Coastal Drug Testing in Scotch Plains NJ provides drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing at our drug testing locations in Scotch Plains NJ and the surrounding area. Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals needing a test. Same day service is available and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
To schedule any type of drug test at our Scotch Plains locations, call our scheduling department at (800) 828-7086 You can also schedule your drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.
The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest alcohol drug testing center which performs the type of test you have selected. A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.
Urine or hair testing methods - you choose!
Coastal Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customers needs. With a 1 to 5 day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing is becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of up to 90 days and even longer in certain cases.
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing
(DOT 49 CFR, Part 40 Requirements)
Coastal Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing and DOT breath alcohol testing at our locations in Scotch Plains NJ which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40.Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY. Our staff is trained and certified in DOT drug testing procedures and chain of custody requirements. All DOT drug tests are analyzed by a SAMSHA certified laboratory and reviewed by our Medical Review Officer on staff.
Additional DOT Services:
- Consortium Enrollment
- Supervisor Training
- Employer Drug Policy Development
- MVR Reports
- Supervisor Training
- Employee Training
- Background Checks
We also provide drug-free workplace programs to DOT regulated industries such as:
- Trucking Industry (FMCSA)
- Aviation Industry (FAA)
- Railroad Industry (FRA)
- Public Transportation (FTA)
- Pipeline Industry (PHMSA)
- Maritime Industry (USCG)
- Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)
Our local Scotch Plains NJ drug testing centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.
Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.
On the Road or on Vacation? No Problem!
Coastal Drug Testing has over 20,000 drug and alcohol testing locations nationwide, call us today to schedule a test in any state or city.
Child/Family/Personal Drug Testing
Coastal Drug Testing offers convenient, cost effective and confidential options for parents, family members or anyone needing to take a drug or alcohol test for personal reasons. The process is simple, call us at (800) 828-7086 and speak with one of our customer service specialists to determine which testing option may be best for you. Or you may also register online to purchase your test.
Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing
Coastal Drug Testing specializes in providing cost effective and comprehensive Drug Free Workplace Programs which include: pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. As well as drug policy development, employee training and awareness signage and on-going consultation to ensure that a company is a drug free workplace. Many states offer discounts on workers compensation insurance premiums when a business is qualified as a drug free workplace.
Providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Scotch Plains NJ, is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of our clients.
Drug Testing Locations in Scotch Plains NJ
313 SOUTH AVE STE 104 1.0 miles
FANWOOD, NJ 7023
1569 US HIGHWAY 22 1.9 miles
WATCHUNG, NJ 7069
189 Elm St, Lower Level 2.1 miles
Westfield, NJ 7090
200 US HIGHWAY 22 4.2 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
100 COMMERCE PL 4.4 miles
CLARK, NJ 7066
90 US HIGHWAY 22 4.5 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
406 MILLTOWN RD 5.0 miles
SPRINGFIELD, NJ 7081
907 OAK TREE AVE STE H 5.4 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
904 Oak Tree Ave, Ste K 5.4 miles
South Plainfield, NJ 7080
37 Mountain Blvd, Suite #5 5.7 miles
Warren, NJ 7059
2200 NEW BRUNSWICK AVE 5.9 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
