South Plainfield Top Stories
By GREG TUFARO
December 4, 2024
WOODBRIDGE, NJ - Defending state champions Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen and Howell headline a deep and talented field of boys and girls high school bowling teams that will compete in the Marisa Tufaro Classic.Proceeds from the event, at which bowlers and their coaches are invited to donate ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ- The South Plainfield High School has established a Hall of Fame that recognizes outstanding alumni who have received distinction in their lives, careers, community, and personal accomplishments following their high school graduation. The Hall of Fame will continue ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It’s time to string the lights, hang the garland, inflate that giant Santa, and enter the South Plainfield Cultural Arts Commission’s (SPCAC) annual Holiday House Decorating Contest!The 7th Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest is open to residences within the borough only.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -The Borough of South Plainfield has released its December Hours of Operation for the Recycling Center and Yard Waste Site. The schedule includes regular hours as well as holiday-specific adjustments. On December 24 and December 31, the Recycling Center and Yard Waste Site will ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The season of giving is upon us and those looking to give back to local residents in need can do so through the South Plainfield Department of Social Service’s annual ‘Adopt-A-Family’ initiative. Last week, an 'Angel Tree' decorated and adorned with more than 100 tags ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - ‘Tis the season at the South Plainfield Public Library. The library is getting into the holiday spirit with some very festive activities, including events with hot cocoa, creative crafts, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy this cheery month with the community by participating in ...
Add weeks of colorful flowers and decades of enjoyment to your indoor plant collection with holiday cacti. Dress one up with a decorative basket, container, or foil wrap and give it to a favorite gardener or holiday hostess. You’ll find a variety for sale at your local garden center or florist.The ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Knights of Columbus once again helped a resident with donating a wheelchair ramp and lift to Maria NiemeyerMichael and Dawn Niemeyer reached out to Master Project Manager Billy Butrico who designed the ramp and the following knights and residents helped ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year and, here in South Plainfield, the holiday festivities will kick off in just a few weeks at the borough’s annual ‘Making Spirits Bright’ celebration. Scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 1 and organized by the South Plainfield Public ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it is a cherished tradition that brings families, friends, and communities together to reflect on the blessings in our lives. Rooted in history and gratitude, Thanksgiving is a time to pause, give thanks, and celebrate the connections ...
EDISON, NJ - The ice skating rink at Roosevelt Park is open for the 2024–2025 winter season. The ice skating rink will be open to the public until March 30th, 2025.“Each winter, thousands of people swarm to the rink to experience outdoor ice skating right in their own backyard,” reads the county’s ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Sue Pitt Anderson, who had just turned 15, was painfully skinny and coming off a terrible performance in a distance freestyle race.The next night, July 27, 1963, she regained her form and broke the world record in the 200-meter butterfly.Fifty-nine years later, she still recalled ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The library is excited to host a special holiday-themed crafting session as part of its adult program. Join instructor Karen P. on Thursday, December 12, at 6 PM for "Creative Crafting," where participants can choose from a variety of festive crafts.Please note that this is ...
NEW JERSEY — The world's most expensive cars, from Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce, are nowhere to be found on the Garden State’s list of most stolen vehicles.Why? Few New Jerseyans own them. Those who do often take extreme precautions, experts say. Cars like those are rarely parked ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year and, here in South Plainfield, the holiday festivities will kick off in just a few weeks at the borough’s annual ‘Making Spirits Bright’ celebration. Scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 1 and organized by the South Plainfield Public ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This town's fourth annual 5K “Turkey Trot” walk/run on Saturday, Nov. 30th, will benefit the Marisa Tufaro Foundation.The Woodbridge Turkey Trot starts at 8:30 am on Saturday, Nov. 30th, at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren on a course parallel to its scenic waterfront and ...
NEW JERSEY - Growing cranberries is a family business in New Jersey, with a lifestyle that involves intense work during a growing season, nurturing plants and flooding fields for gathering fruit. Nobody knows this better than Bill Cutts, one of three generations of family members who are now ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Amanda Townley, a catcher and Class of 2025 member of the South Plainfield High School softball team, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Juniata College.Townley, who has also been a member of the South Plainfield winter track team, batted .281 with 11 runs ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Grant School hosted its annual Veterans Day Celebration last week, welcoming a dozen military veterans from all branches of the service on the morning of Nov. 15. Students decorated the office entrance door with Veterans Day homemade decorations, thank you cards and banners ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Puleo International will open its doors to the public on Friday, Nov. 22 for its 20th annual holiday sale. Located at 3614 Kennedy Road, Puleo International was founded in 1954 and is a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer and distributor of unique handcrafted holiday ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Nicole Swatko, a softball player and Class of 2025 member at South Plainfield High School, signed a letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, where she will continue her athletic career.Swatko, who pitches and plays the outfield for the ...
14UHead Coach: Caroline RattiRoster: Mackenzie B., Cece C., Leah D., Leah D., Annie F., Bella K., Lucia M., Mia M., Sophia V.This fall season was a short but solid showing for the 14U Tigers, finishing with a 4-3-1 record. The girls battled hard each game, showcasing both their skill and ...
EDISON, NJ - Sophia Colucci has officially signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Siena College in Loudonville, New York. She will join the Saints in the fall of 2025 under the guidance of head coach Casey Bump and assistant coaches George Cooper and Michelle Connors. Sophia, a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - As the year draws to a close and the festive season of family gatherings approaches, the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) New Jersey Chapter delivered dozens of boxes of holiday food to the South Plainfield Department of Social Services on November 14. This ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- Kevin Penny, a member of the baseball team and the Class of 2025 at South Plainfield High School, has signed a letter of intent to attend Ramapo College, where he will continue his athletic career.A left-handed pitcher and a first baseman, Penny had a 4-1 record on the mound ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Join us for a family-friendly Turkey Trot and 5K at the picturesque Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, all in support of fighting food insecurity in Middlesex County. This Thanksgiving Day event combines giving thanks with giving back to the community, all while getting in some ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Londyn Thomas, sophomore class president at South Plainfield High School (SPHS), served as the student representative during the Nov. 13 board of education meeting. As one of five students who will serve as reps on the South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) this year, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Tamaques Park was the site of filming for “The Beast in Me” last week, Kim Forde, spokesperson for the Town of Westfield, confirmed Monday.“Filming was completed in Tamaques on Friday afternoon,” Forde said.The limited series starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys is coming soon, ...