Editor's Notebook: This Week in Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Governor Chris Christie's budget address garnered a lot of attention this week. Under the governor's new plan, which included an increase of state education aid by $250 million, Scotch Plains-Fanwood would receive over a $700K increase in aid. The Planning Board reached a decision on Shackamaxon, and the Raiders boys swimming team secured a spot in the state championship for the first time in ten years. 

Here are the rest of the week's notable stories:

Monday, February 21st:

• The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education presented its proposed 2011-2012 budget of $79,881,131.
• The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys basketball team fell to St. Patricks 100-62 in the County Tournament quarterfinal.
• Raiders' Boys swimming team, however, topped Summit in the final of the North Jersey, Section 2, Division B playoffs 102-68.
• The New Jersey Performing Arts Center continued its search for talented teens. 

Tuesday, February 22nd:

• Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club was deemed,according to the recommendation of the Scotch Plains Planning Board.
• Teachers at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield are  to benefit the Carly Pfeiffer Memorial Fund.
• Governor Chris Christie spoke of, during his annual budget address. 

Wednesday, February 23rd:

• State education aid to Scotch Plains-Fanwood
• Patch also about Gov. Christie's budget proposal.

•  hopes improve the bodies, minds, and souls of residents.
• Gifted student musicians shined at the  at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.

• Former Scotch Plains Mayor Martin Marks is

Thursday, February 24th:

• Chris Tafelski, the assistant coach of the Westfield High School cross country and track teams, is a  of the Garden State Track Club.
  
• Patch put together a list of the places in the county.
• Assemblywoman Linda Stender to fight for women's health care.

Friday, February 25th:

• A TSA agent from Woodbridge to stealing up to $30,000 from passengers.
• The Fanwood Police Department are investigating a

Saturday, February 26th:

• The Board of Education voted to put a majority of state aid toward tax relief and special-education programs, but
• The Scotch Plains Fire Department responded to