Having an event? Send it to events@plainfield.com and we will list it on the Community Events page. Need information about an event? Stop by our Community Events page, chances are you’ll find the listing there. Save time by checking the Forms/Downloads page, for forms normally picked up at City Hall, they are separated according to department. The City Council meeting schedule and agendas are also available online. The Plainfield Historic Preservation Commission has a new address www.plainfieldnjhistoricpreservation.com please visit them. Please visit the Plainfield Rotary www.RotaryPNP.org.
News Alert:
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
PLAINFIELD PREPARES FOR VETERAN'S PARADE DURING 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES
PLAINFIELD – Assemblyman Jerry Green, Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs, and First Ward Councilman William Reid are happy to announce the Returning Hero’s Day parade on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 10:00AM. The City of Plainfield will be honoring area men and women who served for this country with a parade through downtown Plainfield. The parade route begins at Leland Avenue and travels along East Front Street to Madison Avenue. “It is really exciting that the City of Plainfield is hosting this historic event in collaboration with Assemblyman Green and members of City Council,” said Mayor Robinson-Briggs. More
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
Please be advised that South Avenue Westbound from Terrill Road to Leland Avenue is subject to closure for repaving. Please note that the Eastbound Lane is open and the businesses along that route will remain open for business.
Please be advised that the Richmond Avenue Railroad crossing is closed to traffic between South Avenue and North Avenue. Please use an alternate route.
Administration and Council Collaborate to Achieve Sustainable Economic Development for the City of Plainfield -
Plainfield, New Jersey (March 26, 2012)—Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs, announces a partnership with Rutgers University, to advance a collaboration between her administration and the city council, to achieve sustainable economic growth for the City of Plainfield. “As the life cycle of cities go, Plainfield is due for a renaissance.” said Mayor Robinson-Briggs. “Our residents are talented, committed and passionate. It is my goal to help identify the necessary resources and strategies to stimulate sustainable growth, at the neighborhood and city-wide levels.” More
OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS
Please be advised that the Office of Vital Statistics will have new hours. As of April 1, 2012, the office of Vital Statistics will be open from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. They will re-open again from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please make note of this change in operations. We appreciate your attention and kind consideration. The services provided by the office of vital statistics include: birth certificates; death certificates; burial permits; issuing copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates; taking the oath on marriage license applications; issuing marriage licenses; and issuing dog and cat licenses. Please call or stop by for any of these services.
(908-753-3093 / City Hall Annex 510 Watchung Avenue - 1st floor)
Deadline to Request Review Under the Independent Foreclosure
Review Extended to July 31
The Independent Foreclosure Review is providing homeowners the opportunity to request an independent review of their foreclosure process. If the review finds that financial injury occurred as a result of errors, misrepresentations or other deficiencies in the servicer’s foreclosure process, the customer may receive compensation or other remedy. MORE
Public Service Electric and Gas Utility Pole Replacement ALERT
The City of Plainfield has been notified by Public Service Electric and Gas, that for the next four to six weeks PSE&G will be replacing utility poles and Electric distribution facilities in the following neighborhoods: This service may cause traffic rerouting at varios locations throughout the city. MORE
Disclaimer: The City of Plainfield assumes no responsibility for incorrect information entered by taxpayers. Taxpayers are responsible for ensuring payments are made in sufficient time to meet required deadlines. Taxpayers are responsible for printing and retaining the confirmation of their payment. Payments must be confirmed prior to midnight of the scheduled due date to be considered on time. Failure of a taxpayer to understand any information provided herein will not constitute grounds for waiver of any penalties or interest due to late payments.
