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By TAPINTO SOUTH PLAINFIELD STAFF
October 6, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Visitors to Spring Lake Park this past weekend may have noticed more than just the sunshine and crisp autumn air. As walkers, joggers, and cyclists made their way along the paths, many found themselves looking up rather than ahead — drawn to a breathtaking sight soaring ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued an official Drought Watch following a "prolonged below-average precipitation that is stressing water supplies." As a result, residents are urged to voluntarily conserve water. The designation comes just three ...
NEW JERSEY — Eligible voters in New Jersey have three ways to cast their ballots in the 2025 General Election.According to the New Jersey Voter Information Portal, the three options are in-person early voting, at a polling place on Election Day and using a mail-in ballot.In Person on Election ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Former NFL cornerback and Piscataway High School standout Kyle Wilson returned home Friday night to a hero’s welcome as Chiefs Nation honored one of its most accomplished alumni during a halftime football game at Kenny Armwood Stadium.Wilson, a 2005 PHS graduate who went on to star ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - This year's general election is swiftly approaching. It will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.Here are important dates and information to take note of:Last day to register to vote is October 14th. Registration is free and can be done by clicking here.Early voting ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents in Piscataway can expect a mix of warm temperatures and partly cloudy skies to start the week, followed by a gradual cooling trend toward the weekend, according to AccuWeather.Monday, Oct. 6, will bring very warm conditions with highs reaching 82 degrees and mostly sunny ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The pickleball courts at Buccleuch Park are now open as the city moves forward with renovations to one of its biggest and most widely used recreation spaces.The clack-clack-clack of paddle meeting ball will fill the 78-acre park after work has been completed to turn 14 fading tennis ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs could not slow down Sayreville’s dominant ground attack Friday night, falling 42-24 in a Big Central Conference crossover matchup at Kenny Armwood Stadium. The game also featured a special halftime ceremony honoring former Chiefs standout and first round NFL ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Cameron Diaz was on set in Plainfield on Monday, September 29 for the upcoming Netflix film “Bad Day.” The actress, director Jake Szymanski, film extras and a full crew filmed throughout the day on Park and North avenues in front of the old Courier News building, which was ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Township officials are reminding residents about the updated curbside recycling rules as the October pickup schedule continues.Residents must now use the county-issued 95-gallon blue recycling bins for curbside collection. Items placed on top of or outside the bin will not be ...
UPDATE: Elizabeth Ave is now open.PISCATAWAY, NJ – Authorities issued a travel alert on Saturday, Oct. 4 to announce that Elizabeth Avenue is closed to traffic between Wade Street and Dover Street due to ongoing utility work.Residents who live on the 400 block of Elizabeth Avenue will still be able ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The owners of XXXV Club (Club 35) in Sayreville were sentenced this week.According to New Jersey Court records, owner Anthony Acciardi Sr. was sentenced to three years of probation by Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Thomas Abode. His wife, Doreen Acciardi, was also given two ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – East Jersey Old Town Village will celebrate the season with its annual Fall Harvest Festival, offering families a full lineup of free activities, live entertainment, and historic experiences across extended hours this October.Visitors can explore the Village grounds, step inside ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Residents from South Plainfield and surrounding communities gathered in solidarity Wednesday evening at Putnam Park for the annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk, hosted by the South Plainfield Domestic Violence Response Team (SPDVRT). With purple ribbons, glow sticks, and ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey's motto may be the “Garden State,” but that doesn't mean we're just about suburban tomato and zucchini gardens. Although this is the most densely populated state in the country, traditional forests still cover about 40% of the land, according to the NJ Forest ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – It was a mixed day for Piscataway’s fall sports teams on Wednesday and Thursday, as the girls volleyball and tennis squads picked up key victories while the field hockey team came up short on the road.Girls VolleyballPiscataway defeated Iselin Kennedy, 2-1, in a three-set home ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Piscataway High School’s boys soccer team edged South Plainfield 1-0 on Tuesday in a Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament Group A pool play matchup, improving their record to 8-3 on the season.After a scoreless first half, the Chiefs broke through in the 52nd minute when ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Ready for a spook-tacular October? Well, for anyone who loves things that go bump in the night and anything that makes the hair on the back of their neck stand up, make a date to experience Middlesex County 4H Club's annual Haunted House and Hayride on Fridays and Saturdays in ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A new report shows that the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) has saved taxpayers more than $274 million over the past 10 years by offering specialized public school programs for students with disabilities at significantly lower costs than private ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A 17-year-old Garwood male has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a crash that killed two juvenile girls in Cranford earlier this week, police announced Wednesday.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Cranford Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Centennial Avenue in Piscataway was closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon after construction crews struck a gas line, according to fire officials.Piscataway police issued a travel alert at about 12:40 p.m. warning drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Traffic ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 7-Eleven employee is facing charges after a physical altercation inside the store on George Street left a 44-year-old Manville man dead.Taiwan Sanders-Boyd, 29, of New Brunswick, has been arrested and charged with second-degree reckless manslaughter, according to a press release ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway Township Schools will be closed for students and staff on Thursday, Oct. 2, in observance of Yom Kippur.District officials reminded families that schools will be closed for Yom Kippur, which begins at sunset Wednesday, Oct. 1.Classes and regular school activities will ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A 17-year-old Garwood boy has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a crash that killed two juvenile girls in Cranford earlier this week, authorities announced Wednesday.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Cranford Police Chief Matthew ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A gas leak forced the closure of Centennial Avenue in both directions between Kingsbridge Road and River Road on Wednesday afternoon, according to Piscataway police.Authorities issued a travel alert at about 12:45 p.m., urging motorists to seek alternate routes until further ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway’s girls tennis team saw its state tournament run end Monday with a 4-1 loss to Phillipsburg in the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 bracket.Michelle Huang delivered the Chiefs’ lone win, rallying at third singles for a 7-5, 6-1 victory over ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township has taken a bold step to protect air quality and head off potential environmental hazards by introducing an ordinance that would prohibit the routine or primary use of on-site generators powered by fossil fuels, petroleum products, or other combustible materials.The ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Music, marching and competition will take center stage this weekend as Piscataway High School presents the 46th annual Superchiefs Marching Band Festival.The event, hosted by the New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association, takes place Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Kenny Armwood ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A police sergeant and fire chief are credited with saving the life of 19-month-old girl who swallowed a plastic hair clip and was choking on it, township officials said.Police Sgt. Carlos Villegas and Acting Fire Chief Robert Minkler Jr. received proclamations from Mayor John E.
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — US News & World Report ranks Berkeley College – with a busy downtown campus here – among the best universities and colleges in the nation’s northeast region.US News & World Report’s 2026 best college edition also ranks Berkeley College for its high “social mobility ...