Plainfield Swears In Three Student Commissioners to School Board
Seniors from Pinnacle Academy, PAAAS and Plainfield High School were sworn in as Plainfield Board of Education studen...
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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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- Plainfield Swears In Three Student Commissioners to School Board
Seniors from Pinnacle Academy, PAAAS and Plainfield High School were sworn in as Plainfield Board of Education student commissioners for 2026 to 2027.
Oct 21, 2026 · Plainfield
- Plainfield Salvation Army Diaper Bank Serves Nearly 50 Families Weekly
The Salvation Army Plainfield Corps diaper bank at 615 Watchung Avenue is open Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to noon for families who need diapers and supplies.
Oct 21, 2026 · Plainfield
- Ernest Dickerson Gets Vanguard Award at Plainfield Gala
Cinematographer Ernest Dickerson received the 2026 Vanguard Award at Plainfield’s Queen City Film Festival opening gala, urging young filmmakers to keep going.
Oct 20, 2026 · Plainfield
- Tracey Moore Receives Queen City Film Festival Legacy Award in Plainfield
Casting director Tracey Moore received the 2026 Queen City Film Festival Legacy Award at the Plainfield Public Library during Friday’s opening night gala.
Oct 20, 2026 · Plainfield
Sports
From around Union County
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Blanks Elizabeth 5-0 in County Tournament
Arabella Morabito scored twice and added two assists as Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls soccer blanked Elizabeth 5 to 0 in the Union County Tournament on Oct. 20.
Oct 22, 2026 · Scotch Plains
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Beats Westfield in Penalty Kick Shootout
Scotch Plains-Fanwood beat Westfield 11 to 10 on penalty kicks in the Union County Tournament quarterfinal on Oct. 20 after 13 rounds and a scoreless game.
Oct 22, 2026 · Scotch Plains
Local government
- Plainfield Approves MOU for 90 Room Boutique Hotel Downtown
Plainfield City Council approved an MOU for a boutique hotel with 90 rooms near Park Avenue. Four approval steps remain before the project can move forward.
Oct 16, 2026 · Plainfield
- Plainfield City Council Meeting October 13 PILOT Agreement Veto Override
Plainfield City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m. PILOT agreement, speed bumps, inclusive playground on agenda. Mayor veto override possible.
Oct 13, 2026 · Plainfield
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- Angels For Action
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- Cedar Brook Park
Park Drive, Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Haunted Trail Volunteers Needed in Plainfield, NJPlainfield
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Saturdays In Motion in Plainfield, NJ — October 2026Boys & Girls Club of Plainfield, 165 E. Front St. (rear entrance), Plainfield, NJ 07060 · Plainfield
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On a Tuesday afternoon, the counter at a downtown Plainfield taco spot fills up fast — regulars from the neighborhood, workers on lunch breaks, a couple of families. That's the kind of town Plainfield is: real, unpretentious, and not trying to be anything it's not. Union County Life covers Plainfield regularly because it's one of the most genuinely local towns in the county, and it rewards people who take the time to understand it.
Plainfield doesn't feel like Fanwood or Cranford. There's no manicured downtown designed for weekend brunchers. What you get instead is a working city with actual bones — diverse neighborhoods, a walkable downtown with locally owned spots, and a community that's been here for generations.
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Plainfield Salvation Army Diaper Bank Serves Nearly 50 Families Weekly
The Salvation Army Plainfield Corps diaper bank at 615 Watchung Avenue is open Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to noon for famili...
Ernest Dickerson Gets Vanguard Award at Plainfield Gala
Cinematographer Ernest Dickerson received the 2026 Vanguard Award at Plainfield’s Queen City Film Festival opening ga...
Tracey Moore Receives Queen City Film Festival Legacy Award in Plainfield
Casting director Tracey Moore received the 2026 Queen City Film Festival Legacy Award at the Plainfield Public Librar...
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Haunted Trail Volunteers Needed in Plainfield, NJ
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Saturdays In Motion in Plainfield, NJ — October 2026
Boys & Girls Club of Plainfield, 165 E. Front St. (rear entrance), Plainfield, NJ 07060
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515 Watchung AvenuePlainfield Social Services - Senior Nutrition Program
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510 Watchung AvenuePlainfield Social Services - Senior Nutrition & Meals
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Real Estate in Plainfield
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About Plainfield
When is trash pickup in Plainfield?+
Trash and recycling schedules vary by street in Plainfield. Visit the Plainfield municipal website or contact Public Works for your specific pickup day. Most Union County municipalities offer online schedule lookup by address.
What school district covers Plainfield?+
Plainfield is served by its local public school district within Union County, NJ. The district includes elementary, middle, and high school levels. Visit the New Jersey Department of Education website or the Plainfield municipal site for enrollment information and school assignments by address.
How do I get a parking permit in Plainfield?+
Parking permits in Plainfield are issued through the municipal clerk or parking authority. Requirements and fees vary. Contact Plainfield Borough Hall or Township Hall directly, or visit the municipal website for current permit applications and residential parking zone information.
What are the best parks in Plainfield?+
Plainfield offers a variety of parks and recreational spaces maintained by the municipality and Union County Parks system. Warinanco Park, Echo Lake Park, and Nomahegan Park are among the most popular county parks. Visit ucnj.org/parks for the full county parks directory, or check the Plainfield municipal website for local park listings.
How do I contact Plainfield municipal offices?+
The Plainfield municipal offices handle permits, licenses, tax payments, and general resident services. Contact information is available on the official Plainfield municipal website. Most Union County municipalities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact the local police non-emergency line.
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