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New Jersey Family released their list of "Best Towns in New Jersey for Families" for 2017 with Fanwood among the top 40! Ranked #38 in a list of over 500 towns, Fanwood is among the best towns for families to live, fairing well in multiple categories. New Jersey Family measured each municipality against a host of ...
A representative from Elizabethtown Gas attended the Borough council meeting on March 21 to update the borough on the gas main replacement projects taking place in Fanwood this spring. One project is currently underway in the southeast quadrant including Shady Lane (pictured), Poplar Place, Clement Place, Winfield Terrace and Beech Avenue. The second, larger project ...
This past weekend's Irish Festival was a great success despite the cold temperatures! I want to sincerely thank Sean Flannery and Frank Pascale, owners of Sheelan's Crossing, for their incredibly hard work and sponsorship of this wonderful community event. Sheelan's Crossing is so much more than just our favorite neighborhood pub. Thank you from all of us! A special thank you also to all of the event sponsors for ...
Thanks to everyone who attended the Fanwood Irish Festival on Saturday, 3/11 & Sunday, 3/12. The two-day celebration of Irish food, music and dancing was sponsored by Sheelen’s Crossing Bar/Restaurant and other local businesses. The heated tent provided a perfect venue for a late-winter revelry that included performances from Blarney’s Stew, Michael Murphy, Billy Wilkins, and the Shea ...
Fanwood and Scotch Plains Police Departments today announced that they have joined the New Jersey Attorney General’s “Project Medicine Drop” initiative, and have installed Project Medicine Drop boxes at both police headquarters. Today’s announcement makes it easier and more convenient than ever for Fanwood and Scotch Plains residents to take an active role in the ...
Union County celebrates Black History Month with a free performance honoring famed Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Union County Preforming Arts Center in Rahway. Sponsored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs under the ...
The Borough of Fanwood has received a Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities for 2017 from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The grant will fund additional programming to include children with disabilities in sports programs and teen social nights, building on the success of Fanwood’s existing program. The project unites Fanwood and ...
Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr joined members of Kessler Rehabilitation Center and the business community at 246 South Avenue for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, January 11. The new center offers physical therapy, sports medicine, and work health services. Photo : From left to right: President Bill Anastassatos, Michele Beltram, Felicia Butts, Rich Romano, Anthony D’Anza, ...
Congrats to Council members Kathy Mitchell and Tom Kranz, sworn in during Fanwood's annual reorganization meeting on Monday, January 2, 2017. Kathy begins her 7th term, Tom his 2nd. View the full photo album here.
Separate Gift Boxes from Trash A friendly reminder to recycle and dispose of your holiday gift boxes with your cardboard. Additional Holiday Recycling Tips Be sure to recycle wrapping paper and cardboard boxes with your regular newspaper and cardboard recycle collection. Remember to remove Styrofoam inserts from cardboard boxes, since cardboard can’t be recycled with Styrofoam inside. ...