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Fanwood New Jersey
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Santa Parade a Go for Saturday, Dec. 18, with an Eye on the Weather

Listen for the sirens of the first responder convoy accompanying Santa for his daylong trek through Fanwood Saturday, December 18. It takes him all day to reach every home expecting a present. Santa will press on through a light rain. If heavy rain is forecast, he'll put off his trip until Sunday, but right now, ...

December 16th, 2021|

Free COVID Clinic draws almost 200 people

Almost 200 people lined up for free COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at Forest Road Park in Fanwood. With word that the Omicron variant is in New Jersey and highly transmissible, the Westfield Regional Health Department sponsored this vaccine drive for BOOST NJ Day. All three vaccines, first, second and third shots, were available ...

December 15th, 2021|

Seniors Hear Holiday Safety Message from Police

The Fanwood Seniors Club’s holiday luncheon at The Westwood in Garwood was highlighted by live music by the SPF High School Moonglowers and a presentation on holiday safety from Fanwood police officer Kathy Case. “The future of police work is community policing,” said Officer Case. “And seniors are a big part of our community.” Case’s ...

December 11th, 2021|

Christmas season arrives with Santa, tree lighting

Fanwood officially welcomed Santa Claus and lit the Borough Christmas tree at its holiday celebration on Sunday, December 5, at the historic train station on North Avenue. Held this year all outdoors, Santa arrived via fire engine and set up shop under the eaves of the front porch of the train station, which doubles as ...

December 8th, 2021|

Fanwood welcomes Hanukkah with Menorah Lighting

Fanwood neighbors and Council members turned out tonight for a ceremonial lighting of a giant Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Rabbi Avrohom Blesofsky of The Chabad of Union County officiated, injecting great energy into the small gathering at the North Avenue side of the train station where the Menorah stands. He ...

December 1st, 2021|

Santa Arrival & Tree Lighting Sunday, Dec. 5th

Come down to the North Avenue Train Station on Sunday, December 5th for the return of Fanwood’s annual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony! This will be an all-outdoors event. Enjoy seasonal music, free refreshments, contests, prizes and more. And, of course, Santa will be there to greet your children! Registration: You MUST pre-register to meet ...

November 22nd, 2021|

Shop Small Saturday Nov. 27, 2021

Support Fanwood's small businesses! Join us on Saturday, Nov. 27th downtown to do your holiday shopping. Visit the Welcome Table 11am-1pm for a free goody bag with discounts and giveaways, coffee and donuts and a chance to win a $100 gift card!

November 21st, 2021|

Residents chat with the Mayor at the Larder

Mayor Colleen Mahr made herself available for a couple hours on Friday, October 22, 2021, to anyone who wanted to discuss issues, ask questions or just chat. The event, held at the Fanwood Larder grocery story on Martine Avenue, attracted several dozen residents who discussed various issues with the Mayor. Fanwood Larder proprietor Eva Pfaff ...

October 20th, 2021|