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Plainfield, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Plainfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Make Medicare Easier at South Plainfield Public Library
  • Virtual Support Group for People Managing Chronic Illness
  • Exit Strategies for Business Owners at il Tulipano

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

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  • The Coffee House at JFS & JCC
    The Board and Staff of Jewish Family Service of Central NJ announce that the Coffee House Social Day Program for Adults with Memory Loss is now... (More info)

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  • Dollar General posted a job opening for Dollar General Store Associate in Plainfield. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Fanwood

  • Meet the Candidates Night: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Election Forum on Oct. 13 (TAPinto.net)
  • Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School to Host Homecoming Community Fair Oct. 16 (TAPinto.net)

Scotch Plains

  • Scotch Plains Finishes 2026 Paving Season, and One Resident Who Pushed for Years Finally Has His Street Paved (TAPinto.net)

Berkeley Heights

  • Berkeley Heights Township Council Rejects Washington Street Stop Sign, Introduces New Plan for Mary Kay McMillan School Traffic (TAPinto.net)
  • Council Tables New Year's Eve Fireworks and Speed Limit Resolutions, Adopts Complete Streets Policy (TAPinto.net)
  • A Berkeley Heights Forum, a BOE Election and the Cost of Silencing Debate (nj21st.com)

Ok Plainfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it’s too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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