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In general, you cant get wrong with Scotch Plains (north or south side), but the South side has the tendency to have the reputation of being the more sought-after part of town. You will probably get a little more land and a nicer stock of homes (although some new construction is going up on the North Side).
Re: transportation, check out the 114 bus line route - I believe it does pass through a part of the South side.