Welcome to Plainsboro

Plainsboro is a dynamic New Jersey community located midway between New York and Philadelphia.

Originally inhabited by the agricultural Lenni Lenape Indians, Plainsboro is rich in its agricultural heritage. Agriculture remains an important element in the area's present dynamics.

In addition to retaining its roots, today's Plainsboro has become a center for major corporate office and research facilities. Complemented by local and regional shopping facilities, Plainsboro's varied housing opportunities mark the area as a desirable home for a wide range of lifestyles.

The community's excellent schools continue to attract new residents who want to offer their children quality education in a desirable living environment.

The network of highways and convenient county and municipal roads in the area is supplemented by increasingly better private and public transportation. Among the services:

Rail:              Amtrak, Metroliner and express rail service to NYC, Philadelphia, Washington and other points from Princeton Junction Station. Reservations: (800) 872-7245

Bus:                  New Jersey Transit:             (800) 7723606

Suburban transit:                 (908) 249-I 103

Plainsboro is the home of Princeton Forrestal Center, one of the nation's largest university affiliated office/research parks. Forrestal Center includes world-renowned businesses, foundations, research establishments, advanced conference/hotel facilities and retail facilities that comprise Princeton Forrestal Village.

In keeping with the quality of life and pride in community, the area offers some excellent park and recreational facilities. Call Plainsboro Township for information on upcoming events at (609) 799-0909.