Monday, May 14, 2012
Data shows Union County rates for recycling dropping from 2008 to 2009.
Residents in Union County are doing a fare good job recycling their waste. In a county where 1,082,31 million tons of waste was generated, 54.1 percent was recycled according to the most recent numbers, according to NJ Spotlight's latest interactive map. Overall, New Jerseyans are recycling less of their waste than they did in the mid-1990s, data from the state Department of Environmental Protection show. At the peak, residents across the state were recycling 61 percent of what they discarded in 1996 and 1997. That number dropped to 57 percent statewide in 2009. Prior to the enactment of the state’s mandatory recycling law a quarter of a century ago, 10 percent or less of waste was recycled. The law initially set a goal of recycling 25 …
Here are the homes that were sold in Scotch Plains and Fanwood last week.
14 La Grande Avenue, Fanwood: A bi-level style house with four bedrooms and three full baths was listed at $319,000 and sold for $327,000. 467 La Grande Avenue, Fanwood: A split level style house with four bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath was listed at $349,000 and sold for $320,000. 2320 Lyde Place, Scotch Plains: A colonial style house with three bedrooms, one full bath, and one half bath was listed at $369,000 and sold for $397,000. 2282 Lyde Place, Scotch Plains: A colonial style house with four bedrooms, two full baths, and one half bath was listed at $469,000 and sold for $457,000. 1524 Ashbrook Drive, Scotch Plains: A ranch style house with three bedrooms, three full baths, and one half bath was listed at $589,000 and sold…
SP residents Michael Brennan and Joe Mortarulo are putting the finishing touches on their new Park Avenue pub and they need Patch readers to help them come up with a name.
Two years ago, five Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School graduates agreed that they needed to build a place for family and friends to gather in town. Six weeks from now, this "class act" will merge their considerable talents for the July 4 opening of a new Irish pub in town. But before they can open the new spot at 450 Park Avenue, they need to find a name to place above the door. So to help inspire the community feel they're seeking, co-owners Michael Brennan and Joe Mortarulo want you to vote in the poll to decide what to name Scotch Plains’ newest pub. “A lot of people go to Westfield or Cranford to find a restaurant where they can have a drink at the bar and eat with their families,” Mortarulo, who owns Sweet Waters Steakhouse in …
A look at some job openings in or around Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community from Monster.com: For more jobs in and around Scotch Plains-Fanwood, visit here. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Emily Everson at emily5988@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Trailside Nature Center and Echo Lake Park — two of the top three places to spend a day in Union County were in Mountainside!
Can't make it to the Poconos or the Shore? Out of cash for that plane ride to Paris? No worries. Just head for Mountainside. Two Mountainside destinations came in as the top vote-getters in Patch's Readers' Choice Staycation poll this past week. The Trailside Nature & Science Center led the pack. The Center is one of those rarities: an indoor AND outdoor delight that can entertain budding naturalists of all ages. In 2009, local mom Sheila Sayah wrote a glowing review of the Center on Patch: Minutes away from Cranford and located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside, Trailside is in Watchung Reservation. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, the Trailside Nature Center is open for free. Of the three levels, the biggest attraction for my …
Whoops! Forgot to shop for Mom? Patch is here to help with some last-minute tips on mom-friendly shops in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
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Saturday, May 12
You love your mom, you really do! But, somehow, you've left shopping for her special day until the last minute. Never fear! Shops in town are ready and waiting to offer you great gifts for mom as well as easy and convenient shopping. A list of some of Scotch Plains and Fanwood's most mom-friendly shops starts here: Have more ideas for where to shop in town for last-minute Mother's Day gifts? Tell us in the comments! Also, if you're looking for a place to take your mom for lunch, check out our Readers' Choice picks for best brunch.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
During its fourth annual “RED Day,” Keller Williams will lend a hand in Westfield.
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Thursday, May 10
Keller Williams Realty associates may be taking the day off on Thursday, May 10, but it will hardly be a day of rest. Nearly all 35 agents and staff of the Keller Williams Realty Premier Properties of Westfield have chosen to “Give Where They Live” as part of RED Day, one of the biggest events in the real estate industry. Short for “Renew, Energize and Donate,” RED Day was created to unite Keller Williams Realty offices and associates in an international day of service. Realtors and other staff members will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items outside of Stop & Shop and Shop-Rite on North Avenue between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and all day at the 188 Elm Street real estate office. As part of the RED Day effort, has chosen to …
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
More than 75 exotic cars and plenty of custom motorcycles will be on view in the Verizon parking lot on North Avenue.
Start your engines, the Westfield Neighborhood Council is revving up for its annual car show. From 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 more than 75 exotic cars from all across New Jersey will be on display in the Verizon parking lot on the corner of North and Central Avenues. In addition to hot rods, muscle and antique cars, custom motorcycles, a speed boat and the Batmobile will be on view. Mary Withers, chair of the event, said it is a great family outing that supports a worthy cause. "We have hot dogs, lemonade, and cake," she said. "We also have games for children and a bouncy house. You can have your picture taken with the cars. We also have a DJ who plays music. There'll also be a martial arts performance. It's a wonderful day." …
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Monday, May 7, 2012
A look at some job openings in or around Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
Here's a look at some featured job openings in or around the Scotch Plains-Fanwood community from Monster.com: Materials Planner - Buyer, Image associates, Inc., Plainfield, NJ — see job details here. Expense Report Administrator, Accouting Principals, New Providence, NJ — see job details here. Production Coordinator, Cyber Coders, Iselin, NJ — see job details here. Associate Manager, Sovran Self Storage/Uncle Bob's Self Storage, Mountainside, NJ — see job details here. For more jobs in and around Scotch Plains-Fanwood, visit here. Are you hiring and want to mention it here? Email the information to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Editor Emily Everson at emily5988@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
You said it in our latest Readers' Choice poll: Favorite brunch spots abound in Union County!
If you were at a loss as to where to take mom for Mother's Day, fear no more! Patch's latest Readers' Choice poll has identified many top spots around the county to celebrate with mom in style. In Springfield, Scotty’s won hands down with a brunch menu that does not lack for variety — offering omelets, stuffed Frech toast, chicken and waffles, steak and eggs and more. This Mothers Day, the offerings expand to epic proportions. Scotty's Mother’s Day Buffet is also special because they're keeping their rock-bottom price of $19.95. In Summit, the winner was The Office Beer Bar and Grill which will offer an unlimited brunch buffet this Mother's Day. "You can't beat our Belgian waffles," said manager Scott Van Guilder. You can step up to the …
will mcneely
10:39 am on Thursday, May 17, 2012
Agree with Darby Road, keep the rich history alive from the town....... more ›