South Plainfield Top Stories
By VICTORIA CARUSO
November 12, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Brenden Hedden, a former resident of the borough, will soon be the newest member of the South Plainfield Police Department. “It is truly a privilege and an honor to be in this position,” Hedden, who was sworn in during the Nov. 10 council meeting, said.Hedden, whose parents, ...
Add a bit of life to your holiday gatherings with the help of succulents. You and your guests will enjoy the easy-care beauty of succulents. Their subtle colors and dramatic form make them great gifts and decorations now and throughout the year.Small-scale succulents provide a multitude of ...
EWING, NJ – Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) on Monday announced that she will retire when her present term expires at the end of the 119th Congress. She will not seek re-election to a new term as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District concluding a remarkable, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Borough Hall will once again serve as a drop-off site for South Plainfield’s 13th Annual Toys for Tots Drive, continuing a local holiday tradition of giving back.The 2025 collection kicked off Monday, Nov. 10, and runs through Thursday, Dec. 18. Community members are ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On November 5, South Plainfield Middle School marked Veterans Day early with a special school-wide assembly that included members of the community and local veterans. The annual assembly was organized by South Plainfield Middle School History teacher Joseph Blondo. Blondo has ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - With Halloween in the rearview mirror and Thanksgiving and the December holidays on the horizon, it's the perfect time to warm up and take a break with a free movie at the South Plainfield Public Library. The South Plainfield Public Library hosts movies on Monday evenings ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - This past Saturday our 6th Grade Tigers headed to Scotch Plains to have a rematch against Bridgewater. The prior week was the last regular season game where the Panthers halted South’s high-powered offense and held them to 0 points. During their practice last week leading up ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Gillis Organization invites the community to take part in McMania for Vets, a special Veterans Day fundraising event benefiting the American Legion Auxiliary Post 243. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at McDonald’s of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The annual Mayor’s Wellness Fair took place on Saturday, November 1st, bringing together local organizations, borough officials, and community members for an afternoon focused on health, safety, and wellness resources.This year’s fair featured presentations on important ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Police Department and PBA Local #100 are once again helping local families in need this holiday season with their annual “Cram the Cruiser” Food Drive, taking place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Officers will be stationed at ...
Please take notice that the Borough of South Plainfield, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey shall conduct a sale of surplus property and or abandoned vehicles / property online. The address of the auction site is: www.govdeals.com. The surplus property is being sold in an “as is” ...
ANNANDALE, NJ - South Plainfield High School girls varsity soccer team's turnaround season concluded on Wednesday with a first round loss in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section Two Group Three Tournament. Ninth-seed South Plainfield went up against eighth-seeded North Hunterdon High School in an early ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee invites the community to come together and celebrate the start of the holiday season at the annual “Making Spirits Bright” Holiday Light Parade on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (Rain date: December 7).The evening ...
(Editor’s Note: The official results of the 2025 General Election shall be certified by the Middlesex County Board of Canvassers on or before Nov. 19, 2025.) SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The preliminary results of the 2025 General Election, based on unofficial ballots received and processed by ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield residents gathered on Saturday, November 1st, for the annual Trunk or Treat celebration, transforming the parking lot into a festive and spooky Halloween wonderland. Families enjoyed decorated trunks, candy giveaways, music, food, and plenty of smiles during ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn scored in double overtime to defeat South Plainfield, 1-0, in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 boys soccer tournament on Tuesday afternoon.Ryan Lee scored the goal for Millburn. Lee took a cross from Ethan Weinberg and got off a shot from inside the box on the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Our South Plainfield Youth Football Tigers will travel to Scotch Plains on Saturday morning for the first round of the Suburban Youth Football League.The Sixth Grade Team, many of these boys have been playing together since 8U, will make their first trip to the postseason! ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's 2025-26 varsity field hockey season came to an end on Monday at the PAL in a nail-biter for Tigers fans. The eighth-seeded Tigers were shut out by ninth-seeded Montville High School in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Group Two ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Election Day 2025 is today, and for the third time in as many years, both the South Plainfield Borough Council and South Plainfield Board of Education races are uncontested.On a municipal level, two at-large seats are up; Republican incumbent Peter Smith is seeking ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It has been an exciting season of soccer for the South Plainfield High School girls varsity team. South Plainfield has an overall record of 9-8-2 and finished in the Greater Middlesex Conference's Gold Division in third place with a 5-3-2 division record. With the regular ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Borough of South Plainfield has been awarded $37,580 in grant funding from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety to support its S.P.E.E.D. - South. Plainfield. Educate. Enforce. Deter - initiative. Through the grant, the SPPD will host town hall sessions ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Get ready to laugh the night away at the Comedy Night hosted by American Legion Post 243! Join friends and neighbors on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. for an evening filled with great humor, good company, and delicious hors d’oeuvres.Tickets are just $25 per person, ...
NEW JERSEY — Get ready to enjoy an extra hour of sleep! Daylight Saving Time officially ends this weekend, with clocks rolling back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025.The twice-yearly clock change has its roots in World War I, when it was first introduced as a way to conserve energy.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - With the autumn chill in the air and Halloween right around the corner, it's time for those clocks to go ahead an hour, which can only mean one thing; there's a pile full of fall fun coming in November at the South Plainfield Public Library. The South Plainfield Public ...
Metuchen, NJ - As three-time defending state champions, the Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen bowling team has posted some impressive scores over the last three seasons.The varsity student-athletes registered another big number during a charity tournament fittingly dubbed “Bowling for Books” on ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a large clothing warehouse-distribution center in the Avenel section on Wednesday where an undisclosed number of undocumented workers were reportedly detained.How many is anyone’s guess. ICE has not answered requests for ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Mike Bertram has been ‘bee-sy’ writing and publishing his second book and, this time, the Roosevelt Elementary School teacher has teamed up with one of his former students. Bertram has taught in the South Plainfield School District for 26 years and, for almost as long, his ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It was an exciting season of soccer on the pitch for the South Plainfield Middle School girls soccer team. South Plainfield recently completed an undefeated season of soccer with a 12-0 overall record. The girls are coached by Roosevelt Elementary School Physical Education ...