El desarrollo en Plainfield es holístico. Nuestros planes para el futuro incluyen mejores opciones de vivienda para todos los ingresos y estilos de vida. Estamos remodelando nuestros lugares para comer y comprar. Espacios de aprendizaje de vanguardia para nuestros jóvenes y no menos importante, espacios recreativos enormemente mejorados.

En 2017, cortamos la cinta en un proyecto de campo de césped de 1,7 millones de dólares en Seidler Field. Nuestro proyecto más reciente es una renovación de más de tres millones de dólares al Complejo Recreativo del Parque Rushmore, que se encuentra en el corazón de nuestro cuarto distrito.

El Complejo Recreativo Rushmore representa una inversión en nuestros jóvenes. Los residentes utilizaron las instalaciones anteriores para su cancha de fútbol, ​​piscinas, área de juegos para niños, canchas de baloncesto y puesto de comida. Los campos de hierba fueron muy utilizados, lo que provocó un retraso en el crecimiento, lo que creó un entorno peligroso después de las lluvias. La piscina principal necesitaba renovaciones y el área de la piscina para niños representaba un peligro para los niños.

El área de juegos solo tenía un juego y un columpio, lo cual no era adecuado para la cantidad de familias que usaban el parque. Las canchas de baloncesto estaban comenzando a agrietarse y deteriorarse debido al uso excesivo y la extrema necesidad de rehabilitación.

En respuesta a estas necesidades, el proyecto actual proporcionará un campo de fútbol y deportes de combinación de césped sintético de 380 pies x 230 pies. Estará vallado y contará con iluminación de cancha deportiva. Habrá gradas que cumplan con la ADA con una caja de prensa montada permanentemente y un marcador profesional. Realizaremos mejoras en el estacionamiento con una base de tela geotextil para evitar la migración de piedras y retarder el crecimiento vegetativo. Incluirá espacios de estacionamiento accesibles que cumplan con la ADA.

Las mejoras de la cancha de básquetbol incluyen fresado y repavimentación, nuevo trazado de líneas y nuevos postes y aros. Habrá una superficie de juegos de goma en el área de "juego libre" - juegos como rayuela y cuadrangulares y bancos cómodos. El juego y el columpio serán para varias edades e incluirán características musicales. Reemplazaremos la piscina para niños con un "Splash Pad" que será mucho más seguro para nuestros niños más pequeños. La piscina para adultos será renovada.

En general, toda la estética del complejo se cambiará y actualizará con nuevos bancos de parque, receptáculos para desechos, mesas de picnic, mejoras en el paisaje y un arco de entrada decorativo.

Estamos comprometidos a mejorar la calidad de vida en todos los distritos de nuestra ciudad. Reconocemos la importancia de las instalaciones recreativas para brindar equilibrio en nuestras vidas. A medida que marcamos el progreso en nuestra ciudad, continuamos teniendo en cuenta las necesidades y el bienestar de nuestros residentes.

Lo llevaremos en este viaje mientras transformamos el Complejo Recreativo Rushmore en un lugar que todos querrán disfrutar durante todo el año. Vaya a nuestro sitio web para ver videos de la construcción y observe cómo el complejo se transforma ante sus ojos.

Espero transformar cada espacio recreativo en Plainfield y agregar aún más. El progreso es multifacético y Plainfield se merece solo lo major!

The City of Plainfield has begun an extensive multi-phase renovation on the Rushmore Recreational Complex. This $3 million dollar project will include soccer/football synthetic turf improvements, gravel parking lot improvements, pavilion, main pool and playground improvements. Perimeter fencing and miscellaneous amenities including park benches, picnic tables, press box, sound system and a new score board are also slated to updated.

The areas to be completed in each phase are listed below:

    Phase 1:

The intent is to provide our youth and community with a state of the art facility that can host competitive events as well as bring our residents together. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of year.

Plainfield, NJ – October 8, 2020 – Mayor Adrian O. Mapp has issued Executive Order # 5, which cancels Halloween activities in the City of Plainfield for the year 2020.

COVID-19 statistics since the pandemic began serves as a reason for the cancellation of the Halloween activities. As of October 8, 2020, there are 2,495 total positive confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Plainfield since the pandemic began. Though Plainfield has seen a drastic decline in numbers, it can only continue to be contained if we adhere to safety guidelines.

