According to Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district's survey, 75% of parents chose hybrid learning and 25% chose virtual learning.
There are 3 registered sex offenders recorded as living in Scotch Plains and Fanwood in 2020.
Scotch Plains Police are warning residents to be on alert after several cars were targeted in thefts this past weekend.
Jose A. Donis, with a last known address in Plainfield, was charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13: Police
Scotch Plains Police released the latest arrests and incidents over the past week.
Castor A. Toro, 52, was caring for the 90-year-old woman when he coerced her into signing a will naming him as a beneficiary, police said.
An Irvington man was also arrested in a separate incident following a police chase, according to the Scotch Plains blotter.
The teen, who was hit while riding his bicycle in Fanwood Saturday and pinned under an SUV, is expected to make a full recovery, police say.
"Please take every precaution to safeguard your belongings, lock your doors and do not leave your keys in the vehicle," police said.
A man also reportedly stole cigarettes from the Sunoco gas station last week, police said.
The woman was taken to a local hospital for emergency medical care following the alleged assault at her home Wednesday morning, police say.
A car fire was also reported on Route 22 on Friday.
Two motor vehicles were burglarized recently in the township, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.
The pair targeted convenience and liquor stores where one pointed a gun at the clerk while the other stole from the register: Police.
A car parked on Rivervale Court reportedly had a tire slashed as well, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.
A bear was recently spotted in the northeast quadrant of Fanwood, police said Friday.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office and Fanwood Police are "gathering more information" about the racial incident against a boy, 11.
Fraud and theft of gas was also reported in the township recently.
Keep yourself and others safe
Three incidents of fraud were also reported in the township, according to the police blotter.
Authorities are asking the public for help to identify a woman's body found near train tracks in Elizabeth on June 11.
The Norfolk Southern train was traveling west in the area of Goodmans Crossing when it fatally hit a man from Scotch Plains, police said.
Jonathan Davies, 26, was seen watching the fire erupt at the Maple Avenue home and leaving and re-entering the home multiple times: Police.
Authorities are questioning a person in connection with the North Plainfield fire, which has been deemed suspicious.
Dakeem Stockling, 19, of Elizabeth is the latest to be charged with having and sharing child pornography.
Honoring the people who answer the call
One of the residents injured in the fire remains in critical but stable condition, while the other man is listed in stable condition.
Numerous car burglaries were also reported in the area of Redwood Road and Concord Road, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.
Firefighters from 3 counties were called in to help extinguish the house fire in North Plainfield. The fire is under investigation.
Myrlande Dornelus, 41, a home health aide, was charged with murder of 62-year-old Anna M. Pollard, authorities said.
A semi-conscious 37-year-old Scotch Plains man was found lying on Route 22 West near Harding Road with a head injury, police said.
A Plainfield bar owner is charged with violating new coronavirus outbreak emergency orders after he was serving booze to patrons inside.
Continuing to serve during this crisis
A North Plainfield man who was crossing Route 22 was hit and killed by a car on Saturday night, police said.
Fanwood Police reported finding a handgun and a magazine inside a car they stopped on Terrill Road.
Fanwood Police reported a man gave a false name to police and was later found to have an active warrant.
Many of the animals were locked in cages around the clock and had severe dental injuries, severe dehydration, infection and other issues.
ProPublica has released the most comprehensive list yet of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse. Here are the 2 with Scotch Plains ties.
A Scotch Plains homeowner also reported fraud after she paid a roofing company to do work at her home and the work was never completed.
Scotch Plains also reported making multiple arrests on charges of driving under the influence, marijuana possession and warrants.