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

Monday, Feb. 28:

• The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys swim team Sunday, their first title in the program's history.
• The Board of Education . Notably, it waives the "activity fee" for extracurricular activities. 
• held its over the weekend. Students took part in projects that focused on the environment and "going green."
• Teachers at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School have organized a 5k run in support of Diane McGovern, a teacher who was diagnosed with cancer in 2009. Called "United for a Cause," the race will be held April 16 at the .

Tuesday, March 1:

• The Raritan Valley Coalition met in Westfield to discuss the proposed . The project could potentially bring a midtown direct train to the Raritan Valley Line.

Wednesday, March 2:

• The Fanwood Mayor and Council discussed at their agenda meeting.
• The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School boys basketball team with a 63-56 win over Iselin Kennedy. 
• delivered a presentation on merging Scotch Plains and Fanwood at Brunner Elementary School. The organization, which is not affiliated with a political party, advocated reducing the number of municipalities in New Jersey without losing the individuality of each community.

Thursday, March 3:

• The boys basketball team . The team will move on in the Non-Public, North A tournament.
• The president of the New Jersey State Senate  during a seminar for county municipal leaders.

Friday, March 4:

• Local elected officials from around Union County ideas during a summit meeting organized by the county government. 
• The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls basketball team , marking the end of the team's season. 

Saturday, March 5:

• The Scotch Plains Wellness Challenge .