Coles Elementary Ranks Highest in Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Coles Elementary ranks No. 134 in New Jersey and tops the five Scotch Plains-Fanwood elementary schools in the 2026...
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- Coles Elementary Ranks Highest in Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Coles Elementary ranks No. 134 in New Jersey and tops the five Scotch Plains-Fanwood elementary schools in the 2026 U.S. News rankings. Evergreen ranks next.
Oct 22, 2026 · Scotch Plains
- Refill Your Cup: Free Monthly Support Group for Parents and Guardians of Loved Ones with Disabilities
Scotch Plains’ free Refill Your Cup support group for parents and guardians meets Wednesdays, with the next session Nov. 11. Preregistration is required.
Oct 22, 2026 · Scotch Plains
- Scotch Plains Library Friends Collect Jewelry for Nov. 7 Sale
Donate jewelry at the Scotch Plains Public Library by Nov. 4, then shop the Friends Jewelry Sale on Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and back its work.
Oct 21, 2026 · Scotch Plains
- SPFHS Repertory Theatre Stages 'The Three Musketeers' Nov. 20 and 21
Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers comes to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Nov. 20 and 21. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for students and seniors.
Oct 21, 2026 · Scotch Plains
Sports
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Blanks Elizabeth 5-0 in County Tournament
Arabella Morabito scored twice and added two assists as Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls soccer blanked Elizabeth 5 to 0 in the Union County Tournament on Oct. 20.
Oct 22, 2026 · Scotch Plains
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Beats Westfield in Penalty Kick Shootout
Scotch Plains-Fanwood beat Westfield 11 to 10 on penalty kicks in the Union County Tournament quarterfinal on Oct. 20 after 13 rounds and a scoreless game.
Oct 22, 2026 · Scotch Plains
Local government
- Scotch Plains Fourth Quarter Property Tax Deadlines
Fourth quarter property taxes are due November 1, with a final day to pay without penalty of November 10. Payment options and AutoPay details are included.
Oct 22, 2026 · Scotch Plains
- Early Voting for the 2026 General Election
Union County early voting for the 2026 General Election runs Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 at 10 sites countywide, with hours 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Oct 22, 2026 · Scotch Plains
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Colonial Ball at Shady Rest in Scotch Plains, NJShady Rest Country Club · Scotch Plains
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off in Scotch Plains, NJUnion County Vocational-Technical School, West Hall/Police Academy Lot · Scotch Plains
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Settled in 1684 by Scottish Quakers, the area was a critical stagecoach stop and saw significant action during the Revolutionary War. It officially became Scotch Plains in 1917. Scotch Plains was home to Shady Rest Country Club, which opened in 1921 as the first African-American owned and operated country club in the United States, hosting legends like Duke Ellington and W.E.B. Du Bois.
The modern population is affluent and deeply invested in the local public schools. The downtown along Park Avenue has historically been sleepy and underutilized compared to Westfield, offering a quaint mix of small businesses and the municipal complex. Scotch Plains is currently known for embarking on a massive, long-awaited downtown redevelopment plan designed to bring luxury apartments, new retail, and modern infrastructure to its center.
Scotch Plains is unique in its geographic diversity, ranging from walkable downtown streets to secluded mountain-top mansions within the same zip code. A local would want an outsider to know that the town is on the precipice of a massive transformation, transitioning from a quiet, sleepy suburb into a modernized, mixed-use destination.
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood Blanks Elizabeth 5-0 in County Tournament
Arabella Morabito scored twice and added two assists as Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls soccer blanked Elizabeth 5 to 0 i...
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Beats Westfield in Penalty Kick Shootout
Scotch Plains-Fanwood beat Westfield 11 to 10 on penalty kicks in the Union County Tournament quarterfinal on Oct. 20...
Scotch Plains Fourth Quarter Property Tax Deadlines
Fourth quarter property taxes are due November 1, with a final day to pay without penalty of November 10. Payment opt...
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About Scotch Plains
When is trash pickup in Scotch Plains?+
Trash and recycling schedules vary by street in Scotch Plains. Visit the Scotch Plains municipal website or contact Public Works for your specific pickup day. Most Union County municipalities offer online schedule lookup by address.
What school district covers Scotch Plains?+
Scotch Plains is served by its local public school district within Union County, NJ. The district includes elementary, middle, and high school levels. Visit the New Jersey Department of Education website or the Scotch Plains municipal site for enrollment information and school assignments by address.
How do I get a parking permit in Scotch Plains?+
Parking permits in Scotch Plains are issued through the municipal clerk or parking authority. Requirements and fees vary. Contact Scotch Plains Borough Hall or Township Hall directly, or visit the municipal website for current permit applications and residential parking zone information.
What are the best parks in Scotch Plains?+
Scotch Plains offers a variety of parks and recreational spaces maintained by the municipality and Union County Parks system. Warinanco Park, Echo Lake Park, and Nomahegan Park are among the most popular county parks. Visit ucnj.org/parks for the full county parks directory, or check the Scotch Plains municipal website for local park listings.
How do I contact Scotch Plains municipal offices?+
The Scotch Plains municipal offices handle permits, licenses, tax payments, and general resident services. Contact information is available on the official Scotch Plains municipal website. Most Union County municipalities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact the local police non-emergency line.
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