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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Elizabethtown Gas Main Replacement Updates

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 ...

March 23rd, 2017|

A Special Thanks from Mayor Mahr

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 ...

March 16th, 2017|

Come Join the Fanwood Senior Club!

The Fanwood Senior Club wants you to join! The Fanwood Senior club meets several times a month to offer senior citizens friendship activities, and trips to enjoy. There is a monthly bus trip to Atlantic City and many other outings that the more than 100 club members enjoy. The Club’s meeting schedule is as follows, ...

March 16th, 2017|

Irish Festival draws a crowd

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 ...

March 13th, 2017|

Fanwood Police join “Project Medicine Drop” initiative

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 ...

February 16th, 2017|

County celebrates Black History Month with events, awards

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 ...

February 8th, 2017|

Fanwood Receives ROID Grant Award for 2017

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 ...

January 17th, 2017|

Fanwood welcomes Kessler Rehabilitation Center

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, ...

January 13th, 2017|

Officials are sworn in at Fanwood Reorganization meeting

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.

January 3rd, 2017|

Holiday recycling tips from PMUA

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. ...

December 29th, 2016|