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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

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|

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|