Mayor Colleen Mahr welcomed citizens, veterans, first responders and other dignitaries to Fanwood’s official observance of Memorial Day held this year at the historic train station on North Avenue. Bright sun shone on the gathering of about 150 people who came to remember those lost in war and pay tribute to those serving today. ...

The new Fanwood Memorial Library Foundation received its first donation this week in memory of a resident who lived across the street from the former library and spent hours there reading. The family of Carlo Bravo, who died one year ago on May 24th, the day after his 56th birthday, donated $20 thousand to the ...

Fanwood Community TV, represented by Cologna Productions, took home awards for excellence from the Jersey Access Group (JAG) at their annual convention and awards ceremony in Edison on May 18th. The JAG Awards promote merit by recognizing those who make significant contributions to public, education, and government access media in support of local communities. We ...

He lived 100 years and touched many lives in Fanwood. Joe was a WWII veteran and energetic volunteer in our town for many years. Read about Joe's life and final arrangements in this excellent article by John Mooney, editor of our local edition of TapInto.com.

Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Fanwood Borough Council recognized a number of volunteers and residents who serve the town during the regular May council meeting. But Mayor Mahr began the meeting with a remembrance of Joe Nagy, an iconic figure whose volunteer work in Fanwood is legendary. Mr. Nagy died this week at the age ...

Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) joins the national movement to raise awareness around the theme Together for Mental Health. In May of 2021, the Borough Council proclaimed Fanwood a Stigma-Free Zone, ensuring those seeking and obtaining treatment ...

The Wellness Fridge is a project founded by Hayley Blacker and Katelyn Lester, Nutrition Club co-presidents at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, pictured with club member Colin Mahr and Mayor Colleen Mahr. This fridge is community friendly and is stocked with fresh, nutritious food that is available for anyone in need to take and enjoy. The ...

Lori and Pat Carlin, owners of Fanwood Bagel, spent their last day in the store on May 1, 2023. They are retiring after 24 years of doing business on Martine Avenue. Mayor Mahr and Council members Trisha Walsh and Jeff Banks stopped by to say goodbye and thanks for all their support of many community ...

The Fanwood Shade Tree Commission announced the borough has received Tree City USA designation for a 30th year, a tribute to the town’s care and feeding of historic trees and conservation. The Commission unfurled the official Tree City USA banner at this year’s Arbor Day event held, for the first time in many years, indoors ...

Fanwood Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell and officials of the Greater Westfield Regional Chamber of Commerce helped cut the ribbon today welcoming Gracious Services into the space once occupied by CKO Kickboxing at 25 South Avenue. Staffer Danahisha with resident Margaret Owned and operated by Bayo and Grace Badmus, Gracious Services is a day program ...