Sunday, June 1, 2008
St. Luke's Church Parish Center
300 Clinton Avenue
North Plainfield, NJ
8:30 am until 1:00 pm
Contact Kathy Keane @ 908-756-8686 for more information or to schedule a donation time

On Saturday May 3, 2008, over 40 volunteers from several North Plainfield organizations gathered at Holy Cross Church for some light refreshments and to sign in for a community service project. ...read more

For your convenience during Municipal Building construction, a deposit box with envelopes is located in the hallway across from the Police Dispatcher’s window at Borough Hall.  You may use the envelopes provided with this box to deposit your tax and/or sewer bill, if no receipt is needed.  This deposit box is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

You are invited to take part in the Second Annual Paint the Town/Green the Brook Community Day. Sponsored by the North Plainfield Forum, the work day will be an opportunity to meet our neighbors and work together to clean ("green") a section of the brook that separates North Plainfield from Plainfield and to paint a house of a neighbor who needs help. ...read more

It is time to get ready for our 2008 Street Fair and we would like to invite you to participate! The Fair will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 2008, from noon until 5pm. The Mayor’s Special Events Committee sponsors the Street Fair, which has been an annual event for nearly 30 years. The Fair draws thousands of people from throughout Central New Jersey for an afternoon of games, shopping, food and fun. The North Plainfield Lions Club will again be hosting their annual Chili Cookoff Competition at their fair and this only adds to the flavor and festivity of the day! We will also have live music and entertainment throughout the day, to keep things rolling. read more...

Street Fair Application (due June 1st)

Exhibitor Information/Rules

Mayor Allen and the Borough Council are very much aware of the issues facing our taxpayers and homeowners, all of whom are struggling under an inherently unfair New Jersey property tax system in very uncertain economic times. The property revaluation is a measure the state and county requires to be taken to ensure everyone is paying their fair share of taxes - nothing more, nothing less.  Its objective is not to raise additional taxes, but to distribute the existing tax levy fairly.

The Mayor and Borough Council desire that every property taxpayer become knowledgeable with this process and are gratified that so many took the time to come to our recent meeting on this subject.  We regret that we could not accommodate everyone at that meeting. Be assured that the Borough will continue to take measures to get the word out.

Please note that there is information currently available through the following sources:

1. Call the revaluation company (Appraisal Systems, Inc.) directly at 973-285-9940 during regular business hours.

2. Call our Tax Assessor’s office at 908-769-2906.  They are generally available 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Wednesdays.  You can also leave a message 24 hours a day.

3.  Periodically check the Borough’s website at www.northplainfield.org and look under “Latest News” for information on the Revaluation.  Currently posted is the letter and brochure that went out to all property owners prior to the commencement of inspections.

4. Visit Appraisal Systems, Inc.’s website at www.asinj.com for general information and a PowerPoint presentation about the revaluation process.

5. Call Mayor Allen at 908-769-2902 to arrange a meeting or speak with her by telephone.  She would be glad to provide information on measures being taken to hold the line on taxes and would appreciate your ideas and suggestions.

The Municipal Building Construction/Renovation has moved into the next work phase.  This has necessitated the temporary closure of the public entranceways on Somerset Street, and the Administrative Wing entrance on Lincoln Place.   As a result, public access is now through the double doors in the rear of the Municipal Building.  This entrance is reached from Lincoln Place and down a sidewalk adjacent to the last firehouse bay.  Signs are posted along this route.

FIRST FLOOR OFFICES Entering through the double doors on the first floor gains access to the Police Dispatch/Records Bureau (908- 769-2937) window on the left.  Further down the hall is the shared office for:

·          Construction (Patricia Bender, Control Person – 908-769-2918)

·          Planning and Zoning Boards (Dawn Gaebel, Planning/Zoning Secretary – 908-769-2915)

·          Public Works (Gloria A. Macrini, Administrative Assistant – 908-769-2914)

·          Registrar of Vital Statistics (Cynthia (Cindy) Danois, Registrar – 908-769-2907).

SECOND FLOOR OFFICES The second floor is accessed by a stairwell beyond the Police Dispatch/Records Bureau window.  Elevator service is temporarily unavailable.  Please do not hesitate to ask the Police Dispatcher (or ask any Borough Employee) to call the office or individual located on the second floor if you have mobility issues.  Someone will meet with you shortly on the first floor or we can make alternate arrangements to conduct your business.

