South Plainfield Top Stories
By DAWN MILLER
March 24, 2025
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Spring is definitely in the air and the South Plainfield Public Library has a full calendar of events coming up to welcome the new season. Adults looking for something different may want to check out the upcoming events the popular library has in store for early ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Since 1991, March has been designated as Irish-American Heritage Month in the United States. The month-long celebration of Irish culture and heritage coincides with St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) - a national holiday in Ireland. This year, the South Plainfield Borough Council, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School Tigers Softball opens the season with a scrimmage against Middletown South High School on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 10:00 am. The new Head, Coach Antonia Pacillo, states she is looking forward to a competitive 2025 season lead by a strong group ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - March 7 was an eventful day for South Plainfield High School Transition Academy student Jake Calderone. It was Calderone's 21st birthday and the South Plainfield Senior Center helped make it a bit more special. “Jake, who we all adore, turned 21,” South Plainfield Senior ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Arts and crafts projects aren't just for kids. Turns out crafting is wonderful for adults too. Not only does it get those artistic juices flowing, but crafting has health benefits as well. Crafting helps to reduce stress and anxiety. It can also be great for adults with sleep ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Borough Council, at a meeting held this week, raised awareness of multiple sclerosis and the nearly 1 million Americans affected by the chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis - commonly referred to as MS - ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - During the March 17 council meeting, the mayor, governing body, and members of the borough police department recognized a local teenager for his heroic actions following a recent car accident. On Feb. 10, 2025, Alex Grajko and his mother were involved in an accident at the ...
Code Enforcement Officer – Part-time – BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELDCODE ENFORCEMENT - The Borough is looking for a part-time code enforcement officer to conduct field inspections, investigate compliance with municipal ordinances and regulations and other various duties. The ideal candidate should ...
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Middlesex County officials invite township residents to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, April 8 to provide input on road safety concerns along Stelton Road (CR 529) in Piscataway and South Plainfield.The meeting, part of the county’s Vision Zero initiative, will be held at ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Spring is (finally, maybe, hopefully?) in the air and that means the South Plainfield Department of Recreation is gearing up for one of its most ‘eggciting’ events of the year! On Saturday, April 5, borough children 10 and under will have the opportunity to take part in South ...
NEW JERSEY - Over-the-counter hearing aids are approved for use in adults ages 18 and older who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss. Virginia Gural-Toth AuD, CCC-A, manager of Audiology, Tinnitus and Balance Programs at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, suggests asking yourself these ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Bruce A. Cymanski of Barnegat was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 20 years on March 17, for the 1999 murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault of 17-year-old Nancy Noga of Sayreville. Noga was a high school senior reported missing after she did not return home from work ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School girls lacrosse team is working hard to prepare for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Last season, the Tigers finished third in the Greater Middlesex Conference's White Division with a 9-8 overall record. Returning this spring for her third season ...
Rabbits are year-round and frequent visitors to gardens and landscapes. As children, we read about and adored these furry critters. This love of rabbits often faded as we grew older and experienced damage to our gardens and landscapes. Employing various management strategies allows us to co-exist ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex College Center for Adult Transitions is enrolling participants for two free educational courses this spring, specifically designed for students ages 18-24 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In collaboration with Middlesex College’s Workforce ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Zoning Board is holding its second regularly scheduled meeting of the month on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the courtroom of the South Plainfield Municipal Building. On the agenda for the upcoming meeting is one residential case and two commercial. In ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With Muslims around the world observing the holy season of Ramadan, hundreds of guests filled the Muslim Center of Middlesex County's (MCMC) gymnasium on Saturday to learn more about the religion and to join the faithful at a special Iftar dinner.The center’s annual Interfaith ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Saturday, March 8, Margaret Williams received a very special honor from South Plainfield Elks Lodge 2298. A member since 2013, Williams was named the lodge's 2025 Citizen of the Year. This is the 20th year the Elks have been highlighting South Plainfield residents for ...
TRENTON, NJ — Potholes around the state could soon be on the road to recovery. The New Jersey Department of Transportation's (NJDOT) annual statewide pothole repair campaign starts Monday."Over the next couple of months, our priority will be repairing the most significant potholes from this ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Borough Council holds its second regularly scheduled meeting on March 17 at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building. On the agenda for the Monday meeting is a special proclamation for Alex Grajko in recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, which takes ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - There is a lot going on this spring courtesy of the South Plainfield Recreation Department. Girls interested in field hockey or in need of some extra touches can register for Tuesday and Thursday clinics with South Plainfield High School Field Hockey Coach Melissa Zurawiecki.
NEW BRUNSWICK – Lisa Allen ran her hands back and forth over the surface of the wall-mounted plaything, determined to get its circles to light up. With some swipes of her hands, they glowed green. After a few more, they turned red.The sensory wall designed to occupy little ones that the Senior ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish spirit as the South Plainfield Elks Lodge hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 15, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at 1254 New Market Avenue.Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat feast featuring corned ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Registration is currently under way for the 2025 season at South Plainfield Legends Camp. For 2025, the 10-week camp, open to both residents and non-residents entering kindergarten through sixth grade, will take place at the PAL and run from June 23 through Aug. 29. The ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex College Nursing Program, in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, has opened a new Nursing Simulation Lab to promote patient safety and prepare students for practice in the nation’s complex and dynamic health care system. The Nursing Simulation Lab was ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The big tent in the parking lot of the Municipal Building in Scotch Plains can mean only one thing: Darby Road Public House and Restaurant (450 Park Ave.) is preparing for its annual four-day St. Patrick's Day Festival this weekend from Friday, March 14, to Monday, March 17. The ...
MIDDLESErX COUNTY, NJ — The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is spearheading a statewide effort to curb traffic deaths in its 21 towns, with police in Woodbridge and Carteret signing on to participate in this sweeping initiative. A five-year surge in fatal accidents prompted the Middlesex ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Looking for something for toddlers and preschoolers to do this spring? Then, check out the South Plainfield Recreation Department's newest program. Through USA Sport Group, the South Plainfield Recreation Department is offering parent-and-me multi-sport classes on Sunday ...