About the Scotch Plains, New Jersey Area
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Scotch Plains New Jersey History and Community Info
Scotch Plains real estate is one of the best housing choices for those interested in a quiet lifestyle right in the middle of New Jersey. This residential community offers a series of friendly neighborhoods, all of which boast a luxurious, welcoming atmosphere and a number of outdoor recreation opportunities.
As one of New Jersey's more popular suburbs, Scotch Plains has a sound economy and a great housing market for those looking to find homes that are both affordable and sustainable. Homes for sale in Scotch Plains offer a variety of choices, ranging from newer homes in upscale neighborhoods to single- residences in communities that celebrate their strong ties and rich traditions. If you're in the market for a better life in one of the most beautiful and friendly places in the country, then Scotch Plains real estate is for you!
Homes in Scotch Plains: Yesterday and Today
With an ideal location outside New York and a beautiful, verdant countryside, Scotch Plains was one of the earliest settlements on the East Coast. Railroad history in the area has always been fairly strong; in addition to providing an outpost for those moving west through the state, the railroad has long been a part of the tourism and the commuting aspect of the town. As early as the late 1800s, people were using Scotch Plains as a “getaway” from the bustling hub of New York. Whether they came here as a way to visit their vacation homes, or as a way to separate the luxurious, verdant lifestyle of their country estates from the more urban daily experience, Scotch Plains residents have long valued the area for its relaxing atmosphere.
Today, Scotch Plains properties continue to provide a respite from the hustle and bustle of the nearby metropolitan center. However, commuting professionals and those who like to take advantage of New York from time to time can find that they are only a quick train ride away from all the action. The town also offers easy access to the state highways and the Garden State Parkway for maximum ease of travel.
With a focus on community, safety, and beauty, city planners and developers work hard to maintain the small-town feel while still providing the latest in technological and transportation needs. Whether you purchase your new home in Scotch Plains as a way to ease into a regular commute or you come here for a slower pace of life all around, you'll always enjoy the great combination of suburban living with regular urban access.
Choosing Your Scotch Plains Home
Scotch Plains real estate options are diverse. Many historic homes dating to Colonial and Victorian times are available, with a detailed focus on preservation and accuracy without sacrificing any of the modern comforts of life. Older homes with a vintage appeal dating from the 50s and 60s are also widely available along the south side of the city, as part of a mid-century expansion that found many residents searching for a way to own their own piece of the countryside. New homes in Scotch Plains are also available in developments designed for those seeking a great combination of community and access to quality schools.
Many of the housing developments in the town offer amenities to Scotch Plains home owners. From tennis courts and swimming pools to local parks, many neighborhoods are centered around facilities designed for use by residents. This sort of community vibe lends itself to the welcoming atmosphere Scotch Plains is known for, since it brings people together in ways they may have never thought possible before. And with Business Week's seal of approval as the “best affordable suburb” in New Jersey, more and more people are discovering just how great life here can be.
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Township of Scotch Plains New Jersey
Population: 7,800 (2000)
430 Park Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ
Ph: 908-322-6700
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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City Departments
| Planning Board |
908-322-8236 |
| Construction Office |
908-322-5244 |
| Engineering Department |
908-322-7277 |
| Office of the Treasurer |
908-322-8236 |
| Department of Public Works |
908-322-7404 |
| Police Department |
908-322-5000 |
| Fire Department |
908-322-7020 |
| Health Department |
908-789-4070 |
| Scotch Plains Rescue Squad |
908-322-2067 |
| Community Emergency Response Team |
908-322-5000 x117 |
| Recreation Department |
908-370-7092 |
| Scotch Plains-Scotch Plains Recycling Association |
908-889-1891 |
| Tax Assessor |
908-322-8236 |
| Tax Collector |
908-322-8236 |
| Borough Clerk |
908-322-8236 |
| Municipal Court |
908-322-6750 |
| Permits & Licenses |
908-322-8236 |
| Historic Preservation Commission |
908-322-8236 |
| Local Assistance Board |
908-322-8236 |
| Shade Tree Commission |
908-322-8236 |
| Zoning Board |
908-322-5244 | |
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| Scotch Plains Public Schools
Scotch Plains Public Schools
Evergreen Ave & Cedar St,
Scotch Plains NJ
908-232-6161
The school district is the Scotch Plains Fanwood School District which is a combined
system that has all its schools located in Scotch Plains.
