Offering more than 40 programs, Fanwood Recreation's Summer schedule is busier than ever! Sports, Academic Enrichment, Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology, Ponies and more—there's a program to indulge just about every child's interests! Plus, the always popular Summer Park Program and Tweens & Teens Travel Camp are back, and sure to sell out as ...

Dean Talcott is a Fanwood resident and environmentalist. Over a number of years, he has also developed a passionate interest in maple sugaring. Today, he shares with the Borough what draws him to his favorite hobby:  Maple Sugaring in Fanwood by Dean Talcott Winter 2019 will be my 7th year of maple sugaring. Last year, ...

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting important historical facts about black individuals, black-owned business,  and organizations in the Scotch Plains/Fanwood area. This week, meet Mr. William E. Populus, Jr. - the first Black councilperson elected in Fanwood. Councilman Populus served multiple terms in his career on the Fanwood Borough Council; retiring once in 2000 and again in ...

Candace Waller is a native of Fanwood and the founder of Why We Dance - an organization dedicated to fostering community unity through the art of dance. In addition to teaching dance to young people and adults alike throughout the region, she is also an avid writer and holds a Masters in Digital Publishing from ...

The Fanwood Borough Council acknowledged a number of our citizens at its regular monthly meeting on February 19, 2019: VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH: Judge Leland McGee, head of Social Justice Matters, a Fanwood/Scotch Plains community group that has facilitated dialogue during and after incidents of racial injustice in our towns. ...

The Borough of Fanwood would like to remind all residents that the last day to pay February property taxes without penalty will be Monday, February 11, 2019. If you need more information about this, please contact Colleen M. Huehn at chuehn@fanwoodnj.org or call 908-322-8236 ext. 126.

Did you know that the first ever African-American country club was founded right here in nearby Scotch Plains? The Shady Rest Golf and Country Club was purchased by a group of Black investors known as the Progressive Realty Company, Inc. in 1921. Their vision was to transform the former Westfield Country Club into community recreation ...

  Share or donate your historic Fanwood photos with the Fanwood Historic Preservation Commission on Sunday, Feburary 10th, at the Fanwood Museum! This event will be free and open to all members of the public.