A Community Organization – PO Box 2902, Plainfield, NJ 07062
In case you haven’t been down by the train station in Netherwood in some time, here is a video from neighbor Jim Spear that shows progress being made on the construction of the building directly across from the station on South Avenue. We can’t wait to see the finished product! Progress being made at Read More …
This Saturday should prove to be a busy one! Here’s a look at three events going on around town – do you know of any others? You can find more detail on our SOCIAL page! First, you might like to give the Fishing Derby a try. Or perhaps a 5K or 1 mile walk Read More …
Take note of dates for leaf pickups this Fall for our Zone 9. You can also save this by downloading the schedule HERE.
On Wednesday, October 14th the Ward 2 Town Hall meeting will take place at 7:00 PM at Cook School. This is your opportunity to ask questions and address concerns with your local representatives.
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …