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Hilltop Tennis Club Seeking New Members

Tucked behind the trees and shrubbery on North Avenue in the heart of Fanwood is a recreational oasis servicing tennis aficionados in our community for 100 years. Hilltop Tennis Club features a Har-Tru clay court, a playing surface not typical of tennis courts in the local parks. Club activities include men’s and women’s doubles and ...

July 11th, 2024|

Former Councilman Douglas Clausen Remembered

Former Borough Councilman Douglas Clausen passed away this week at the age of 93. Mr. Clausen was a 50-year resident of Fanwood and spent between 25 and 30 years volunteering for the town. He was one of the original coaches of the Fanwood Youth Organization almost 50 years ago. He also served in the United ...

July 11th, 2024|

Excessive Heat Through Wed. Night

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning until 8pm Wednesday, July 10, 2024 for our region. This means the combination of temperatures in the 90s plus high humidity will create "feels like" temperatures of 100 degrees or more.We urge everyone to check in on seniors and other vulnerable individuals to make sure they stay ...

July 8th, 2024|

Tax Bills Delayed

The mailing of tax bills for August will be delayed pending the receipt of the tax rate for 2024. The grace period to pay taxes due on August 1st will be extended. Information regarding the extended date will be shown on the tax bill.

July 5th, 2024|

7th Juneteenth Celebration Held at Shady Rest Golf Club

(Scotch Plains, NJ) -- Social Justice Matters of Scotch Plains and Fanwood held its 7th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 22nd at the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club. This year’s theme was “SANKOFA: Looking Back at our Past to Move Forward with Purpose for a Brighter Future.” The day began with the noon ...

July 4th, 2024|

Robert Schott Created Bench at Nature Center in 1974

Fifty years ago, 16-year-old Robert Schott was looking to complete his Eagle Scout project and was told that work was needed at a nature center being constructed in Fanwood. Robert Schott sits on bench he made for the Nature Center in 1974.  Nature Center bench. Pouring footings with rebar. Mixing cement. Smoothing cement for bench. ...

July 1st, 2024|

Families Turn Out for Party in The Park

Bright sunny skies greeted Fanwood families who turned out in droves for Tuesday’s kick off of summer in Fanwood with the annual Party in the Park at LaGrande Park. Old and new events were featured this year to the delight of the children who attended with their parents. New this year was a ruby ducky ...

June 26th, 2024|

Council Oks Proclamations, Ordinances for Equipment Purchases and Nature Center Rules

The Borough Council approved resolutions and proclamations and introduced several ordinances at Monday night’s monthly regular meeting. A Proclamation was presented by Councilman Anthony Carter recognizing Juneteenth on June 19th to members of the Social Justice Matters Juneteenth committee: Joan Peters, Delois Dawson, and Sheila Greenwood. Peters said the 7th annual Juneteenth event will be ...

June 18th, 2024|

Idling Degrades Local Air Quality

Idling cars, trucks, school buses, public and private shuttle buses, and off-road construction equipment all contribute to the degradation of local air quality. Current state regulations limit engine idling for both diesel and gasoline vehicles to three minutes with limited exceptions. Violations can be issued by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Union County ...

June 11th, 2024|

Ladies Night Out Brings Excitement to Downtown Fanwood

The threat of rain did not deter hundreds of shoppers from turning out for the 11th annual Fanwood Ladies Night Out in downtown Fanwood on Thursday, June 6th. Local merchants and vendors from around the area set up shop in and around the South Avenue plaza between Fanwood Crossing I and II. The event is ...

June 7th, 2024|