PERC/Transfer station:
95 Rock Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07060
Main number: (908) 226-2518
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
New State Mandated E-Waste Disposal Guidelines
New State Mandated E-Waste Disposal Guidelines E-Waste (electronics) will no longer be accepted in the solid waste or bulky waste collections. New disposal procedures have been implemented and must be followed to be in accordance with state mandates regarding the collection and disposal of E-Waste. Every Wednesday you can BRING your E-Waste down to the PERC Transfer Station, 95 Rock Avenue, Plainfield for disposal. This new law prohibits the disposal of computers and televisions with waste.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES/TRAINING
City of Plainfield Employment Opportunities - More
Department of Labor -Online Opportunities Recruitment System (DOORS) - More
US Departments of Labor, Interior and Agriculture jointly announce new federal partnership to provide support for youth to work in the great outdoors. More
The Bender Consulting Services has been retained by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to recruit, screen and direct candidates with disabilities to federal agencies for positions in the areas of accounting, budget analysis, contact representative, contracts, finance, human resources, information technology, administrative support and miscellaneous clerical positions. Successful candidates will be placed on the OPM Shared List of People with Disabilities, a database of resumes currently being accessed by the feds. - Federal Agency Career Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Project HOPE connects people with disabilities with job and career opportunities to meet the labor demands of
the home building industry by offering intensive training, employment and related services. More
The Neighborhood Health Services Corporation has many exciting job opportunities in the field of Health Care. Whether you are a medical professional-doctor, nurse, dentist, other-or an administrator, the Neighborhood Health Services Corporation may have just the career opportunity for you. More
The Plainfield Public Schools, in partnership with its community, shall do whatever it takes for every student to achieve high academic standards. No alibis! No excuses! No exceptions! If you’re interested in any of the available job positions, please register and apply through our new KeyNet Applicant Tracking system.
START-UP / USA provides technical assistance and disseminates resources nationally to individuals interested in pursuing self-employment. This includes the live web cast series with successful entrepreneurs who share their secrets for success. More
AROUND UNION COUNTY
EVENTS E-NEWSLETTER
OUT AND ABOUT AT UNION COUNTY GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
IN OUR PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
City of Plainfield -
PLAINFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT
The Plainfield Police Department - Domestic Violence Unit is currently collecting cell phones for use with survivors of domestic violence. The cell phones are being collected with chargers at the Plainfield Police Department, 200 East 4th Street, Plainfield, NJ. The cell phones can be turned in at the front desk for Sgt. Bennett or Officer Rivera. Please do not throw out your old cell phone, donate it for a great cause. Service and providers do not matter, all cell phones with chargers will be accepted.
CITY-WIDE BLOCK ASSOCIATIONS MEETING
The meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesdays of each month at 6:30 pm, the meeting will be held at 400 East Front Street, the Plainfield Senior Citizens Building Conference Room. Parking in the front of the building.
2012 Schedule
May 22 2012, Jun 26 2012, Jul 24 2012, Aug 28 2012, Sept 25 2012, Oct 23 2012, Nov 27 2012, Dec 25 2012 - "Tenative - Subject to Change"
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Thank You!
On behalf of the City of Plainfield, I greet you with the passion and enthusiasm that hopefully you share for our Queen City, Plainfield, New Jersey.
Plainfield has a very diverse, rich history, and our future is excitingly boundless. Please visit our downloads page which will provide you with some vital information about our city. The events page will provide you with activities that are happening in our city.
Plainfield NJ is a suburban treasure! The City’s rich history and energy has attracted people from many different lifestyles and backgrounds; many different people from across the nation and around the world. Plainfield offers the convenience and accessibility of urban living with a friendly, small town feel. The City’s affordable properties draw new residents from all walks of life: urban pioneers who enjoy living in Plainfield's beautiful, historic homes; transplants who visit and decide to stay, and business owners seeking a real sense of community.
The City of Plainfield is home to ten historic districts, seven of which are listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Our Historic Preservation Commission has identified additional potential historic districts around the City. Most of our residents live in private homes; the rest are housed in condominium, cooperative, two-family or apartment buildings - a balance which has been purposely maintained. Plainfield’s remarkable natural landscape includes varied rolling landscapes, tree-lined streets, and its two major parks - enhance its many attractive neighborhoods.
