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
January 5th BOH Meeting Postponed
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the Fanwood Board of Health scheduled for January 5, 2023, at 7 PM via zoom has been postponed to February 2, 2023 – 7 PM via zoom. Colleen M. Huehn Secretary ...
Councilwomen Berry & Mitchell Sworn In
Kathy Mitchell and Gina Berry were sworn-in as Fanwood Council members today during the Borough’s annual reorganization meeting of the Mayor and Council on Monday, January 2, 2023. Councilwoman Mitchell sworn in Mitchell, sworn-in to her eighth consecutive term by Borough Attorney Russell Huegel, was accompanied ...
NJ Tax Rebate: The ANCHOR Program Deadline Extended to Jan. 31
The new ANCHOR program (Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters), formerly the Homestead Rebate Program, provides tax rebates to NJ residents who owned or rented their home as of October 1, 2019, filed state income taxes and meet income requirements. Those who qualify may receive rebates ...
Reorganization Meeting January 2, 2023
Public Notice Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood January 2, 2023 Reorganization Meeting PLEASE BE ADVISED 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. and N.J.S.A. 40:45A-1, the Mayor and Council of ...