SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains Police Department is introducing an "Extended Time Parking Permit" for businesses that may have patrons that will be visiting their establishment for longer than the allowed parking time limits.

"For example, hair salons may have customers whose treatments will go longer than 2 hours," explained Scotch Plains Police Chief Ted ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- There is a strong emphasis on setting goals and milestones in our work and life. Between New Year's resolutions and work performance measures - to what you have to do in a job search - you are focusing only on the WHAT.

Join best-selling author Christine Clifton at the Scotch Plains Public Library on Monday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m. for an interactive talk where ...

Congratulations to our Business of the Week: Hellenic Therapy Center.

Hellenic Therapy Center provides of psychotherapy for couples, adults, adolescents and children. These include treating individuals and families. Hellenic believes that therapy based on family-systems principles is more likely to produce desired lasting change than working solely with individuals. The goal of family ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Scotch Plains Mayor Al Smith walked a crowded audience through a presentation that outlined his vision of the future of the township at a meeting of the Scotch Plains Redevelopment Committee on Wednesday, July 19, at SPFHS.

Mayor Smith began the presentation by explaining the township's COAH (affordable housing) obligations. From 1999 to 2015 COAH did not ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The Scotch Plains Downtown Redevelopment Committee invites the public to attend a special meeting on Wednesday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Auditorium (667 Westfield Rd.).

On the agenda is a discussion of Phase 1 of the redevelopment plan (click to view graphic). Scotch Plains business owners, landlords and property owners ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- Fanwood's downtown redevelopment consultant Liz Jeffery updated the Borough Council on the latest occurrences downtown on Monday, July 10. Among the highlights:

Station Square (La Grande and Second St.): 35 units (28 market rate rentals and 7 affordable units)

The Station Square project has begun preliminary site work and will file for pile permits within the ...

Congratulations to our Business of the Week: Nick’s Pizza & Deli.

Nick’s Pizza & Deli (42 S. Martine Ave. in Fanwood), a family owned and operated business. They specialize in bringing you pizza with a personality. Their gourmet pizzas are made fresh daily with the best homemade ingredients. They also offer freshly made salads, subs, Italian dinners, catering and much more.

WASHINGTON, DC --The draft text of the fiscal year 2018 U.S. Department of Transportation Appropriations Act includes $900 million in new funding for the Gateway Hudson River train tunnel.

Tens of thousands of commuters on the Raritan Valley Line, including residents of Fanwood, Scotch Plains and other nearby towns, will eventually benefit from the project, with fewer delays and a ...

Congratulations to our Business of the Week: Fanwood Pharmacy. 

They are a a full-service pharmacy that also does compounding and veterinarian compounding on site. In addition to pharmacy services, Fanwood Pharmacy offers a wide range of over the counter products in a wide range of areas, from vitamins and beauty products to cold remedies and personal products. For more information ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- The long-awaited opening of the new Fanwood Grille occurred on Friday, July 7, with a full menu for breakfast and lunch and a staff eagerly awaiting new customers.

The Fanwood Grille, at the space occupied for many years by the Fanwood Corner Store at 34 South Martine Avenue, is owned by John Mooney, publisher of the TapIntoSPF.net, and run by Paul Watterson, ...