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Latest News: Thursday, September 02, 2010 |
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| Public Health Advisory: Exposure to Confirmed Measles Case ...read more | ||||
| North Plainfield Farmer's Market Festival - Saturday, September 18th - 9AM to 5PM - Municipal Parking Lot across from Borough Hall ...read more | ||||
| Procter & Gamble Voluntarily Recalls Iams Brand Veterinary Formulas and Some Eukanuba Brand Dry Pet Foods ...read more | ||||
| New Jersey Safe Haven Infant Protection ...read more | ||||
| Somerset County Sheriff’s Office & Raritan Police Department To Offer “Back To School” Child Safety Seat Inspections ...read more | ||||
Attention North Plainfield Property Owners Property Tax Bills will be Arriving Shortly. Due to this year's schedule for the adoption of the municipal budget, the annual property tax bills have been delayed. Property tax bills will be arriving in your mail by mid-August. Please be assured that the grace period will be extended and this date will be indicated on your bill. Thank you for your patience. |
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| Click here to View the 2010 Approved North Plainfield Municipal Budget | ||||
 Chief William G. Parenti announced this year’s National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. across the street from Police Headquarters 263 Somerset Street. ...read more |
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| Take Notice that that the Borough Council of North Plainfield will conduct a Special Meeting on Monday morning, July 19, 2010, 8:15 a.m. in the upstairs Conference Room of the North Plainfield Municipal Building, 263 Somerset Street, North Plainfield for the following:
TO CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE ADOPTION OF THE 2010 PROPOSED MUNICIPAL BUDGET, AS AMENDED. Official action is anticipated at this meeting. Click here for Agenda |
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| Somerset County Park Commission Horticulture Department to host a Garden Party July 17, 2010 ...read more | ||||
| Dealing with Heat related illness ...read more | ||||
| PSE&G Installing Energy Efficient Lighting in North Plainfield ...read more | ||||
| Farmers’ Market Starts July 10 Saturday’s between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Somerset Street Parking Lot (Sponsored by the North Plainfield Economic Development Committee) | ||||
| North Plainfield will celebrate its 125th birthday by honoring its former mayors in its annual Independence Day Parade. The parade, which begins at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 5th at the high school and runs west down Greenbrook Road to the community center, will feature Grand Marshals Steve Novak Jr., the Mayor from 1975 to 1988, Frank McArdle (1989-1992), Michael Haggerty (1993-1996) and Janice Allen (1997-2008). The parade, now the largest in Central Jersey , will feature 40 floats, bands and marchers. The day's festivities will conclude with the area's biggest fireworks display. Sponsored by VIP Honda of North Plainfield, the fireworks will take place at West End school on Greenbrook Road , starting at 7:30 with a performance by Hit and Run. The fireworks are free of charge, however, donations are welcome to help offset some of the costs. So, come on out and enjoy a fun-filled day and night with your friends and neighbors. | ||||
| This year’s Independence Day Activities will be held on Monday, July 5. The annual parade will begin at 10:00 AM on Greenbrook Road . This year’s theme will be North Plainfield ’s 125th Anniversary and will feature our former Mayors, including Hon. Steven Novak as Grand Marshall. Evening festivities will be held at the West End School athletic field on Greenbrook Road beginning at 7:30 PM and concluding with Fireworks at approximately 9:00 PM. | ||||
| June 23rd Fatal Accident ...read more |
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| Free Farmers Market Vouchers for Eligible Seniors ...read more | ||||
| North Plainfield Borough's STEP (Summer Teen Evening Program) set to begin ...read more | ||||
| County to Host Sen. Lautenberg's Mobile Constituent Services Staff ...read more | ||||
| We have just received word that our Saturday music schedule at the North Plainfield Street Fair will include internationally known charttopping band, THE SMITHEREENS as the closing act at or about 3:00 p.m. Already on the bill are North Plainfield’s own Milan, the Watchung Ridge Bluegrass Band as well as a local Hip-Hop band and a Gospel Choir – a little something for everybody – admission is free, as always, and the food concessions are better’n’ever – DON’T MISS THE CHILI COOKOFF! - all kinds of hometown fun for one and all! | ||||
| The federal Disaster Recovery Center in Bound Brook will close Friday, June 11. Residents still can register for flood-recovery help through July 1 at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). | ||||
| June 7th Arrest ...read more |
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| The North Plainfield Lions Club will be holding its annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday June 12th. It is again being held at the North Plainfield Street Fair. Competition will be People’s Choice-style and no preparation need be done on-site.
