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Fanwood New Jersey
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BOROUGH NEWS

High School Athletes Honored by Mayor & Council

Fanwood’s amazing high school athletes took center stage at the July regular meeting of the Fanwood Mayor and Council Monday, July 17th, 2023. Record setting track and field achievements by Boys’ and Girls’ Track-and-Field athletes were recognized by the Council which presented proclamations congratulating them on the following: ...

Party in the Park Pillow Case Races

Fanwood families turned out for the Party in the Park, rescheduled because of last week’s poor weather, and there were old and new attractions this year at the event’s usual site, LaGrande Park. New was a pillow case race sponsored by Fanwood’s Shovlin Mattress Company. Owner Ron Shovlin ...

Police report to Council on vandalism epidemic

Fanwood Police Director Michael Bramhall told the Borough Council at its regular June meeting Monday that police are ramping up measures to both prevent vandalism in Borough parks and catch the perpetrators. Ongoing vandalism at Forest Road Park, LaGrande Park and the Fanwood Nature Center hit a low ...

PUBLIC NOTICES

Hometown Hero Banner Program

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, in partnership with the Township of Scotch Plains, the Borough of Fanwood, American Legion Post 209 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10122, is continuing the Banner Program and is seeking to honor our local Veterans and those currently serving in the United ...

Easter Egg Hunt is April 4th

On Saturday, April 4, Forest Road Park will host Fanwood’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will begin eggs-actly at 10 a.m. The rain date is April 11, same time and place. All children 10 and under are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and join the fun! Over ...

2020 Primary Election Deadlines

With Primary Election Day just a few months away, residents are reminded to be mindful of these important dates. Residents can check their voter status and find more election information at unioncountyvotes.com.   Wednesday, Apr 8 – Last day to file Party Declaration Forms to change political party ...

Local Fanwood-Scotch Plains Couple Ties the Knot

Happy Valentines Day Fanwood!  Recently Mayor Colleen Mahr had the honor of officiating a very special wedding for longtime local residents Luba Diakoff Schnable and Harry (Skip) Ungar. The couple was married on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at home in front of the fireplace. Luba 91, a Graduate ...