District School Calendar
Registration Forms & Info
Sports Schedules
Scotch Plains New Jersey School District Facts
The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools serve approximately 5,500 students in grades Preschool-Grade12. The district offers a comprehensive academic program, excellent pupil services, an experienced and highly qualified staff, modest class sizes, and a wide variety of extracurricular athletics and activities.
Which schools will my child attend?
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Transportation
New Jersey Transit
Bus Schedule
New Jersey Traffic Info
New Jersey Motor Vehicles Department
New Jersey Drivers License Info
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Things To Do in Scotch Plains NJ
Scotch Plains has many other venues for fun and activities. You can always check these websites for local events and activities. New Jersey.com
American Towns.com
Fun New Jersey.com
Visit Scotch Plains.com |
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| Scotch Plains NJ Parks
Scotch Plains has numerous parks and recreation facilities throughout the Town. Whether you want to play a game of softball, climb on the playground or simply take a leisurely stroll, there's park in Scotch Plains for you. The Scotch Plains Memorial Pool Complex is public swim club open to both Scotch Plains and non-Scotch Plains residents. The Pool Complex offers a 50 meter 165' x 75' pool, 40' x 60' diving pool, training pool and kiddie pool, concession stand and picnic area.
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Acreage |
Brookside Park,
1255 Hetfield Ave. |
Brookside is a large park that offers a field house, basketball courts, Baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, a playground, roller hocky and wildlife preserve as well as Bocce Ball area. |
Crestwood Wildlife Sanctuary,
Crestwood Road West,
2406 Morse Ave |
Crestwood is offers a field house, basketball courts, Baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, a playground, Bocce Ball area. |
Farley Avenue Park
436 Farley Avenue
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Farley Avenue Park has a field house, basketball courts, Baseball and softball fields, playground and soccer fields. |
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Green Forest Park
554 Westfield Road |
Green Forest Pake has 4 tennis courts, and a field house, and playground. |
Greenside Playground
355 Westfield Rd. -2203 Greenside Pl. |
3/4 acre with a field house and playground |
Haven Park
336 Haven Avenue |
Haven Park boasts 2 acres and has lots of room to run around and basketball courts and playground. |
Jerseyland Park
2377 Richmond St |
Field house, basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, playground and picnic areas. |
Kramer Manor Park
1950 Evelyn St. off Martine Ave |
Karmer Manor has 7 tennis courts, field house, basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, picnic areas, wildlife area and playground. |
Memorial Park
2345 Plainfield Avenue |
Field house, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields and playground. |
Southside Ballfield
1910 Raritian Road |
Field house, baseball and softball fields, soccer fields and playground and wildlife preserve. |
Rt. 22
1909 Route 22 |
Baseball and softball fields and wildlife preserve. |
County Vo-Tech
Raritan Road |
Lighted playing fields, baseball and softball and soccer fields. |
Terry Lou Zoo Property
1441 Raritian Road |
Wildlife Preserve. |
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Properties in which we have Shared Service Agreements |
Union Catholic
1600 Martine Ave |
Baseball, Softball, and soccer fields. |
Park Middle School
580 Park Ave |
Baseball, Softball, and soccer fields. | |
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Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation
The Recreation Department sponsors a variety of youth, adult and family activities throughout the year. Young and mature alike can participate in a sporting activity or by showing creativity in an arts and crafts activity. Special events are held throughout the year. The Recreation Department sponsors a variety of events including the Scotch Plains Road Race & Fun Run, Family Fun Night, Daddy-Daughter Dance, ski Trips, bowling nights and much more.
