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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Notice of Special Meeting of Mayor & Council

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY          A Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood has been scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2019, Fanwood Borough Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, at 7:00 pm to hold a special meeting to make two ...

January 4th, 2019|

Registration Now Open for Fanwood Seniors Winter Recreation Programs

Registration is now open for Fanwood Recreation's winter programs for seniors. Programs begin the week of January 7th and run weekly through the week of March 25th. Classes include Aerobics, Yoga, Zumba, Water Exercise and Tai Chi. All classes will be held in the recreation building at Forest Road Park with the exception of Water Exercise, which will be held ...

January 3rd, 2019|

Fanwood Mayor and Council Welcome Two New Council Members at Reorganization Meeting

Along with the Fanwood Town Council and members of the community, Mayor Colleen Mahr welcomed the Borough of Fanwood's newest public servants at the 2019 Reorganization Meeting yesterday, January 1. Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker was sworn in to her second term, accompanied by her husband, sons, and parents. Beyond her work on the ...

January 2nd, 2019|

Meet the 2019 Fanwood Arts Council

The 2019 Fanwood Arts Council is comprised of creative community leaders who foster fellowship and fun centered on a shared passion for the arts. The Arts Council facilitates this through multiple events held throughout the year that entertain and engage local audiences. The Arts Council operates primarily from its headquarters at the Patricia M. Kuran ...

December 28th, 2018|

Fanwood December 2018 Council Meeting Highlights

The Fanwood Borough Council hosted its last Mayor and Council Meeting on Monday, December 17. To close out the year, Mayor Mahr and the Council members honored a few leaders within the community. Councilman Molenaar Retires His Position The Mayor and Council bid a heartfelt farewell to retiring Councilman Jack Molenaar. He decided ...

December 20th, 2018|

Friends of Fanwood Library Add MoMA & BBG to MuseumPass

Just in time for the holidays, library cardholders in Fanwood and Scotch Plains can borrow free passes to the Museum of Modern Art and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. The MoMA pass admits five people for free and allows three additional visitors to enter for $5 each. The pass also gives onsite discounts and free admission ...

December 17th, 2018|

Phone Scam Alert!

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 ...

December 14th, 2018|

Mayor Mahr Meets with Union County Mayors to Discuss Local Topics

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, ...

December 14th, 2018|

Scotch Plains Fanwood Scholarship Foundation Application Now Available

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, ...

December 13th, 2018|

Holiday Tree Lighting Highlights!

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 ...

December 3rd, 2018|