(Fanwood, NJ) –  A beautiful summer evening greeted a large turnout of Fanwood families who attended Thursday’s kick off of summer’s annual Party in the Park at LaGrande Park and the first weekly summer movie night. Inflatables including a bouncy house and slide, a child’s play challenge course along and a fitness fun wheel, presented ...

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough of Fanwood has announced that the town will be reducing speed limits and implementing pedestrian and traffic safety measures aimed at increasing public safety. “The new restrictions and lowering of the speeds will improve safety for all road users. We want to protect pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users ...

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Music and classic car enthusiasts and families turned out Sunday for Fanwood Summer Fan Jam at La Grande Park, an event that began in 2017. The fun, held from 11 am to 7 pm, featured live bands, classic cars, food trucks, a Kids’ Zone area and a Beer and Wine Garden sponsored ...

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for 15 New Jersey counties starting Monday afternoon, with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour expected during severe thunderstorms. The heaviest rain is expected this afternoon from 3:00pm-11:00pm.Please stay off roadways if possible and, in the event of flooding, DO NOT drive around ...

On June 16, members of Groundwork Elizabeth planted an apple tree at Fanwood Borough Hall as part of Union County’s 2026 Plant a Seed Program. The Fruitful Futures Community Tree Grant provides a fruit tree to be planted on-site, serving as a long-term reminder of the importance of conservation and providing a sustainable food source.  The ...

(Scotch Plains, NJ) – The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood gathered on Saturday, June 13th under hot and sunny skies for the ninth Juneteenth celebration at the historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains. Juneteenth marks the 161st year since the last enslaved Americans were finally freed on June 19, 1865 ...

A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 PM ON FRIDAY What Heat index values up to near 100 expected. Where Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. When Through 8 PM Friday. Impacts Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Summary A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of ...

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...