A Community Organization – PO Box 2902, Plainfield, NJ 07062
It is always nice to receive a note of thanks. Here is one that is most appreciated, and kudos go out to all of our wonderful, and generous neighbors for their school supply donations. This is a note from the Interim Principal at Woodland Elementary School. Thank you, too, Mrs. Armstead.
Per Mayor Adrian Mapp: The First Lady and I invite you to our 8th Annual Community BBQ on Saturday, August 15, 2015, from 4:00 pm until midnight, at our home located at 535 West 8th Street, Plainfield, NJ. As always, the BBQ is open to the entire Plainfield community. Amelia and I are asking everyone Read More …
Look what we found! An article about Samuel Rushmore from March 7, 1939. Credit to the “Gettysburg Times” via Google! Update on 2015-07-31 13:37 by NHN Administrator We received the following picture of Samuel Rushmore, and boy does he mean business! Photo: Courier News Photo Archive, courtesy of the Plainfield Public Library
On Saturday, August 1st, dispose of household hazardous waste. The collection will take place at Union County Vo-Tech, located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, NJ, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. In addition to the full list featured below, tires and propane tanks will also be accepted. No latex paint! For more info, Read More …
Want to volunteer for the PGA Tour’s The Barclays golf tournament that will be held at the Plainfield Country Club, August 25th-30th? Here’s how you can do it! Register HERE, and help raise money for a local cause by selecting Plainfield YMCA under “Affiliation“. $75 Volunteer Package includes: Daily Admission Badge for you and Guest Read More …
Plainfield H.O.P.E. (Healing, Opportunities, Possibilities, Education) Community Forum will be held on Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00 PM, at Rose of Sharon Community Church. The event is sponsored by Mayor Adrian Mapp and the City of Plainfield, in partnership with the Greater Central Jersey Clergy. As noted in the mayor’s weekly email blast: “I encourage Read More …
The Barclays golf tournament on the PGA Tour returns to Plainfield Country Club in August. A practice round begins the tournament on Tuesday, August 25th, Pro-Am competition on Wednesday, August 26th, with the first day of competition commencing on Thursday, August 27th and final round on Sunday, August 30th. The top 125 players in the Read More …
Join Mayor Adrian Mapp for a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, May 21st at the Plainfield Senior Center from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Learn more, and ask questions about upcoming initiatives in our town. The Plainfield Senior Center is located at 400 East Front Street.
Last night we received an email from one of our neighbors. Both she and her husband were invovled with the Plainfield Rescue Squad (PRS), for over 10 years apiece. PRS is in the midst of re-organizing and recruiting to boost its membership, allowing them to answer all of the EMS calls in Plainfield. This will Read More …
Did you know that yard and garage sales in the U.S. really got their start in shipyards in the early 1800s with “rommage sales,” where the yards would sell unclaimed cargo at a discounted rate? Check out this neat infographic that details the history! For more information, visit http://www.dailyinfographic.com/the-evolution-of-the-yard-sale-infographic. And then make plans to visit Read More …