South Plainfield Top Stories
By MELINDA MYERS
April 8, 2025
Trees provide many benefits to the environment and our health and well-being. These long-lived members of our landscapes and communities provide shade, help reduce energy costs, clean the air we breathe, prevent soil erosion and stormwater runoff, and attract and provide homes for birds and ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It may be April, but it's time to start thinking about the Milltown Fourth of July 5K. The annual race sponsored by the Milltown Knights of Columbus is a part of the borough's popular Fourth of July festivities. Last year's race had over 400 runners and the Milltown Knights of ...
NEW JERSEY - As much as many of us love a good hamburger or steak, research has shown a connection between colorectal cancer and a high intake of red meat and processed meat.“The American Institute of Cancer Research has listed red meat as ‘probably carcinogenic’ and suggests limiting your intake ...
METUCHEN, NJ - Despite the rain on Monday, the South Plainfield High School golf team hit the course at the Metuchen Country Club for a multi-school meet with JP Stevens and Monroe Township High School. South Plainfield's Samuel Ballinger topped the leaderboard against both teams, shooting a 30.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – This summer, the South Plainfield School District Music Department is expanding its summer program offerings. The Instructional/Choral Summer Music Program, a three-week instrumental/choral program for students who will be in third through 12th grade come September, will once ...
PLAINSBORO, NJ - The South Plainfield High School golf team has had a busy first week of April. South Plainfield was back at it on Thursday at the Meadows Golf Course to face East Brunswick High School. This is the first season for the Tigers in the Greater Middlesex Conference's Red Division.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Police Department is offering two essential training courses this May for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a 9-1-1 Communications Officer.Basic 9-1-1 Communication Officer TrainingRunning from May 12 to May 16, this comprehensive 40-hour course ...
NEW JERSEY – If you find yourself wheezing and sneezing now that spring is here, you’re in good company. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in four adults and nearly one in five children experience seasonal allergies. Catherine Monteleone, a professor and ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse team was back in action on Saturday at South Brunswick High School. South Plainfield lost to the Vikings 12-6. Megan Mehl, Amber Olsen and Emily Lopez each found the back of the net twice for South Plainfield.Lopez has scored 17 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Varsity Tigers scored in the first inning when Amanda Townley #30 was struck by a pitch driving a run in. They added another in the second inning when Jocelyn Sosa #4 singled to center field. Two more runs were added in the third with hits from Ava Cabrera ...
South Plainfield, NJ – Following a year-long investigation into massage therapy establishments suspected of illegal activity, law enforcement executed search warrants at six locations in South Plainfield, resulting in 32 arrests for offenses including engaging in prostitution, maintaining a house ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Not long after completing two years at Middlesex College, Joseph Abbruzzese began a career in the printing industry, but it wasn’t long before the lifelong South Plainfield resident realized that path was not for him.“I knew early on that it wasn’t where I wanted to spend the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - For residents looking for something to do, check out the movie lineup at the South Plainfield Public Library this spring. Movies are shown on Monday and Wednesday in the library's multipurpose room. The upcoming spring featured films include:Flight Risk (R) on Monday, April 7 ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans soon might have an incentive to forget about their plastic reusable shopping totes, as some lawmakers are pushing for a return to paper bags in grocery stores.The state in 2022 banned paper and single-use plastic bags at large retailers in a step to combat climate ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - It was a tough loss for the South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse team on Thursday at Sayreville War Memorial High School. South Plainfield and Sayreville went into the final quarter tied at 11. The Bombers scored one in the fourth quarter to eke out a 12-11 victory over the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Borough Council will hold its first regularly scheduled meeting for the month of April on Monday at 7 p.m. at the South Plainfield Municipal Building. On the agenda for the April 7 meeting are three proclamations. South Plainfield Mayor Matthew Anesh will ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - As outdoor temperatures begin to rise, now is the time to ensure that your home’s HVAC system is running effectively and efficiently. “As we transition from heating to cooling, it is important to check that your home’s system is functioning at its best,” said Mike Iarrapino, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Join us on Sunday, May 11th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a delicious breakfast featuring all your favorites — scrambled eggs, eggs made to order, pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, and home fries.Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $6 for children 12 and ...
EDISON, NJ -- On a day when Edison's pitching kept some of the biggest bats in the South Plainfield lineup relatively quiet, the bottom third of the Tigers offense created traffic on the bases all day long.The bottom three batters in South Plainfield's order reached base eight times in 12 plate ...
South Plainfield Varsity Tigers were triumphant over Monroe Thursday afternoon in their home opener of the 2025 season. Starting pitcher Nicole Swatko #34 threw the entire seven innings. Swatko only gave up one hit and two runs. She struck out three batters and only allowed one batter to walk. ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Borough pet owners may want to mark the calendar for the upcoming free rabies clinic on Saturday, May 3 at the South Plainfield Department of Public Works Borough Garage from 9 a.m. until noon. The clinic is open to all Middlesex County residents and is for cats and dogs.
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Ken Crilley, a second grade teacher at Ross Street Elementary School, is competing in a national online competition to become “America’s Favorite Teacher.”Crilley is in it to win it, and he’s doing well in the online contest sponsored by Colossal Management LLC, an Arizona-based ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School golf team held back-to-back meets at their home golf course at the West Nine. South Plainfield hosted JP Stevens High School on April 1 and welcomed Metuchen High School on Wednesday. Both were Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - If some members of the borough's 55-plus community haven't joined the South Plainfield Senior Center yet, they may want to think about changing that in 2025.“Membership is underway,” South Plainfield Senior Center Director Patricia ‘Tree’ Olano said. “This year we expect to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Grab your fishing gear and head over to Spring Lake Park on Saturday, May 3 for the 2nd annual Cops and Bobbers Youth Fishing Derby. Organized by the South Plainfield Police Department (SPPD), the Police Athletic League, and PBA Local #100, the event is free and open to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - It wouldn't be a backhanded compliment to say that Ronnie Li, East Brunswick's “Queen of Racket Sports,” aced this one. (It would, though, be a couple of pretty bad puns!)Due largely to the efforts of Li and the East Brunswick Department of Recreation and Parks, Recycleballs, a ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - South Plainfield Varsity Tigers traveled to Spotswood on Tuesday afternoon to open the regular season. Starting pitcher Erin Townley #17 threw a complete game. Townley rang up 10 strikeouts while only allowing four hits. Her control was on display, only allowing one to walk the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Emily Lopez was on fire in the South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse season opener on Tuesday. The Tigers took down Edison High School 10-3 at the PAL behind an eight-goal performance by Lopez. Lopez was also strong on defense, with two ground balls and winning three ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- The South Plainfield baseball team racked up 11 hits in its first game of the season and went on to defeat Edison, 14-4, on Tuesday afternoon.Junior center fielder Dom Massaro went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and four runs batted in for the Tigers, who also drew ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School boys tennis team is coming off of back-to-back Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division titles. South Plainfield opened the 2024-25 season on Tuesday at Spring Lake Park with a 4-1 victory over North Brunswick High School. Michael Carney ...