Borough Offices closed tonight, March 12
Please be advised that the Borough of Fanwood offices are closed tonight, March 12. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 17 Carriage House Reading Cancelled
In view of the coronavirus situation (the many related phone calls we’ve received, the NJ State of Emergency, school closings, and CDC recommendations to limit large audience gatherings) we have decided to cancel the March 17 Carriage House Poetry reading. With an abundance of concern for everyone’s well-being, this decision comes after much consideration and ...
Barbershop Chorus Coming to Fanwood Museum
On Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m. the Fanwood Historic Preservation Commission will present The Jerseyaires, a barbershop chorus from Rahway, NJ. The show will be held at the Fanwood Museum, which is housed on the first floor of the historic railroad station on North Avenue. The Jerseyaires have entertained music lovers for more than ...
Hometown Hero Banner Program
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, in partnership with the Township of Scotch Plains, the Borough of Fanwood, American Legion Post 209 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10122, is continuing the Banner Program and is seeking to honor our local Veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Banner Program Phase ...
Easter Egg Hunt is April 4th
On Saturday, April 4, Forest Road Park will host Fanwood’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will begin eggs-actly at 10 a.m. The rain date is April 11, same time and place. All children 10 and under are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and join the fun! Over a thousand eggs filled with all sorts ...
2020 Primary Election Deadlines
With Primary Election Day just a few months away, residents are reminded to be mindful of these important dates. Residents can check their voter status and find more election information at unioncountyvotes.com. Wednesday, Apr 8 – Last day to file Party Declaration Forms to change political party affiliation for the June Primary Tuesday, May ...
Local Fanwood-Scotch Plains Couple Ties the Knot
Happy Valentines Day Fanwood! Recently Mayor Colleen Mahr had the honor of officiating a very special wedding for longtime local residents Luba Diakoff Schnable and Harry (Skip) Ungar. The couple was married on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at home in front of the fireplace. Luba 91, a Graduate of Syracuse University worked as a social ...
The US Census is Hiring
The U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring in Our Area! Are you looking for ways to help your community? The U.S. Census Bureau is currently hiring temporary positions for the 2020 Census in our area. All 2020 Census jobs are temporary. The largest number of positions available are for census takers. Pay rates vary by area. ...
Board of Elections Seeks Poll Workers
Civic Opportunity for Union County Residents Includes $200 Stipend Union County, NJ – Union County residents seeking an opportunity to help during the 2020 Presidential election cycle can apply to become poll workers this year. All poll workers must attend a mandatory training session and will earn a $200 stipend for their services on Election ...
Poetry Series will offer “Sweetheart Night” on Feb. 18
The Carriage House Poetry Series invites the public to attend a free event on Tuesday, February 18th at 8 p.m., featuring distinguished poet Diane Lockward in the Kuran Arts Center on Watson Road, off North Martine Avenue, adjacent to Fanwood Borough Hall. The reading marks the start of the 2020 season of the Carriage House ...