South Plainfield Top Stories
By MELINDA MYERS
August 8, 2025
Summer heat may have you seeking comfort from a nearby shade tree. You immediately experience as much as a 15 to 20 degree drop in temperature and enjoy the relief it provides.Bring this shady relief home by looking for ways to include trees in your landscape. First, monitor patterns of sun and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex College has named Lynarkah Stephen as its next executive director of human resources following a nationwide search. Stephen arrives at the College after serving as a human resources leader for educational institutions such as The Goddard School, The College of New ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County ballot drawing to position candidates for the 2025 General Election will be held on Monday, August 11. Members of the press and public are welcome to attend. The draw will commence at 3 pm and be conducted by the Office of the Middlesex County Clerk in ...
Summer is a time when many gardeners begin making plans for new additions to next year’s gardens. You may already be doing ongoing evaluations of your own plantings and may want to include tours of others’ gardens.A walk around your neighborhood can provide inspiration and a chance to observe ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Iselin-based Woodbridge Ambulance & Rescue Squad (WTARS) shut down as of 12:01 am today, citing “changes in community financial support,” its President Edward Barrett said in an email to squad members.On a hopeful note, Barrett told TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret yesterday ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ The 26-year-old Somerville man who had all the right answers during a 16-game winning streak on the Jeopardy! TV game show last month threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Somerset Patriots game at TD Bank Ballpark Thursday night.Scott Riccardi, a 2021 graduate, proudly ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Dozens of borough agencies, local businesses, and community organizations along with hundreds of residents of all ages came together on the evening of Aug. 5 for South Plainfield’s annual National Night Out (NNO). NNO, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watches, is ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A new security system, set to be installed at South Plainfield High School later this month, is expected to be operational in time for the first day of the 2025–2026 academic year. According to district officials, the security system is similar to those used in airports and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Two members of the South Plainfield Police Department (SPPD), both with strong ties to the community, have been named deputy coordinators for the borough’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM). At a council meeting July 28, resident William Bori, an officer with the SPPD for ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Borough of South Plainfield will begin its new curbside recycling collection on August 7 and 8, introducing updated guidelines to improve efficiency and reduce contamination in the recycling stream.Under the new standards, residents are asked to follow a simplified list ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide in Hunterdon County after discovering the bodies of a man and a woman on Saturday afternoon in the Pittstown section of Franklin Township. Hours later, a New Jersey state trooper believed to be connected to the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Grab your family and friends and head over to South Plainfield’s annual National Night Out (NNO). Organized by the South Plainfield Police Department’s (SPPD) with assistance from various community groups and through sponsorships from borough organizations and businesses, NNO ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield voters will see both new and familiar names on the ballot this year. As of the July 28 petition deadline, Republicans Peter Smith, the incumbent, and John McConville, are running unopposed for two at-large seats on the South Plainfield Borough Council; this ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Ever wonder what to do with those old prescription glasses collecting dust in the drawer? Give the gift of sight to children and teens living in underserved communities abroad. The South Plainfield Public Library, in conjunction with the Care and Share Foundation of Edison, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Summer is in full swing and marching along towards the borough's annual Labor Day Parade, which means those dog days of August are on the horizon. To help residents beat the heat and hold on to those waning days of summer, the South Plainfield Public Library has an awesome ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A skunk that came into contact with a resident’s dog in Piscataway has tested positive for rabies, marking the second confirmed rabid animal in the township and the fifth in Middlesex County this year, according to county health officials.The Middlesex County Office of Health ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) met with local seniors on Wednesday at the Piscataway Senior Center to discuss the potential impacts of a newly enacted federal law that includes major changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act.Calling it the “Big Ugly Bill,” ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Rain is on the way again, and it could bring more than just puddles. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the South Plainfield area beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, through 6:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1.Forecasters are warning of the potential ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Earlier this year, the South Plainfield Women's Leadership Team launched its annual ‘Women’s History Month Essay Contest’ and, during the borough council’s July 28 meeting, the three winners for 2025 were announced. “All three essays were very well-written, had good grammar ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Police Department invites the community to its annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the parking lot of the South Plainfield Public Library. (Rain date: Wednesday, August 6, same time and location.)This ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County has launched its new Junior Rangers program—a free, interactive initiative that encourages children and families to explore the County’s vibrant parks and open spaces through hands-on learning and outdoor adventures. This new community program follows the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The 87th Annual Middlesex County Fair will kick off on Monday, August 4, and run through Sunday, August 10, offering a weeklong celebration of agriculture, entertainment, and community at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick.Families from across the region can ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On July 25, the South Plainfield Instrumental Summer Music program concluded their session with a concert at the South Plainfield High School. This event is the culmination of three weeks of study for the 48 students involved. The students involved in the instrumental and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Atlantic Health System announced Tuesday that Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center have been named among the top three hospitals in New Jersey in U.S. News and World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings.Morristown Medical Center is ranked #2 and Overlook ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Office of Health Services is reporting that a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the Township of Piscataway, Middlesex County, in the vicinity of Greenwood Dr and Cedarwood Dr. This is the fourth (4) rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for ...
Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening, whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty, or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what makes you happy as you tend, view, and enjoy every aspect of your garden.Weather, busy schedules, and life in general ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Congratulations are in order for the South Plainfield Tiger Sharks swim team, who completed their 2025 season with an undefeated record of 8-0! That winning record paved the way for the team to win the First Place award in the 2025 New Jersey Swim & Dive Conference Dual ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Get ready to cheer because it's time to register for the upcoming Sideline Cheer program sponsored by the South Plainfield Tigers Cheer Club in conjunction with the South Plainfield Recreation Department. This popular program is for participants aged five through 14. In order ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — The Democratic nominee for New Jersey governor, Mikie Sherrill, has named Dale G. Caldwell – a respected educator, college president and Methodist minister – as her running mate for lieutenant governor.Far from a household name in statewide political circles, Caldwell had an ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Back in the day, those summer blockbusters were all the rage. Heading to the movies was a great way to beat the heat during those hot late July and August days. Of course, movie prices have skyrocketed, which is what makes free movies from the South Plainfield Public Library ...