BOROUGH NEWS
Happy 78th Anniversary to Fanwood Rescue Squad!
Happy 78th anniversary to the Fanwood Rescue Squad. The squad was formed in 1948 by members of the Fanwood Fire Company who recognized the Borough’s need for their own rescue squad. The squad took its first call for service on May 7th, 1948, and hasn’t stopped since. The ...
Hometown Hero Banner Program 2026
The Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood are opening up the Hometown Heroes Banner Program for the 2026 season, seeking to honor our local Veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Banner Program will continue to recognize those Veterans (living ...
Women’s History Month Honoring Mayor Patricia M. Kuran
Mayor Patricia M. Kuran, Fanwood’s First Woman and First Democratic Mayor During Women’s History Month throughout March, we are celebrating those women with Fanwood roots who are or have made a difference. This week we are recognizing Patricia M. Kuran who served as Fanwood’s first woman and ...
DPW Storm Debris Pickup Week of March 9th
Due to the recent snowstorms, the Department of Public Works will perform a special one-time curbside branch and storm debris pickup during the week of March 9, 2026, weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their debris curbside in the street for pickup. If you have any questions, ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
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 ...