South Plainfield Top Stories
By JOHN MOONEY
July 24, 2025
HOPELAWN - They came. They bowled. And they raised more than $235,000 for hunger relief in Middlesex County.As part of his continuous efforts to eliminate food insecurity in New Jersey, Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (D-19th Dist.) held his 16th Annual “Bowl for Hunger” event on Monday, July ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The township has rededicated Cypress II Recreation Park in Port Reading to honor the late Vincent R. Martino, a former Middlesex County freeholder and Woodbridge councilman, who died in 2023 at age 88.The Vincent R. Martino Memorial Park, as it will now be known, is off West Avenue ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Get ready for an evening of summer fun at the South Plainfield Community Pool’s Member Madness event, taking place on Thursday, August 7 from 6 PM to 8 PM (rain date: August 8).This special night is open to pool members only and offers two hours of excitement, music, and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Join us for a fun-filled Children’s Show at the Spring Lake Park Gazebo (Pearl Place, South Plainfield) on Wednesday, July 24 from 5–7 PM.Presented by Middlesex County’s Music in the Park series — bring the kids, enjoy the music, and make some magical summer memories.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A paid transportation option will be available to those South Plainfield School District students who currently do not qualify, under current district policy, for busing. For the 2025-2026 school year, subscription busing will be available to pre-K through 4th graders who ...
Get the best flavor and longest storage life from your homegrown garlic with proper harvesting, curing and storage. Then fill that space with a quick-maturing vegetable for a tasty fall harvest.Harvest garlic when approximately one third, but less than half of the leaves turn brown. Start by ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A cast of more than 50 local students will soon take the stage in the South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop’s (SPSDW) 2025 production of Disney's Newsies.Based on the 1992 Disney film and the 2012 Tony-winning Broadway musical of the same name, Newsies was inspired by the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Enjoy two evenings of free live music this summer at Putnam Park Pavilion, located at Oak Tree Road and Park Avenue, as the South Plainfield Cultural Arts Committee hosts Music in the Park!Mark your calendars:Wednesday, July 23, 2025 – Hoarfrost Jazz CollectiveWednesday, July ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Earlier this month, shoppers at Target received a sweet treat courtesy of a community partnership between the Hadley Center store and the South Plainfield Police Department (SPPD).On July 9, Target hosted ‘Ice Pop with a Cop,’ and, during the two-hour event, Officers Anthony ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Registration is currently under way for the 33rd Annual South Plainfield Alliance for Substance Awareness (SPASA) and South Plainfield Education Foundation (SPEF) Labor Day 5K Run and Family Fitness Walk. Taking place on the morning of Monday, Sept. 1, the event is open to ...
~South Plainfield Community Pool~We are pleased to announce the community pool will reopen for normal operating hours beginning today - Saturday, July 19th - hours will be 11:00am - 8:00pm Thank you to our amazing pool manager, Bill Nickel, and staff for their hard work and dedication to get the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The South Plainfield Public Celebrations Committee is calling on community members to be part of one of the borough’s most cherished traditions—the annual Labor Day Parade!Whether you're a high school student in need of service hours for college applications, or a local resident ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - There's still time to register for Armchair Art Tour: The Grandeur That Was Rome... in New Jersey on Saturday, July 19 at 1:00 PM.Join Michael Morris, Ph.D., for a fascinating virtual journey into the art and culture of ancient Rome as reflected in local museum collections.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Local author Thomas Berry held a special book signing event on Saturday, July 12 at the South Plainfield Public Library, where he shared insights from his 20-year writing journey and signed copies of his latest historical fiction novel, Blue Line to Richmond.The event drew ...
Good Afternoon South Plainfield Community Pool Members: After two full days of clean up, we were able to get the Kiddie Pool Area back up and running. We will be welcoming back our littlest pool members to join us at the kiddie pool.The Kiddie Pool will reopen to members ONLY beginning Thursday, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a “flood watch” to start at 3 pm today for Middlesex County and six other counties, with another round of showers and thunderstorms expected to bring heavy downpours.Today’s storms may be capable of dropping up to 2-inches of rain, or ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – This weekend the Borough will open the compactor located at the end of Kenneth Avenue for bulky waste disposal. The operating hours will be 7:00am – 2:00pm. Additionally, the Borough will have garbage trucks out collecting bulky waste, but remember these are scheduled ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Friday, July 11, 2025, 25 members of the South Plainfield Senior Center rolled up their sleeves and tapped into their creativity during a two-hour Wood Flower Workshop led by Gina D’Urso of Precious Petals Wood Flowers, LLC.In this hands-on workshop, participants ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – Hope 4 Paws Humane Society (AKA Plainfield Area Humane Society) sustained significant damage to its shelter at 75 Rock Ave. in Plainfield during last week’s severe weather. Moments after the storm passed, Josh Reyes, director of operations at the animal shelter, rushed to check on ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – In the aftermath of the recent storm, cleanup efforts are ongoing across the Borough. While Legends Camp was held as scheduled today, all off-site programs, including Sports Camps and Summer Parks held at South Plainfield Schools, were canceled. These programs are expected to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Last evening, the Borough experienced its second significant weather event in less than two weeks. The first storm brought heavy wind damage, and last night’s storm resulted in flash flooding that caused widespread personal property damage. South Plainfield’s Police, Fire, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – South Plainfield continues cleanup efforts following a powerful storm that brought flash flooding, widespread property damage, and emergency rescues throughout the Borough on Monday evening.According to officials, New Market Avenue and Clinton Avenue Extension remain closed, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A severe storm system brought more than seven inches of rain to South Plainfield overnight, causing widespread flash flooding, road closures, and emergency rescues throughout the borough.First responders conducted over 50 water rescues, with individuals being safely ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – PSE&G is inviting local high school students to attend an informative and inspiring College and Career Panel on Monday, July 21, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at its Cragwood Road office, located at 40 Cragwood Rd, South Plainfield, NJ.Organized by an internal employee group, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The second major storm in just over as many weeks hit South Plainfield on the evening of July 14, causing widespread flooding throughout the borough and surrounding communities. Heavy rain began to fall around 5:30p.m., causing roads to flood. In many areas, water is ...
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" ...
TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned shall expose for sale in accordance with R.S. 39:10A-1, at public auction on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11 a.m. at 2480 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, New Jersey, the below described motor vehicles which came into possession of the South Plainfield Police ...
STAFFORD - Get Ready for the 9th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival! Join the Shillelaghs on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM at Manahawkin Lake Park for a day packed with Irish culture, music, food, and family fun!Presented by Patriot Financial and Ocean Family Dental, this ...
EDISON, NJ — Federal agents detained at least 20 alleged “undocumented aliens” during last week’s surprise raid at a Heller Park liquor warehouse near the Middlesex College campus, a US Department of Homeland Security spokesperson has confirmed.On Tuesday, July 8th, three dozen armed agents from ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Over at Ponytail Park, South Plainfield softball players now have the opportunity to hone their skills year-round without traveling to a privately owned or an out-of-town facility where they would have to pay a rental fee. Nicknamed the ‘Tiger Den,’ the 500-square-foot indoor ...