Plainsboro NJ

09/03/2026

Join us on Friday, September 11th, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Municipal Building Court Room at 641 Plainsboro Road for our annual September 11th memorial ceremony. The Township Committee, state delegates, Plainsboro's first responders, WW-P High School North choir, and more, will gather to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and pay respect to the many people who lost their lives on that fateful day. The public is welcome to attend.

09/03/2026

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, there is NO recycling collection this Monday, September 7th. Curbside collection will take place on Saturday, September 12th. Please place your recycling out the night before.

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

State Grant Awarded to Plainsboro Township

Mayor Ed Yates joined members of the 14th Legislative District to announce that the Township has been awarded a $200,000 state grant to purchase a new ambulance.

The grant was secured in Governor Mikie Sherrill’s 2027 state budget through the advocacy of Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, and Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy.

"We are very grateful to our state legislative delegation for their continued support of Plainsboro," said Mayor Yates. "They have been exceptional champions for our town's efforts to provide essential emergency services for our residents."

Pictured are Public Safety Director Eamon Blanchard (far left), then left to right, Fire Chief Matt Collins (white shirt), Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy, Mayor Ed Yates, Senator Linda Greenstein, Assistant Administrator Carol Torres, and Committeeman Neil Lewis (far right) with Plainsboro firefighters and EMTs.

08/28/2026

Maggie’s Point at Plainsboro Preserve Reopened

After several months of closure for improvements and environmental reforestation, Mayor Ed Yates cut the ribbon to officially reopen Maggie’s Point at the Plainsboro Preserve.

Mayor Yates and guest speakers highlighted the unique natural beauty of the Plainsboro Preserve and the special significance of Maggie’s Point, which was named in honor of Margaret Schaefer for her tireless advocacy of environmental causes and her love for the Preserve. Pictured from left to right are Chris Gammons of Colliers Engineering and Design (CED), former mayor Peter Cantu, Matt Bradley of CED, Mayor Ed Yates, Committeeman Neil Lewis and Henry Schaefer.

The restoration project was undertaken to protect and preserve this popular destination for future generations, while improving public access and enhancing the ecological health of the site. Working closely with the township, CED developed improvements that balanced environmental stewardship with visitor experience. The project included trail stabilization and reconstruction, shoreline protection measures to address erosion, native planting and reforestation efforts, habitat restoration, and enhancements designed to improve the long-term resilience of the peninsula and surrounding landscape.

The Plainsboro Preserve is a cooperative project between the Township of Plainsboro and Middlesex County. In 1999, 530 acres of land formerly owned by the Turkey Island Corporation and the Walker Gordon Laboratory Company were acquired jointly: Middlesex County purchased and owns 401 acres and provided a grant for the township to purchase an additional 126 acres. In 2003, the County acquired an additional 126 acres of the former Perrine Tract to expand the Preserve. The township has since added further acreage and currently maintains responsibility for the management of the County-owned portions.

Spanning over 1,000 acres, the Preserve supports a diverse array of habitats, the 50-acre McCormack Lake, and more than five miles of hiking trails for hikers, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts. The Township of Plainsboro manages the Preserve alongside the 6,500-square-foot Rush Holt Environmental Education Center, which provides year-round environmental education opportunities for the community.

Come visit the Preserve and Maggie’s Point!

08/28/2026

The autumn issue of the Plainsboro Reporter is now available. Click here to view the newsletter - https://www.plainsboronj.com/DocumentCenter/View/19835/PlainsboroReporter_Autumn2026-Final

08/24/2026

Town Center Market Square Park Officially Reopens

On Friday evening, Mayor Ed Yates, members of the Plainsboro Township Committee, and representatives from the 14th Legislative District cut the ribbon to mark the official grand opening of the newly renovated Town Center Market Square Park.

Joining Mayor Yates and one of Plainsboro’s young residents (center) as they cut the ribbon together were (from left to right) Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, Deputy Mayor David Ba**er, Committeeman Neil Lewis, Committeewoman Reeta Sharma and Senator Linda Greenstein. Thanks to the advocacy of Senator Linda Greenstein, Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo, and Assemblywoman Tennille McCoy, Plainsboro Township secured a $250,000 state grant to help fund the park's enhancements.

Following the ceremony, the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra, featuring 20 talented young musicians, treated guests to over an hour of music set against a beautiful sunset.

Come visit and enjoy the updated park!

08/21/2026

**Join Us Tonight for the Grand Opening of Market Square Park in Town Center!**

Please join Mayor Ed Yates, members of the Township Committee, and local dignitaries, as they cut the ribbon to mark the official grand opening of the newly renovated Town Center Market Square Park on August 21st at 7:00 PM.

Following the brief ceremony, stay for a live musical performance by the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra* as we welcome residents back to the park and celebrate this vibrant new space in Plainsboro’s town center.

Bring your chairs, family, friends and neighbors! The park is located off of Schalks Crossing Road, adjacent to the Plainsboro Public Library between Market Square North and Market Square South.
Convenient parking is available around and behind the Plainsboro Public Library.

Come join us for the opening of the park and enjoy a musical night!

*The Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra https://philajazzorch.com/ is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant talent of young musicians to foster a love for jazz through performance that inspire and engage the community and beyond.

08/11/2026

Please Refrain from Littering and Dumping on Public and Private Property

A friendly reminder to please be courteous of your neighbors and their property. Please do not throw trash, yard waste, cigarette butts or other garbage and debris onto someone else’s property. What may seem like a small thing can create extra work, damage, frustration and expense for the person or community association representative who must clean it up.

We all want to live in a clean, safe and respectful neighborhood. Please dispose of your trash properly. See https://ecode360.com/9426608 #9426608 for the township’s ordinance prohibiting littering and dumping. The police have been asked to enforce this ordinance for non-compliance. For questions regarding proper waste disposal visit https://www.plainsboronj.com/225/Public-Works or call 609-799-0099.

08/10/2026

Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission to Spray Plainsboro Area

Weather conditions permitting, the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission will be conducting a truck spray mission for nuisance adult mosquitoes and/or vector control.

Municipality: Plainsboro
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 12th 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM.
Rain Date: Monday, August 17th
Location: Areas off of Petty Road, Scotts Corner Road, Woodland Drive and Schalks Crossing Road

For more information visit https://www.middlesexmosquito.org/

View upcoming mosquito spray missions scheduled by the Middlesex County Mosquito Extermination Commission.