Press Release & News Archive 2008

Friends of the Carpenter Housing Rehabilitation Program 2008 - 2009 ...click here for Pre-Application and more information

"THE Tunnel" is a project which promises huge benefits for communities along the Raritan Valley Line railroad. Construction of the new Hudson River tunnel and related track and station improvements will permit a “one seat ride” into mid-town Manhattan and drastically cut commuting time. This has the potential to increase property values in those towns serviced by the rail corridor as they become more desirable to commuters. The project will also provide short term benefits in terms of creating new jobs and boosting our State’s economy. ...read more

In addition to the article below, more information is available through the following links:
http://www.accesstotheregionscore.com
http://www.allianceforaction.com

On Saturday, November 1st the Somerset School Staff will be hosting a pancake breakfast for North Plainfield Resident and NPHS senior Kerri Mullen. When: Saturday, Nov. 1st Where: No. Plfd. Community Center located at Greenbrook Rd. and Clinton Ave. Time: 9am - Noon Suggested Donation: $3 per person or $10 per family

The Joint Meeting of the Mayor, Borough Council, Board of Adjustment and Planning Board scheduled for October 27th has been rescheduled to Monday, November, 17th at 7:30 p.m. at the North Plainfield Community Center, 614 Greenbrook Road. The next Agenda Conference and Regular Meeting of the Borough Council will be held on Monday, November 10th at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center.

North Plainfield Fall Youth Soccer Starts Saturday, September 13th. For more information, click here.

    We are a nonprofit organization, ran strictly by volunteers who dedicate their time outside of their busy schedules. People just like yourself, who hold full time jobs, go to school, and have families. We provide Emergency Medical Services to the borough of North Plainfield, and its surrounding communities, which include but does not limit, Plainfield City, Watchung, and Greenbrook. All services done FREE OF CHARGE.

   So we are inviting you to be our guest as we spoil you with an evening full of entertainment, games, food, music, and much more. We will also be hosting our first blood drive on behalf of American Red Cross. We enjoy events like this, for it’s a time that we can meet and greet the borough and its surrounding communities, without the cause of an emergency.

       So be our guest, and bring the whole family for an evening to remember! ...click here

Burglar Arrested ...read more

Deposit box available during Municipal Building construction for tax/sewer bills For your convenience during Municipal Building construction, a deposit box with envelopes is located in the hallway across from the Police Dispatcher’s window at Borough Hall.  You may use the envelopes provided with this box to deposit your tax and/or sewer bill, if no receipt is needed.  This deposit box is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

About the Property Revaluation… Mayor Allen and the Borough Council are very much aware of the issues facing our taxpayers and homeowners, all of whom are struggling under an inherently unfair New Jersey property tax system in very uncertain economic times. The property revaluation is a measure the state and county requires to be taken to ensure everyone is paying their fair share of taxes - nothing more, nothing less.  Its objective is not to raise additional taxes, but to distribute the existing tax levy fairly.

The Mayor and Borough Council desire that every property taxpayer become knowledgeable with this process and are gratified that so many took the time to come to our recent meeting on this subject.  We regret that we could not accommodate everyone at that meeting. Be assured that the Borough will continue to take measures to get the word out.

Please note that there is information currently available through the following sources:

1. Call the revaluation company (Appraisal Systems, Inc.) directly at 973-285-9940 during regular business hours.

2. Call our Tax Assessor’s office at 908-769-2906.  They are generally available 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Wednesdays.  You can also leave a message 24 hours a day.

3.  Periodically check the Borough’s website at www.northplainfield.org and look under “Latest News” for information on the Revaluation.  Currently posted is the letter and brochure that went out to all property owners prior to the commencement of inspections.

4. Visit Appraisal Systems, Inc.’s website at www.asinj.com for general information and a PowerPoint presentation about the revaluation process.

5. Call Mayor Allen at 908-769-2902 to arrange a meeting or speak with her by telephone.  She would be glad to provide information on measures being taken to hold the line on taxes and would appreciate your ideas and suggestions.

FIRST FLOOR OFFICES Entering through the double doors on the first floor gains access to the Police Dispatch/Records Bureau (908- 769-2937) window on the left.  Further down the hall is the shared office for:

·          Construction (Patricia Bender, Control Person – 908-769-2918)

·          Planning and Zoning Boards (Dawn Gaebel, Planning/Zoning Secretary – 908-769-2915)

·          Public Works (Gloria A. Macrini, Administrative Assistant – 908-769-2914)

·          Registrar of Vital Statistics (Cynthia (Cindy) Danois, Registrar – 908-769-2907).

SECOND FLOOR OFFICES The second floor is accessed by a stairwell beyond the Police Dispatch/Records Bureau window.  Elevator service is temporarily unavailable.  Please do not hesitate to ask the Police Dispatcher (or ask any Borough Employee) to call the office or individual located on the second floor if you have mobility issues.  Someone will meet with you shortly on the first floor or we can make alternate arrangements to conduct your business.

The second floor offices are located down the hall from the stairwell.   These offices are:

·          Borough Clerk (Gloria Pflueger, RMC, MMC, Borough Clerk; Richard Phoenix, RMC, Deputy Borough Clerk – 908-769-2910)

·          Municipal Court (Mary E. Petraglia, Court Administrator; Geraldine M. Badger, Deputy Court Administrator; Patricia Koemple, Dianne Scannelli, Jodi Hansen, Violations Clerks – 908-769-2265)

·          Finance Department (Patrick J. DeBlasio, CFO - 908-769-2952; Catherine Park, Tax/Sewer Collector - 908-769-2908; Joanne Bowden, Deputy Collector/Payroll Supervisor – 908-769-2909; Kathleen Intravartolo, Treasurer – 908-769-2948; Helen Finnerty, Accounts Payable – 908-769-2947; Michelle Costello, Tax Clerk – 908-769-2908)

18 LINCOLN PLACE OFFICES The following personnel remain temporarily relocated next door to 18 Lincoln Place:

• Mayor Janice G. Allen - 908-769-2902
• Borough Administrator David E. Hollod – 908-769-2902
• Administrative Assistant Tina Totten – 908-769-2902
• Zoning Officer James F. Rodino – 908-769-2917
• Tax Assessor Barbara Flaherty – 908-769-2906
• Deputy Tax Assessor Eugene Flaherty – 908-769-2906

Please call (or ask any Borough Employee to call) the phone numbers listed above to arrange to met with any of these individuals.  Please let us know if you have mobility issues as these temporary facilities are not handicapped accessible; we will accommodate your request for a meeting in Borough Hall or make alternate arrangements.

All Borough services are being maintained through this construction.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this important construction project.