BOROUGH NEWS
Celebrating Black History Month
Fanwood's own Kramer Manor neighborhood is a hotbed of black history! An extensive narrative has been compiled by current and past residents who have researched the origins and development of this area of Fanwood-Scotch Plains which was created specifically to attract African American families beginning in the 1920s. ...
Volunteer first responder service awards
Fanwood Fire Department and Rescue Squad volunteers received awards for up to 45 years of service to our town at their annual awards dinner on January 21, 2023. Mayor Colleen Mahr was on hand to swear-in the FD and FRS officers. Congratulations to those volunteers who were recognized ...
ANCHOR Tax Rebate Extended to Feb. 28
The ANCHOR program (Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters), formerly the Homestead Rebate Program, provides tax rebates to NJ residents who owned or rented their home as of October 1, 2019, filed state income taxes and meet income requirements. Those who qualify may receive rebates of ...
Library building demolished to make way for new facility
The Fanwood Memorial Library, a center of community activity for more than 70 years, was reduced to rubble on January 3, 2023, the most visible sign yet of the planned construction of a modern new facility. Library Director Dan Weiss watches in the rain Library Director ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Poetry and Performance Series Host October Events
Fanwood Performance Series On Saturday, October 12th the Fanwood Performance Series will welcome Lizzie No and Thompson Springs to Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center at 75 North Martine Avenue. As always the doors will open at 6:45 and the performance will begin at 7 p.m. Suggested donation ...
Fanwood Women’s Wellness Series Kickoff
Relax, unwind, and rejuvenate with the Fanwood Women's Wellness Series. Join Mayor Colleen Mahr for a complimentary kick off event on Saturday, September 28 at the Dhammakaya Meditation Center from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. The center is located at 257 Midway Avenue in Fanwood. Beverages and lite breakfast will be ...
Property Revaluations to be completed by October
The revaluation program of all property within the Borough of Fanwood is proceeding smoothly and as expected. The intended efforts of this revaluation will reflect the changes in market values that have occurred in the Borough since the last revaluation of Fanwood, conducted over 30 years ago in ...
RVL Rally Planned at Newark Penn Station
The Raritan Valley Line Mayors Alliance and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr are asking NJ Transit commuters to attend a rally at Newark Penn Station Platform #5 on Wednesday September 18 from 5-7 pm. The RVL Alliance is advocating for same platform transfers, one-seat ride service and expedited progress ...