Halloween activities traditionally consist of “trick-or-treating," "trunk-or-treating," and gathering for parties, carnivals, or festivals with large crowds. These activities do not allow individuals to follow the six-foot social distancing guidelines, which help prevent the virus's spread. This country has borne witness to the consequences of large gatherings; many of those gatherings end with COVID-19 infections in 10 or more individuals. By nature, trick-or-treating is a social activity that, even with the use of masks and facial coverings, can result in the contraction of the virus.

The rate of infection in the State of New Jersey is rising once again. While Plainfield's numbers have stabilized, residents must remember that Plainfield does not exist in a vacuum. One resident can bring the infection from outside Plainfield City borders and infect many within. Residents should continue to take the steps necessary to safeguard the vulnerable. One night of trick-or-treating is not worth the risk of infection or fatalities.

Door to door trick-or-treating makes it extremely difficult to maintain proper social distancing. Additionally, the sharing of food is also deemed a risk by the New Jersey Department of Health. Instead of trick-or-treating this year, Mayor Adrian O. Mapp and the City of Plainfield encourage city residents to donate monies otherwise spent on Halloween candy to local charitable organizations. Residents, parents, and guardians are also encouraged to find creative and safe alternatives for their children instead of trick or treating. Many Halloween activities can be found online, which allow for creative and artistic expression in children.

Mayor Adrian O. Mapp continues to place all residents' safety, health, and well-being as a first and vital priority.

“We must act with caution in our city and prioritize our health even during days which are traditionally very social.” Said Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, “Let’s act with selflessness and consider the well-being of our most vulnerable neighbors with every decision that we make amid this pandemic. Instead of partaking in social activities, I encourage everyone to make Halloween fun in the safety of your homes and create new traditions with your families. We had to adapt and improvise a lot this year, and this is no exception. Let’s continue to exercise caution; our efforts have been successful in slowing the spread of the virus in our city."

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Time is Running Out for Us to Complete the 2020 Census

The Census 2020 deadline is extended until SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31!

Did you know that The Census Bureau estimates that for each person counted our community would receive approximately $1,800/year. In a city like Plainfield with an approximate resident count of 50,000 that means $90M annually and $900M over the next ten years.

While we may not be able to celebrate Halloween this year in the traditional way with trunk or treat pop-ups and trick or treating through out our neighborhoods, we can still celebrate with our friends and families. We just have to get a little creative.

Egg hunts are a popular way to celebrate Easter in the spring. Why not replicate the idea with a Halloween twist? Send kids on a “haunted hunt” for candy with scary music and spooky stuff, followed by a scary movie and popcorn afterwards.

You don't have to be an artist to have fun with face paint. Ask your kids which design they'd like and do your best to paint it. They can even take turns painting each others' faces if they'd like.

This is a great way to engage the entire family. Try some fun and creative treats, like witch cupcakes, black cat cookies, or choco-pumpkin ice-cream sandwiches.

Steinway pianos are “instrument royalty” and the choice of professional classical and jazz musicians. The beautiful ebony Plainfield Steinway will be housed in the Arts Center’s main concert space, Heritage Hall. Mayor Adrian O. Mapp gratefully noted that generations of talented Plainfield pianists and audiences will enjoy this versatile instrument. Look for the Plainfield Steinway to be featured in upcoming virtual concerts, Live at P-PAC.  

If your are concerned about mailing your ballot the below link will provide the locations of the 22 secure ballot boxes throughout Union County. Please note - Plainfield has a secure ballot box located at City Hall - 515 Watchung Ave Parking Lot.

For more information on the 2020 General Election, including options for early voting, visit unioncountyvotes.com.

The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, October 13, 2020, if you haven't already done so register TODAY!

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COVID-19 between April and July 2020, as long as they agree to forgive outstanding back rent and late fees that their tenant accrued during this time.

Applications will be accepted from September 28th to October 13th at 4:00pm. To submit your application and receive additional information about the program use the below link:

https://njhousing.gov/rentals/sleg2 

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The Senior Freeze Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax or mobile home park site fee increases on their principal residence. To qualify, you must meet all the eligibility requirements for each year from the base year through the application year (the current application year is 2019).

