Borough Hall: 908.322.8236
Borough Hall: 908.322.8236
Happy 78th anniversary to the Fanwood Rescue Squad. The squad was formed in 1948 by members of the Fanwood Fire Company who recognized the Borough’s need for their own rescue squad. The squad took its first call for service on May 7th, 1948, and hasn’t stopped since. The Borough thanks all the current and past ...
The Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood are opening up the Hometown Heroes Banner Program for the 2026 season, seeking to honor our local Veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Banner Program will continue to recognize those Veterans (living and deceased) and Active Duty Military personnel ...
Mayor Patricia M. Kuran, Fanwood’s First Woman and First Democratic Mayor During Women’s History Month throughout March, we are celebrating those women with Fanwood roots who are or have made a difference. This week we are recognizing Patricia M. Kuran who served as Fanwood’s first woman and first Democratic Mayor from 1983 to 1991. ...
Due to the recent snowstorms, the Department of Public Works will perform a special one-time curbside branch and storm debris pickup during the week of March 9, 2026, weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their debris curbside in the street for pickup. If you have any questions, please call the Department at 908-322-7404.
Fanwood's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 10 am sharp. Make sure you get there early to ensure your kids get some eggs. The Easter Bunny will also be on hand for pictures. Stay tuned for the location of this year's hunt.
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council on Monday adopted ordinances for compliance with the New Jersey’s fourth round of affordable housing requirements. Municipalities are required to pass the revised ordinances by March 15. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council members, from left, Katherine Mitchell, Erin McElroy Barker, Patricia Walsh, and Gina Berry. Since late ...
Sada Thompson, a renowned and respected actress whose career spanned more than 60 years, was born on Sept. 27, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa. Her family moved to Fanwood when Sada was 5 years old. She attended local schools, graduating from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in 1945. She graduated in 1949 from Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon ...
The Borough of Fanwood invites you to an evening of live music with Daniela Cotton on Saturday, April 11 at The Carriage House (Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center), 135 Watson Road. Cotton, a dynamic singer-songwriter-guitarist, brings a powerful blend of rock, soul, gospel, and country to the stage. Doors open at 6:30 PM and ...
The Borough of Fanwood and Historic Preservation Commission present "Build Historic Fanwood”, a hands-on LEGO building event using 100,000 bricks! Join us Saturday, March 21, from 1–3 PM at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (Cafeteria) for two hours of creative family fun. Teams of up to four (parent/guardian & kids ages 6+) will build and imagine together. $25 per ...