The second floor offices are located down the hall from the stairwell.   These offices are:

·          Borough Clerk (Gloria Pflueger, RMC, MMC, Borough Clerk; Richard Phoenix, RMC, Deputy Borough Clerk – 908-769-2910)

·          Municipal Court (Mary E. Petraglia, Court Administrator; Geraldine M. Badger, Deputy Court Administrator; Patricia Koemple, Dianne Scannelli, Jodi Hansen, Violations Clerks – 908-769-2265)

·          Finance Department (Patrick J. DeBlasio, CFO - 908-769-2952; Catherine Park, Tax/Sewer Collector - 908-769-2908; Joanne Bowden, Deputy Collector/Payroll Supervisor – 908-769-2909; Kathleen Intravartolo, Treasurer – 908-769-2948; Helen Finnerty, Accounts Payable – 908-769-2947; Michelle Costello, Tax Clerk – 908-769-2908)

18 LINCOLN PLACE OFFICES The following personnel remain temporarily relocated next door to 18 Lincoln Place:

• Mayor Janice G. Allen - 908-769-2902
• Borough Administrator David E. Hollod – 908-769-2902
• Administrative Assistant Tina Totten – 908-769-2902
• Zoning Officer James F. Rodino – 908-769-2917
• Tax Assessor Barbara Flaherty – 908-769-2906
• Deputy Tax Assessor Eugene Flaherty – 908-769-2906

Please call (or ask any Borough Employee to call) the phone numbers listed above to arrange to met with any of these individuals.  Please let us know if you have mobility issues as these temporary facilities are not handicapped accessible; we will accommodate your request for a meeting in Borough Hall or make alternate arrangements.

All Borough services are being maintained through this construction.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this important construction project.

Interested in joining the Girl Scouts next fall?  Come by our Craft Fair between 10 AM and 1 PM, Saturday, March 8th, 2008 at the Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church.  Your daughter can make a few crafts while you learn more about our program. Troops will be organizing late spring and summer.  Girl Scouts are divided into Daisy Girl Scouts (ages 5-6), Brownie Girl Scouts (ages 6-8), Junior Girl Scouts (ages 8-11), and Cadettes/Seniors for girls ages 11-17.

Ginny Mayer-Brown, Service Unit Manager                   756-1126

V. Gail Walaski, Registrar                                                 756-4661

For more information, please visit www.npgirlscouts.org

Come attend a performance showcasing the musical talent of our Students, Teachers, and Friends at our Annual Java and Jazz Event on Saturday, March 1st, 2008, at St. Luke’s Church on Clinton Avenue in North Plainfield.  Doors open at 7pm, performances run from 7:30pm til 10:30pm.  Enjoy good eats and great music while supporting the talented youth of our town!  Admission is $4.00 for adults, and $2.00 for students.  Proceeds to benefit North Plainfield Scholarship Funds and NPMS/NPHS Music Programs.  Hope to see you there! View flyer...

Girls representing Troops #164 and #281 paid tribute to our fallen heroes on November 11th at Trinity Reformed Church on Greenbrook Road.  The girls greeted each guest with a Purple Heart Pin as they entered.  ...read more

On October 20th, about 60 girl scouts, Juniors and Brownies, participated in an annual Science Celebration Hosted by local NP Troops 81 and 324. ...read more

Come join us on Sunday, December 9th at 4pm at the North Plainfield Firehouse (Lincoln Place). Free Refreshments and make sure to bring your camera to take pictures with Santa! Tree Lighting will be at 6:00pm on Somerset & Race St. immediately following Santa’s visit. ...read more

National Latino Peace Officers Association Welcomes Chief of Police William Parenti (North Plainfield Police Department) and Chief Ralph Padilla Salem County Prosecutors Office to its 34th Annual National Training Institute & Convention in Dallas. ...read more

• Happy Retirement to Frederick Herzog
• October 15th - 19th 2007 proclaimed 'Week Without Violence'
• Halloween 2007 to be celebrated in the Borough of North Plainfield on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 - door-to-door Trick or Treating shall begin no earlier than 2PM and go no later than 7PM on this date
• Recognition of Allen Smith for his act of heroism, courage, and valor
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The Somerset County Division of Consumer Affairs will be joining the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office on Sunday, Oct. 7, during the 5th Annual Law Enforcement and Public Safety Community Day which coincides with the Somerville Fall Fest in downtown Somerville. ...read more

