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
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 ...
Council Meeting 12/5 Time & Location Change
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, 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., specifically N.J.S.A. 10:4-8 (d), the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, State of New Jersey, advises that ...
RFQ: Public Notice for 2023 Services
The Mayor & Council of the Borough of Fanwood is soliciting written responses, through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, to a Request for Qualification (“RFQ”), for the following services for the Borough of Fanwood: Appraisal Services Architect Auditor Services Bond Counsel Borough Attorney ...