Friday, February 8, 2013
Here's a list of phone numbers, websites and alerts to be aware of during Nemo.
Winter Storm Nemo will bring 10 to 14 inches of snow to Scotch Plains and Fanwood, according to the most recent forecasts. Here are important phone numbers and websites to keep handy: For Emergencies, dial 9-1-1 Scotch Plains Scotch Plains Police Department (non-emergency): (908)-322-7100 Scotch Plains Fire Department (non-emergency): (908) 322-6866 Scotch Plains Rescue Squad (non-emergency): (908) 322-2103 Township of Scotch Plains website: http://www.scotchplainsnj.com Scotch Plains Police Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ScotchPlainsPolice Reverse 911 for Scotch Plains (sign up here): http://www.scotchplainspolice.org/styled-15/index.html Fanwood Fanwood Police Department (non-emergency): (908) 322-5000 Fanwood Fire …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
AAA offers "Safe tow" service for drivers in Union County.
The following is a release from AAA ----------------- Thanksgiving plans often include getting together with friends and family to celebrate and catch up. Before going out, AAA strongly encourages arranging a safe ride home beforepartaking in any festivities. AAA works year round to educate motorists about driving practices that will help keep them safe and reduce traffic-related crashes and the injuries that can result. PreventDUI.AAA.com is an online resource offering impaired driving facts, transportation alternatives and expert advice. Once there, AAA encourages visitors toTake the Pledge to drive drug and alcohol-free. AAA encourages everyone to plan ahead. Make sure that you can ride with a sober friend, call a cab, or spend …
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Message from Mayor Mahr and Chief Trigo: Halloween cancelled, charging stations available, road closures and more.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
FROM THE OFICES OF MAYOR COLLEEN MAHR AND POLICE CHIEF RICHARD TRIGO ALL HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES IN FANWOOD ARE CANCELLED, INCLUDING THE PARADE AND TRICK-OR-TRUNK! DO NOW ALLOW CHILDREN TO TRICK-OR-TREAT IN THE STREETS! Fanwood sustained major damage during this week’s storm. Many streets remain blocked by downed trees and wires. Please help keep our children safe! Here’s the latest information as of 11:30am: POWER: PSE&G reports 115,000 customers in Union County still without power. Crews are working 24 hours a day to restore power. Customers may call 800-436-PSED for information or to report a downed wire. NEVER APPROACH DOWNED WIRES. CALL 911 IF YOU SEE A DOWNED WIRE. There is no estimate for the return of power. ROADS: …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
An Ocean City resident writes that a Scotch Plains man saved her neighbor's child from drowning.
To the Editor: I am writing you because at about 4 p.m. on July 3, I wiitnessed a concerned teacher carry out a remarkable act of kindness and I feel this man deserves to be recognized. While I was on the beach in Ocean City, I witnessed a man enter the water to aid 9 year old boy who was having trouble getting from the beach to a sandbar between 30th and 28th Streets in Ocean City. The boy was Luke, my neighbors son. I learned that the man was Mr. Bill Liebiedz, a substitute teacher in Watchung and Greenbrook. There is a good distance between the life guard stands making it unlikely they were able to comprehend the amount of danger Luke was in. Luke was caught in a slough between the shore and sand bar and was having difficulty …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
In a whirlwind of arrests last week, seven out-of-towners were arrested for an active warrants.
Arrests Robyn Simpson, 48, of Westfield, was arrested at 4:01 a.m. on June 21, for an active warrant out of Scotch Plains. The Officer stopped Simpson for a motor vehicle violation on South Avenue and discovered the warrant. Simpson was arrested, processed, posted bail and released. Geoffrey Pridgeon, 53, of South Plainfield, was arrested at 8:54 a.m. on June 22, for an active warrant out of South Plainfield, Piscataway and Plainfield. The Officer stopped Pridgeon for a motor vehicle violation at East 7th Street and Terrill Road and discovered the warrant. Pridgeon was arrested, processed and turned over to Middlesex County Sheriff's Office. Jovan Jordan, 25, of Plainfield was arrested at 11:57 a.m. on June 23, for an active warrant out …
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Firefighters responded to a working fire at 6 Short Hills Lane shortly after 7 p.m. this evening.
Nearly an hour and a half after the Scotch Plains Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 6 Short Hills Lane in Scotch Plains, fire fighters from Scotch Plains and neiboring communities are still working to battle the blaze. Scotch Plains Police Captain Brian Donnelly stated that no one was home when the blaze began and the fire department has yet to deterimine the cause of the two alarm fire. Donnelly also said that at this time, the fire department has no reason to believe that the cause is suspicious. A call for mutual aid was placed, but so far the fire department has been able to contain the fire, protecting neighboring houses from any damage. Fire crews from Fanwood, Clark, and Garwood responded to the call. No one has …
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Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Fanwood Police Department has designated The Chelsea Senior Living Center located at 295 South Avenue in Fanwood as a Cooling Station.
Summer is back. While Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start of the summer season, high temperatures throughout the past holiday weekend made it feel pretty official to anyone struggling to find ways to beat the heat. And if the weekend wasn't hot enough, temperatures in Scotch Plains and Fanwood will jump from 79 degrees today, to 95 degrees tomorrow, so set up camp by the spray fountain in Ponderosa Park or by your favorite local pool - it's going to be a hot one. The Fanwood Police Department announced today that to help local residents cope with the soaring temperatures, the Chelsea Senior Living Center located at 295 South Avenue in Fanwood has been designated as a Cooling Station. Police will be on hand to transport …
Police investigate a runaway flasher, break up a Route 22 brawl.
Indecent Exposure On June 12, a Swans Mill Lane resident reported that a motorist exposed himself to her while she was walking in Scotch Plains. The victim stated that a motorist stopped to ask her for directions and then he exposed himself to her. The suspect then immediately drove away. The driver is described as a black male between the ages of 18 and 20 driving a small black four-door vehicle. Disturbing the Peace On June 13, Scotch Plains Police responded to a disturbance at approximately 3 p.m. on Route 22. Upon arrival, the officers discovered two motorists arguing after one tried to pass the other on the highway. Police were able to calm the drivers down and advised them to leave the area. The two drivers promptly left the scene. …
Friday, June 15, 2012
A statewide survey shows that most parents see their homes as access points.
About eight in 10 parents in New Jersey feel that kids get prescription and over-the-counter drugs out of medicine cabinets, either from their own homes (68%) or from a friend's house (11%), according to New Statewide Survey results released Wednesday by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. In addition, the Partnership's annual Tracking Study of Parent Attitude and Behavior in Alcohol and Drug Abuse found New Jersey parents estimate that approximately three in 10 middle school students are abusing prescription or over-the-counter drugs (26%). At the same time, the vast majority of New Jersey parents—82%—never permit their 12- to 15-year-old children to drink alcohol in their homes. But most parents believe kids are getting alcohol …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
After a series of bizarre attacks that made news during the past weeks, the Centers for Disease Control felt compelled to address people's worries, due to 'Undead' sightings.
Editor's Note: Just when we came late to the story of the dangerous bath salts and man who was caught on video biting off someone's face, comes this latest development. There is a bit of Zombie-hysteria out there so get prepared. On the CDC Site, under a heading of "Emergency Preparedness and Response" is a subhead called "Social Media: Peparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse." There's a tongue-in-cheek novella shown there called "Zombie Pandemic" which "demonstrates the importance of being prepared in an entertaining way that people of all ages will enjoy." You can follow along with the adventures of "Todd, Julie, and their dog Max as a strange new disease begins spreading, turning ordinary people into zombies." The CDC wasn't expecting any …
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