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Let our trash be your treasure - Borough Wide Garage Sale

By BOROUGH OF NORTH PLAINFIELD

September 18, 2015 at 12:00 AM

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Join the Borough of North Plainfield on Saturday and Sunday September 26th and 27th as we kick off our very first Borough-Wide Yard Sale being sponsored by the Mayor’s Office! The sale begins at 9:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm on both days. Maps will be provided with house locations so you can easily find participating homes. This is a huge event! Over 150 homes participating! Come and shop till you drop!

Maps can be found on the days of the event at the following locations:

*705 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield

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*North Plainfield Public Library - 6 Rockview Avenue, North Plainfield

Are you a North Plainfield resident and interested in signing up? Registration is free (normally $10.00) and no permit is required!  Just send an email with your name and address to NPYS1885@Gmail.com. You can also visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1574807.  The last day to register is September 23rd. 

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