North Plainfield Police Department

Press Release

Chief William Parenti

June 25, 2009

North Plainfield Police Chief William Parenti is pleased to announce that the Borough’s STEP, (Summer Teen Evening Program), is set to begin on Tuesday, June 30, at Stony Brook School at 269 Grove Street.  The program will run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  The program allows borough youth to gather in a safe and secure environment for pickup basketball games, soccer, and conversation.  Refreshments are also provided. 

Funding for the program is provided by the Municipal Alliance and the Youth Services Commission.  Volunteers from these organizations, and personnel from the Board of Education and the Police Department present.   

This year will be the program’s tenth year in operation and is considered a huge success.  “We usually have about 50 youth attend but some nights we have had as many as 75, it’s a great example of community organizations and the Borough’s youth coming together”, Chief Parenti said. 

The program will run every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 30 to August 18, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  The program culminates on the last night, August 20, which will be a barbeque style picnic in Green Acres Park. All borough teens are welcome to attend.