November 2026
$2 Million Grant Awarded To Memorial Field
Scotch Plains has been awarded a $2 million grant to upgrade Memorial Field’s recreational facilities and expand its memorial honoring those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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November 2026
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November 2026
Scotch Plains Day Kicks Off Fall Along Park Avenue
Gray skies hung over Park Avenue on Sunday, October 4, but Scotch Plains Day went ahead anyway, giving the township a lively start to fall. The free, family-friendly event, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., highlights local businesses, community groups and organizations.
November 2026
Tess Coffey Receives Scholarship
Scotch Plains resident Tess Coffey has received a $2,500 college scholarship from The Seeing Eye, recognizing her sustained work as a volunteer puppy raiser along with her academic achievement and community involvement.
November 2026
Congregation Beth Israel to Mark Kristallnacht With Son of Holocaust Survivors
Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Scotch Plains will commemorate the anniversary of Kristallnacht on Friday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m., with a presentation by Fred Polak, whose parents met and fell in love in a concentration camp during the Holocaust.
November 2026
Fanwood Goes to the Dogs at Fan WOOF Day
Four-legged friends and their families gathered at the historic train station in neighboring Fanwood on Sunday, October 4, for Fan WOOF Day, an annual celebration bringing together local dog lovers for a morning of costumes, activities and community fun.
November 2026
Imagine Trains Nearly 50 People to Support Neighbors Through Grief
Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, trained nearly 50 community members, adult volunteers and local youth this summer to expand grief support resources across New Jersey.
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November 2026
Service League Thrift Shop Gets “Dolled Up” for Holiday Giving
Holiday shoppers can browse dolls, toys, games and seasonal decorations while supporting local charitable work when the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League Thrift Shop launches its annual Doll and Toy event on Tuesday, November 3.
November 2026
Fanwood Partnership Expands Outdoor AED Access
A partnership that began with one outdoor automated external defibrillator placement in Fanwood is helping expand access to emergency equipment in the borough’s recreation spaces.
November 2026
Blood Drive Collects 28 Units
Knights of Columbus Fr. Nelligan Council 5730 and the New York Blood Center collected 28 units of blood during a community blood drive held August 31 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scotch Plains.
November 2026
The Three Musketeers Takes the Stage at SPFHS
Adventure, comedy, romance and swordplay are coming to Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School as its Repertory Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers November 20–21.
November 2026
Youth Chorus Brings Local Voices to Times Square
One hundred New Jersey Youth Chorus singers took their talents to Times Square October 10, performing alongside members of the Berliner Philharmoniker in a celebration of music, soccer and community.
November 2026
SPFHS ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB EARNS GREEN FLAG
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School’s Environmental Club has earned Green Flag Status through the international Eco-Schools program in its first year of participation.
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November 2026
Westfield Rotary Grant Supports More Than Bootstraps Students
More Than Bootstraps has received a $1,000 community service grant from the Westfield Rotary Club Foundation to support students working toward college access and success.
November 2026
Girl Scout Troop Brings Bicycle Safety to the Community
Girl Scout Troop 40641 turned a yearlong Bronze Award project into bicycle safety resources for children and families throughout Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
November 2026
Keep Your Furry Friends Protected: November Rabies Clinic
The November rabies clinic for dogs and cats is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue.
November 2026
Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
An unused prescription bottle can be easy to overlook in a medicine cabinet, but New Jersey residents have a simple year-round option for clearing out medications that are expired or no longer needed: Project Medicine Drop.
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November 2026
The Women of Congress Bring History to Life at Trailside
An all-female cast will bring the debate over American independence to the stage when Union County presents “The Women of Congress 1776” on Wednesday, November 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Trailside Nature & Science Center in Mountainside.
November 2026
Union County Awards Nearly $24,000 for Local History Projects
Historic sites and organizations across Union County are receiving nearly $24,000 in grants to support projects commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
November 2026
Give Blood This Fall
The American Red Cross is asking eligible donors to make a blood or platelet appointment this fall as the organization works to rebuild supplies following a summer shortage.