(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council approved a resolution Tuesday night setting a public hearing for Tuesday, February 17 at 7 pm on bidder pre-qualification regulations for the exterior restoration of the Historic Fanwood Train Station. The Borough received a $500,000 state grant last year in support of the project. The Train Station was built ...

Amtrak will perform a critical series of construction and operational activities to transfer, or “cutover,” rail operations from the existing Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River. During this work, trains will only be able to operate on a single track between Newark and Secaucus. See https://www.njtransit.com/portalcutover for details. Raritan ...

The National Weather Service has issued a winter advisory for Northern New Jersey including eastern and western Union County until midnight tonight. Snow is expected with accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Motorists should be prepared for slippery road conditions. There may a lull in snowfall activity during the afternoon. Please slow down and use ...

Snow is expected in our area after 1 am tonight. Total snow accumulation of 1-2 inches is expected. As always in winter weather, be careful when driving as roads and bridges and overpasses can become slick and hazardous. Please slow down and use caution while driving and be careful when walking as surfaces could be ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. - The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation is currently accepting applications for high school seniors graduating in 2026 who reside in Scotch Plains or Fanwood, and residents currently attending college or other post high school institutions for scholarships. Electronic applications are now available at www.spfscholarshipfoundation.org. The numerous scholarships offered by the Foundation range ...

The Borough has been experiencing a large amount of food being left outside the Wellness refrigerator in front of the Municipal Building. Please be advised that only perishable items that may be placed in the Wellness refrigerator are accepted. All other non-perishable items may be taken to a food pantry at the following locations:   ...

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting Monday at Borough Hall. Councilwoman Gina Berry was sworn in for a second term and Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell took the oath of office to begin her ninth term. Assemblywoman Linda Carter swears in Councilwoman Gina Berry as her family looks on. State ...

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for our area from 4 PM this afternoon until 1 PM on Saturday. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 5 to 9 inches expected. Hazardous travel conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. If you must travel, it is advised that you keep ...

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council approved a resolution at Monday’s final meeting of the year for an agreement with the Borough of Garwood to share municipal court operations. Fanwood Borough Administrator Jesse Moehlman said the two towns currently share the position of court administrator. He said the new shared services agreement combines facilities and ...

(Fanwood, NJ) – Residents were joined by Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilman Jeff Banks Monday night for the ceremonial lighting of the giant Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The lighting ceremony was proceeded by a procession of cars with lighted Menorahs on top through Scotch Plains, Westfield, and Fanwood, led by ...