BOROUGH NEWS
Scotch Plains and Fanwood Unite to Advance E-Bike Safety Reforms Following Tragic Accident
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the aftermath of a heartbreaking e-bike accident that claimed the life of a 13-year-old resident, leaders from Scotch Plains and Fanwood joined Senate President Nick Scutari and Union County officials Wednesday to call for urgent reforms to New Jersey’s e-bike regulations. The press ...
Statement from Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Borough Council and Fanwood Police Department
We are heartbroken that a young child was involved in an accident and killed this afternoon in Scotch Plains. On behalf of the Borough, we extend our deepest condolences to all that loved him and stand with his family and share their grief. We are one SPF community ...
Ellis Angel Brings Banned Books Art to Fanwood Memorial Library
Fanwood, NJ -- The Fanwood Memorial Library, Ellis Angel, a Scotch Plains-based artist and activist, and PEN America will present “The Censor's Cut: Weavings for Intellectual Freedom,” an art installation of paper weavings taken from shredded banned books. The public is invited to view the exhibit at the ...
Train Station Pedestrian Bridge Repairs
On or about September 18, 2025, New Jersey Transit will begin repairs to the pedestrian walkway bridge that connects the north and south side train stations. During this time, the bridge will be open to commuters, however, access may be delayed for a short period of time during ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Notice of Award of Contract for Tennis Court
NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RESOLUTION 2025-05-102 CONTRACTOR: ATT Sports, Inc. 115 B Cross Keys Rd., Berlin, New Jersey NATURE OF SERVICE: Construction/Paving services DURATION: For a period not to exceed December 31, 2025 FEE: Not to exceed $275,000.00 A ...
Notice of Award of Contract Grand Sanitation
NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RESOLUTION 2025-05-100 CONTRACTOR: Grand Sanitation 1630 South Second Street, Plainfield, New Jersey 07063 NATURE OF SERVICE: Recycling Collection Services DURATION: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 FEE: Not to exceed for each year $150,000.00 ...
Amendment to Borough Code for Films & Motion Pictures
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEYPUBLIC NOTICEORDINANCE: 2025-05-R AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 150 OF THE BOROUGH CODE FOR FILMS & MOTION PICTURES The purpose of this ordinance is to amend its ordinance on the ...
Special Meeting of Mayor and Council May 5, 2025
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE MAYOR AND COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in compliance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act” of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 10:4 et seq., specifically N.J.S.A. 10:4-8 (d), the Mayor and Council ...