South Plainfield Top Stories
By DAWN MILLER
March 25, 2026
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - 2026 marks 80 years of scouting for longtime borough resident Tony Sarao. Sarao first became a Boy Scout when he was 12 years old after reading about the organization in a magazine in the library.“I saw it in Boy's Life,” Sarao said. “It looked like a good thing to join, so I ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Despite Monday's persistent misty drizzle, the South Plainfield High School golf team headed over to the Tamarack Golf Course to take on East Brunswick High School. The Tigers took on the Bears in a Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division matchup. South Plainfield lost to the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School Drama Club is proud to announce this year’s Musical Production of The WIzard of Oz. The live musical production will bring this amazing story to the community Friday, March 27 through Sunday March 29th You’ll follow us down the yellow brick ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A lucky lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after hitting a $4 million prize on a scratch-off ticket purchased in South Plainfield.The winning ticket was sold at David’s Stationery, a local shop known for selling New Jersey Lottery tickets located on Sampton ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School Tigers softball teams—both Varsity and JV—are back on the field, putting in the work with practices and scrimmages as they gear up for an exciting new season.After graduating six varsity players in 2025, the Tigers are embracing the challenge ...
PATERSON, NJ - After 367 days in immigration detention, Leqaa Kordia returned home Sunday to Paterson, where she reunited with her family and community, describing what she called “a long year and tough year,” and vowing to continue advocating for others still detained.“It’s been a long year, ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Hub City will be the center of many events as Middlesex County commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.In a region where influential people, places and pivotal moments shaped America’s fight for independence, the county is inviting residents and visitors to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Borough of South Plainfield has proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting the community’s commitment to ensuring safe and healthy environments for children.The proclamation emphasizes that strong families and supportive communities play a key ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Last season, the South Plainfield High School golf team made the move up from the Greater Middlesex Conference's White Division to the Red Division. Excitement is high for the Tigers' second campaign in the GMC's highest division. Longtime coach Frank Gaspari returns as the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Mayor Matthew P. Anesh has proclaimed April 12–18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunications Week in South Plainfield to recognize the vital work of the borough’s telecommunicators. Telecommunicators are often the first point of contact during emergencies, providing critical ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Three members of the South Plainfield girls basketball team have been named to the Greater Middlesex Conference's All-American/White Division team.Jiselle Lennon, Samantha Moench and MaKenzie Harris of South Plainfield were all selected in a vote of the conference's ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spring if finally here. So, if residents are feeling that urge to purge those closets, now is the time. Middlesex County's 4-H is hosting an April clothing drive with the proceeds going to support their popular youth development program. The only items accepted for the upcoming ...
As the winningest wrestler in Rutgers Preparatory School history, Perth Amboy native Brett Epps will be inducted into his alma mater’s Athletics Hall of Fame this year.Epps defeated 107 opponents during a stellar scholastic career, but all those wins combined fall immeasurably short of his victory ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Mayor Matthew P. Anesh has officially proclaimed March 8–14, 2026 as MS Awareness Week in the Borough of South Plainfield, recognizing the impact multiple sclerosis has on individuals and families across the country.Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease of the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — TAPinto South Plainfield is committed to delivering timely, reliable, and original local news covering the issues that matter most to residents of South Plainfield.Thousands of readers rely on TAPinto South Plainfield’s free daily newsletter to stay connected to what’s ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - With residents getting an early March sneak peek at spring, it means the time is here to join in the 39th annual borough-wide Spring Litter Cleanup. So, save the date for Saturday, April 18. This popular event that gives back to the community is organized by Kristina ...
Plant a variety of bee-friendly shrubs and enjoy year-round beauty and loads of pollinator appeal. Include a mix of spring, summer and fall bloomers, providing nectar and pollen for visiting bees throughout the season. Selecting bee-friendly shrubs suited to the growing conditions and available ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Another new phone scam is making its rounds. So, Middlesex County residents should beware of unsolicited telephone or smartphone calls with a caller claiming to be a representative of the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office. According to a warning posted by the Middlesex County ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield Public Library is excited to announce our upcoming Prime Time Family Reading series. Prime Time Family Reading is a nationally based program that centers on family bonding through storytelling, discussion and humanities-based learning. Over the course of ...
Azaleas add welcome color to the spring garden and some, like Encore®, Perfecto Mundo® and ReBLOOM™ offer additional blooms in summer and fall. With beautiful flowers in an array of colors and sizes and a variety of growth habits it’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has declared 2026 the Year ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Spring is just around the corner. It really is and residents know what that means; the annual South Plainfield Recreation Department's Bunny Hop is bouncing into the borough's Putnam Park. Yes, that bunny trail will be packed with allergy-free goodies, small toys and other ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday, March 7, the South Plainfield Library hosted a transformative six-hour Babysitting Safety course, equipping 16 local residents with the skills needed to become responsible and prepared caregivers.The intensive workshop was presented by Little Hearts, Big ...
South Plainfield, NJ – On March 11, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the South Plainfield Police Department responded to a Borough Elementary School following a report that a student was in possession of prohibited items. A teacher was alerted that a student had been showing classmates several ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Summer will be here sooner rather than later. So, now is the time to start making plans for the kids once school lets out for summer. Registration opened for the South Plainfield Recreation Department's popular Legends Summer Camp on March 2 for South Plainfield residents ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex County Clerk’s Office is reminding residents that a U.S. passport or passport card can serve as an acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel, particularly for travelers who do not yet have a REAL ID–compliant driver’s license.Beginning February ...