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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Fanwood Community TV Survey

Fanwood Community Television was established in the 1980’s by volunteers that included Joe Nagy and George Weiss. The channel, first broadcast on Comcast channel 35, is part of the commitment by cable companies to provide public access stations to local municipalities. When Verizon launched its Fios network, it too provided a channel to Fanwood, channel ...

April 19th, 2018|

April Council Meeting

The Fanwood Borough Council recognized the following people tonight at its regular monthly meeting, April 16, 2018: 1. Volunteer of the Month—Himanee Hendre, 16, student at the Scotch Plains Magnet School, who has given her time for several years to the Fanwood Recreation Commission with event planning and carrying out events. She received a ...

April 17th, 2018|

Rockin’ For Autism 2018 Highlights

The 3rd annual Rockin' for Autism Music Festival fundraiser was held on Saturday, April 14th on a beautiful Spring day! Fanwood's LaGrande Park hosted crowds of attendees, volunteers, elected officials and more. The festival, which coincided with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball League (SPFBL) Opening Day, featured music, raffles, vendors and food trucks. Rockin' for ...

April 16th, 2018|

IRS PHONE SCAM

The Internal Revenue Service reminded taxpayers to be careful with continuing aggressive phone scams as criminals pose as IRS agents in hopes of stealing money. These continuing phone calls remain a major threat to taxpayers and remain on the annual IRS "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for the 2018 filing season. The IRS Will ...

April 12th, 2018|

2018 Annual Easter Egg Hunt Highlights!

A bright, brisk day greeted hundreds of Fanwood children and their parents for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Forest Road Park Saturday, March 31st.. More than 1,800 eggs filled with candy and prizes were scattered around the park in areas designated by age groups. It was all over in minutes! Thanks to the Recreation ...

April 1st, 2018|

FRIENDS of the Library Membership Drive!

One hundred new or renewing members by July 4th. This is the goal set by the Friends of Fanwood Memorial Library Membership Committee for 2018. Progress in the Growing Friends campaign will be indicated on the 9-foot-tall sunflower that Fanwood artist Jean Rosen has designed for the library lobby. The Children’s Department will offer young ...

March 30th, 2018|

Council Meeting Highlights: March 19, 2018

At the Council Meeting on Monday, March 19th, local organizations and residents were recognized for their dedication and hard work in Fanwood. Mayor Colleen Mahr presented a proclamation for Girl Scout Week to girls from Troops 40370 and 40777, along with Julie Murphy, a member of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout Service Team, at Monday's ...

March 20th, 2018|

Council Meeting Highlights: February 20, 2018

At the Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 20th, several organizations and residents were recognized for their dedication and hard work in Fanwood. Pictured are the following: Former Councilman David Trumpp presented a check for $7,000 to the Fanwood Fire Company, its share of the annual Christmas tree sale shared by the Fanwood Lion’s Club, ...

February 21st, 2018|

IRS Phone Scam Warning

Several residents have reported they have received calls from the United States Department of Treasury on behalf of the Internal Revenue Service, IRS regarding unpaid taxes. THIS IS A SCAM. The Fanwood Police Department wants to warn residents that the IRS never contacts anyone by phone. If you receive a call regarding your need to ...

February 15th, 2018|

Mayor Mahr Featured on Panel at New Jersey Planning Conference

On Friday, January 26, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr served as a panelist on the “Who Runs the World? Girls! Power, Money, and Law” session during the New Jersey Planning Conference in New Brunswick, NJ. Mayor Mahr shared her experiences in public service, highlighting her efforts to revitalize Fanwood, alongside five other influential women on the ...

February 5th, 2018|