FANWOOD’S STATEMENT CONDEMNING THE HAMAS ATTACKS
View Fanwood's statement condemning the Hamas attacks Here.
Hundreds gather for Halloween Parade
Fanwood’s annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest brought families from across the region to march through the downtown and LaGrande Park in fantastic costumes Tuesday, October 31st. Led by the SPF High School Marching Band, the large crowd made its way from the North Avenue train station down Martine Avenue to Marion Avenue and LaGrande ...
Hometown Hero Banner Program 2023
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, in partnership with the Township of Scotch Plains, the Borough of Fanwood, American Legion Post 209 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10122, is continuing the Banner Program and is seeking to honor our local Veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Banner Program Phase ...
Fanwood Tree Steward Dean Talcott Dies after Cancer Battle
Dean Talcott, a 48-year Fanwood resident who distinguished himself as a Master Tree Steward, Master Gardener and avid environmentalist, died this week after a 16-month-long battle with cancer. He was 74. He passed away at home with Linda, his wife of 32 years, at his side. Dean's passion for the outdoors and especially trees took ...
3rd Quarter Tax Bill Update
3rd quarter tax amounts will be available on our website under FAST FINDER side panel/Tax/Utility Lookup and Payment effective Monday, July 31. Paper bills will follow in approximately 14 days. The Grace Period to pay 3rd quarter 2023 taxes due on 8/1/23 has been extended to 9/8/23. Payments can be made prior to receipt of the paper ...
Fanwood responders host Night Out at LaGrande Park
The Fanwood community came out in large numbers tonight to meet and mingle with their police, fire and EMS responders during the 2023 National Night Out at LaGrande Park. Founded in 1984 in suburban Philadelphia as a local town watch “night out against crime,” the National Night Out is now a nationwide community outreach by ...
Seeking Volunteers
The Borough is seeking interested volunteers to serve on Memorial Day/Vet’s Committee, Shade Tree Commission and Planning Board. Please reach out to phoynes@fanwoodnj.org if you have an interest or questions related to the committees.
Fanwood mourns the passing of Bill Lee
William Lee, who touched thousands of lives as a teacher, coach, volunteer and driving instructor, died on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, at a rehab facility in Virginia. He was 88. Learning to drive through the Lee Driving School was a rite of passage for young men and women in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains community for 38 ...
3rd Quarter Tax Bill
Due to the delay in the receipt of a final tax rate for 2023, final property tax bills for 2023 have not been mailed. Once we receive the new tax rate you will receive your bill. The due date for 3rd quarter taxes remains August 1, BUT due to the delay in mailing the grace ...
High School Athletes Honored by Mayor & Council
Fanwood’s amazing high school athletes took center stage at the July regular meeting of the Fanwood Mayor and Council Monday, July 17th, 2023. Record setting track and field achievements by Boys’ and Girls’ Track-and-Field athletes were recognized by the Council which presented proclamations congratulating them on the following: Jenai Berry for State Sectional Championship in ...