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 ...

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!

Celebrate the Festival of Lights Monday, December 30, at 6:00 PM! Join us as we gather at North Avenue, outside the historic Fanwood Train Station, for a beautiful evening of community, tradition, and joy as we light the Menorah together. The ceremony will be preceded by a car procession through the streets of Scotch Plains, ...

Borough Hall will be closing at 12PM on New Year's Eve and will be closed on New Year's Day. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year!

Please advise that Fanwood Borough Hall will be CLOSED Wednesday, December 11th from Noon-1p.m.

The Carriage House Poetry Series will host a reading featuring poets whose work appears in the recently published issue of Exit 13 Magazine. Exit 13, published and edited by Fanwood resident Tom Plante has been home-based in Fanwood since 1988. Thursday, December 12, 7:30 PM at Kuran Arts Center (Carriage House). Admission is free, and all are invited ...

Come down to the North Avenue Train Station on Sunday, December 8th for Fanwood's annual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony! This will be an all-outdoors event. Enjoy a petting zoo, seasonal music, free refreshments, contests, prizes and more. And, of course, Santa will be there to greet your children!  You MUST pre-register to meet Santa. To register, please ...

The Santa Parade returns to Fanwood Saturday, December 14th. Gift collection starts this week! Be sure to drop gifts starting Monday, December 2nd through Friday, December 6 at the Fanwood Fire House from 5pm-9pm each night. For more details about Santa's visit, please click here.

Don't forget to Shop Small this Saturday! Many Fanwood businesses are offering discounts and specials. Be sure to check out Fanwood’s Facebook page for special offers! Happy Shopping!

Please be advised that Fanwood Borough Hall will be closing at NOON on Wednesday, November 27 and will re-open Monday, December 2 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish all our residents a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy, family, and friends!