BOROUGH NEWS
Fanwood Reorganization meeting Jan. 3, 2024
The public is invited to the annual Reorganization meeting of the Borough of Fanwood and swearings-in of Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilmen Jeff Banks and Anthony Carter January 3rd, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will also be carried live on Community TV and Facebook. Reception to follow ...
New police lieutenant sworn-in; Library designated book sanctuary at Council meeting
At its last official meeting of 2023, Mayor Colleen Mahr swore-in a new police lieutenant and the Council approved the designation of the Fanwood Memorial Library as a book sanctuary in response to concerns of book bannings around the country. Sgt. Ryan Gilmore was promoted to Lieutenant and ...
Santa Parade honors decades-old tradition
A loud and colorful convoy traveled through Fanwood on Saturday, December 16, 2023, bringing Santa Claus door to door delivering presents to the town’s children. The annual Santa Parade, a tradition that began as a neighborhood celebration in the 1950s, has grown to a town-wide journey which this ...
Holiday traffic reminders from Fanwood PD
Some timely reminders to school zone drivers and pedestrians during the holiday season: Crossing Guards are at various intersections in town. Please be patient as their job is to ensure the safety of pedestrians and not to direct traffic. Please be vigilant when they are in crosswalks. Police ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Barbershop Chorus Coming to Fanwood Museum
On Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m. the Fanwood Historic Preservation Commission will present The Jerseyaires, a barbershop chorus from Rahway, NJ. The show will be held at the Fanwood Museum, which is housed on the first floor of the historic railroad station on North Avenue. The Jerseyaires ...
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 ...