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SPFHS Marching Bands Takes Second Place USBands National Competition
The SPFHS Raiders Marching Band took second place at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 11.

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The SPFHS Raiders Marching Band took second place at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 11.

The two leagues will become one join league for the 2013 season, the new league is expected to have 1,200 players.
Dr. Garett Rosati begins his new chiropractic practice in the Fanwood Medical Building on South Avenue.
Senior James D'Angelo received a scholarship to play baseball at the Division I College located in the Bronx, NY.
The Borough of Fanwood releases a post-storm update and a look at moving forward.
A look at what's open on Thanksgiving and more. Add your favorite locations to the list!
The two met in Fanwood, where Mahr congratulated Glover on his recent election.
Owner of Tax John, Inc. with offices in Plainfield and Scotch Plains, plead guilty to employment tax fraud on Nov. 14.
Resident Patty Pasko takes the time to thank Sal and Jacquie Merlo for their dedication to their customers during the power outages following Hurricane Sandy.
The following information was provided by the Fanwood Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
At the Nov. 13 Board of Education meeting, the annual audit report was explained and ideas to make up the lost school days from Hurricane Sandy were discussed.
The ministry delivered coffee and bagels to those still without power on Nov. 11.
After being let go by Mayor DePaola on Nov. 7, former OEM Coordinator Paul Malool gives his side of the story following his termination.
Officer Joseph Citarella was struck off his feet after walking a resident back inside her home during Hurricane Sandy.
Scotch Plains Mayor-Elect Kevin Glover discusses moving forward following the Nov. 6 election and Hurricane Sandy.
The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
Scotch Plains and Fanwood residents suffered days without power, some still without. Many Scotch Plains residents are frustrated with the lack of information they are receiving from the township and the inaccurate timelines from PSE&G.
On Sunday, Nov. 11, the JCC in Scotch Plains is swabbing possible donors for a blood stem transplant to help a mother of three.
Beckerman wishes the Republican candidates well and notes this historic moment for Democrats in Scotch Plains.
OEM Coordinator Paul Malool has been replaced by Police Chief Brian Mahoney.