2333 MORRIS AVE STE A12 6.4 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1025 W SAINT GEORGES AVE STE 1 6.5 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE 6.6 miles
LINDEN, NJ 7036
225 MILLBURN AVE STE 303 6.7 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
368 SPRING ST 6.8 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
1200 GREEN ST 6.8 miles
ISELIN, NJ 8830
2300 VAUXHALL RD 6.9 miles
UNION, NJ 7083
102 James Street, Suite 201 6.9 miles
Edison, NJ 8820
116 MILLBURN AVE STE 102 7.0 miles
MILLBURN, NJ 7041
1896 Morris Ave, 2nd Floor 7.1 miles
Union, NJ 7083
65 JAMES ST 7.2 miles
EDISON, NJ 8820
2040 MILLBURN AVE STE 203 7.4 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
116 CORPORATE BLVD STE E 7.4 miles
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 7080
1 WOODBRIDGE CTR STE 400 7.5 miles
WOODBRIDGE, NJ 7095
711 E 1st Ave, Store #17 7.6 miles
Roselle, NJ 7203
1080 STELTON RD 7.7 miles
PISCATAWAY, NJ 8854
259 TALMADGE RD 7.9 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
1100 Centennial Ave 8.1 miles
Piscataway, NJ 8854
16 ETHEL RD 8.1 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
500 WESTFIELD AVE 8.3 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7208
18 LYONS MALL 8.6 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
1199 Amboy Ave, Store A-4 8.6 miles
Edison, NJ 8837
180 BOYDEN AVE 8.7 miles
MAPLEWOOD, NJ 7040
101 Old Short Hills Road Suite 415 8.9 miles
West Orange, NJ 7052
60 1ST ST 9.2 miles
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 7079
349 E Northfield Rd, Ste 203 9.3 miles
Livingston, NJ 7039
619 CHETWOOD ST 9.3 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7202
835 ROOSEVELT AVE 9.5 miles
CARTERET, NJ 7008
345 PLAINFIELD AVE STE 101 9.6 miles
EDISON, NJ 8817
101 Madison Ave, Ste 101 9.9 miles
Morristown, NJ 7960
95 MADISON AVE STE 106 9.9 miles
MORRISTOWN, NJ 7960
135 RARITAN CENTER PKWY 10.0 miles
EDISON, NJ 8837
141 MAIN ST 10.0 miles
SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ 8880
601 W UNION AVE 10.1 miles
BOUND BROOK, NJ 8805
595 DIVISION ST 10.3 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
1 Anderson Rd, Ste 101, Lower Level Public Li 10.4 miles
Bernardsville, NJ 7924
601 West Union Avenue, 10.5 miles
Bound Brook, NJ 8805
325 STATE ROUTE 10 10.5 miles
EAST HANOVER, NJ 7936
606 DOWD AVE 10.5 miles
ELIZABETH, NJ 7201
370 CAMPUS DR 11.0 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
636 EASTON AVE 11.1 miles
SOMERSET, NJ 8873
92 Albany Street, Ground Floor 11.3 miles
New Brunswick, NJ 8901
14 EASTON AVE STE 128 11.4 miles
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 8901
2031 FOREST AVE , STES 12 & 13 11.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303
1110 SOUTH AVE Ste 306 11.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
340 AIRIS DR STE 203 11.9 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
339-1 AIRIS DR STE 205 11.9 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
456 PROSPECT AVE 11.9 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
375 MCCARTER HWY 11.9 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7114
2 CITY HALL PLZ STE 302 11.9 miles
RAHWAY, NJ 7065
14 RALEIGH CT 12.0 miles
BASKING RIDGE, NJ 7920
2960 Victory Boulevard 12.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
350 Grove St 12.5 miles
Bridgewater, NJ 8807
464 EAGLE ROCK AVE STE C 12.6 miles
WEST ORANGE, NJ 7052
221 CHESTNUT ST 12.6 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
130 SPEEDWELL AVE 12.7 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
358 ARDEN AVE 12.7 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
7001 Amboy Rd, Tottenville Square Shopping Ce 12.8 miles
Staten Island, NY 10307
24 Commerce St, 4th floor, Suite 410 12.8 miles
Newark, NJ 7102
651 Willowbrook Road, 13.1 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
77 CANON DR 13.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
177 Avenue A, 13.2 miles
Bayonne, NJ 7002
240 PORT RICHMOND AVE 13.4 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302
49 Veronica Ave, Ste 203 13.5 miles
Somerset, NJ 8873
138 AVENUE C 13.6 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
450 BERGEN ST 13.7 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
