North Plainfield Daily Briefing

Here is a quick look at what is shaping life in and around North Plainfield on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Postal employee from town indicted in fraud case

A North Plainfield resident who works for the U.S. Postal Service has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges. Prosecutors say she collected tens of thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits while still drawing a postal paycheck.

According to federal court filings, the woman is accused of submitting weekly certifications to the New Jersey Department of Labor for more than a year, falsely claiming she was out of work. She was arraigned earlier this week in Trenton and faces multiple counts of wire fraud. The case will proceed in federal court, and she remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Schools mark College & Career Readiness Spirit Day

North Plainfield schools used Friday, February 6, to spotlight life after graduation with a districtwide College & Career Readiness Spirit Day. The date appears on the district calendar as a full day event, signaling an ongoing push to keep students focused on long term goals.

District leaders have emphasized preparing students for college, technical programs, and the workforce. The spirit day is one of several calendar events this month aimed at keeping families engaged with what is happening in classrooms and counseling offices.

Youth recreation basketball on Somerset Street

For families looking to get kids moving, the Somerset Intermediate School calendar lists recreation basketball today from 9:30 a.m. to noon at 303 Somerset Street in North Plainfield. The weekly session keeps local students active through winter while giving parents a reliable weekend routine.

The school hosts a steady slate of after school clubs and athletic opportunities throughout February, from computer and media clubs to volleyball and math competitions. The full schedule is posted on the school’s online calendar.

State officials warn of health department phone scam

State health officials are warning residents, including those in North Plainfield, about scam phone calls from people pretending to work for the New Jersey Department of Health. The callers attempt to pressure residents into sharing personal or financial information.

Officials stress that legitimate health department staff do not demand money, threaten arrest, or insist on immediate payment over the phone. Residents who receive suspicious calls are urged to hang up and report the incident to state consumer protection authorities.

Sources

• https://morristownminute.town.news/g/morristown-nj/post/364324/postal-employee-indicted-federal-wire-fraud-charges-tied-unemployment
• https://jerseybee.org/2026/02/06/new-jersey-weekly-feb-6-2026/
• https://www.nplainfield.org/our-district/district-calendar
• https://npsis.nplainfield.org/about/calendar