BOROUGH NEWS
Borough Passes Affordable Housing Resolution; Lt. Kranz Tells 2025 Police Dept. Goals
(Fanwood, NJ) – The borough council passed a resolution Tuesday, January 21st, accepting the fourth round of affordable housing obligation of 109 units although Mayor Colleen Mahr believes the number will likely be reduced. Officer in Charge, Lt. Dan Kranz, reports on the Police Department’s goals for 2025. ...
SPF School Bond Referendum Election January 28th
Please mark your calendars! Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools will be holding a vote on Jan. 28, with in-person voting available from 2-8 p.m. A reminder for the upcoming School Bond Referendum voting dates: January 21st, vote by mail application due by mail January 27th, vote by mail application may ...
Dog and Cat Licenses Due
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 2nd in person at the Municipal Clerk’s office at Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 ...
Louis Bay Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition
We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for students to apply for one of three $1,000 scholarships through the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition. This statewide competition invites students to explore the theme “What I Like About My Hometown” while recognizing the vital role ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
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 ...
2023 RFQ – Borough Attorney & Downtown Economic Development Director
Reissue - RFQ Public Notice for 2023 Attorney & Downtown Economic Director
Thanks to Our Leaf-Raking Volunteers
Dozens of volunteers stepped up to rake leaves for Fanwood seniors and disabled citizens the first weekend of December, 2022. The program by Fanwood's Senior Services Coordinator recruited volunteers from local Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, families, St. Bart's and individuals who gave their time to ...