444-450 BERGEN ST HARRISON PLAZA SHOPPING MALL 13.7 miles
HARRISON, NJ 7029
3733 Richmond Avenue, 13.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
148 PARSIPPANY RD STE 2 14.2 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
200 US HIGHWAY 46 14.2 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
1 GREENWOOD AVE STE 102 14.2 miles
MONTCLAIR, NJ 7042
4434 AMBOY RD 2ND FL 14.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312
69 FIRST AVE 14.4 miles
RARITAN, NJ 8869
564 BROADWAY 14.4 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
451-479 DOREMUS AVE 14.4 miles
NEWARK, NJ 7105
418 STATE ROUTE 18 14.4 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
49 Claremont Avenue, 14.5 miles
Montclair, NJ 7042
190 BALDWIN RD 14.5 miles
PARSIPPANY, NJ 7054
78 Todt Hill Rd, Ste 109 14.5 miles
Staten Island, NY 10314
4855 Hylan Blvd, 14.6 miles
Staten Island, NY 10312
880 AVENUE C 14.8 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
891 TABOR RD 14.8 miles
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 7950
209 LEFANTE WAY 14.9 miles
BAYONNE, NJ 7002
557 BROAD ST 15.0 miles
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 7003
31 NEW DORP LN 15.2 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
3311 Hylan Blvd, 15.3 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
50 Cherry Hill Rd, Ste 103 15.3 miles
Parsippany, NJ 7054
1 Clara Maass Drive Cont Care Bldg 1st FL 15.3 miles
Belleville, NJ 7109
81 Randall Ave, 15.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10301
303 OMNI DR 15.5 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
294 NEW DORP LN 2ND FL 15.6 miles
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
2627 Hylan Boulevard, Building A 15.7 miles
Staten Island, NY 10306
On-site only 15.9 miles
Staten Island, NY 10304
150 FAIRFIELD RD 16.0 miles
FAIRFIELD, NJ 7004
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 STE 1101 16.2 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
3322 US HIGHWAY 22 Building 1, Ste 1 16.2 miles
BRANCHBURG, NJ 8876
178 FLOYD ST 16.2 miles
BELLEVILLE, NJ 7109
46 PARSIPPANY BLVD 16.4 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
1361 Hylan Blvd, 16.4 miles
Staten Island, NY 10305
276 E Main St, 16.4 miles
Denville, NJ 7834
1020 Route 18, Unit 007 - Route 18 Shopping C 16.5 miles
East Brunswick, NJ 8816
3175 STATE ROUTE 10 Ste 500 16.9 miles
DENVILLE, NJ 7834
400 STATE ROUTE 10 16.9 miles
RANDOLPH, NJ 7869
477 Route 10 East, Suite 203 17.0 miles
Randolph, NJ 7869
614 FRANKLIN AVE STE 101 17.2 miles
NUTLEY, NJ 7110
579 CRANBURY RD STE A 17.2 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
561 CRANBURY RD 17.3 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
854 W SIDE AVE 17.3 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
620 CRANBURY RD 17.3 miles
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 8816
1355 BROAD ST 17.4 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
338 W MAIN ST 17.5 miles
BOONTON, NJ 7005
464 VALLEY BROOK AVE 17.6 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
881 Allwood Rd, Suite 103 17.7 miles
Clifton, NJ 7012
560 NEW YORK AVE 17.9 miles
LYNDHURST, NJ 7071
30 SEAVIEW DR 18.0 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
600 Pavonia Ave, 3rd floor 18.1 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7306
574 SUMMIT AVE 4th Floor 18.2 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7306
6 FELLEN PL 18.2 miles
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 8844
261 Monmouth Street 18.2 miles
Jersey City, NJ 7302
210 MEADOWLANDS PKWY 18.5 miles
SECAUCUS, NJ 7094
1011 CLIFTON AVE STE 2C 18.6 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7013
On-site only 18.6 miles
Clifton, NJ 7013
600 MOUNT PLEASANT AVE 18.6 miles
DOVER, NJ 7801
16 BROOKWOOD RD 18.8 miles
TOWACO, NJ 7082
1085 CRANBURY SOUTH RIVER RD Ste 2 18.9 miles
JAMESBURG, NJ 8831
17 Sylvan St, 19.1 miles
Rutherford, NJ 7070
7601 4th Avenue, 19.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11209
500 UNION BLVD 19.2 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
500 Union Blvd, 19.3 miles
Totowa, NJ 7512
71 UNION AVE STE 103 19.3 miles
RUTHERFORD, NJ 7070
522 CENTRAL AVE 19.3 miles
JERSEY CITY, NJ 7307
225 US HIGHWAY 46 STE A 19.3 miles
TOTOWA, NJ 7512
