Community Life

TRENTON, NJ – South Plainfield High School (SPHS) students Olivia Olano and Andrew “Drew” Rachwal were chosen as 2020 Middlesex County Unsung Hero award recipients.  For 35 years, the Middlesex County School Boards Association along with Middlesex County Association of School Administrators have recognized high school juniors and seniors who make outstanding ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD – To honor and recognize those who have proudly served and died in combat for the United States of America, the Hometown Hero Banner Committee has mounted banners along Plainfield Avenue to honor the fallen heroes.  The endeavor was implemented in September 2019 by the Borough of South Plainfield, in partnership with American Legion Chaumont Post 243, VFW ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD – During the May 18 Council meeting, Councilman Derryck White proposed that South Plainfield residents stand outside their homes on Monday, May 25 at 10a.m. to honor veterans in their own way.  White suggested reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and playing or singing the Star-Spangled Banner.  Those who cannot go outside are asked to take a moment of ...

TRENTON, NJ – William “Bill” Frink was among three New Jersey COVID-19 casualties remembered by Governor Phil Murphy during his May 16 news briefing.  Frink passed away on May 3 due to COVID-19 complications.  Frink was a lifelong South Plainfield resident, ever loyal to his community.  

“We remember William ‘Bill’ Frank Jr., a ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD –The South Plainfield Senior Center, local organizations and members of the community are taking care of South Plainfield’s senior citizens, making sure they are safe and know that they are not forgotten during the COVID-19 quarantine.  South Plainfield Senior Center staff members are keeping a vigilant watch over seniors with phone calls and care ...

With everything going on, here is a positive read on how communities are coming together.  When I came across the #frontstespproject on social media and saw what fellow photographers were doing, I knew I had to be a part of it.  The #frontstepsproject is basically taking a quick family portrait on the front yard or steps (following the social distancing guidelines), and in ...

The South Plainfield School District track at Jost Field will open Saturday, May 2. Those who visit the track should follow the guidelines outlined in Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No. 133, which states that visitors should wear cloth face coverings and must follow social distancing recommendations.

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy during his daily press conference on Monday, April 27, announced his vision, “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health,” to restart New Jersey and put the state on the road to recovery.

Gov. Murphy outlined six key principles and benchmarks to guide the process for restoring the state’s economic health ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD - Bill Seesselberg has been elected by members of the South Plainfield Elks Lodge 2298 as Exalted Ruler for the upcoming fraternal year.  Seesselberg, along with 14 members of the lodge, are new the leadership team for the next year.  A formal Installation of Officers ceremony will take place when the COVID-19 quarantine is over and normal activities ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD - South Plainfield will be one of 565 municipalities in New Jersey to receive a seedling from the iconic Salem White Oak that resided on West Broadway in the historic city of Salem, NJ.  The majestic tree stood with regal beauty watching over Salem for 500 years until it suddenly crashed to the ground on June 6, 2019.  Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe said the seedlings ...