Settled by Quakers in 1684, the city of Plainfield, in Union County, New Jersey, was originally established as a township in 1847, and was incorporated as a city in 1869. In 1878, the township was dissolved and parts of it were absorbed by Plainfield City, while the rest became Fanwood Township, which is now known as Scotch Plains. The city is the birthplace of former residence of Dudley Moore and Judy Blume.
Recommended Resources
The city’s official website offers a history of the community, contact information for the city’s mayor, administrator, clerk, council, and municipal departments, along with its charter, commission agendas and minutes.
http://www.plainfieldnj.gov/
First Unitarian Society of Plainfield
Organized in 1889, FUSP is New Jersey’s first Unitarian-Universalist church. Its history, beliefs, service schedules, and religious education programs are highlighted, along with leadership contacts.
http://www.fusp.org/
The Plainfield, New Jersey Christian Science Church, Independent meets at its facilities on Prospect Avenue. Attendance information, live broadcasts, and recorded online services are featured, along with Bible lessons, general study data, and membership policies.
http://www.plainfieldcs.com/
The YMCA is a charitable, non-profit service organization in Plainfield, New Jersey, which has been around since 1872. Its programs, membership policies, volunteer programs, and events are published, along with directions and contacts.
http://www.plainfieldy.org
Established in 1915, the organization is a member of the Garden Club of America. Its site features the Shakespeare Garden, located in Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield, New Jersey, and maintained by the club, as well as a private area for members.
http://plainfieldgardenclub.org/
Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority
PMUA was created to provide waste management services to residential and commercial customers in Plainfield, New Jersey, and the surrounding region. An overview of the company and its leadership is put forward, along with a description of its services, location, and hours of operation.
http://www.pmua.info/
The PPD provides law enforcement services to the city of Plainfield, New Jersey. Contacts for the director’s office and the bureaus of administration, community relations, criminal investigations, information technology, internal affairs, narcotics, service, and uniform.
http://www.plainfieldpolice.com/
Plainfield Public School District
Offering a PK-12th grade curriculum for students in Plainfield, New Jersey, PPS operates several elementary schools, two middle schools, and other academies and centers, each of which are highlighted here, with schedules, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.plainfieldnjk12.org/
Facilitating soccer programs for the youth of Plainfield, New Jersey, directions to the fields are posted, along with a calendar of club events, registration information, photographs, and schedules.
http://www.plainfieldsoccerclub.com/
The community orchestra was organized in 1919. Its history, season information and schedules, a calendar of events, ticket prices and online ticket sales, and contact data are offered.
http://www.plainfieldsymphony.org/
Meeting at its facilities on Park Avenue in Plainfield, New Jersey, St. Mark’s worship schedules, church calendar, annual report, programs, photographs, and directions to the church are offered.
http://www.stmarksplainfield.org/
Housed in a Victorian home in the Crescent historic district of Plainfield, New Jersey, the gallery’s rooms are filled with original artwork, signed limited edition lithographs, hand-colored engravings, reproductions, and posters. The history of the building, and a calendar of events are featured.
http://www.swaingalleries.com/
The Pillars of Plainfield Bed & Breakfast Inn
Situated in the Van Wyck Brooks historic district of Plainfield, New Jersey, the Victorian mansion serves as a B&B facility. Directions, and an overview of its rooms, common areas, food, and services are featured, and rooms may be booked through the site.
http://www.pillars2.com/
