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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Mayors Unite to Press for Better Service on Raritan Valley Line

Mayor Colleen Mahr of the Borough of Fanwood is proud to announce that the Mayors Task Force of the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) has grown to include 26 communities along the Raritan Valley Rail line. Their common goal is to seek one-seat train service into NY Penn Station during peak hours. The Mayors Task ...

February 2nd, 2018|

2018 Carriage House Poetry Series Dates Announced

Celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year, the Carriage House Poetry Series has announced their full list of dates, poets and special events that they will be hosting in 2018. The series features some of the finest contemporary poets each year in the Kuran Arts Center (a nineteenth century carriage house, formerly known as the Fanwood ...

January 25th, 2018|

Mayor and Council Send 2018 Greetings

Anthony Carter joined the Fanwood Borough Council on Monday, January 1st, after being sworn in by Mayor Colleen Mahr. Councilman Russ Huegel was sworn in for his fourth term by the Mayor. Councilman Jack Molenaar was elected Council President for 2018. Continuing on the Council this year are Tom Kranz, Erin McElroy Barker, Kathy Mitchell ...

January 4th, 2018|

Council Meeting Highlights: December 18, 2017

At the Fanwood meeting of Mayor and Council on December 18th, recognition and gratitude filled the room as the Mayor honored outgoing Councilman Kevin Boris for his dedication to the Borough and celebrated resident Volunteer of the Month, Greg Roser. Mayor Colleen Mahr wishes outgoing Councilman Kevin Boris all the best during his last Council meeting. ...

December 19th, 2017|

Fanwood Business Roundtable: December 2017

Fanwood’s redevelopment consultant Liz Jeffrey and more than a dozen local business owners met for the year’s final Fanwood Business Roundtable on Thursday evening at the Fanwood Grille (34 S. Martine Ave.) to plan for upcoming events that will drive foot traffic to local establishments. “We plan on enhancing Fanwood’s events for 2018, such as Ladies Night ...

December 18th, 2017|

Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Highlights!

This year, residents of Fanwood joined together to kick off the Holiday season on the front lawn of the Fanwood train station for the annual Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting! The line to meet Santa stretched through the parking lot and children of all ages were able to participate in contests and holiday crafts. Thank ...

December 5th, 2017|

Small Business Saturday in Fanwood: November 25th

Saturday, November 25th is Small Business Saturday! Help support your local small businesses by patronizing their store locations and begin your holiday shopping. Many of Fanwood's local businesses will be offering special discounts and promotions on Small Business Saturday, so keep an eye out on our website and Facebook page for more details and updates! ...

November 17th, 2017|

Santa Parade in Fanwood!

The beloved Santa Parade through Fanwood brought awe and smiles across town on Saturday, December 16th. A coating of snow brought an extra holiday touch to our annual tradition which goes back some 50 years. With his helpers from the Fire Department, Rescue Squad and PBA Local 123, Santa delivered over 1,000 gifts to about ...

November 17th, 2017|

Fanwood Awarded Grant for Historic Restoration and Preservation

Some of the most treasured historic sites in Union County will receive a total of $300,000 in matching grants toward restoration work and other upgrades, through the Preserve Union County program. The grant program is funded by the Freeholder Board through the Union County Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. Fanwood has been ...

October 27th, 2017|