George Washington Speaks at the Drake House This Sunday 9/22

What’s that, you say?  George Washington?  How can that be?  Let us enlighten you! The Historical Society of Plainfield will host a special presentation:  “George Washington speaks on the Revolution in New Jersey with David Emerson,” on Sunday, September 22, 2013, from 2-4 PM. David Emerson will appear as George Washington in conjunction with the Read More …

Kittens Need A Home

We received the following email message. If you’re interested, please contact Holly. Would you forward this e-mail to members of FOSH and the Netherwood Heights people. We’ve captured 3 of the 4 kittens whose mom was killed by a car. Someone from the Van Wyck Brooks Historical District came to look at them last night. Read More …

“Four Little Girls” Screening Thursday

Councilwoman Rebecca Williams posted information on our Facebook page about an event taking place this Thursday, September 12th at the Plainfield Public Library.  She writes: This September marks the 50th Anniversary of the horrific bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama by white supremacists, in which four girls (Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, Read More …

Go Local, Sweat it Out, Do Good

Chiseled Health and Fitness is a new neighborhood gym whose business philosophy is to help you meet your goals for: General health and wellness Weight loss Nutrition and exercise fun Power lifting, Olympic lifting or bodybuilding competition On Saturday, September 28th at 9:45 AM, Amanda from Chiseled will offer a FREE Zumba class, so there’s Read More …

Barbara Tracy Sandford

A note from Barbara Sandford’s daughter, Sarah Sandford-Miller ————- Dear Family friends and neighbors: This is to let you know that Mom has moved up here to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.  She died on September 2, 2013 in her home on Lake Wentworth, snug in her bed, sleeping peacefully.  Mom had enjoyed a fantastic summer this Read More …