Giving Back

A “Hall of Fame” was established at South Plainfield High School to honor graduates for their achievements in academics, professional accomplishments, volunteer and community service, and government/military experience.

Acknowledging these successful candidates recognizes them as leaders in their fields and also provides current high school students with positive role models from ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At dusk on Thursday, the lawn of South Plainfield Middle School was transformed into a ‘field of lights,’ the flames from hundreds of candles illuminating three simple words – ‘Thank You Frontliners.’  The following morning, however, gone were the candles, replaced by hundreds of American Flags displayed in a field of red, ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield School District, in partnership with the borough, is asking the community to join together for a ‘Light the Fight’ event this Thursday. A ‘field of lights’ set up at the middle school lawn will pay tribute, celebrate, and thank all front line workers during this challenging time.

Last month, the borough council ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – In just a little over two weeks, the South Plainfield chapter of FLAG – Front Line Appreciation Group – has garnered an outpouring of support from the community. To date, over $7,000 has been raised through monetary  donations and the sale of nearly 300 lawn signs, with proceeds going toward the purchase of meals for local front line ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD – South Plainfield Police, Fire Department and Emergency Management Services sounded their sirens as they paraded past the entryway of AristaCare at Cedar Oaks in South Plainfield on May 6 to honor staff on National Nurse Appreciation Day.  The staff was treated to lunch by the Police Department and Police Benevolent Association (PBA).  Nurses stood ...

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 ...

METUCHEN, NJ – Saint Joseph High School’s Campus Ministry team is hosting a COVID-$19K fundraiser to raise money for the men and women on the front lines at JFK Medical Center. 

The students of the Campus Ministry team have set a goal of $19,000 to be used by the JFK Foundation for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other items that are needed by medical professionals to ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Over the past month, thousands of disposable and washable fabric face masks have made their way into the community with thousands more to be distributed this week, all courtesy of the South Plainfield-based Buddha's Light International Association - New Jersey Chapter (BLIA-NJ).

“The BLIA, which is composed of monastics and lay people, enacts ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – An act of kindness by a South Plainfield native went viral earlier this month, garnering him some unexpected fame in the Virginia town he serves.

 On April 11, Robert Sacks Jr., a member of South Plainfield High School’s Class of 2010, was on the day shift for the Lynchburg Police Department. While out on patrol, he drove around the back of a busy ...

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 ...