95 HUDSON ST 19.7 miles
HOBOKEN, NJ 7030
1 Bethany Rd, Building 5, Suite 67 19.9 miles
Hazlet, NJ 7730
66 SUNSET STRIP 20.0 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
42 BROADWAY STE 1900 20.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10004
1139 MAIN AVENUE 20.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7015
283 PIAGET AVE 20.0 miles
CLIFTON, NJ 7011
2880 STATE ROUTE 35 20.0 miles
HAZLET, NJ 7730
704 N Beers St, 20.1 miles
Holmdel, NJ 7733
65 BROADWAY SUITE 905 20.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
65 BROADWAY STE 903 20.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10006
4105 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 1 20.3 miles
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 8852
501 STATE ROUTE 10 20.4 miles
LEDGEWOOD, NJ 7852
3196 KENNEDY BLVD 2ND FL 20.5 miles
UNION CITY, NJ 7087
120 Atlantic Avenue, 20.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 20.8 miles
WOOD RIDGE, NJ 7075
1272 51st Street, 20.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11219
139 Centre St, Suite 207, 20.8 miles
New York, NY 10013
4420 13TH AVE 21.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
186 JORALEMON ST 5TH 21.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
41 Elizabeth St, Suite 702 21.0 miles
New York, NY 10013
146 Pierrepont Street, 21.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11201
50 COURT ST STE 1002 21.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
324 WEST 14TH ST 21.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10014
100 LIVINGSTON ST 4TH FLOOR 21.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
456 5TH AVE 2ND FL 21.1 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
4914-4922 Kennedy Blvd., Suite 206 21.2 miles
West New York, NJ 7093
418-420 5TH AVE 21.2 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
348 13th Street, Suite 102 21.2 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11215
264 1ST ST 21.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
1 METROTECH CTR 21.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11201
100 COMMONS WAY STE 160 21.4 miles
HOLMDEL, NJ 7733
202 W 23RD ST 21.5 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10011
265 CHERRY ST 146 21.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10002
333 Forsgate Drive, Ste 203 21.6 miles
Jamesburg, NJ 8831
6413 BAY PARKWAY 21.6 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11204
22 W 23RD ST 2ND FL 21.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
MIDTOWN STATION P. O. BOX 799 21.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
465 Ocean Parkway, Suite L3 21.9 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11218
224 W 35TH ST STE 607 21.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10001
229 W 36TH ST 10TH FL 22.0 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10018
247 Third Ave, Ste 303 22.0 miles
New York, NY 10010
6701 BERGENLINE AVE 22.0 miles
WEST NEW YORK, NJ 7093
330 W 42ND ST 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
408 W 45TH ST 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10036
601 W 51ST ST 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
380 2ND AVE 22.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10010
680 BROADWAY, UNIT B3 22.2 miles
PATERSON, NJ 7514
2 CENTRE DR STE 400 22.2 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
55 E 34TH ST 22.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10016
307 HAMBURG TPKE, STE 103 22.4 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
401 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 203 22.4 miles
Wayne, NJ 7470
137 East 36th Street, Suite 7 22.5 miles
New York, NY 10016
705 HAMBURG TPKE 22.6 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
759 HAMBURG TPKE 22.6 miles
WAYNE, NJ 7470
330 WEST 58TH ST, STE 211 22.6 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10019
18 E 48TH ST 2ND FL 22.7 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
1660 E 14th St, Ste LL2 22.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11229
147 Greenpoint Avenue, First Floor 22.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11222
1720 E 14TH ST UNIT M1 22.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
