BOROUGH NEWS
Scotch-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation Now Accepting Applications
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. - The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation is currently accepting applications for high school seniors graduating in 2026 who reside in Scotch Plains or Fanwood, and residents currently attending college or other post high school institutions for scholarships. Electronic applications are now available at www.spfscholarshipfoundation.org. The ...
Message Regarding Wellness Fridge Donations
The Borough has been experiencing a large amount of food being left outside the Wellness refrigerator in front of the Municipal Building. Please be advised that only perishable items that may be placed in the Wellness refrigerator are accepted. All other non-perishable items may be taken to a ...
Fanwood Holds Reorganization Meeting; Councilwomen Berry and Mitchell Sworn in for New Terms
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting Monday at Borough Hall. Councilwoman Gina Berry was sworn in for a second term and Councilwoman Katherine Mitchell took the oath of office to begin her ninth term. Assemblywoman Linda Carter swears in Councilwoman Gina Berry ...
2026 Dog and Cat Licenses
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 5th in person at the Municipal Clerk’s office at Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Monday through Friday, from ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Weather Alert! Remove cars and recycling bins from street.
The National Weather Service predicts a snow storm tonight into Friday bringing 3 to 4 inches of accumulation. Residents are asked to remove all vehicles from roadways to assist the Public Works Department in keeping the roads clear and to ensure the safe passage of emergency vehicles. Any ...
Curbside recycling delayed until Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022
Due to unforeseen operational issues because of the recent COVID outbreak, the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority (PMUA) has informed the Borough that today’s recycling pickup will be postponed until Saturday, January 8th. Please make sure your container is out by Saturday morning at 7 AM. The PMUA apologizes ...
2022 Fanwood Reorganization Meeting
The annual Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council of Fanwood will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the business of reorganizing the municipal government of the Borough of Fanwood for 2022. Because of the continued threat of infection ...
Leaf collection done for 2021
The Fanwood Department of Public Works has completed the 2021 Leaf Pickup program in all quadrants of the Borough. Residents are asked not to place any leaves in the street as the Department prepares for the possibility of inclement weather and snow removal operations. For additional information please ...