Scotch Plains Recreation Department Calendar of Events
Scotch Plains Senior Citizens Services
Scotch Plains Recreation Department Program Guide Community Pass - Register for Community Events here.
Special Events
The Scotch Plains NJ Recreation Department offers programs throughout the year. Programs offered include, but are not limited to: arts and crafts, music, Community Concert Band, fitness classes, science, karate, golf, tennis, cultural arts, computers, bowling, trips, discount lift-tickets, teen programs, teen swims, discount amusement park tickets, sports programs, summer camps, summer playground program, holiday concert, summer concert series, and special events. Check with the Recreation Office for new programs and session dates.
Holiday Concert: Our Annual Holiday Concert is held in December to get everyone in the holiday spirit! The concert features the Scotch Plains NJ Community Concert Band and the Edison Broadway Singers. Music of the season is performed by these talented groups. Watch for additional information in your local papers, school systems and in future Recreation brochures.
Family Night: Family Night is a New Year’s Eve event held at the Scotch Plains Armory from 6:00p-10:00p to celebrate family and community. Fun activities are geared towards families with children 12 years of age and under. Attractions include a variety of Moonwalk-type climbers and slides, entertainers, music, arts & crafts and more! Watch for more information closer to the event date. Please contact the Recreation department if interested in becoming an event sponsor or a volunteer.
5-Miler & 1 Mile Fun Run: Our annual road race is traditionally held on a Saturday in April beginning and ending in beautiful Tamaques Park. The race are used as a fundraiser for our drug and alcohol-free Teen Programs. Awards are given to overall winners in the Fun Run and 5-Miler as well as age group winners. Tshirts are given to those registering early. The race features a fast, flat certified course with water stations and split times provided. Official scoring is done by computer with results posted on the web. Watch for more information at a later date. Call to be put on the mailing list. Please contact the Recreation department if interested in becoming an event sponsor or a volunteer.
Daddy Daughter Dance: The Recreation Department hosts an unforgettable evening for all school-aged girls 1st thru 6th grades and their fathers each year at our Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. The dance is typically held early spring from 6:30p to 9:30p at a local catering hall.
Night Place, Teen Center and Teen Swims: Our Night Place, Teen Center and Teen Swim programs are available to Scotch Plains residents grades 6th through 12th. For more information regarding these programs see opposite page. visit the Scotch Plains Memorial Pool Complex Website for hours and details for all swim events.
Summer Concert SeriesMindowaskin Park on Thursday evenings from 7:30PM- 9:00PM from the end of June through the end of July.
Parks & Rec Summer Camps: All camps are open on a first come first serve basis to Scotch Plains NJ residents. Some of the camps offered include: Baseball, Basketball, Computers, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Karate, Roller Hockey, Volleyball, Multi-Sports, Soccer, Tennis, & Wrestling. Download a listing of Scotch Plains NJ Summer Camps Here. |
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Scotch Plains Area Golf Courses
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Miscellaneous Scotch Plains Links
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Scotch Plains Houses of Worship – Scotch Plains, NJ
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Scotch Plains New Jersey Utility Services
A variety of companies and utilities provide a wide range of services for residents and businesses in the Town of Scotch Plains.
The Utility Services section provides new resident information, FAQs and information on the various services and programs.
PSE&G Electric Service
PSE&G offers electric service to residents and businesses in the Town of Scotch Plains. For more than 100 years, PSE&G has served more than 3.7 million customers each day covering nearly three quarters of all the people who live and work in New Jersey. PSE&G Solar 4 All Program
Information about PSE&G program to double its solar capacity. Under the program, PSE&G will own and operate 80 megawatts of solar power, to be installed by the end of 2013.
Trash Collection
Private, curbside 2x per week.
Scotch Plains Leaf Pick Up
Leaf, brush, and gum ball pick up begins Monday, April 26. Residents may place these items at the curb no sooner than Friday, April 16.
Recycling
Scotch Plains recycles a higher percentage of solid waste than most other communities.
Verizon
Verizon offers internet, telephone and television service to residents and businesses in the Town of Scotch Plains.
