South Plainfield Top Stories
By MELINDA MYERS
February 5, 2026
Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden. Look for the 2026 All-America Selections (AAS) winners that have been tested nationally and selected for their suitability in home gardens and containers. Winners must have improved appearance, flavor, performance or other features ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — In its last game against a conference opponent before Friday's Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament seeding meeting, the South Plainfield girls basketball team played a terrific first quarter, a terrible second quarter and a competitive second half, but Metuchen hung on ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Borough of South Plainfield is recognizing February 2026 as ‘American Heart Month’ and, at a recent council meeting, Mayor Matt Anesh issued a proclamation seeking awareness of cardiovascular health among residents. “Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of more than ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - This week’s South Plainfield High School Senior Wrestling Spotlight shines on Alex Pigna, a 120-pound varsity wrestler whose dedication to the sport has been a constant throughout his life.Pigna has been wrestling in South Plainfield since the age of five, logging countless ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Authorities have released additional details regarding the fatal house fire that occurred early Tuesday morning on Cedarbrook Avenue.Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Plainfield Police Chief Peter Papa said emergency responders were dispatched to a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Cedarbrook Avenue is closed between Maple Avenue and Walter Street following a house fire reported earlier this morning. Police are advising motorists to use alternate routes and to expect traffic delays in the area.Updates on the house fire will be provided as additional ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – February is National Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans and a time to recognize the central role of African Americans in our country’s history. At a Feb. 2 borough council meeting, Mayor Matt Anesh proclaimed February as Black ...
Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised to find a wide array of flowering plants that will bloom when they are grown indoors. Match the plant to the growing conditions and your maintenance style for ease of care ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Winter's bite has definitely been taking its toll. So, if residents are looking for something to do or need activities for the kids and teens, check out what's happening at the South Plainfield Public Library in February. From new books to crafts, programs, holiday ...
TINTON FALLS, NJ - 2026 is the centennial anniversary for South Plainfield. So, it seems fitting that the borough recently marked the 100th birthday of longtime resident Walter Fisher. Another South Plainfield native is about to join the growing list of New Jersey centenarians this week. Former ...
CARTERET, NJ — South Plainfield expanded on a three-point halftime lead with a big third quarter and went on to a 49-40 girls basketball victory over Carteret on Saturday.Samantha Moench scored 21 points, came up with three steals and passed for a pair of assists for South Plainfield (7-12), which ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield raced out to a 14-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 77-62 boys basketball victory over Notre Dame of Lawrenceville on Saturday.Junior guard Aiden Noblecilla scored 19 points, passed for six assists, grabbed five rebounds and made four steals for ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Move over Punxsutawney Phil. There's a new groundhog in town. Milltown that is. Okay, so technically Paulie is not a groundhog. He is a rabbit, and he's been declared the winner in the 2026 Honorary Milltown Mel contest sponsored by the Milltown For All community Facebook group.
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — What's better than a Sunday Italian dinner with friends? It's the perfect recipe to beat those winter doldrums. So, grab a seat at the Plainfields' UNICO Chapter's Nonna's Sunday Dinner on February 22 at St. Stephen's Church Hall. On the menu is an ...
Break out the leather gloves, heavy long sleeve shirt or coat, pruners and head out to your raspberry patch. Proper routine pruning can help reduce the risk of disease, manage insect pests and boost productivity.When and how to prune raspberries is based on the type of raspberries you are growing ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Ponytail Softball registration is now open for the 2026 season in South Plainfield. The program is open to girls ages 7–13 as of October 1, 2025. The fee is $55 for South Plainfield residents, with an additional $25 for non-residents. A $10 late fee begins February 27, and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It's been a busy swim season so far for South Plainfield High School's boys and girls swim teams. The boys' team has an overall season record and a 3-1-1 record in the Greater Middlesex Conference's White Division. This is the second season the Tigers girls swim team has had ...
EDISON, NJ - On the anniversary of its namesake’s untimely passing, The Marisa Tufaro Foundation made a generous donation to support pediatric patients and their families at the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center and The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY - A high school wrestling match featuring two of the Greater Middlesex Conference’s top teams will celebrate the life of Marisa Tufaro and raise money for the foundation bearing her name.Donations collected at the door during the ninth annual Marisa Tufaro Memorial Dual between ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield was incorporated on March 10, 1926. This March, the borough is marking its 100th anniversary. To commemorate this special centennial landmark, the borough is holding an essay contest for South Plainfield Middle School seventh and eighth graders as well as ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Senior varsity wrestler Hayden Hook has been stepping onto the wrestling mat since kindergarten, when he won his first tournament. Following in the footsteps of his older brother Nolan—a 2024 South Plainfield High School graduate and current wrestler at Sacred Heart ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - January 2026 marks the 24th annual observance of School Board Recognition Month and, during a meeting held Jan. 21, the South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE), by resolution, commended the efforts of colleagues throughout the state and urged the public to support ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Sophomore forward Andrew Bena sank one of two free throws with 5.1 seconds left to give South Plainfield a 55-54 boys basketball victory over previously unbeaten St. Joseph of Metuchen on Tuesday night.St. Joseph (16-1) had rallied from a nine-point deficit with five minutes ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ - South Plainfield High School's boys and girls track and field teams headed down to the Bennett Center on Saturday before Winter Storm Fern brought snow to the area. The Tigers girls track and field team finished eighth overall and the boys track and field team was 13th overall.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The athletic accomplishments of South Plainfield High School (SPHS) students and coaches over the course of the fall 2025 sports season were recognized at a recent board of education’s (BOE) meeting. “I would like to congratulate all of our fall athletes on an outstanding ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The National Weather Service is calling for extremely cold temperatures this week. Daytime temperatures won't get higher than freezing this week. Due to the recent cold snap, know how to keep yourself safe from hypothermia and frostbite. Read the ways to recognize Hypothermia and ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's been a few Groundhog Days now that the borough has been without a Milltown Mel. The Groundhog Day faithful have persevered, but let's face it, Middlesex County's favorite prognosticator has been missed. There have been many attempts at procuring a Milltown Mel since the furry ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield girls basketball team erupted with a huge finishing run in the fourth quarter to snap a losing streak and defeat Highland Park, 65-35, on Saturday.Jiselle Lennon scored 18 points, grabbed five rebounds and came up with three steals for South Plainfield ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, South Plainfield continues cleanup and recovery efforts as borough officials announced that all municipal offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, due to lingering hazardous conditions and ongoing snow removal operations.The South ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — The South Plainfield School District announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, due to expected snow accumulation and hazardous travel conditions. All district activities, including athletic games and practices, have also been canceled.The closure ...