Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

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Fanwood New Jersey
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Historical Society to Host Program on Kramer Manor

The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood will host a February 24 evening program on Kramer Manor, a historic Black community in Fanwood and Scotch Plains that celebrated its centennial in 2024. Kramer Manor is also part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. The program will feature Jill Jackson-Jones and longtime Kramer Manor ...

February 12th, 2026|

Council Approves Resolution in Support of Hudson Tunnel Project Funding

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council approved a resolution in support of funding the Hudson Tunnel Project at Monday’s work session meeting. “We are doing this (resolution) as work was set to stop because it has run out of money and we are asking President Trump to restore funding to the Hudson River Project. I ...

February 4th, 2026|

Mayor Mahr, Liz Jeffery Give Talk to Realtors on Recent Development Projects

Mayor Colleen Mahr was a guest speaker this week at Coldwell Banker's Meet the Mayor brokers meeting. After a warm welcome from co-managers George Kraus and John Bradley, Mayor Mahr and Director of Economic Development Liz Jeffery brought the group up to date on some of Fanwood's recent development projects, new business openings and expansions, ...

February 2nd, 2026|

Viewing and Discussion of “The Price of Silence”

Join the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District and Social Justice Matters for a viewing of documentary, The Price of Silence, on Thursday, February 12th at Terrill Middle School. There will be a panel discussion following the screening between the filmmaker, and key people featured in the film. Scan the QR Code to register or click here.

January 28th, 2026|

Cold Weather Advisory

Due to below freezing temperatures, the Carriage House will be utilized as a warming station for those that need it. Call the Fanwood Police non-emergency line at 908-322-5000 for further assistance.

January 27th, 2026|

Winter Storm Update: January 26 at 10:00am Public Works crews continue to clear borough roadways following the recent winter storm. Throughout the day crews will be clearing sidewalks at borough-owned properties. Sidewalk Reminders: To ensure the safety of pedestrians, please remember that per Section 259-22 of the Borough Code, owners or tenants must clear all snow ...

January 26th, 2026|

Borough Hall Closed on Monday, January 26

Borough Hall will be closed tomorrow, January 26, due to the winter storm. Borough staff will be checking messages throughout the day. The Borough staff directory can be accessed using this link:  Contact - Borough of Fanwood (https://fanwoodnj.org/contact/) NJ Transit services remains impacted by the storm. For the latest advisories, visit: NJ Transit Service Updates- ...

January 25th, 2026|

Winter Storm Update (1/25 at 12:30 pm):

Public Works crews are currently plowing borough roadways. All streets are snow covered. Please move cars off the street. Do not shovel snow into the street. The borough urges everyone to stay home and avoid walking within or along roadways.

January 25th, 2026|

Snow Storm Alert – Update

As we prepare for the winter storm moving in tonight, here is a quick guide on how you can help the community and Public Works manage the snow… A winter storm is projected to begin late tonight and continue through early Monday morning. With snow on the way, we strongly advise staying off the roads ...

January 24th, 2026|