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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Fanwood Recognizes Girl Scout Week and Women’s History Month

(Fanwood, NJ) – At its regular meeting Monday night, the borough council recognized Girl Scout Week and Women’s History Month. Julie Murphy, a member of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout Service Team, led girls from Brownie Troop 40346 and Daisies from Troops 40106 and 40246 to the microphone as they read some of the ways ...

March 19th, 2024|

DPW Spring Cleanup Schedule

The Department of Public Works Spring Cleanup Programs are as follows: April 15th:  Leaf Pickup (All quadrants) April 22nd: Brush and Branch Pickup (NE and NW quadrants) April 29th: Brush and Branch Pickup (SE and SW quadrants)

March 14th, 2024|

Fanwood Awarded $70,000 Grant for Firefighter Turnout Coats and Pants

(Fanwood, NJ)—The Borough of Fanwood has been awarded a $70,000 grant award from the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant Fund to purchase 15 sets of turnout coats and pants for the borough’s volunteer fire department. The grant supports regional and local firefighter departments to ensure they have proper protection, ...

March 13th, 2024|

Fanwood Celebrates Women Owned Businesses

This week in recognition of Women’s History Month we celebrate these women-owned businesses in Fanwood: Helen Ling of Enchantments Lori Flowers of Scotchwood Florist (pictured above) Dr. Kathy Shin of Fanwood Eye Care Dana Califano and Nicole Russo of The Blowout Lab Jennifer Cai of Fanwood Day Spa Tracy Brace of The Goddard School ...

March 11th, 2024|

The College Club of Fanwood-Scotch’s Plains celebrates its 91st Anniversary!

Pictured From left to right: Laurie Chichester, Vice President; Barbara Catterall, Co-Recording Secretary; Joanne Sheffield, Treasurer; Joan Skubish, Co-President; Jean Naugle, Co-President; Dorothy Lusk, Co-Director; Mary Ball Cappio, Corresponding Secretary In February of 1933, Miss Lillian Virginia Hope brought 10 other college women together at her home on Martine Avenue to discuss the possible organization ...

March 7th, 2024|

Empower Your Business’s Growth and Stability

We are excited to share with you a great opportunity provided by the UCEDC – a zero-interest loan program designed to give our small businesses a financial boost without the immediate pressure of repayments. Here's what you need to know about this unique program: Loans up to $15,000 at 0% interest No payments for the ...

March 6th, 2024|

Council Takes Action on Items at Work Session Meeting

Fanwood, NJ – The borough council held its monthly work session meeting Monday night. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council President Katherine Mitchell at Monday's council work session meeting. The council approved the following items: A resolution to enter into an agreement with CFI of Mountainside to install furniture at the new library now under ...

March 5th, 2024|

Nature Center Marking Its 50th Anniversary

The Fanwood Nature Center, a peaceful retreat for bird-watching, nature walks, and educational programs, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The nature preserve is tucked away on Terrill Road between Cray Terrace and La Grande Avenue and serves as a sanctuary of natural resources on borough property adjacent to the PSE&G right-of-way. The borough’s ...

February 29th, 2024|