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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Mayor and Council Issue Proclamations for Police Week, Rescue Squad Month, Mental Health Awareness Month; Pass Resolution Urging Health Premium Reforms for Public Employees

(Fanwood, NJ) – Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council issued several proclamations at the Borough Council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. A proclamation was presented to Al Smith and Deanna Dell-Bene of the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains for Mental Health Awareness Month. Smith spoke of the Rotary’s Stigma Free Pledge and ...

May 20th, 2026|

Update on mailing of 2026 Sewer Utility bills

The Borough of Fanwood intends to complete the mailing of 2026 sewer utility bills by the final week of June. The due date will remain July 1st as per the Ordinance, but the grace period will be extended in order to give property owners the appropriate time to make payment without penalty. The extended grace ...

May 19th, 2026|

Memorial Day Weekend 2026

Korean War US Army Veteran George Becker will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade is the highlight of a long weekend of celebration honoring our servicemen and women, past and present. Here’s the schedule:   Memorial Day CeremoniesMonday, May 25 9:00 AMFanwood Memorial Library, featuring laying of wreaths at the war memorial ...

May 18th, 2026|

The Borough of Fanwood is hiring for TWO part-time positions

Part-Time Aide to the Mayor Support the Mayor’s Office through constituent services, special event coordination, project management, and administrative support. This role is ideal for a motivated, community minded individual with strong communication and organizational skills who is passionate about public service and community engagement. Part-Time Planning Board Secretary Play a key role in supporting ...

May 15th, 2026|

Home-grown jazz at Fanwood’s Carriage House June 13

The Fanwood Performance Series presents an evening of jazz featuring home-grown musicians on June 13. Saxophonist Pat Gannon – an alumnus of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (class of 2018) and its premier jazz band, the Moonglowers – will bring his organ quartet to Fanwood’s Carriage House. Opening the show will be James Gardella and the ...

May 12th, 2026|

Summer Hours Begin Next Week

Starting on Monday, May 18, running through September 4, summer hours will take place. Monday thru Thursday, 7:30am – 4:00pm Friday, 7:30am – noon

May 11th, 2026|

Borough Moving Ahead with Qualified Bidders for Train Station Restoration Project; Council Awards Contracts for Road Projects

(Fanwood, NJ) –The Borough Council passed a resolution at Monday’s work session meeting confirming prequalified bidders and the issuance of bid specifications for the exterior restoration of the Fanwood Historic Train Station. Paragon Restoration Construction, Kenilworth; Spartan Construction Inc., South Amboy, and Alden Bailey Restoration, Mahwah, have been deemed as qualified prospective bidders for the ...

May 7th, 2026|

Celebrating Dan Weiss at the Fanwood Memorial Library May 21st

Join us for a special evening at the Fanwood Memorial Library on May 21 from 5–7 PM as we celebrate Dan Weiss and his retirement after 28 years as Director. Come share your well wishes and fond memories as we honor his many contributions to the community. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome! ...

May 6th, 2026|

Reminder from the Tax Collector’s Office

Second quarter taxes were due on May 1st. The final day to pay without penalty is May 11th. There are many convenient ways to pay your bill: View your account and make a payment online at https://wipp.edmundsgovtech.cloud/home?wippId=2005 Use the dropbox located on the wall by the front entrance of Borough Hall Visit the Scotch Plains Municipal Building to ...

May 4th, 2026|