South Plainfield Top Stories
By GREG TUFARO
June 10, 2026
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Their path adorned with purple balloons and their steps encouraged with applause and cheers from parents and neighborhood residents, Franklin Elementary School students and staff trekked round trip to Plainfield Avenue from their building.The school’s fifth annual Mile for ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Wednesday, June 3 was a busy morning for the South Plainfield High School Athletic Department. On the schedule was the spring signing day ceremonies for 12 South Plainfield High School student-athletes taking their skills to the collegiate level, including Tigers MaKenzie ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — They may have graduated years ago, but for one afternoon they were once again Tigers taking the field together as South Plainfield High School baseball alumni gathered for the program's first-ever alumni game.With players ranging from Danny and Tommy Massaro from the Class of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — June is Pride Month and, at a recent council meeting, Mayor Matt Anesh encouraged citizens to commemorate its observance and celebrate the contributions by members of the LGBTQ+ community. “South Plainfield is committed to embracing the value and dignity of each person who ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford always had an answer.Every time South Plainfield would score a run, or two, in the top half of an inning, Cranford would counter with at least that many runs in the bottom of the same inning.Often, the Cougars' response involved an impact at-bat by their wondrous senior ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Public Library is kicking off the summer season with a full slate of events, including Juneteenth and Pride Month activities, live music and the return of the annual Summer Reading Program.Although June is a quieter month in terms of programming as the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield School District’s 2026-2027 calendar will look a bit different than previous years. For the upcoming school year, classes will resume prior to Labor Day and will be closed for students the entire first week of November. Additionally, school will not be ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Friends, family, and colleagues past and present gathered outside South Plainfield Police Department (SPPD) Headquarters on the afternoon of May 29 as Lt. Peter Magnani signed off for the last time. “Thank you for your service, leadership, and dedication to the community…” ...
CHATHAM, NJ – A good start, a clutch finish and the pitching of senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy carried No. 4-seeded South Plainfield to a 4-2 baseball win vs. top-seeded Chatham in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 semifinal on Wednesday afternoon at CHS.South Plainfield (17-11) had ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The air was brisk Saturday morning, making it the perfect day for a hot cup of coffee and the official grand opening of Sips and Souls Café in downtown South Plainfield.Residents, family members, friends, and local officials gathered to celebrate the occasion as Mayor Matthew ...
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
SUMMIT, NJ - On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the SPHS Tigers traveled to Summit to face the State-ranked #6 Hilltoppers in a rematch of last year’s sectional final. The Tigers jumped on the Hilltoppers in the top of the 1st inning with a double by Ava Fusaro that drove in Cassie Penny. The Hilltoppers ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Two members of South Plainfield High School’s (SPHS) Class of 2026 were awarded scholarships in recognition of their academic and philanthropic efforts. On May 27, seniors Amy O’Sullivan and Arjav Shah were both presented with a $5,000 scholarship courtesy of the VRX ...
When growing pumpkins, squash, gourds and melons watch for the squash bug. Their feeding damage can cause leaf spotting, damage to the fruit and in severe cases wilting of the plant.This insect overwinters as an adult in sheltered locations under plant debris, rocks and around buildings. The ½ to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - School will soon be out for summer and the South Plainfield Public Library is a great spot to cool off during those long warm days. There is always a new great read to discover and fun programs for the kids, something cool for tweens and teens as well as interesting programs ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Girls across Middlesex County will have an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of one of the nation's fastest-growing sports at a free flag football introductory clinic hosted by the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center on Friday, June 5 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.The clinic is open ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Just can't bear to part with that favorite blanket or hoodie that's worn through? How about the much-loved stuffed animal a little one can't sleep without or that broken necklace that's a family heirloom? Well, it might not be too late to save it. That's what the upcoming ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It is an exciting week for the South Plainfield High School boys and girls track and field programs. Several seniors will be having their special signing day ceremonies on Wednesday, June 3, along with additional Tigers who are taking their athletic skills to the collegiate ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield Public Library's six-week program of Prime Time Family Reading has been a big hit. This interactive program was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council of the Humanities. Twenty-two families signed up for the program that's designed to promote ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield baseball team continued its shutout streak in the state tournament.Sophomore left-hander Andrew Bena pitched six scoreless innings and combined with senior righty Jayden Jimenez on a four-hitter to lead fourth-seeded South Plainfield to a 7-0 victory over ...
NEW JERSEY - Garden State residents aren't strangers to traffic, whether it's a morning commute up Route 18 North or heading to and from work along Route 287 or driving on the Turnpike or Parkway in either direction. It doesn't matter what part of the state either. North, Central or South Jersey, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The 200 Club of Middlesex County recently honored 66 police officers, firefighters and first-responders for their heroic actions, life-saving rescues, and successful investigations to protect public safety. The 52nd annual 200 Club of Middlesex County award ceremony and ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield High School Varsity Softball team played Payne Tech High School of Newark on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at 3:00pm. The Tigers dominated the Lions in a 19-0 run rule game that ended in four innings. The offense was firing on all cylinders but was highlighted ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The John E. Riley Elementary community gathered on the evening of May 18 for the school’s annual spring concert. The event, featuring students in third and fourth grade, featured performances by the band, chorus, and orchestra.“The students worked hard for many months to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A fourth-seeded team in a 16-team baseball tournament won't always opt to use its ace pitcher in the first round, but South Plainfield did.Senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy pitched a two-hitter to lead fourth-seeded South Plainfield to a 5-0 victory over 13th-seeded ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Not all superheroes wear capes and that message rang loud and clear last week when the John F. Kennedy Elementary School community gathered to honor third-grader Nora Klimchak.Nora was just six years old when, in November 2024, she was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield baseball team celebrated Senior Day with a 7-1 victory over Middlesex on Tuesday.Senior right-hander Aidan Kaplan allowed one run in six innings for the victory. Kaplan struck out six batters and walked one. Ed Budzinski pitched a scoreless seventh inning ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield residents joined local veterans and community leaders on Memorial Day to honor the nation's fallen service members during a series of wreath-laying ceremonies hosted by American Legion Chaumont Post 243.The observances included stops at Monument Park, ...
EDISON, NJ - On Sunday, May 17, the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletics Association held its 2026 Scholar-Athlete Award banquet at the Pines Manor. One student from each of the more than 400 participating high schools in the NJSIAA was honored for their accomplishments in the classroom and in ...