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Large Turnout at Fanwood’s National Night Out Celebration

(Fanwood, NJ) – A large turnout of Fanwood families came out for the Borough’s annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday night at LaGrande Park. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie – to make our neighborhood a safer and more caring place to live. It provides ...

August 6th, 2025|

Borough Hall to Close at 2 pm Due to State of Emergency

Borough Hall will close at 2 pm today, July 31, due to a State of Emergency declared by Acting Governor Tahesha Way due to the potential for flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and damaging wind gusts. Please stay off the roadways and remain indoors.

July 31st, 2025|

Flood Watch Issued for Union County

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for northern New Jersey counties including Union County from Wednesday, July 30 from 2:40 PM until Friday, August 1 at 2:00 PM. Scattered to numerous instances of urban, poor drainage and riverine flash flooding are possible. Localized severe flooding may cause an elevated threat to life ...

July 30th, 2025|

Damage Assessment Portal for July 14th Storm

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJ OEM) has opened a Damage Assessment Portal for residents to report property damage from the July 14 storm. You can access the form here: https://damagenj-njoem.hub.arcgis.com/ Important: This is not an application for assistance. Your damage reports help local, state, and federal authorities assess storm impacts and may help expedite ...

July 29th, 2025|

Statement on Kempshall Terrace Fire

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Today at 1:37 AM, Fanwood Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire with a possible occupant trapped at a residence on Kempshall Terrace. Fanwood Engine 7, Ladder 1, and automatic aid from Scotch Plains Fire Department responded to the scene. Fire personnel arrived within four minutes of dispatch.Crews initiated an ...

July 25th, 2025|

Architect Details Renovation Work Planned for Fanwood Historic Train Station

(Fanwood, NJ) – The borough’s governing body heard a presentation from the architect for the renovation of the Fanwood Historic Train Station at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting. The borough has received a $500,000 state grant as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget for the project. Michael De Biasse of the architectural firm ...

July 23rd, 2025|

Health Department to Host Lead Testing Event at Fanwood Library on Aug. 7th

(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Westfield Regional Health Department will be hosting a lead testing for consumer products event on Thursday, August 7 from 6-7 p.m. at the Fanwood Memorial Library, and on Tuesday, August 12 from 2-4 p.m., at the Westfield Health Department. Residents can bring any consumer product (spices, pots, toys) to be tested ...

July 23rd, 2025|

Fanwood Library Welcomes Scotch Plains Residents while SP Library is Closed

(Fanwood, NJ) -- As our neighbors and fellow members of the STELLA consortium, we want to send out a friendly reminder to Scotch Plains residents that they are especially welcome at the Fanwood Memorial Library when the Scotch Plains Library is closed but, of course, are welcome at all times! We happily take Scotch Plains ...

July 21st, 2025|

Scrap Metal and White Goods Pickup

During this weekend’s one-time bulk pickup for storm damaged items, the Borough’s contractor, Grand Sanitation, will be leaving scrap metal and white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.) behind at the curb as these items are recyclable. Public Works will be picking up these items beginning on Monday, July 21st. If you have any questions, please ...

July 17th, 2025|

Community Notice

(Scotch Plains, NJ) -- The American Red Cross will be at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on Wednesday, July 16 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM to assist residents affected by this week’s storm. If you or someone you know needs shelter, supplies, or support services, please stop by. 667 Westfield Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ Wednesday ...

July 16th, 2025|