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Forest Road Park – Voting Update

A motor vehicle accident occurred this morning in the parking lot at Forest Road Park. The Police Department has advised that the parking lot is temporarily closed. We are advising residents who are driving to Forest Road Park to vote (Districts 6 and 7) to utilize street parking. Walking paths to the polling location at ...

November 4th, 2025|

Halloween Parade and Costume Contest Attracts Large Crowds in Downtown Fanwood

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fanwood’s Halloween Parade kicked off Friday night at the Fanwood Memorial Library, filling the streets downtown and LaGrande Park with cartoon and movie characters as well as other creative costumes. The Fanwood Recreation Commission organized the event, which included a glow in the dark light stick giveaway. The parade started at the ...

November 1st, 2025|

Going, Going, Gone: What the Next Generation Won’t Remember

(Fanwood, NJ) -- During the past 20 years, we’ve gained Smart Phones, GPSs, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Artificial Intelligence, and many other services and devices; however, we’ve also lost many things. In “Going Going Gone” Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta takes a walk down memory lane and talks about memorable products that are on their way out the door, ...

October 31st, 2025|

Wind Advisory

  * WHAT...winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast New York, northeast New Jersey, and southern Connecticut. * WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight EDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around Halloween decorations and other unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power ...

October 30th, 2025|

Recycling Center Open This Saturday, Nov. 1st

The Fanwood Recycling Center will be open this Saturday, November 1st from 8-11 am for Fanwood residents only to drop-off of non-curbside items. The center will be closed in December. Please see the Department of Public Works brochure for what is accepted at the center or click on the link https://fanwoodnj.org/.../FANW-2025-3007-DPW-Mailer-Web.pdf

October 30th, 2025|

Holiday Vendor Sale, Sunday, Nov. 2nd

Come to the Holiday Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair this Sunday, Nov. 2nd from 10 am-4 pm at the south side Fanwood Train Station parking Lot. This event will feature gourmet food trucks, and live music throughout the day. It's never too early to start your holiday shopping. Stop by…shop a little, relax, and enjoy ...

October 30th, 2025|

Fan Woof Day Draws Crowd to Northside Train Station

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fan Woof Day took place Sunday, October 27 at the North Side Train Station under a bright sunny Autumn morning. The event, which is has become an annual tradition in Fanwood, featured DJ Mike playing tunes, a stuffed animal adoption table, kids activities, and a visit from Bluey and Bingo, the two ...

October 27th, 2025|

Fanwood Unveils Refurbished LaGrande Tennis Courts at Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Colleen Mahr was joined Monday night by Senate President Nick Scutari, Borough Council members, Recreation Commissioners, Borough officials and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School athletic department representatives at a ribbon cutting marking the completion of the refurbished tennis courts at LaGrande Park. The courts were resurfaced with new nets installed along with new dual garbage/recycling ...

October 22nd, 2025|

Fanwood 5k Pizza and Family Fun Run Draws Over 900 Participants

(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Fanwood 5k Pizza and Family Fun Run took off from Borough Hall on Sunday, Oct. 19th, under beautiful blue skies and warm weather. The 1 mile Family Fun Fun began at 11 a.m. followed by the 5k at 11:30 a.m. with both races beginning and ending at Borough Hall on North ...

October 21st, 2025|