BOROUGH NEWS
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 ...
Fanwood 5K and Family Fun Run Returns
A great turnout crowded the streets of Fanwood's south side the morning of October 16th with the return of the 5K and Family Fun Run. John Breighner, 5K winner Josh Breighner of Fanwood won the 5K while everyone was a winner in the Fun Run, in ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Meet the Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshals
Meet the Grand Marshals of the 2019 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade, veterans Joseph Schott and Joseph Murano; both of whom served in World War II. Learn more about these outstanding men and their service to our county in this interview by Mayor Colleen Mahr. ...
Fanwood Ladies Night Out is June 6
The 8th Annual Ladies Night Out will be held on Thursday, June 6, from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Fanwood! The event will offer participants an opportunity to enjoy music, mingling and shopping to support our local merchants! Last year, hundreds of women lined up to register ...
Mayor Mahr greets Lion Club members
Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr greets local Lions Club members Jim Grover and Phyllis Fischer in downtown Fanwood. Jim & Phyllis are raising funds to support the blind, an signature cause for the Lions Club. Over 100 years old, the Lions Club is a humanitarian organization with a ...
Memorial Day Schedule Announced
Fanwood is ready to roll out the Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day. Fanwood's festivities include our official ceremony at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 27, at the Fanwood Memorial Library. Join Mayor Colleen Mahr, members of the Fanwood Borough Council, local veterans groups and our ...