Union County News

Scotch Plains-Fanwood students return Wednesday. Back-to-school week includes staff day, professional development, and orientations.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School dedicates Johanna Rodriguez Recording Studio. Honors former educator with $10,000 bequest. Available to students 2026-27.

Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains celebrates High Holy Days with Yom Kippur services September 20-21. Kol Nidre, morning services, and Break the Fast.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood football opens 2026 season Thursday at Westfield. Coach Johnson focuses on bigger, faster, stronger coaching philosophy.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys soccer defeats North Brunswick 2-1 in season opener. Raiders ranked No. 12 in NJ.com Top 20.

Scotch Plains plants three memorial trees honoring residents lost on September 11. Trees planted September 1 to mark 25-year anniversary at Augustine Green.

Scotch Plains Police warn residents of rising financial scams and package thefts. Guidance on protecting against phone fraud and securing deliveries.

Deputy Mayor Adams reports Scotch Plains achieved historic crime lows in 2025. FBI data shows 8 violent crimes and 122 property crimes, lowest in decades.

Mayor Losardo addresses tree pruning authority in Scotch Plains. DPW cannot prune trees near power lines; PSE&G responsibility. Contact info provided.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Scotch Plains hosted a blood drive on August 30. Organized by Knights of Columbus and NJ Blood Services.

Scotch Plains Deputy Mayor Matthew Adams reflects on his grandfather's public service legacy and shares his vision for park preservation and community investment.

Westfield defeats Scotch Plains-Fanwood 33-28 in a thrilling football game. QB Max Hymans led a late-game drive with 39 seconds remaining to secure victory. (154 characters)

Scotch Plains Planning Board public meeting Master Plan update September 14 2026. Community survey results, land use priorities resident input.

Scotch Plains and Fanwood students named to Kean University Dean's List for Spring 2026. Academic honor recognizes excellence with GPA 3.45 or higher.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls volleyball 2026 season preview. New coach Jen Carvalho (state title boys volleyball). Key players, strategy.

Scotch Plains business openings. Meet Again Café Italian-Japanese fusion, Sushi BBY Omakase upscale omakase restaurant.

Raritan Valley Line service disruptions October-November. Portal North Bridge project. 62% service reduction five weeks.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School was rated No. 83 in New Jersey and No. 1,527 nationally in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report high school rankings, improving five spots from last year.

Congregation Beth Israel Scotch Plains hosts free Erev Rosh Hashanah family service September 11, 2026, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Community welcome, child-friendly.