The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, is offering free specialized self-defense training classes for women ages 18 – 23 at the John H. Stamler Police Academy. Register at ucnj.org/women

Because of flooding in the building, the Scotch Plains Public Library will remain closed until Friday, July 18 for the safety of staff and community. Further updates will be made to confirm the reopening date and time. All Library events and programs have been canceled.

Please see this important information! Happening today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Please, if you know people who need clean up kits free of charge to help clean up from flooding please forward this information

REMINDER: The Red Cross will be in our area today, 07/17/2025, to provide support and resources for those affected by the recent floods. 📍 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School 🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Afterward, a mobile unit will be in the Mountain Ave area from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Such great support from The City of Plainfield NJ & Scotch Plains OEMs and Police Depts out with us helping residents affected by Monday's #floods.

Roadwork Alert: Cooper Road Closure Cooper Road (between Terrill and Rahway) will be closed for milling and repaving starting on Monday, July 28, and expected to finish by end of week (weather permitting).

Report Your July 14 Storm Damage to NJ The state has a portal for residents to report damages in the aftermath of significant disasters. If your home was damaged in the July 14 storm, Scotch Plains recommends you report it. Report here: damagenj-njoem.hub.arcgis.com

Save the date! There will be a free rabies clinic to vaccinate cats and dogs on Wednesday, September 17 at the Northside Fire House from 6-7:30 PM. Cats must be contained in a "cat carrier" and dogs may be leashed or contained in a pet carrier.

Coming this Fall! Programs and fitness classes provided by Scotch Plains Parks & Recreation. scotchplainsnj.gov/index.php/depa…

Happy National Senior Citizens Day! Scotch Plains celebrates its seniors today and every day. We're grateful for all your contributions to our community. Check out upcoming senior recreation opportunities at scotchplainsnj.gov/index.php/seni…

The Scotch Plains Garden Club will host Debbie McGuire for the September edition of its Speaker Series at the Scotch Plains Public Library on September 15 at 7 PM! scotchplainslibrary.org

The Township of Scotch Plains has been awarded a grant by the NJ Board of Public Utilities to create a Community Energy Plan, and your input is crucial! Please complete the survey to assist the Township in preparing. survey123.arcgis.com/share/055748e8…

Fall Branch Pick-up will begin on or about Monday, September 8th. Residents may put items at the curb up to 10 days prior to the scheduled pick-up date. Please note: Leaf collection will begin in late October.

Upcoming events with the Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Library!

On this day, we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🇺🇸 As we do every year, we will be honoring first responders and remembering those we lost with a Memorial Remembrance Ceremony. Please join us tonight starting at 5:30 p.m.