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And check out Concert of Holiday Songs on Dec. 12 at Willow Grove Church on the Plainfield Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Plainfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Plainfield finally get a new supermarket at the Fine Fair site?
  • Want a direct say in Downtown Plainfield’s future?
  • See which rivals await Plainfield and North Plainfield football in 2026

Also on today's calendar: Concert of Holiday Songs on Dec. 12 at Willow Grove Church and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Plainfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Partly sunny; windy, colder, with a high of 36 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, temps: high: 37, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 39 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Plainfield Council Designates Developer for Apartment Building, Potential Grocery Store at Fine Fair Site (tapinto.net) — Plainfield’s City Council has picked a developer to replace the closed Fine Fair supermarket site with a six-story building featuring 150 apartments and significant ground-floor commercial space aimed at a new grocery store. While officials can’t yet guarantee a supermarket, several chains have shown interest. The project would also include a parking deck with about 265 spaces.
   

2. Downtown Plainfield Organization Announces Board of Trustees Vacancy and Calls for Community Volunteers (tapinto.net) — A key leadership seat has opened on the Downtown Plainfield Organization’s Board of Trustees, and the group is also recruiting volunteers for several committees guiding downtown revitalization. Property and business owners and residents within the Plainfield Special Improvement District are especially encouraged to apply. If you care about Plainfield’s economic vitality and future, you can submit an application online anytime.
   

3. Big Central Conference releases 2026-27 football division alignments (mycentraljersey.com) — Plainfield and North Plainfield football fans can already see who their teams will face in the Big Central Conference’s newly released 2026–27 division alignments. Plainfield stays in Liberty Gold with Rahway and Woodbridge, while North Plainfield shifts into Patriot Gold, setting up fresh rivalries and travel schedules for upcoming seasons.
   

4. Friends, Family Honor Steven Marinero, Plainfield Teen Killed in Car Crash a Year Ago (tapinto.net) — Plainfield residents gathered Wednesday night at Garfield Avenue and East Second Street to remember 18-year-old Steven Marinero, one year after the crash that claimed his life. Family, friends, and Plainfield Police held a candlelight vigil in the rain, sharing memories, counting to his would-be 19 years, and releasing blue and white balloons.
   

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    Thursday December 11
  • Thurs 9:15am Yoga Flow (all levels)
    Labcorp , 313 South Ave Ste 104 , Fanwood
    9:15 am
  • Play and Say (Precrawlers)
    Chatham United Methodist Church , 460 Main Street , Chatham
    11:00 am
  • Adult Volunteer
    SCLSNJ's North Plainfield branch , 6 Rockview Ave , North Plainfield
    12:00 pm
  • Paint Marbled Ornaments
    North Plainfield branch , Program Room , North Plainfield
    3:30 pm

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  • The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in Plainfield. Apply here.
  • The Plainfield Public School District posted a job opening for Business Teacher 2025-26 SY in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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