BOROUGH NEWS
Groundwork Elizabeth Plants Apple Tree at Borough Hall
On June 16, members of Groundwork Elizabeth planted an apple tree at Fanwood Borough Hall as part of Union County’s 2026 Plant a Seed Program. The Fruitful Futures Community Tree Grant provides a fruit tree to be planted on-site, serving as a long-term reminder of the importance of conservation ...
9th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Held at Shady Rest Golf and Country Club
(Scotch Plains, NJ) – The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood gathered on Saturday, June 13th under hot and sunny skies for the ninth Juneteenth celebration at the historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains. Juneteenth marks the 161st year since the last enslaved Americans ...
Heat Advisory in Effect Through 8 PM on Friday
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 PM ON FRIDAY What Heat index values up to near 100 expected. Where Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. When Through 8 PM Friday. Impacts Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Summary A Heat ...
Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics
Fanwood Police Lt. Dan Kranz participated today in the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, an annual fundraiser for the New Jersey Special Olympics. Police officers across New Jersey participate by carrying the torch from town to town, meeting up with fellow officers in different municipalities. The group ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
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 ...
SPF School Bond Referendum In-Person Open House – Tuesday, August 20 at 7pm
An in-person Fanwood Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 20th, at 7 pm at the Forest Road Park Building. Questions about the referendum will be addressed at the Open House. For further information please visit spfk12.org/future.
Tax Bills Update
Final tax bills are in process of being mailed. They should reach your mailbox no later than Monday, August 19. The grace period to pay August taxes has been extended to September 10, 2024
Affordable Units Available at 40 South Avenue
Affordable housing units are available in Fanwood at 40 South Avenue, a development with 24 market rate rental units and 4 affordable units located on South Avenue. A random selection will be held for all preliminary applications received on or before 1 pm, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, after ...