For more information on the Senior Freeze program and to find out of you’re eligible, please click here

Mayor Adrian O. Mapp and the City of Plainfield are committed to making it as easy as possible to report concerns in your city. To that end, we've partnered with REPORT IT, which is now live in Plainfield and ready to be used as an important supplemental reporting tool.

Report it makes community reporting easier than ever! Residents and visitors can download the app by scanning the barcode below or by going to your phone's app store. Your reports will be submitted to the appropriate city department, and the city will work to resolve the issue or complaint.

You have the power to be the eyes and ears of our city! Your reports can greatly increase the quality of life in Plainfield. Let's work together to keep our city safe- If you see it, say it with Report It.

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The situation with the Coronavirus changes rapidly and we want to ensure that you are aware of all resources available to you. Please click on the below button for a COVID-19 resource Guide

Union County's Emergency Food

UNION COUNTY, NJ -Restaurants in Union County that have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak may be eligible to receive federal CARES Act funding through the new Union County COVID-19 Emergency Restaurant Grant program established by the Freeholder Board. The new program provides a total of $2 million to qualified restaurants located in Union County on a first come, first served basis. A maximum of $20,000 per grant applies.

 “Local restaurants are woven into the fabric of our neighborhoods, providing innumerable opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and civic service for our residents. Their contribution to our quality of life is irreplaceable, and this allocation of federal CARES Act funds will help offset the expense of COVID-19 prevention measures that protect the health and safety of our community,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

For Apple Devices, the Genius Scan link is: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/genius-scan-pdf-scanner/id377672876.

For Android (Google) Devices, the Genius Scan link is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegrizzlylabs.geniusscan.free.

The application portal will open on 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14 at ucnj.org/restaurant-grant.

If further assistance about the Restaurant Grant program is needed, email Deana Mesaros, Coordinator, Office of Business Development in the Union County Department of Economic Development at dmesaros@ucnj.org

TRENTON, NJ - - Governor Phil Murphy and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of COVID-19 exposure notification mobile apps in their respective states that will serve as crucial tools to supplement the effort to trace and contact individuals subject to a COVID exposure. The apps, COVID Alert NJ and COVID Alert NY, notify users of potential COVID-19 exposure while maintaining user privacy and security. With today’s launch, New Jersey and New York join Pennsylvania and Delaware in creating a regional COVID Alert app network that operates across state lines to stop the spread of COVID-19. Connecticut has also announced it will launch an app in the near future using the same technology.

“Over the course of our public health emergency, we’ve called for a shared sense of personal responsibility to support our contact tracing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Murphy. “With the launch of COVID Alert NJ and our regional app network, New Jerseyans and residents in our neighboring states can support our fight against COVID-19 simply by downloading an application on their phone. The app is free and secure, and your identity, personally identifying information, and location will never be collected. The more phones that have the app, the better we can fight this pandemic.”

"We have a very exciting announcement that has taken a lot of work and it's really creative and smart and I think it can make a big difference. This is a technology-based contact tracing app. Testing is only as good as your contact tracing," said Governor Cuomo. "Testing is to identify a person, so you can isolate and quarantine that person and then find the connections from that person, and that's contact tracing. We have about 15,000 people statewide who do contact tracing, they call them disease detectives. But we've been looking for a technology-based solution. And today, we are announcing an app that you can download for free from the app store called COVID Alert NY."

"This is another critical tool in our toolbox to help our state keep the spread of COVID-19 at bay,” said Governor Lamont. “With our states using similar technology it recognizes, yet again, that the virus does not recognize boundaries, and that we must continue to work together to take all of the steps necessary to keep our residents safe. Our efforts on contact tracing have been successful, and this will supplement those efforts."

“COVID-19 knows no borders, and COVID Alert NJ will help us break the chain of transmission,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “COVID Alert NJ helps expand our contact tracing efforts, along with our neighboring states, in battling the pandemic, particularly among young adults, and also protects privacy and data. The greater the participation, the more effective COVID Alert NJ will be in helping all of us to beat this virus.”

Visit covid19.nj.gov/app for more information about COVID Alert NJ.

Visit ny.gov/covidalerts for more information about COVID Alert NY.

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