Fanwood's holiday tree lighting is always a big event the first weekend of December. Good weather, Santa, hot coffee, carolers and new lights on the giant tree made for a wonderful event. Mayor Mahr and Council members Trisha Walsh, Anthony Carter, Francine Glaser and Councilwoman-elect Gina Berry were also on hand.   Watch a video ...

The annual Shop Small Saturday festivities brought eager shoppers to downtown Fanwood Saturday, November 26th. A brisk but sunny day brought seasonal good cheer to the Martine and South Avenue shopping district. A “welcome table” was established at the plaza next to the Railside Café. Mayor Colleen Mahr and officials of the Greater Westfield Area ...

The Fanwood Borough Council unanimously approved final adoption of the financing package for Carano Square, the residential project planned for the South Avenue site of the former A&P supermarket during the regular November Council meeting Monday, November 21, 2022. The project, representing a $52-million investment by owners Robert and Carl Checchio, will build 119 market-rate ...

  THE FANWOOD LIBRARY IS MOVING, FOR A WHILE After years of planning and hard work, Mayor Colleen Mahr, the Fanwood Borough Council and the Board of Trustees of the Fanwood Memorial Public Library announce the construction of the new Fanwood Memorial Public Library. The new library will be bigger, brighter, modern, ADA-compliant and accessible ...

The Shovlin Mattress Factory on South Avenue has been around for 50 years, though Ron Shovlin's name has been on it for the past 13. His company has become perhaps the most eco-friendly business in Fanwood, if not Union County, thanks to a significant commitment to recycling, solar power and reforestation. "For every wood product ...

(Fanwood, NJ)--One of Fanwood’s long-standing businesses, Scotchwood Florist, celebrates it’s 50th anniversary with a customer appreciation day this Saturday, October 22, 2022. The South Avenue shop, owned and operated by Lori and Dale Flowers, began business in 1972 after Lori’s family, the DeMilts, purchased the former Crowder’s Home Ranch, a home and garden center. The ...

(Fanwood, NJ)—Mayor Colleen Mahr and the entire Council wore pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the Fanwood Borough Council regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 17th, 2022. Tami Bowling and Mayor Mahr The Mayor read a proclamation supporting Metavivors of New Jersey, a non-profit supporting survivors of metastatic breast cancer, a form of the disease which ...

A great turnout crowded the streets of Fanwood's south side the morning of October 16th with the return of the 5K and Family Fun Run. John Breighner, 5K winner Josh Breighner of Fanwood won the 5K while everyone was a winner in the Fun Run, in which participants were encouraged to wear their ...

The weather cooperated fully for the first annual FanWOOF Day at Fanwood's north side train station on Sunday, October 9th. A fantastic turnout of dogs and their humans celebrated our dog-friendly town. Photo ops with the Paw Patrol, dog license sign-ups, Nerf giveaways and local pet-friendly vendors including premier sponsor K9 Resorts offered goods and ...

Mayor Colleen Mahr swore in Fanwood’s newest police officer during the monthly work/agenda meeting of the Mayor and Council on Monday, October 3rd, 2022. Sean Murphy, a resident of Fanwood who most recently worked for the Newark Police Department, took the oath. His fiancé, Samantha Pauls, held the Bible. His parents, Mary and Harry Murphy, ...