South Plainfield Top Stories
By DAWN MILLER
September 19, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School field hockey team kept its undefeated streak alive on Thursday with a 5-1 victory over Monroe Township High School. South Plainfield won its seventh straight game to set up a battle with Old Bridge High School for sole possession of first ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Halloween is on a Friday this year, which means there will be plenty of time to trick-or-treat and stay late at those costume parties all weekend. With prices skyrocketing across the board, the thought of outfitting the family for Halloween can be quite scary. Depending on ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At a recent council meeting, members of the South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee (SPPCC) were on hand to present a monetary donation to the borough fire department.During the Sept. 15 meeting, SPPCC members, along with Councilwoman Christine Faustini, who serves as ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At a meeting held Sept. 15, the South Plainfield Borough Council recognized both Disabilities Voting Rights Week and Constitution Week with the issuance of proclamations. Disabilities Voting Rights Week, a non-partisan movement hosted by the American Association of People ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The South Plainfield boys soccer team played an overtime game on Monday, and then played only half a game on Wednesday.The Tigers' home game against Carteret at the P.A.L. Complex was suspended at halftime, tied, 0-0. The first half was played in a light rain until there ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girl varsity soccer team began a home-at-home with Timothy Christian High School on Wednesday. After going windless last fall, the Tigers won their third straight, defeating Timothy Chrisitian 1-0. MaKenzie Harris scored the only goal of the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Since 2022, the New Jersey State Officials Association (NJSOA) has recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to interscholastic officiating while impacting student-athletes across the state. At an event held Sept. 14, South Plainfield resident Sue ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -South Plainfield residents will have the opportunity to take advantage of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) services when the MVC Mobile Unit visits the Borough on Tuesday, September 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The unit will be stationed at the South Plainfield Municipal ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's girls tennis team returned to the courts in Spring Lake Park on Tuesday to take on Colonia High School. After a loss last week to Piscataway, the Tigers bounced back with a 4-1 victory over Colonia. Vanessa Huynh, Megan Gaffney and Valeria ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The South Plainfield Parents Ponytail Association will be holding an event this weekend to benefit Special Olympics.On Sunday, Sept. 21 the Bendit Weinstock law firm's Charitable Fund and the South Plainfield Parents Ponytail Association will present "Day on the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Borough of South Plainfield is accepting applications for the following full-time positions:Clerk Typist/Stenographer 1 – Finance Department – Salary: $44,211.23 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Plainfield High School field hockey team was on the road on Tuesday, traveling to East Brunswick High School to take on the Bears in a Red Division matchup. South Plainfield kept its winning streak alive with a 1-0 victory over East Brunswick. It was a big victory for ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Borough of South Plainfield is inviting families to celebrate Halloween in style at the annual Trunk or Treat, scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year, the event will take place in the parking lot behind Borough Hall and the Public ...
LONG VALLEY, NJ - A Love & Light Music Festival followed by a Candlelight Vigil will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Ort Farms, 25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ.The festival begins at 4 p.m. with live music, food trucks, vendors, family activities, pet adoptions, and more.At 8 p.m., ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Monday, September 15, 2025, South Plainfield High School Varsity Softball Coach Antonia Pacillo led a special practice for the 10U (White) Tigers at Ponytail Park. Joining her were varsity players Sophia Alvarez, Jocelyn Sosa, Gianna Currao, and Ava Fusaro, who helped ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield is gearing up for its 2025 Fall Clean Up, an annual event dedicated to keeping the community clean and welcoming. Residents are invited to take part in the litter clean-up on Saturday, October 18, 2025.Volunteers can pick up supplies beginning at 9:00 a.m. at ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - After going windless last season, the South Plainfield High School girls soccer team won its second straight game on Monday, defeating New Brunswick High School 2-1 at the PAL. South Plainfield scored two goals in the first half to give the Tigers a 2-0 lead. Freshman Ava ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On a sunny, bright morning much like September 11 24 years ago, South Plainfield Middle School students gathered in the school’s courtyard surrounding the school’s memorial to mark the anniversary of 9/11. The remembrance ceremony was orchestrated by longtime South Plainfield ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School girls variety soccer team moved into the Greater Middlesex Conference's Gold Division this season after a tough campaign in the Blue Division last fall. The Tigers started the 2025-26 season with two losses to South River and Perth Amboy High ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Fifth graders at School No. 26 in Woodbridge assessed the streets and sidewalks. Spotswood students carried a banner as they walked. Dunellen organized a walking school bus that kids continued to hop on to, so to speak, as it moved toward school. And Metuchen folded its Bulldog ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Police Department has announced a new initiative designed to strengthen community safety and provide residents with added peace of mind. The department is now offering free residential risk assessments for homeowners, aimed at enhancing home security, ...
NEW JERSEY - Under Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation, which Governor Phil Murphy signed into law, New Jersey will observe Rail Safety Week today through Sept. 21.New Jersey joins other states and organizations in designating the third week of September each year for the initiative, which is ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Pink was the color of the day at the PAL on Saturday afternoon when the South Plainfield High School varsity field hockey team took the field to take on Metuchen High School. Saturday was the Tigers second annual Pink-Out game in honor of Kylie's Crew. Kylie's Crew was ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - With the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, the South Plainfield School District welcomed a new, yet familiar, face as director of school counseling. Effective Aug. 1, Jaime Moran, a borough native who has worked for the district for nearly a decade, took over the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Knights of Columbus Council 6203 will host its popular Annual Trivia Night on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Holy Savior Academy Cafeteria, located at 149 South Plainfield Avenue.Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the first question beginning promptly at 7:00 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- South Plainfield held North Plainfield to three net yards in the first half and went on to a 27-7 football victory over the Canucks on Friday night.Senior halfback Dom Massaro scored three touchdowns for the Tigers (2-1). In the first quarter, Massaro scored from 4 yards out ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls tennis team returned to action this week and picked up the Tigers' first victory of the season on Tuesday. South Plainfield defeated North Plainfield High School 3-2 on September 9 behind victories from Megan Gaffney at second singles, ...
South Plainfield, NJ - The Rotary Club of the Plainfields will again present two Student of the Month Awards to deserving seniors at South Plainfield High School each month of the 2025-2026 school year. The Club encourages individuals, families and businesses to become sponsors for this popular ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School Varsity Gymnastics Team headed to Edison on September 11 to kick off the 2025 season against St. Thomas Aquinas (STA). The Lady Tigers fell short in their season opener against the Trojans; South Plainfield scored a 99.075 in their first of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Saturday, the South Plainfield High School varsity field hockey team takes on Metuchen High School at the PAL at 2 p.m. in a special pink-out game. Fans are asked to wear pink to show their support for Kylie's Crew. The South Plainfield High School Field Hockey Parents ...