BOROUGH NEWS
Scotch-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation Now Accepting Applications
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. - The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation is currently accepting applications for high school seniors graduating in 2026 who reside in Scotch Plains or Fanwood, and residents currently attending college or other post high school institutions for scholarships. Electronic applications are now available at www.spfscholarshipfoundation.org. The ...
Message Regarding Wellness Fridge Donations
The Borough has been experiencing a large amount of food being left outside the Wellness refrigerator in front of the Municipal Building. Please be advised that only perishable items that may be placed in the Wellness refrigerator are accepted. All other non-perishable items may be taken to a ...
Fanwood Holds Reorganization Meeting; Councilwomen Berry and Mitchell Sworn in for New Terms
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting Monday at Borough Hall. Councilwoman Gina Berry was sworn in for a second term and Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell took the oath of office to begin her ninth term. Assemblywoman Linda Carter swears in Councilwoman Gina Berry ...
2026 Dog and Cat Licenses
As a reminder to all Fanwood residents, dog and cat license registrations and renewals are due by January 31. You can apply for a license starting January 5th in person at the Municipal Clerk’s office at Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Monday through Friday, from ...
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 ...