"S" IS FOR SCOTCH PLAINES

This is number 32 ! That is 32nd different community in my "Municipal Collection." This "S" is for Scotch Plains.

Scotch Plains is a nice community in a suburban location about 15-20 miles West of Newark. It is a "Township" nestled at the bottom of the Watchung Mountains. In other words very nice.

It used to be nicer (my opinion) before the construction of Interstate - 78. That road  circles around, and over, some beautiful Mountains and good communities. Too bad it has a few exits letting all kinds of cars, trucks and people off.

The traffic can be a pain, especially in the communities on the receiving end. If you live there you understand. All is never quiet, however some of  the noise is from great activities in this area.

Some 14 years ago I lived over the mountain. I enjoyed it, but after retiring I found Naples more to my liking. I also found a doctor down here who, of all things, grew up in Scotch Plains. We talk about this connection, the pictured badge, and my collection in general. He kinda softens me up prior to giving me my quarterly pain shot. When he is done I appreciate everything especially the trip home to this badge.  

I have it in my display. Like the others I see it daily. It reminds me of the "old days." Those are nice memories.

The badge itself is neat. It is on the plain side, but in good shape.  It does not have a New Jersey State Seal. In fact there is no Seal at all. The number "18" is just below center point and the word "POLICE" is just above that position.  

At the top of the badge is the stamped word: "Auxiliary". The township name is also stamped on the badge at the  bottom: "Scotch Plains, NJ."

I am glad to have it, and consider it a "keeper."