Borough Hall Delayed Opening
Due to the inclement weather this morning, February 6, there will be a delayed opening at Borough Hall starting at 10 a.m.
Kramer Manor Accepted as Part of New Jersey Black Heritage Trail
(Fanwood, NJ) – Jill Jackson Jones, a Kramer Manor history preservationist, announced at Monday’s agenda setting meeting that Kramer Manor, a neighborhood of about 100 households founded in 1924 as an all-Black enclave, will be included in the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. According to Jackson Jones, legislation establishing the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail ...
Fred Tomkins, Former Fanwood CFO and Assistant Business Administrator, Remembered
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Former Fanwood chief financial officer and Assistant Business Administrator Frederick Tomkins of Clark, NJ, passed away on Friday, January 24. Mr. Tomkins served the Borough for 18 years before retiring in 2021. He had over 50 years of experience in public accounting and auditing. He joined Donohue Gironda Doria Tomkins LLC, a ...
Ribbon Cutting Held for Panini Bistro at 226 South Avenue
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Panini Bistro held a ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 25, at its newest location, 226 South Avenue in Fanwood, across from the Fanwood Train Station. The location was the previous home of the Seng Couture dress shop. The Fanwood store is owned by Sal LoGrande, Maria LoGrande, Eleanora and Joe Tramontana, and ...
Borough Passes Affordable Housing Resolution; Lt. Kranz Tells 2025 Police Dept. Goals
(Fanwood, NJ) – The borough council passed a resolution Tuesday, January 21st, accepting the fourth round of affordable housing obligation of 109 units although Mayor Colleen Mahr believes the number will likely be reduced. Officer in Charge, Lt. Dan Kranz, reports on the Police Department’s goals for 2025. Diane Dabulis, the borough’s affordable housing attorney, ...
SPF School Bond Referendum Election January 28th
Please mark your calendars! Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools will be holding a vote on Jan. 28, with in-person voting available from 2-8 p.m. A reminder for the upcoming School Bond Referendum voting dates: January 21st, vote by mail application due by mail January 27th, vote by mail application may be requested in person by 3pm at ...
Dog and Cat Licenses Due
As a reminder to all Fanwood residents, dog and cat license registrations and renewals are due by January 31. You can apply for a license starting January 2nd in person at the Municipal Clerk’s office at Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We accept cash ...
Louis Bay Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for students to apply for one of three $1,000 scholarships through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. This statewide competition invites students to explore the theme “What I Like About My Hometown” while recognizing the vital role of elected and volunteer leaders in local ...
Fanwood Holds Annual Reorganization Meeting; Councilwomen McElroy Barker and Walsh Begin New Terms
(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting Monday night, January 6th, at Borough Hall. Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker was sworn in to her fourth term by Mayor Colleen Mahr while Councilwoman Patricia Walsh took the oath from the Mayor to begin her third term. Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker is sworn in ...
Westfield Regional Health Dept Monthly Newsletter
Please see the January 2025 Monthly Newsletter from our Health Department with important tips and guidance on local health issues.