An identity-theft scam involving purported summonses for jury duty has resurfaced in Somerset County, according to Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano. In this scam, which was first reported in 2005, the criminal calls your home pretending to be a court official. The criminal informs you in a threatening manner that there is a warrant for your arrest because you failed to show for jury duty. ...read more

Any Junior/Cadette/Senior Girl Scout and family - join the Girl Scouts of Washington Rock and health professionals on Tuesday, September 18th from 7-9pm at the North Plainfield Community Center as they share information on cancer prevention and early detection. ...read more

On or about September 15, 2007 Somerset County will begin construction on Somerset Street between Mountain Avenue and Summit Avenue.  The project will consist of sidewalk and curb replacement, minor widening, and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Somerset Street.  The existing traffic signal at Somerset Street and Greenbrook Road / Summit Avenue will also be replaced.  Construction is expected to be complete on or before November 21, 2007.  Questions should be directed to Joseph Fishinger of the Somerset County Engineer’s office at 908-231-7024.

North Plainfield Property Tax Bills will be mailed by the end of this week (08/24/2007). Residents should have them by Labor Day and will be due by September 21st.  Taxes not
paid by that date will accrue interest from August 1.

Page 1 of Mayor Allen's Letter ... Page 2 of Mayor Allen's Letter

Saturday, August 18 the Friends of the North Plainfield Library sponsored a car wash/bake sale to raise funds to benefit the Library. While teens from St. Joseph and the Library washed the cars in the parking lot, members of the Friends sold baked goods donated by other members to library patrons and those waiting for their cars. Used books were available free to anyone interested. The smiles of several very young patrons were payment enough for anyone. Every sector of the community participated including the businesses in the borough. The Latino Coalition presented the Friends with a generous check.

A new 'Video Archive' menu has been added under the 'Town Events' menu on the left. Check back often for the latest North Plainfield videos.

Click here to read Governor Jon Corzine's letter to Mayor Janice Allen regarding this 'grant and loan program available to both homeowners and commercial property owners for funding remediation of contamination caused by laking underground storage tanks. '

North Plainfield among group of local towns to receive a Sharing Available Resources Efficiently grant. Click here to read more of Laurie Levoy's article from the Courier News.

To all North Plainfield Board, Committee, Commission, Club, Association, or Organization members - please take a look at your portion of this website and ensure all information is up-to-date, and report any inaccurate or obsolete information to the North Plainfield Webmaster. Thank you.

The Somerset County Health Officers Association wants residents who have been affected by the flood to be aware of safety measures when it comes to food and water. ...read more

Residents impacted by flooding following the recent nor’easter should be alert to potential scams and price gouging, Attorney General Stuart Rabner and Acting Consumer Affairs Director Stephen B. Nolan announced. ...read more

Somerset County residents and businesses affected by the recent flooding may register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance.  Call 1-800-621-3362.

Click here for more information.

Mayor Janice G. Allen and Police Chief William G. Parenti announced today the North Plainfield Police Department has been Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA.)  “We are very proud of our Police Department and that North Plainfield has became the first Police Department in Somerset County and one of only sixteen in the State to receive this coveted recognition,” Mayor Allen said. ...read more

For information on Community Access Transit, please click here.

Mayor Janice G. Allen is feeling very uneasy because there were four motor vehicle versus pedestrian crashes in North Plainfield so far this year.  She has asked Chief William Parenti to do a cause analysis on each crash to determine if there are preventative measures the Borough can embark upon, 

In an effort to reduce or prevent the likelihood of this trend continuing Mayor Allen pledged that the governing body will assist in whatever capacity necessary.  “While I am proud of our efforts in curtailing crime, we also must do all we can to help protect our citizens from the hazards of motor vehicle crashes and in particular pedestrian safety,” the Mayor said.  ...read more

North Plainfield Police Chief William G. Parenti announced today that a team of assessors administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive in the Borough on Sunday October 1, 2006.  The assessors will examine all components of the Police Department’s policies, procedures, management, operations, and support services.  The accreditation program requires police agencies to comply with modern police standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services. read more...

An updated road map of Somerset County with its 21 municipalities is available to members of the community, and individuals visiting or relocating to the area, with compliments of the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.  Read more here...