North Plainfield, NJ Local News, Events, and Information

Raritan Sat. Jan 10 2026

Kicking Off the New Year With a Closer Look at the “Salty Six”

The program will explore six everyday foods that can quietly contribute high levels of sodium to the average diet.

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Kicking Off the New Year With a Closer Look at the “Salty Six”

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Raritan Sat. Jan 10 2026

Community Partners Support the Food Bank Network

The Network also offers its thanks to all who participated, as well as to the Raymour & Flanigan Bridgewater team

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Community Partners Support the Food Bank Network

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Raritan Sat. Jan 10 2026

Somerset County Officials Sworn In for 2026

The ceremony also included the appointment of the County’s leadership team for the year ahead.

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Somerset County Officials Sworn In for 2026

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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Fri. Oct 24 2025

North Plainfield - Free Pancake Breakfast - October 25th 9am to Noon
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Fri. Oct 24 2025

North Plainfield - Halloween Parad - October 26th
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Tue. Oct 21 2025

North Plainfield - Holy Cross Pumpkin Patch - Vendor Days - October 25th - 10am - 5pm
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Oct 9 2025

North Plainfield Pumpkin Patch at The Church of the Holy Cross - 10/5 -10/31
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Oct 9 2025

North Plainfield - Give Back Nights at Outback Steakhouse for North Plainfield Flood Victims 10/6-10/10
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Oct 9 2025

Third Annual Homebuyer Fair - Plainfield, NJ on November 1st
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Thu. Sep 25 2025

North Plainfield Fall Festival - September 27th - Rain or Shine
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Donnella Tilery North Plainfield Public Notices and Press Releases - Sat. Aug 23 2025

City of Plainfield / The Drake House Museum and The City of Plainfield - Backpack Giveaway
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Raritan Mon. Jan 5 2026

Peapack & Gladstone Libary Branch Set to Reopen Following Renovations

The Branch will officially reopen on January 5th at 10:00 a.m. to the public.

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Peapack & Gladstone Libary Branch Set to Reopen Following Renovations

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Raritan Mon. Jan 5 2026

North Branch Fire Department Announces 2026 Leadership: Chief Zois Pournaras Re‑Elected

Zois Pournaras has been re‑elected to serve as Chief for a second consecutive year.

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North Branch Fire Department Announces 2026 Leadership: Chief Zois Pournaras Re‑Elected

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Somerset County COVID-19 Statistics

North Plainfield and Somerset County COVID-19 Coverage and Statistics

There have been 99,032 cases in a county with a population of 328,934

n/a cases per 100,000

n/a infection rate

680 deaths

Raritan Mon. Jan 5 2026

New Supply Chain Partner Report Shows Positive Impact of New Jersey’s Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Over 1.35 Million Jobs Supported; $112.8 Billion in Personal Income Generated and $33.8 Billion in Taxes Contributed Annually

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Hillsborough Mon. Jan 5 2026

New Gluten‑Free Grocery Service Launches in Hillsborough: All Goodness No Gluten Now Delivering Across Somerset County

Owned and operated by a Bridgewater couple, Kim and John Ritch.

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New Gluten‑Free Grocery Service Launches in Hillsborough: All Goodness No Gluten Now Delivering Across Somerset County

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Raritan Mon. Jan 5 2026

Somerset County Sheriff Darrin Russo Sworn In for Third Term

Sworn in on New Year's Day - January 1st, 2026

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Somerset County Sheriff Darrin Russo Sworn In for Third Term

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Raritan Sat. Jan 3 2026

A Gentle Restart: The 4‑Week Fitness Challenge with the Somerset County Family & Community Health Sciences

Join a free 4 Week Fitness Challenge right from the comfort of your home.

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A Gentle Restart: The 4‑Week Fitness Challenge with the Somerset County Family & Community Health Sciences

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Raritan Fri. Jan 2 2026

Totally ‘paw-some’ 2026 TSA Canine Calendar now available for download

It highlights 13 extraordinary canines selected from 97 teams submitted nationwide.

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Totally ‘paw-some’ 2026 TSA Canine Calendar now available for download

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Raritan Thu. Jan 1 2026

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, welcomed Jayden Mateo Ventura Dehesa as Somerset County’s first baby of 2026 at 9:56 a.m. today.

The baby boy was born to Alondra Lizzeth Dehesa Flores and Isrrael Ventura Cortes of Raritan.

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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, welcomed Jayden Mateo Ventura Dehesa as Somerset County’s first baby of 2026 at 9:56 a.m. today.

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Raritan Wed. Dec 31 2025

Creative Corner: Try a Hands‑On Pottery Workshop at Burnt Mill Potters

The Pinch Pot Face Workshop is scheduled for January 11th. Join a class at 12:00 pm or 2:00 pm.

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Creative Corner: Try a Hands‑On Pottery Workshop at Burnt Mill Potters

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