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February 20, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The live performance drew a standing ovation with cheers of “bravo” from the audience at the Renaissance Church in Springfield Saturday night. Inside the church, the stage was set with spotlighting and moody colors to present the story of the romantic thriller Lucia di ...

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PRINCETON, NJ - The No. 17 seed Scotch Plains-Fanwood ice hockey team defeated No. 16 seed Princeton in the Play-in round of the NJSIAA South, Public Sectional Tournament on Friday, Feb. 16. The Raiders scored seven goals on Friday, with three different players scoring two goals each; Anthony ...

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TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to encourage greater understanding of the state’s ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Town Council has approved a redevelopment agreement for Martin Wallberg American Legion Post 3 on 1003 North Ave. West near the Scotch Plains border. The agreement enables the Westfield NJ Veterans Organization to redevelop the property. On Tuesday, members of the ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Scotch Plains residents expressed their outrage over the location of the proposed cell tower behind the Westfield Conservation Center during the public comment portion of Scotch Plains's Township Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13.  Related: Scotch Plains Residents Angered ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Scotch Plains Fire Chief John Lestarchick introduced two new probationary firefighters to be sworn in as well as promoted firefighter Daniel Hopkins to Captain at the Township Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Firefighters Matthew Heath and Anthony Liguori were both sworn ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Fire Prevention Bureau is has not determined what started a fire at a 4-story building that is under construction Saturday night, according to the fire chief. The fire department responded to an activated fire alarm at the mixed use building on the 400 block of ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Scotch Plains-Fanwood wrestlers John Boyle and Michael Cantwell are moving on to the Regional tournament after both took 2nd at the District Tournament held in Millburn on Saturday, Feb. 17. Boyle pinned Sam Fishkin of Millburn in his 215 lb. quarterfinal match and ...

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WEST HARTFORD, CT - Two students from Scotch Plains and Fanwood have been named to The University of Hartford Dean's List for the Fall 2023 Semester. Abigail Skibinsky of Fanwood Dylan Irizarry of Scotch Plains The University of Hartford has been guiding the purpose and passion of ...

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NEW JERSEY - New Jersey was ranked as the 7th most educated state in the nation in 2024, according to a study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states by their total scores, each based off the state's rankings in the following categories: educational attainment and ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Darby Road Pub (450 Park Ave, Scotch Plains) has been granted Special Use Permits by the Township Council for the pub's 9th annual St. Patrick's Day Festival from March 15 to March 17, 2024. Joseph Mortarulo, general manager of Darby Road, attended the council's Feb. 13 ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Members of a union representing nurses at Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital in Berkeley Heights appear to be stalled in negotiations with the county to add more staff onto their contract.  The county sold the hospital, formerly known as Runnells Specialized Hospital, in ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls wrestling team hosted and won its first ever Union County Individual Girls Wrestling Championships on Wednesday, Feb. 14. "I was honored to have the opportunity to host the first ever Union County Individual Championship for girls ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield man who worked as the chief financial officer for a large law firm stole more than $1.5 million from the firm and evaded paying state income tax, authorities said Thursday. The man, John Dunlea, 61, faces two counts of second-degree theft by deception and five counts ...

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ALLENTOWN, PA -- Six students from Scotch Plains were named to the Muhlenberg College Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester: Gabriella Damens of Scotch Plains Maya Handler of Scotch Plains Gabrielle Klausner of Scotch Plains Samantha Phillips of Scotch Plains John Veglia of Scotch ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - The Scotch Plains Police Department promoted two of its officers and swore in two new officers at the Township Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The department swore in officer Michael Ceceri, Jr. and officer Donte Joyner. They also promoted officer Michael Smolinski to ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - The No. 2 seed Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys bowling team earned their spot in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 Semifinals by defeating No. 10 seed Colonia at home in the tournament's quarterfinal round on Thursday, Feb. 15. The Raiders defeated the Patriots ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Mayor Josh Losardo welcomed Endure Training to Scotch Plains at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.  Located at 1718 E 2nd St, in Scotch Plains, Endure offers a unique science-based training program that helps you strike the perfect balance between strength ...

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LYNCHBURG, VA - Former student of Coles Elementary School and Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains, NJ, Ryan Matulonis recently broke the UPenn school record for the men's 500-meter race as a freshman at the 2024 Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational in Lynchburg, VA. Matulonis' record-breaking ...

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Black Owned Businesses Thrive in Scotch Plains Thrive SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Black-owned businesses increasingly are calling Scotch Plains home. From Route 22 to East Second Street to North Avenue, businesses of many types are thriving in town and have become a vital part of the township economy ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- A day after its offense put together a productive effort in a 60-56 victory over East Brunswick, the Woodbridge girls' basketball team struggled to generate an attack in a 41-32 loss at Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Thursday afternoon. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (14-10) and Woodbridge ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ - Dr. David Heisey recently announced that the 2023-24 academic year will be his last as principal of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and his last in his nearly four decades of education before he retires. He has been at the helm at the high school for a ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Two students from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Black Student Union (BSU) spoke at the Township Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in honor of February as Black History Month. Scotch Plains Deputy Mayor Ellen Zimmerman read a proclamation honoring February as Black ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — School One hosted its annual Multicultural Night on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The annual event celebrates the diversity of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community. The evening featured tables demonstrating the culture and the food of countries including Argentina, Dominican ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra and several internationally acclaimed performers will present Lucia di Lammermoor this weekend in Springfield. The live performance will be run by stage director Beth Greenberg and feature appearances by Alejandra Sandoval, Benjamin Werley, ...

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FANWOOD, NJ -- Earl Phillips, who spent his life in service to others as a Fanwood first responder, volunteer and WWII Naval veteran, died over the weekend at age 102 at his long-time home on Poplar Place in Fanwood after a long illness. Mr. Phillips’ legacy lives on across all of Fanwood’s ...

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TRENTON, NJ -- The New Jersey General Assembly has advanced six bills to support affordable housing in New Jersey, including A4, which would rehaul the process of determining constitutionally mandated affordable housing obligations, giving municipalities greater flexibility and input. Under the ...

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For many, winter snow conjures images of sledding and hot cocoa. But beneath the beauty of the frosty landscape lies a hidden danger: the potentially serious cardiac risks posed by shoveling snow. While snow removal may seem like a mundane chore, it can pose significant threats to cardiovascular ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Robotics team hosted an open house on Saturday, Feb. 3. Students demonstrated a robot they built and presented to parents and community members, showcasing the different elements of this successful state-wide winning team.  The ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ, and LONDON, ENGLAND -- In the 1960s, over 1,500 Torah scrolls were found in a barn in Czechoslovakia. These scrolls -- the first five books of the Bible, written by specially trained scribes -- had been gathered and stored after the Nazis destroyed the Jewish communities of ...

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