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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Borough Hall Closed Monday, Feb 23

Due to the severe winter storm, Fanwood Borough Hall will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23. As a State of Emergency has been declared by the governor, please stay home if possible and avoid unnecessary travel.

February 22nd, 2026|

Winter Storm Update 3 pm, Feb. 22, 2026

❄️ Winter Storm Update With snow on the way, we want to ensure our streets stay safe and clear for everyone. To help our Public Works crew do their best work, please keep these helpful tips and reminders in mind: 🚗 Clear the Way: Please remove all vehicles from the streets including dead-ends or cul-de-sacs. Cars parked in ...

February 22nd, 2026|

Winter Storm Warning

A winter storm warning has been issued for northeast New Jersey from 6 AM Sunday to 6 PM Monday. Heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations between 11 and 15 inches. Winds gusts as high as 45 mph are possible. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines ...

February 21st, 2026|

Municipal Court Canceled for Monday, Feb 23rd

Due to the potential inclement weather forecasted for Monday, February 23, 2026, the court session has been canceled.  We will send notice of the rescheduled court dates. Beginning February, all court sessions will be held at THE FANWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT: 75 NORTH MARTINE AVE., FANWOOD, NJ 07023.  

February 21st, 2026|

Happy 104th Birthday, Joe!

On behalf of the entire Borough of Fanwood, we are honored to celebrate an extraordinary milestone with you - 104 remarkable years. As a proud veteran and a longtime resident of Fanwood, you represent the very best of our community. Your service to our nation, your presence in our town, and the life experience you ...

February 20th, 2026|

Fanwood Celebrates Black History Month; Residents Comment on ICE

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Black Student Union was honored at Tuesday’s Borough Council meeting as part of Black History Month that is celebrated annually in February. A proclamation was read and presented to the BSU. Representing the BSU were BSU President Savannah Hudson and BSU Secretary Chase Worthey as well as ...

February 19th, 2026|

Fanwood Performance Series Returns April 11

A soulful rocker, two contemporary folk acts, and a pair of home‑grown jazz ensembles will take the stage this spring as the Fanwood Performance Series returns to the historic Carriage House on Saturday, April 11. Read more here.

February 19th, 2026|

Fanwood-Garwood Shared Municipal Court

The Borough of Fanwood and the Borough of Garwood officially launched a shared municipal court on February 1, 2026, marking a new shared service designed to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen regional cooperation between the two communities. The shared court agreement was approved by both municipalities on December 19, 2025, and brings together judicial ...

February 18th, 2026|

Celebrating Black History Month

Dr. Peter Norvel Britton, Jr., who passed away in 2000, was a long-time Kramer Manor resident in Fanwood and Scotch Plains. Dr. Britton was the first black member of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education and the board’s first black president. He also served on the boards of directors of the Scotch Plains Fanwood YMCA ...

February 17th, 2026|

Significant disruptions on Raritan line (and other lines) from Feb 15 to March 14 due to Portal Bridge project

All NJ TRANSIT rail customers are strongly encouraged to view the temporary schedules at njtransit.com/portalcutover as all lines will experience modifications to their regular schedules. Cross-honoring NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes on NJ TRANSIT bus service: Raritan weekday temporary schedule to Newark/NYC https://content.njtransit.com/sites/default/files/marketing/website/pdf/RVL-WKDY-021526.pdf Raritan weekday temporary schedule from NYC https://content.njtransit.com/sites/default/files/marketing/website/pdf/RVL-WKDY-021526.pdf

February 10th, 2026|