BOROUGH NEWS
Groundbreaking for New Library
Mayor Colleen Mahr, joined by members of the Borough Council, library trustees and others, broke ground today for a new Fanwood Memorial Library, a project in the planning for almost a decade. The project, currently budgeted at just over $8.2 million, is funded partially by a grant from the NJ Library Construction Bond Act ...
A Life of Public Service: Fanwood’s Bill Lee Takes Time for Himself
It's safe to say that Bill Lee has touched thousands of lives, whether as a teacher, driving instructor or volunteer in service to the Borough of Fanwood and the African Republic of Burundi. He's been a ubiquitous presence here since his days as a coach and phys-ed teacher, ...
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 ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
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.
Remembering Anthony Parenti
Former Fanwood police chief and two-time borough councilman Anthony Parenti died this week at age 87. Chief Parenti's legacy of public service is legend across Union County and statewide. He has left his mark on legislation and law enforcement initiatives and on our community during his six years ...
Capital One Data Breach Scam Warning
In light of the Capital One data breach there is the potential of a new phone scam for credit card information. Do not fall prey to anyone pretending to be Capital One Bank. The caller will say they are from your credit card company and they will proceed ...
Construction Notice from Union County
Union County has provided a notice of overnight road construction for Fanwood residents. Please be advised that Park Ave from Route 22 to Portland Ave in Scotch Plains will be under construction on or about Friday, August 2, 2019. It is anticipated that the work will take approximately four ...