BOROUGH NEWS
Library Opens at the Historic Train Station
THE FANWOOD LIBRARY IS MOVING, FOR A WHILE After years of planning and hard work, Mayor Colleen Mahr, the Fanwood Borough Council and the Board of Trustees of the Fanwood Memorial Public Library announce the construction of the new Fanwood Memorial Public Library. The new library will ...
Shovlin Mattress Factory: The Greenest Business in Town
The Shovlin Mattress Factory on South Avenue has been around for 50 years, though Ron Shovlin's name has been on it for the past 13. His company has become perhaps the most eco-friendly business in Fanwood, if not Union County, thanks to a significant commitment to recycling, solar ...
A 50-Year Family Success Story: Scotchwood Florist
(Fanwood, NJ)--One of Fanwood’s long-standing businesses, Scotchwood Florist, celebrates it’s 50th anniversary with a customer appreciation day this Saturday, October 22, 2022. The South Avenue shop, owned and operated by Lori and Dale Flowers, began business in 1972 after Lori’s family, the DeMilts, purchased the former Crowder’s Home ...
Council supports Breast Cancer Awareness, considers Carano Square financing
(Fanwood, NJ)—Mayor Colleen Mahr and the entire Council wore pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the Fanwood Borough Council regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 17th, 2022. Tami Bowling and Mayor Mahr The Mayor read a proclamation supporting Metavivors of New Jersey, a non-profit supporting survivors of metastatic breast ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Update to Residents on 2019 Tax Collection System
THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE INSTALLATION OF AN AFTER HOUR DROP SLOT FOR TAX AND SEWER PAYMENTS (CHECKS ONLY IN MAIL SLOT; NO CASH). THE MAIL SLOT IS LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE WALL BY THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF BOROUGH HALL. PAYMENTS DEPOSITED INTO THIS ...
Fall Poetry Series Readings
The Carriage House Poetry Series will offer three nights of readings during their fall season. All poetry readings begin at 8 p.m. and are free and open to the public. The series will be on hiatus for the months of December and January. For more information, visit carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com/ ...
Fanwood Recreation Announces Fall Programs
Fanwood Recreation has announced its fall programming. For more information about these programs and to register, please go to fanwoodrecreation.org or call Fanwood Recreation at (908) 370-7092. Programs for Children Registration is now open for Fanwood Recreation’s Fall Programs for Children. Programs include: LEGO Club, Slime-ology Lab (new!), TGA Premier Junior ...
Westfield Road Paving Delay
Westfield Road paving has been delayed. Milling is now scheduled to begin on Friday, August 16 and continue on Monday, August 19. Paving is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20 & 21.