BOROUGH NEWS
State of Emergency Declared Starting Saturday Night
Acting Gov. Tahesha Way declared a state of emergency starting 10 p.m. Saturday in preparation for the expected storm. READ MORE: https://newjersey.news12.com/acting-gov-way-declares...
Be Prepared for Nor’easter This Weekend
With the Nor'easter headed up the east coast this weekend, the most significant impact appears to be our coastal regions. Our area is expected to face rainfall spread over a 24-36 hour period, with wind gusts expected to be up to 30mph.In advance of this storm, it is ...
Fanwood Recognizes International Stuttering Awareness Day, Speakers Seek Support for Immigrant Trust Act
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council issued a proclamation recognizing International Stuttering Awareness Day at the Monday, October 6th Council agenda meeting. First observed in 1998, International Stuttering Awareness Day, on October 22, celebrates people around the world who stutter and brings awareness of ...
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 ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Fanwood to Host Forum on Affordable Housing Wednesday, September 11
The Borough of Fanwood will host a public information session on affordable housing at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 11th at the Forest Park Building. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. The New Jersey Legislature adopted new affordable housing legislation in March of 2024. The borough’s affordable ...
Fanwood Police Announces New Pet Registry Program
The Fanwood Police Department has announced the launch of a new Pet Registry Program designed to enhance the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners quickly and efficiently. This innovative program allows pet owners to submit a completed registration form along with photographs of their pets and ...
Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council is Thursday, August 22 at 7pm via zoom.
Zoom meeting details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81652304316?pwd=GcrRMpCVQ3SAGOdmL5ZVpAUWXHE42o.1 Meeting ID: 816 5230 4316 Passcode: 793018
PSE&G Tree Trimming, Utility Pole Work to Begin Next Week
On or about Monday, August 19th, PSE&G crews and contractors will begin tree trimming along South Avenue, between Hetfield Avenue and Terrill Road, and along PSE&G’s Transmission Right-of-Way from Terrill Road to 2nd Street in Scotch Plains. Tree trimming is expected to take about a week-and-a-half, depending on ...