The event will be a great way to spend the day and have the opportunity to sample the chili and vote for your favorite. As always, the atmosphere will be one of spirited, but fun competition with a backdrop of some terrific food. The culinary contest, along with the Street Fair, is fun for all ages. Contestants will have the opportunity to prepare/bring their choice of chili; including red chili, chili verdi and vegetarian chili, etc, etc. There are trophies and cash prizes and booth decoration will also be judged! The Lions are looking for additional competitors, ranging from individuals to civic, scout and service groups and also police and fire departments. Those interested can obtain an entrance form and rules by contacting the chairman (Frank Stabile) at: 908-754-2754. The proceeds from the Cook Off go to support the charitable endeavors of the North Plainfield Lions. These include scholarships and programs which are geared towards helping those with severe vision and hearing handicaps. Come join the crowd for a fun-filled, fantastic afternoon and help the Lions help the blind! |
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| North Plainfield's 2010 Street Fair - We are getting prepared for our 2010 Street Fair and we want you to join us! The fair will be held on Saturday, June 12th, from noon until 5pm. Our fair draws thousands of people from throughout Central New Jersey for an afternoon of games, shopping, food and fun and has been an annual event for close to 30 years. Additionally, the North Plainfield Lions Club will again be hosting their very successful, delicious, annual Chili Cook Off Competition in conjunction with the fair! Finally, as always we will have live music and entertainment throughout the day too. ...read more
Street Fair Application (due May 28th) |
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| Car Nutz Car Club Annual car show is being held at St Lukes Church, 300 Clinton Ave in North Plainfield, NJ. Registration opens at 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Registration fee: In advance $15.00 - Day of Show $20.00. Music provided by ? Food & Beverages to be sold ? Free Donuts & Coffee for registered vehicles. Many Trophies awarded in Multiple catagories. Advance registration forms mustr be received by May ? Make checks payable to: ? and mail to Neil Gary 584 Greenbrook Rd, No. Plainfield, NJ 07060. For more information cantact Neil Gary @ 908-418-2125 or Allen Bender @ 908- 229-7088. Rain Date is June 12. If both dates are rained out then the show will be cancelled and the registration fee will become a donation. Registration Form | ||||
| North Plainfield High School and Middle School would like to invite the North Plainfield community to our annual Canuckapoolza on Friday, June 11th, 2010. Canuckapoolza is an event for people of all ages to come together at Lower Kraushe field at North Plainfield High School. Enjoy an evening of live music, great food from vendors throughout North Plainfield, a dunk tank, numerous activities for the kids, and much more. A $5 donation will be asked to benefit members of the armed services serving overseas. Visit our website for more information. http://teacherin.edu.glogster.com/canuckapoolza/ | ||||
| A public auction will be held by the North Plainfield Police Dept. on the Internet commencing July 15, 2010 on the website www.propertyroom.com to auction various equipment no longer in use by the Police Dept. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36 to the highest bidder. | ||||
| Help Curb Hunger - Bring canned food to TD Bank Ball Park on June 7th from 5:30 - 7:00PM - get discount tickets | ||||
| June is 'Curbing Hunger Month' - please put canned food donations at the curb on your recycling days | ||||
| Congressman Leonard Lance and North Plainfield community leaders and fire officials will hold a news conference on Monday, May 24 to announce federal funds for the department. Lance’s news conference will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, May 24 at the North Plainfield Fire Department located at 8 Lincoln Place. | ||||
| Borough Hall To Be Closed on Fridays from June 18th through September 3rd. We apologize for any inconvenience. | ||||
| Watch for Those ‘Curbing Hunger’ Bags ...read more | ||||
 Mayor Michael Giordano has announced Memorial Day exercises to be held in North Plainfield on May 31st. ...read more |
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| A FEMA team will be at the Home Depot, 400 Promenade Blvd., Bridgewater, May 10-15 to provide information about flood-mitigation measures that can reduce damage to homes, businesses and property from future flooding. ...read more | ||||
| PUBLIC NOTICE: The County of Somerset will conduct a public hearing on the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program on June 15, 2010 at 11:00am in the Engineering Conference Room on the 2nd floor of the County Administration Building, 20 Grove Street, Somerville, NJ. ...read more | ||||
| Prevent Identity Theft by Shredding ...read more | ||||
| Public Input Sought for Needs Survey ...read more | ||||
| Open Your Door to a Better Community ...read more in English | ...read more in Spanish | ||||
| Door-to-door Non-Response Follow-up Begins May 1st ...read more | ||||
| A free seminar on how to "Re-Green Your Home" will take place on Friday, April 30th at 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.at Birdsall Bath & Design, 993 Rt. 22 West. The seminar, which is open to the public, will cover affordable ways to have a cost-efficient home. It will be presented by Patrick LaCorte, an architect, and Patricia Gaylor, an interior designer. Please call Patti Whelan at Birdsall for more information and to register at 908 753-8181. | ||||
| North Plainfield veterans' groups to "retire" old flags ...read more | ||||
| Clean Our Town Green Our Brook ...read more | ||||
| Take a look at several new and ongoing Grant Opportunities on our Youth Services page. | ||||
| Small Business Administration (SBA) provides low-interest disaster loans to homeowners and renters as well as businesses ...read more | ||||
