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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Seeking Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of Fanwood. All of our boards and commissions are populated by volunteers, residents who would like to have a stake in our growing community. Below are the current opportunities. Email Pat Hoynes, phoynes@fanwoodnj.org, if you are interested. Fanwood is seeking Volunteers for Boards & Commissions. If interested, please email phoynes@fanwoodnj.org. ...
Win GREEN with Competition from Clean Communities
That's right! Your kids can stack green for being green! New Jersey Clean Communities is holding a contest for 7th-12th graders to see who can make the most compelling video about reducing single-use plastics and educating on the harm they can do to the environment. Finally some screen time you can get behind. So let's motivate the ...
Council Oks Resolution for Park Grant Application; McGinn Student Raises Funds for Fire Dept.
(Fanwood, NJ) - The Fanwood Borough Council approved a resolution Tuesday night to apply for a $100,000 New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Local Recreation Improvement Grant for phase 2 of improvements at Forest Road Park. The council is also applying for a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Green Acres grant for the ...