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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|

Fanwood First Responders Awarded Shield Awards

(Scotch Plains, NJ) – Fanwood First Responders were honored at the annual Father Nelligan Chapter of the Knights of Columbus annual Shield Awards on Tuesday night. The ceremony recognizes First Responders from Fanwood and Scotch Plains, including police, fire, and EMS, for exemplary community service, dedication, and bravery. Those Fanwood First Responders honored were Fanwood ...

April 30th, 2026|

Volunteers Take Part in Fanwood’s 37th Clean Community Day

(Fanwood, NJ) – A rainy and cold Saturday morning did not stop dozens of volunteers from taking part in the 37th annual Fanwood Clean Community Day. Volunteers started gathering at the Southside Train Station parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Earth Day T-shirts were given out along with work gloves, pick-up devises, and biodegradable bags to ...

April 26th, 2026|