Telephone
DPI Teleconnect offers local home phone, long distance, Internet, cellular and energy products all in one place, and all at Pay As You Go convenience.
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Union County Web Site
This is the official web site of the County of Union New Jersey. Site includes news, calendar of events, parks, telephone directory
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RESTAURANT
Stage House Restaurant & Wine Bar
366 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-4224
Snuffy's Steak House
250 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-7726
Charlie Brown's Steakhouse
2376 North Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 232-3443
Scotchwood Diner-Restaurant
1934 US Highway 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-4114
Domino's Pizza
1734 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-4311
Jimmy Buff's
2581 US Highway 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 233-2833
Dunkin' Donuts
1985 US Highway 22 # 1, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-0415
Siam House Inc
2520 U.S. 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 789-8988
Popeyes Chicken
325 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-9070
Jade Isle Restaurant
158 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-6111
Go Sushi
2520 U.S. 22 #10, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 301-0881
Hung's Shanghai Restaurant
362 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-7853
Mc Donald's
1967 US Highway 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-5270
Maria's Restaurant
381 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-2322
Red Pepper Indian Cuisine
2520 US Highway 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 233-5511
Nunzio's Pizzeria
2387 Mountain Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 889-4464
Portusa BBQ House
503 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 288-7034
Vienna 60
375 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-8000
503 Park Restaurant
503 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-5880
Pizza Brothers-Scotch Plains
1742 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 490-0007 2120 Lamberts Mill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 232-5810
Alfonso's Pizzeria
437 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-4808
Main Star
429 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-7876
Highlander
409 Park Ave # A, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-7766
DeliveryNow.com
365 Park Av, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 232-9090
Subslingers
1734 U.S. Route 22 East, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-6897
Quick Chek
1928 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-9879
Dunkin' Donuts
2560 US Highway 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 233-6400
Pantagis Renaissance
250 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-7726
Grandma's Cafe
1731 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-4222
Number One Restaurant
1748 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-4383
Mountain Deli
2385 Mountain Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 889-5577
Alfredos Italian American Deli
1800 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-1899
My Town Bakery
387 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-1919
Scotch Plains Subway
2520 Route 22, Scoch Plains, NJ
(908) 232-5030
Shackamaxon Country Club
1607 Shackamaxon Drive, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 233-1300
Burger King
2510 Rt 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 889-9820
GrilleStone Bar and Grill
2377 Route 22 West, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 889-8000
Baskin-Robbins
2560 US Highway 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 233-6400
Exxon
2591 US Highway 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 654-8700 |
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GROCERY STORES
Quick Chek
1928 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-9879
7-Eleven - more info » 302 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-6239
Tom The Green Grocer
2305 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 232-9216
Florence Ravioli Co
1741 E 2nd St # 2, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-7222
Sunoco Aplus - more info » 1746 US Highway 22, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-3838
Shooting Star Inc
2500 Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 789-2500
Quick Stop Food Store
1819 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-7199
Tmc Foods Llc
1240 Meadowlark Lane, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 889-5330
Jersey Technical Sales Inc -
2284 South Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ (908) 233-0099
Pechiney Rolled Products
1812 Front Street, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-6121
Trader Joe's Co
155 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ
(908) 301-0910
Honeybee Products Corporation
2148 Gamble Road, Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 233-0866 |
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Every property has some kind of easement--utility, water and sewer or driveway easements which give access to landlocked parcels. As a property owner, you may be affected by easements at some point.
The easement in gross is the most common type of easement used by public utilities. These easements are often under or above the ground, so they do not consist of actual land. If a utility gains the right to an easement in gross over your land, it must pay you for the diminishment in value of your property.
Easements by prescription become easements simply through unchallenged use by the landowner for a specified number of years (usually 10-20). To avoid such an occurrence, the landowner must periodically make a formal objection to "start the clock over".
The most familiar type of easement is easement appurtment that allows access to public roads and is used to create driveways and walkways for subdivided parcels. This type of easement should be treated by both landowners (and beneficiaries) as actual land parcels to be described and recorded meticulously.
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