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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Library Opens at the Historic Train Station

  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 ...

November 1st, 2022|

Shovlin Mattress Factory: The Greenest Business in Town

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 ...

October 25th, 2022|

A 50-Year Family Success Story: Scotchwood Florist

(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 ...

October 19th, 2022|

Council supports Breast Cancer Awareness, considers Carano Square financing

(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 ...

October 19th, 2022|

Fanwood 5K and Family Fun Run Returns

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 ...

October 16th, 2022|

FanWOOF Day brings diverse paw-ticipants

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 ...

October 9th, 2022|

Council agenda meeting: New police officer sworn in

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, ...

October 4th, 2022|

We Value Our Vets – New Resource Hub for Fanwood’s Veterans

The Borough of Fanwood maintains a legacy of respect and admiration for the service of our military veterans. That's why we are pleased to present a brand new page on our website that is a hub for all things veterans - "We Value Our Vets." News, events, and resources can all be found here to ...

September 23rd, 2022|

Council to create parking spaces reserved for veterans

The Fanwood Borough Council adopted on first reading an ordinance creating four parking spaces reserved for veterans. The idea was first suggested last month and the goal is to have the spaces created by Veterans Day. Two spaces will be created in the municipal parking lot behind the South Avenue stores. The other two will ...

September 19th, 2022|

Thousands enjoy Fanny Wood Day

Summer returned to Fanwood as thousands turned out for Fanny Wood Day on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Our guests enjoyed diverse food offerings, all day music on two stages, games, contests, a beer garden, Rogue the Magician and a read-aloud by McGinn Elementary School librarian John Lohn. He read the children's book Big Dreams, Small ...

September 19th, 2022|