Frequently Used Telephone Numbers (908):
Police	911	Board of Education	769-3150
Fire	911	Public Library	757-1111
Rescue Squad	755-0397 or 911	Post Office	226-5200
City Hall	753-3227	Muhlenberg Hospital	668-2000

HISTORY:

The origins of settlement in Plainfield date back to the 1680's when a number of residents from Perth Amboy settled "outplantations" along Cedar Brook, calling it Blondyn Plains. Plainfield was known for the many batteries operating along the Green Brook, and in 1869 after direct rail service was established with New York City, became one of the first bedroom communities. It was also one of the wealthier railroad suburbs, as can be seen today from the scale of the houses. In just the Van Wyck Brooks historic district, over 100 millionaires are supposed to have lived there. Plainfield is a bustling suburban city "hamlet" situated twenty six miles southwest of New York City. The area offers a unique combination of stately living, New Jersey history, arts and science in an environment that encourages exploration and innovation and fosters family living. Plainfield is supported by all public utilities and employs a variety of industries ranging from fiinance, real estate and manufacturing to sales, administration and other corporations. *1990 Census figures

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