RESCHEDULED: Earth Day Park Cleanup on Sunday
Rescheduled for Sunday, April 24th, Netherwood Heights Neighbors will perform a Leland Avenue Park Cleanup, and we are looking for some volunteers. The clean-up will take place between 2:00-4:00 PM. You might want to bring a rake along, or better yet, a leaf blower. And don’t forget work gloves. We’ll have plenty of garbage bags Read More …
Opportunities to Support Plainfield Schools on Saturday
Please join the Cook Elementary PTO on Saturday, April 9th to support our local elementary school at their indoor rummage sale and vendor blender. And if you have any items in sellable condition, they are taking donations all week from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. When: Saturday April 9th 9am – 4 pm Where: Frederic Read More …
One Plainfield, One Future
#Plainfield neighbors, have you had a chance to check out the videos promoting our wonderful city? The first few focus on economic development, and historic Plainfield; future videos will highlight the demographic diversity of our town. Oh, and here’s a link to vote for Plainfield in NJ.com’s contest! VOTE HERE
Board of Education Candidates Forum
On Wednesday, April 6th, the Plainfield Education Association is hosting a Board of Education Candidates Forum at Hubbard School. This is your chance to meet the candidates. These school board elections matter, for parents and for residents who pay taxes. This election, moved from November to April 19th, already comes at a cost to tax Read More …
The Drake House Presentation this Sunday
This Sunday, March 20th, the Drake House Museum presents “Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers in WWI” from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. In a dramatic presentation set in 1943, the Historical Society will be hosting a meeting to promote “war work” for women. Come and hear a testimonial from Rosie Niemiec (historical interpreter Stacy Flora Read More …
2016 NHN Board Elections
Tonight Netherwood Heights Neighbors welcomed two new Executive Members as two others came off of the Board. Congratulations to our two newest, Sylvia Santiago and Michael Popper! And many thanks to outgoing members Nancy Blades and Harold Spingarn for all of your contributions, and moving us forward! At the next Board Meeting the members will Read More …
2016 Election Dates to Know
February Monday, February 29 Petition filing deadline 4 p.m. for the April School Board Election. Petitions to be filed with the School Board Secretary March Friday, March 4 Deadline for objections to April School Board candidates nominating petitions. Objections to be filed with the School Board Secretary Monday, March 7 Deadline for the Read More …
Plainfield Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plainfield & Middlesex County is proud to invite you to the Home Dedication Ceremony for Habitat Village at West 7th Street. Come celebrate the completion of five Habitat homes in Plainfield! Open House starting at 2:00 p.m. Ceremony starting at 3:00 p.m. Meet the Habitat Partner Families, take a Read More …
2016 State of the City Address
In case you were not able to make it last night, here is the State of the City Address from Mayor Adrian Mapp. Mayor’s State of the City Address 2016 Mayor Adrian Mapp – State of the City Address February 4, 2016 Members of the City Council, Cabinet Members, Honored Guests, fellow Plainfielders, and friends Read More …
RVRC Push For More One Seat Ride on NJ Transit
Please take a few moments to watch this video by the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition, pushing for more one seat rides. This affects all of us, and our property values, whether you commute into NYC or not. Following years of lobbying, the RVRC convinced NJ Transit to implement a one-seat ride during off-peak hours in Read More …