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Several residents have reported they have received calls from the U.S. Social Security Administration, regarding their social security benefits. One resident reported the caller stated that there would be “disciplinary measures taken if she did not assist them.” THIS IS A SCAM. The Social Security Administration never contacts anyone by phone. DO NOT GIVE OUT ...
Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and several Union County Mayors met recently to discuss topics and issues facing towns, as well as explore opportunities to share services regionally. Topics included affordable housing and the pending legislation to legalize cannabis. Michael Darcy, Executive Director of NJ League of Municipalities, joined the mayors for the discussion. In November, ...
The Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Foundation is pleased to invite all high school seniors and college students residing in Scotch Plains and Fanwood to apply for the many scholarships available through the Foundation. Some awards are need-based, while others have different criteria for selection, such as the intent to pursue an education focused on teaching, ...
Fanwood's annual Santa arrival and Christmas tree lighting Sunday, December 2, 2018, brought out many of our families to get photos with Santa, cookies, crafts and a serenade by the fabulous Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Chorus. Mayor Colleen Mahr lit the tree with the assistance of Santa Claus and Susan Schuman led the crowd in ...
Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr joined neighboring mayors at a recent meeting with Governor Phil Murphy to discuss opportunities for shared services between municipalities. Mayor Mahr is a long-time advocate of cooperative agreements between towns to provide services at a cost savings for residents. This year, the mayor has met with Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle and ...
Read below for some highlights of the Fanwood Borough Council meeting held on Monday, November 19th. VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH is Oshanda Erb of Fanwood, Air Force reservist who was Fanwood’s representative on the committee that created the Veterans Banners across Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Oshanda joined the Air Force at age 17 and became ...
The Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library 32nd Fall Book Sale generated $12,780, a record breaker. Much of the credit goes to the 78 volunteers who worked more than 600 hours sorting, selling, and cleaning up. According to Volunteer Coordinator Sally Hogan, "It was an amazing turn out of volunteers who worked hard and long ...
Fanwood residents just received their first Sewer Utility Bill. Why? Fanwood Town Council established a Sewer Utility on April 2018 to begin the critical planning process to address required ongoing and long-term maintenance of the Borough’s infrastructure system, as well as plan upgrades to the Borough’s aging sewer infrastructure system. Two immediate tasks of the ...
Fanwood's unique Poetry Series celebrated its 20th anniversary on Tuesday evening, November 8, 2018, with live music, special guests and of course, poetry at the Carriage House. The event was hosted by Adele Kenney, Fanwood's Poet Laureate and founder of the Poetry Series, along with her poetry partner Tom Plante. For 20 years, poets and ...
Congratulations to Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker for being re-elected and to Trisha Walsh for being elected to the Fanwood Council. They were joined by Mayor Colleen Mahr, friends, family and supporters at Sheelen's Crossing tonight. UNOFFICIAL RETURNS: McElroy Barker: 2065 Walsh: 2216 Walter: 1253 Votes must be certified by the County Board of Elections.