BOROUGH NEWS
Party in the Park Pillow Case Races
Fanwood families turned out for the Party in the Park, rescheduled because of last week’s poor weather, and there were old and new attractions this year at the event’s usual site, LaGrande Park. New was a pillow case race sponsored by Fanwood’s Shovlin Mattress Company. Owner Ron Shovlin ...
Pride Flag raised at Borough Hall at urging of local student
Mayor Colleen Mahr and members of the Borough Council participated in raising a Pride Flag at Borough Hall on Monday, June 19th, in observance of Pride Month recognizing LGBTQ members of the community. The event was suggested by Caden Swiatek, a Fanwood resident and rising senior at the ...
Police report to Council on vandalism epidemic
Fanwood Police Director Michael Bramhall told the Borough Council at its regular June meeting Monday that police are ramping up measures to both prevent vandalism in Borough parks and catch the perpetrators. Ongoing vandalism at Forest Road Park, LaGrande Park and the Fanwood Nature Center hit a low ...
Juneteenth Celebration 2023
The third annual Juneteenth event attracted families from across the Fanwood-Scotch Plains area to celebrate diversity, local Black History and the end of slavery in the shadow of the first Black country club, the Shady Rest on Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. MC Marklyn "MisterDirect" Johnson ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Senior Flu Shot Event
The Borough of Fanwood and the Fanwood Pharmacy have partnered to provide Fanwood senior citizens a free lunch at this flu shot event. The event is being held on Monday, September 23 at Forest Road Park at 11 a.m. Attendees should bring their medicare or insurance card. ...
Regarding New Jersey’s water quality concerns
In light of ongoing concern regarding the lead levels in Newark's water, we want to assure residents of Fanwood that the borough's water is safe to consume. New Jersey American Water (AJAW) routinely tests and monitors the water quality to ensure it meets or surpasses both state and ...
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/ ...