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Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics

Fanwood Police Lt. Dan Kranz participated today in the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, an annual fundraiser for the New Jersey Special Olympics. Police officers across New Jersey participate by carrying the torch from town to town, meeting up with fellow officers in different municipalities. The group Lt. Kranz was in also included officers ...

June 5th, 2026|

Large Turnout for 13th Annual Fanwood Ladies Night Out

(Fanwood) – A beautiful spring night resulted in hundreds of women shopping and socializing in the downtown at Thursday’s 13th annual Fanwood Ladies Night Out featuring music and shopping. The first 250 ladies who registered for the event received a free goody bag. Ladies Night is supported by Fanwood’s vibrant downtown business district. Thursday night’s ...

June 5th, 2026|

Beem Light Sauna Holds Ribbon-Cutting at 282 South Ave.

A ribbon-cutting was held Saturday morning, May 30th, at Beem Light Sauna, 282 South Avenue, Fanwood, an infrared sauna and red light therapy studio. Owners Kara and Ron Shovlin and staff were joined by Fanwood Councilwomen Erin McElroy Barker and Gina Berry, Economic Development Director Liz Jeffery, and Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director ...

June 1st, 2026|

Footsteps Through Time: A Fanwood Walking Tour, June 6th

Join the Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library for “Footsteps Through Time: A Fanwood Walking Tour” led by Joan Skubish, Chair of the Fanwood Historic Preservation Commission. Explore the north side of Fanwood, discover local history, and enjoy an afternoon of community connection. Saturday, June 6th, 2026 2:00 PM Rain Date: June 7th Fanwood Train ...

June 1st, 2026|

Fanwood Holds Memorial Day Program After Parade Is Cancelled

(Fanwood, NJ) – Fanwood held its annual Memorial Day Program this morning in the Community Room of the Fanwood Memorial Library as a rainy morning forced the outdoor program to be moved inside as well the cancellation of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade. In her opening remarks, Mayor Colleen Mahr noted that the library ...

May 25th, 2026|

New Playground Equipment at Forest Road Park

Mayor Colleen Mahr is joined by Council President Gina Berry, Councilman Anthony Carter, Councilman Jeff Banks, Recreation Director Bob Budiansky and Recreation Commissioners Venessa White, Arlene Ross, Michael Lowenthal, and Ivan Solomahhin to view the new playground equipment at Forest Road Park.  

May 23rd, 2026|

Fanwood Police Dept. Traffic Advisory: Memorial Day Parade Road Closures

The Fanwood Police Department is advising residents and motorists of upcoming road closures for the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th. The main parade route will be closed to all traffic starting at 10:00 AM. We anticipate the route reopening at approximately 1:00 PM once the parade concludes. This includes Park Avenue from ...

May 20th, 2026|

Mayor and Council Issue Proclamations for Police Week, Rescue Squad Month, Mental Health Awareness Month; Pass Resolution Urging Health Premium Reforms for Public Employees

(Fanwood, NJ) – Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council issued several proclamations at the Borough Council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. A proclamation was presented to Al Smith and Deanna Dell-Bene of the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains for Mental Health Awareness Month. Smith spoke of the Rotary’s Stigma Free Pledge and ...

May 20th, 2026|

Borough Moving Ahead with Qualified Bidders for Train Station Restoration Project; Council Awards Contracts for Road Projects

(Fanwood, NJ) –The Borough Council passed a resolution at Monday’s work session meeting confirming prequalified bidders and the issuance of bid specifications for the exterior restoration of the Fanwood Historic Train Station. Paragon Restoration Construction, Kenilworth; Spartan Construction Inc., South Amboy, and Alden Bailey Restoration, Mahwah, have been deemed as qualified prospective bidders for the ...

May 7th, 2026|