BOROUGH NEWS
Idling Degrades Local Air Quality
Idling cars, trucks, school buses, public and private shuttle buses, and off-road construction equipment all contribute to the degradation of local air quality. Current state regulations limit engine idling for both diesel and gasoline vehicles to three minutes with limited exceptions. Violations can be issued by New Jersey ...
Ladies Night Out Brings Excitement to Downtown Fanwood
The threat of rain did not deter hundreds of shoppers from turning out for the 11th annual Fanwood Ladies Night Out in downtown Fanwood on Thursday, June 6th. Local merchants and vendors from around the area set up shop in and around the South Avenue plaza between Fanwood ...
Howard Drewes, Former OEM Coord., Police Officer, Fireman, Rescue Squad Member Remembered
Howard Drewes, who has a legacy of public service to Fanwood as a retired police officer, fireman, and Office of Emergency Management Coordinator during, passed away Saturday night, June 1, at the Center for Hope Hospice. He was 68. In his role as OEM coordinator, Howard played a ...
Road Construction Update
Road Construction to commence on or about June 3 on Pandick Court, Robin Road and Second Street between (South & La Grande)Work is anticipated to be complete within three months. For more information contact apanagopoulos@fanwoodnj.org.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Local Groups Secure Vaccine Appointments for Seniors
The local Rotary Club and Housing With Hope are helping secure appointments for senior citizens in our area. Please see the below information and encourage everyone you know to schedule their vaccine appointment. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club and Housing With Hope have secured appointments with a local pharmacy ...
TRHT Letter to the Editor on SPF Schools Anti-bias Training
The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Joint Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Committee (TRHT) on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district's implementation of anti-bias training for administrators and staff. Dear Editor: The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Joint Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Committee (TRHT) ...
March 17, 2021 Planning Board Meeting Cancelled
LEGAL NOTICE Meeting Cancellation The Planning Board of the Borough of Fanwood has canceled March 17, 2021, Virtual Agenda Meeting previously scheduled for 7:30 PM. The following regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting will be held virtually on March 24, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The 2021 Master Plan Reexamination ...
UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccine Information
UPDATE: Vaccine Finders! Dianne Howarth, Senior Citizen Director for the Borough, has identified resources to assist with securing a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. If you are having difficulty navigating through the many appointment websites, please feel free to contact Dianne at dhowarth@fanwoodnj.org. She will help match you with a ...