150 NORTH ST 22.8 miles
TETERBORO, NJ 7608
730 3RD AVE 22.9 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
400 E 26TH ST 23.0 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11226
1248 Fulton Street 23.0 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
919 2ND AVE 23.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10017
425 PARK AVE 23.1 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
15-01 BROADWAY 23.2 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
115 E 57th Street, Ste 1530 23.2 miles
New York, NY 10022
20 BEEKMAN PL APT 2B 23.3 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10022
1 ORCHARD ST 23.3 miles
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ 7660
10 COSTCO DR 23.3 miles
MONROE, NJ 8831
184 ESSEX ST 23.3 miles
LODI, NJ 7644
3311 SHORE PKWY APT 1A 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
360 ESSEX ST STE 203 23.4 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
68 NASSAU AVE 23.4 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
1733 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 39 23.5 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11235
2 KINGS HWY 23.6 miles
MIDDLETOWN, NJ 7748
1395 Route 23S, Unit C-1 23.6 miles
Butler, NJ 7405
619 Throop Avenue 23.6 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11216
65 LOVE LN 23.7 miles
NETCONG, NJ 7857
68 Graham Ave 23.7 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11206
170 PROSPECT AVE STE 201 23.8 miles
HACKENSACK, NJ 7601
3500 NOSTRAND AVE 23.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11229
65 E 76th St, 23.8 miles
New York, NY 10021
144 LEWIS AVE 23.9 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
33-00 Broadway, Suite 305 23.9 miles
Fair Lawn, NJ 7410
22-11 STATE RT 208 24.0 miles
FAIR LAWN, NJ 7410
50 Franklin Lane, Suite 202 24.1 miles
Manalapan, NJ 7726
72 HAMBURG TPKE 24.1 miles
RIVERDALE, NJ 7457
601 Ewing St, Suite C-22 24.2 miles
Princeton, NJ 8540
385 Prospect Ave, 24.2 miles
Hackensack, NJ 7601
663 PALISADE AVE 24.3 miles
CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ 7010
2422 KNAPP ST 24.3 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11235
210 E 86th St, Ste 602 24.4 miles
New York, NY 10028
210 E 86TH ST STE 100 24.4 miles
NEW YORK, NY 10028
31-00 47TH AVENUE 24.6 miles
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101
66 TOWN CENTRE, SUITE 310 24.6 miles
SUCCASUNNA, NJ 7876
962 MADISON ST APT 1 24.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
Onsite Only #1R 24.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11237
3 LIBERTY ST, Suite 1016 24.8 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
2035 RALPH AVE A10 24.8 miles
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
2035 Ralph Avenue, Suite B1 24.8 miles
Brooklyn, NY 11234
98 N MARYLAND AVE 24.9 miles
LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ 7849
5 PLAINSBORO RD STE 570 24.9 miles
PLAINSBORO, NJ 8536
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Local Area Info: Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Scotch Plains is a township in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the township's population was 23,510, reflecting an increase of 778 (+3.4%) from the 22,732 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,572 (+7.4%) from the 21,160 counted in 1990.
The area known as Scotch Plains was first settled by Europeans, including many Scottish Quakers as early as 1684. The name is said to have come from George Scott, a leader of a group of Scottish settlers. It later served as a stop on the stage coach line between New York City and Philadelphia.
The Ash Swamp in Scotch Plains was the scene of a key action in the Battle of Short Hills, on June 26, 1777, which included skirmishes as Washington's forces moved along Rahway Road in Scotch Plains toward the Watchung Mountains. An ancient house in Scotch Plains recalls those skirmishes and, with the acreage adjoining the house, presents a vista of that decade, the 1770s. This was the home of Aunt Betty Frazee, whose retort to Lord Cornwallis led the British to find their bread from friendlier bakers in the same battle. The farmstead of Betty and Gershom Frazee is being restored by local organizations.