South Plainfield Top Stories
By VICTORIA CARUSO
May 14, 2026
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) has adopted a $90,594,521 ($90.6M) spending plan for the 2026-2027 school year. “This budget has been thoughtfully developed to preserve our existing programs while also enhancing key areas, including special services, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - New Jersey Buddhist Culture Center of Fo Guang Shan in South Plainfield was invited by Mount Saint Mary House of Player in Watchung to participate in the “9th Annual Interfaith Forum” on April 29, 2026, held at Temple Sholom, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The main topic of this ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex County will host its annual “Celebrate Middlesex County” event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roosevelt Park.The free, family-friendly event invites residents from across the county to explore the many programs, services, and departments that ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At a recent board of education meeting, 20 South Plainfield High School students were recognized for earning the State of New Jersey Department of Education's Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.To achieve the seal, a student must prove, through a comprehensive exam, that they are ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy recorded the 100th strikeout of his career in a complete-game effort to lead fifth-seeded South Plainfield to a 2-1 baseball victory over 12th-seeded St. Joseph of Metuchen, the defending champion, in the first round of the Greater Middlesex ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At a council meeting held earlier this month, representatives from the borough’s military organizations accepted a proclamation declaring Friday, May 22, 2026, as 'National Poppy Day' in South Plainfield. The poppy serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield High School girls varsity lacrosse team has been dominating Greater Middlesex Conference White Division teams all spring. In the midst of a seven-game winning streak last week, the Tigers took on St. Thomas Aquinas High School in their final White Division ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Dozens of South Plainfield High School students were recently recognized for their achievements in extracurricular activities during the 2025-2026 school year. During the board of education’s May 6 meeting, Principal John Foscolo acknowledged the students who garnered success ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Military Appreciation Month serves as a time to honor and recognize United States military members, past and present, and foster awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by the military community. At a meeting held May 4, Council President Christine Faustini, on ...
EDISON, NJ – Lace up your running and walking shoes, registration for the 2026 Marion & Norman Tanzman Foundation and Partlow Insurance Agency Lakeview 5K is currently under way. Scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at Roosevelt Park, the annual fundraiser—currently in its 18th year—benefits the New ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield baseball team has been awarded the fifth seed in the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament.The Tigers will host St. Joseph of Metuchen in the first round on Monday. South Plainfield (11-8) swept two games from St. Joe's (5-12) in the regular season.The ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Dom Massaro keeps setting or tying school records, overshadowing exceptional performances by his teammates and making an emphatic case for a first-team all-state candidacy.The senior center fielder became just the third player in South Plainfield baseball history to hit for ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - As soccer parents know, May means tryouts. So, if players aged eight to 15 are looking for a travel program for the 2026-27 season, the South Plainfield Soccer Association is holding tryouts on Wednesday, May 13 through Friday, May 15 at the Kenneth Avenue Soccer Fields.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield residents have recently received notifications from Professional Property Appraisers (PPA) regarding upcoming property revaluations. This outreach is part of a borough-wide reassessment program designed to ensure all properties are assessed fairly and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
MONROE, NJ — A four-run second inning staked South Plainfield to a big lead and the Tigers went on to a 10-6 baseball victory over Monroe on Tuesday.Aiden McCarthy went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs batted in for South Plainfield (10-8), which had a 5-0 lead after two innings and 10-1 after ...
Add color and seasonal interest throughout the landscape with container gardens. Set them in garden beds to add vertical interest, place pots of edible plants on a patio, deck or balcony for convenient picking and include pollinator-friendly plants in containers to attract and support ...
You don’t need much space to create a bit of paradise on your balcony, patio or deck. Fill the space with a collection of plants that provide texture, color, and privacy. Then add comfortable seating, a fountain and lighting for additional ambiance and relaxation.Start by evaluating the space you ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School Technology teacher Gary Hull offers seniors taking his Honors Special Topics in Computer Science class a unique experience. Students have the opportunity to work on a project of their own choosing for the academic year. Many students typically gravitate toward ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ — Aiden McCarthy pitched a three-hitter to lift South Plainfield to a 3-1 baseball victory over Spotswood on Monday.McCarthy, a senior left-hander committed to Rutgers-Newark University, struck out 11 batters and walked two. In seven innings, he threw 108 pitches.Andrew Bena went ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Members of the South Plainfield Elks Lodge #2298 visited local schools during the week of April 26, 2026, as part of two educational outreach efforts. The Reading Initiative Project, led by Bill Seesselberg, and the Dictionary Project, coordinated by Debbie Czech, brought ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Borough of South Plainfield formally dedicated the “Officers Richard H. Conklin and William J. Cady Memorial Overpass” on Interstate 287 at a ceremony Friday morning before a capacity gathering at Borough Hall.Patrolman Richard H. Conklin was killed on January 21, 1972, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's girls lacrosse team continued its unbeaten streak on Friday, defeating Long Branch High School 5-2 in an out-of-conference game at the PAL. The Tigers' victory was the team's sixth in a row. South Plainfield's overall season record stands at 9-3 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - School will soon be out for summer and if parents are looking for things to do for kids and teens, the South Plainfield Recreation Department has a whole host of fun, competitive camps on the menu. Online registration opened on Wednesday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m. on the South ...
The South Plainfield Summer Drama Workshop will hold auditions for this year’s production “Anything Goes” next month. This version of the musical, seen recently on Broadway and on PBS, brings the stories of love, laughs, and luck to the stage with such memorable Cole Porter songs as ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Recent reports about a new scam targeting residents is making the rounds, prompting the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office to issue a fraud alert on Thursday. The latest scam, which may appear in an unsolicited text, email or telephone call, relates to unpaid parking ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - May kicks off on Friday, which means the countdown to the unofficial start of summer is on. Of course, May has quite a lot going on for residents of all ages at the South Plainfield Public Library. From new reads to programs to crafts and more. So, let's see what's happening ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for a fun way to kick off May? Head to the May Jazz Café at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex on Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. On the ticket for May is the NewBruns Brass. This New Brunswick-based seven-piece, New Orleans-style jazz band is a must-see. Their traditional ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Andrew Bena drove in four runs to lead South Plainfield to a 12-3 baseball victory over Monroe on Tuesday.Bena went 3-for-5 with a double for South Plainfield (8-7), which started fast with three runs in the bottom of the first inning.Senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy pitched ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Girl Scouts recognizes the accomplishments and dedication of 11 graduating Girls Scouts this year. All the recipients completed an application highlighting their time in Girl Scouts and the lessons they have learned while scouting. Troop 65029 had seven ...