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
2022 bulk waste pick-up program
Fanwood's annual bulk waste pickup program takes place beginning September 26th. Larger items including rugs, mattresses, furniture, window air conditions and more may be picked up at your curb. Collection dates: NE & NW Quadrants: September 26 SE & SW Quadrants: October 3 Bulk waste pickup requires a ...
Agenda Meeting 8/1 available via Zoom
PUBLIC NOTICE Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood August 1, 2022 Work Session 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 ...
August Board of Health Meeting Time Change
Notice is hereby given that there has been a time change for the Regular Meeting of the Fanwood Board of Health scheduled for Thursday, August 4th, 2022. The meeting will be called to order a 6:30 PM via zoom. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93708351648?pwd=YzlkRnZKam9tTnZrV3JZRi8xbWdLdz09 Meeting ID: 937 0835 1648 Password: ...
