -- OpEd by Alan Goldstein, in TAPinto.
Union County Basketball Tournament:  "Crusaders defeat Plainfield in first round"  -- TAPinto | Ledger |
Week Ahead:  "The week ahead in Plainfield,Feb.12-18"
Wardlaw-Hartridge:  "W-H delegation excels at Model UN Conference"

Islam: "The fight for the right to be Muslim in America"
Profile:  "Rev.Seth Kaper-Dale, fighting to protect NJ's undocumented immigrants"
Renaming:  "Lutheran transgender pastor celebrated at renaming in Hoboken church"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc has several posts, including on Monday's Council agenda and a reply to a reader.  (2/10/18)

[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]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

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

[JACKIE]  Jackie has several posts of live feeds ofBig Brother. (2/12/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  3rd week of Friday night Adult Basketball League and one team takes lead. (02/11/18)

[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 pivotal in current Dem politics.. Noel at HS Sports: 2nd week of Friday night Adult Basketball League.. Jackie: Celebrity Big Brother feeds are live..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Nature abhors a [parking] vacuum"

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 --

Dem Politics --

• "Wall Street Journal features Fanwood mayor Mahr among women reshaping NJ politics" -- TAPinto.
• "Murphy and 2020 Prez pick"-- Yes, there is a reason the picture shows Frank Daversa. Read on.
• "Dems turn to Union County to resolve CD7 rift"
• "The Scutari Hail Mary opiton in CD7"
• "Summit chair stands with Mahr for Union County chair"

Park-Madison Building:  "Plainfield building [already] named for Asm Green"
PHS Sports:  "Free sports physicals at PHS"
Weather:  "Snow, ice,freezin rain on the way"

Pets:  "NJ pets in need, Feb.5"
Pipeline:  "AG rejects PennEast offer for easements on protected lands"

Gov. Murphy:  "Murphy makes net neutrality the order of the  day"-- NJSpot | Ledger |
Sen. Menendez:  "Menendez set to reclaim post on Foreign Relations panel"
Energy:  "Nuclear subsidy bill held in committee"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts thoughts about Council and agenda.  (2/03/18)

[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]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

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

[JACKIE]  Celebrity Big Brother feeds are live. (2/05/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  2nd week of Friday night Adult Basketball League. (02/05/18)

[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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Councilor Williams: "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church.. Jackie brings us a month in review, including a health update and a computer adventure, as well as some vintage pix..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Move to name Park-Madison office building after Jerry Green"

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: Feb. 5 - 11"
Health Insurance:  "Plainfield among 21 towns with highest uninsured rates in NJ"
Super Bowl:  "Eagles win and Philly goes wild"

Energy:  "Rate Counsel: 'Augmented' nuclear subsidy bill could cost $4B over 15 years"
NJ Transit:  "Lawmakers call for massive reforms at NJ Transit"


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts thoughts about Council and agenda.  (2/03/18)

[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]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

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

[JACKIE]  Jackie brings us a month in review, including a health update and a computer adventure, as well as some vintage pix. (2/04/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Linden sweeps season series with Plainfield. (02/03/18)

[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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Complete Plainfield Dem Committee coverage.. Olddoc posts thoughts about Council and agenda.. Councilor Williams: "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church.. Noel at HS Sports: Linden sweeps season series with Plainfield..

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Full and frank discussion at Plainfield City Dem meeting"

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 --

Plainfield Dem City Committee--

• TAPinto:  "UCDC candidates address crowd at PDCC meeting"
  
• "Providing context, Mapp lays out his support for Scutari"-- Video.
• "With Armstead in room, committeewoman challenges Scutari" (Mary Burgwinkle video)
• "Seeking chairmanship, Mahr addresses Plainfield Dems"-- Video.
• "Salters makes his pitch to be Union Dems chair"  -- Video.
• "Scuatri reminds Plainfield he would be nothing politically without Al McWilliams" -- Video.
• "Cryan denies he ever floated Armstead as LD22 option to Mapp"
• "Following Plainfield meeting, Holley lights into slate mate Cryan in LD20"
• "Plainfield committee disarray puts Scutari bid in a bind"
• "John Stewart resurfaces as Mahr's campaign manager"

Mapp Administration:  "Department head nominations on tap for Council agenda session"
Obituary:  "Marion M.Wessley, Senior Center receptionist"

RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc posts thoughts about Council and agenda.  (2/03/18)

[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]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

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

[JACKIE]  Jackie: The Amazing Race 30, Jan 31 blog party. (1/31/2018)

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

[NOEL at Jersey HS Sports]  Linden sweeps season series with Plainfield. (02/03/18)

[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: Dem City Committee meeting Saturday AM.. Plainfield Dem disarray puts Scutari in a bind.. John Stewart resurfaces as Mahr's campaign manager.. You're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday -- Dan

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[PLAINFIELD TODAY]

• "Plainfield Dem Committee meeting Saturday takes up Union County Dem chair question"

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 committee disarray puts Scutari bid in a bind"
• "John Stewart resurfaces as Mahr's campaign manager"

You're on your own with the bloggers. See you Sunday.


[LEDGER] - [COURIER] - [TAPinto]


RECENT BLOG POSTS --

[OLDDOC]  Olddoc calls for Jerry Green to resign; comments on Trump speech.  (2/01/18)

[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]   "From the Middle Passage" Black History concert at Shiloh Baptist Church. (2/01/18)

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

[JACKIE]  Jackie: The Amazing Race 30, Jan 31 blog party. (1/31/2018)

[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 |

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