Borough Hall closed Monday, February 17
Borough Hall will be closed February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Winter Storm Watch Saturday Night Through Sunday Morning
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area from 7 p.m. Saturday evening through 11 a.m. Sunday morning Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and ...
The Great Backyard Bird Count
The 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count is happening Presidents' Day Weekend! Join us at the Nature Center February 14-17. Find out how to participate here.
An Evening with Local Artist Michael Bober
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Borough Hall closed Monday, January 20
Borough Hall will be closed January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Mayor Mahr sits down to discuss SPF School Bond Referendum
Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and Scotch Plains Mayor Joshua Losardo sat down with Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Joan Mast and Amy Winkler, Fanwood’s representative on the school board, to discuss the Tuesday, January 28th school bond referendum. The referendum seeks voters’ approval regarding acquisition of the former LaGrande School in Fanwood as well ...
Winter Sowing Workshop
The Environmental Commission will host a workshop on starting spring seedlings January 29 at the Forest Road Park Recreation Building. Participants will create a mini backyard greenhouse using a translucent milk carton and plant native seeds in the carton. Materials for the workshop will be provided on the day of the event. Please bring an ...
Annual Reorganization Meeting
Please join us for The Borough of Fanwood's 2025 Annual Reorganization Meeting and Swearing-In Ceremony on Monday, January 6 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall. A Reception will follow at the Fanwood Memorial Library. All are welcome.
Fanwood Community Gathers for Lighting of Menorah
Fanwood residents and Councilwoman Patricia Walsh turned out Monday night for the ceremonial lighting of a giant Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The lighting ceremony was proceeded by a procession of cars with Menorahs on top through Scotch Plains. Westfield and Fanwood, led by a Police escort. KRabbi Avrohom Blesofsky and ...
Attention Fanwood Train Station Commuters!
The Northside Train Station will be closed beginning Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8 PM for pothole repair, and will reopen Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3 PM. Permit holders may park at the Southside Train Station or along North Avenue during this time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!