Local InformationSouth Plainfield
Accuweather Forecast - Five-day weather forecast for South Plainfield. See also National Weather Service and Weather Alerts for current watches, warnings and advisories.
AccuWeather Radar - Current radar picture, in motion. See also weather.com.
Census Data: South Plainfield - Quick reference profile of population, housing, economic, and social data for the 07080 zip code (from Census 2000, U.S. Census Bureau).
Growing Up on a Family Farm in South Plainfield during the Great Depression - An interesting first-person narrative, by Al Prehodka. (Garden State Heirloom Seed Society)
Highland Avenue Woods Environmental Education Reserve - Lists upcoming programs in South Plainfield's Highland Woods nature preserve, which features hirty-six acres of walking trails plus a new classroom and a soon-to-open learning center. Website also offers history, photos, and other information. See also Friends of the Woods.
South Plainfield - Official borough website, includes information on the mayor and council, departments and agencies, municipal court, and recreation, links to the Fire Department and Police Department home pages, borough history, recycling & yard waste info, Senior Corner, and a directory of local civic organizations, businesses, hospitals, and places of worship.
South Plainfield Business Directory [UPDATED LINK!] - Directory of local businesses who are members of the South Plainfield Business Association.
South Plainfield Historical Society - Oral history excerpts, historic photos, meeting times and contact information.
South Plainfield Observer - Website for the weekly newspaper.
South Plainfield Recreation Department - Office and fitness center hours, and listing of events and programs for children and adults.
South Plainfield Recycling Information - Current curbside collection and dropoff recycling schedules, plus information about what to recycle and how. See also Bulky waste curbside pickup.
South Plainfield Schools - Information on all the local public schools, the Board of Education, adult school, trips, athletics, employment, etc.
Spring Lake Park - Describes recreational facilities available at local park; includes directions and two photos.
Yahoo! South Plainfield - Links from the Yahoo web directory covering South Plainfield business & shopping, community, health, news & media, recreation & sports, travel & transportation; also includes yellow pages and maps.
Middlesex County/Central Jersey
Census Data: Middlesex County - Quick reference profile of population, housing, economic, and social data for the county, from the 2000 census and 2005-2007 estimates. (U.S. Census Bureau)
Chamber of Commerce, Middlesex County - Place your mouse over 'Membership' in the top menu bar and click on 'Member Directory' in the dropdown menu to search for a business by name or category. Website also offers information on chamber programs and events, government information, and more.
Middlesex County - Official website for the county. Contains links to county officials and departments, including consumer affairs and public health & safety, plus information on population, economics, government, services, businesses, parks, etc.
My Central Jersey - Combined website for the Courier-News and Home-News Tribune. The site's Local Directory section includes listings for central N.J. schools, businesses, services, arts & entertainment, clubs & organizations, and other local information formerly offered in the Courier-News's Central Jersey Living Guide. Site may be slow to load and navigate. (Courier News & Home News Tribune, commercial site)
New Jersey
Census Data: New Jersey - Quick reference profile of population, housing, economic, and social data for the state, from the 2000 census and 2005-2007 estimates. (U.S. Census Bureau)
Data Universe - A searchable collection of information from a wide variety of free public databases. 'If you ever wondered how much the governor is paid, how many math teachers are in your child's school, or how much every single state government employee is paid, look no further.' (Courier News & Home News Tribune, commercial site).
Fun and Adventure in NJ - Links to a wide variety of 'Things to do in NJ', including arts & entertainment, festivals, kids' programs, sports, outdoor recreation, and more. Click on the general area you're interested in, then you'll get a list of subheadings for that area. Also searchable by keywords. (Commercial site)
Global Edge: N.J. State Profile
- Business-oriented profile of the state, including history, government, demographic & economic data, foreign trade/exports, corporations headquartered in N.J., recent headlines, and links to state-specific resources. (Michigan State University)
JerseyFresh - Find out where you can get fresh local fruits and vegetables in season. This site lists roadside stands, pick-your-own, and urban/suburban farmers markets in the state, arranged by county. Also offers recipes, tips on selecting produce, and more (State of NJ). See also Local Harvest.
N.J. Air Quality Forecasts and Data [UPDATED LINK!] - Check here for current air quality index and forecast, statewide and for selected locations in N.J. (U.S. EPA)
N.J. Digital Highway - 'Your 'one stop shop' for New Jersey history and culture, from the collections of N.J. libraries, museums, archives and historical societies.' You can search the site by keyword, or browse by timeline or county. (Rutgers et al.)
N.J. Division of Archives and Records Management - The State Archives operates New Jersey's research center for public records of enduring historical value. The website offers access to the Archives' digitized Historical Image Collections and other historical and legal documents.
N.J. Environmental Digital Library - 'An online library of environmental literature and multimedia related to New Jersey... includes documents and reports, scientific studies, photographs, maps, and more.' (Rutgers et al.)
NJGenWeb: New Jersey Genealogy Organizations - A list of New Jersey genealogical societies, historical societies, libraries, museums, etc., arranged by town or county. Includes links to websites, where available.
N.J. Government and Legal Resources - Links to a wide variety of state governmental and legal information (Rutgers). See also our New Jersey Law links (South Plainfield Public Library).
N.J. Historical Society - Describes the various collections of the museum (located in Newark) and includes images of selected historical objects, guides for students and teachers, and other resources.
N.J. History: A Digital Archive (Electronic NJ) - An online study guide to N.J. history from colonial times. (Rutgers)
N.J. History Resources on the Net - Links to N.J. historical museums, libraries, societies & associations, and other online sources of information about N.J. history. (State of NJ)
N.J. Home Page - The official website for the State of New Jersey. Links to government agencies & offices, tourism info, and more.
N.J. Newspapers - Links to websites and information on newspapers which are members of the New Jersey Press Association, including Dailies, Weeklies, Non-English Language Newspapers, and Specialty Newspapers. For other news sources see the South Plainfield Public Library's News & Media page.
New Jersey Monthly - Online edition of the magazine.
New Jersey State and County Maps - Maps in PDF format, including a detailed road map for each county, along with maps for Atlantic City, Camden, New Brunswick, Newark, and Trenton. Also includes maps showing locations of Airports and Heliports, Congressional Boundaries, Legislative Districts, Highway System, Park & Ride Locations, State Railroad Lines, and more. (N.J. Department of Transportation)
N.J. Transit - Schedules and fares for train, bus, and light rail, plus connecting services and handicapped access. You can also purchase tickets and monthly passes on the website.
Weather Alerts - Current watches, warnings and advisories in effect for New Jersey, from the National Weather Service.
Weird New Jersey - Just for fun, this site offers photos and descriptions of strange places like the 'Egg-O-Mat,' 'Shirtwood Forest,' 'Demon's Alley,' and 'Cookie Jar House,' as well as weird animals, ghosts, unexplained phenomena, and much more. 'Your travel guide to New Jersey's local legends and best-kept secrets.'