| New Jersey's laws on Fireworks ...read more | ||||
| Vehicle Sales Notice ...read more | ||||
| Mold can be a danger after flooding ...read more | ||||
| Police Youth Week will run from July 26 - 30. ...read more | ||||
| FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center at the Somerset County Facilities & Services Building, 80 E. High St., Somerville . It is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. click here for details | ||||
| FEMA Disaster Assistance ...read more | ||||
| Beware of Census Fraud! ...read more | ||||
| The Borough Council of North Plainfield will hold a Special Meeting on April 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Plainfield Community Center, 614 Greenbrook Road, North Plainfield, NJ., concerning PRESENTATION OF THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET. | ||||
| Per Ordinance No. 10-03 - a new Garage Sale Ordinance has come into force, effective today (March 29, 2010). The application fee is now $10.00 instead of $5.00. Permits are now two days in duration instead of three days, and applicants are now allowed to take out three permits/year instead of two. Click here for new Garage Sale application form | ||||
| Saturday April 3 at 10am is the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Crafts, and Visit from the EASTER BUNNY at Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church, 170 Watchung Avenue. This is a FREE event open to the public. Join us! | ||||
| Attention NORTH PLAINFIELD VOTERS Change of Polling Location for Districts 1 & 7 ...read more | ||||
| 21 Saves Lives ...read more | ||||
| Beware of Scams after a Flood ...read more | ||||
| IMPORTANT US CENSUS INFORMATION NOTICE: Mayor Giordano would like to share the following information which came to his office about the US Census. A number of residents have called indicating that they have been assigned a “ Plainfield ” address on their form. As explained in the following message from the US Census, residents need not worry about such a designation and should make every effort to complete and return their forms. This will ensure that an accurate count is done in the most efficient manner. Residents are reminded that US Census Representatives have scheduled office hours at Borough Hall over the next month (see article below). ...read more | ||||
| Disposal of Flood Damaged Items: If you have experienced a loss of personal items due to this week’s flooding please call 908-769-2914 to inquire about assistance in their removal from your curbside. The Borough will be making appointments on a limited basis to assist in their removal. Only flood-damaged items will be accepted. | ||||
| After the Flood: Safety Tips for Adults & Children ...read more | ||||
| Help Prevent the Spread of Mumps ...read more | ||||
| Preparedness Guides from the Somerset County Health Department including Flood Cleanup ...read more | ||||
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| US Census Representatives Coming to Borough Hall: Please note that officials from the US Census Bureau will be temporarily staffing an information table in the Municipal Building lobby across from the Finance Office. Census personnel will be here to answer questions and distribute materials about the 2010 Census.
They will be establishing regular hours beginning Friday, March 19 and running through Monday, April 19. Their hours will be as follows:
The Census has set an objective to improve North Plainfield ’s response rate and is providing this as an extra means of outreach to our residents. Please direct all Census inquiries to the personnel at the information table during the times noted above and encourage your friends, families and neighbors to participate fully in the 2010 Census. |
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| There will be a Special Meeting of the Borough Council on March 1st @ 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Meeting Agenda | ||||
| Ballpark Community Box Available to Nonprofits ...read more | ||||
| Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area – Management Plan and Workshops ...read more | ||||
| PSE&G to install pole-attached solar energy units in North Plainfield ...read more | ||||
2010 Community Connections Workshop Schedule ...click here |
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Due to a new Federal DOT regulation, starting Jan. 1, 2010 Somerset County Recycling will no longer pickup household batteries curbside. |
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The Borough of North Plainfield is launching a new Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area using the latest technology. This service, created by Nixle, LLC delivers trustworthy and important neighborhood-level public safety and community event notifications by web, e-mail, and cell phone. Nixle is completely free, simple, and trusted. Residents of North Plainfield can now take advantage of Nixle! Nixle is a community information service that alerts you to public safety threats and community events via web, e-mail, and cell phone. Sign up at www.nixle.com to register. ...read more Click on the button below to to Register |
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| Requirements for Applying for a Marriage License or Civil Union License. ...read more | ||||
| North Plainfield residents, please take note: the Collection Calendar will no longer be mailed, however copies will be available on this website under 'Town Events', at Borough Hall, the North Plainfield Library and the Community Center. | ||||
| Join the North Plainfield Borough Google Group to receive meeting agendas | ||||
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This website and its contents are maintained by the Borough of North Plainfield. All possible efforts are employed to ensure the accuracy and currency of items that you find posted here; however, you are urged to reach out directly to individual offices, boards, committees and commissions before proceeding with any critical matter or issue you would wish to pursue in relation to information contained herein. Thank you. |
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