BOROUGH NEWS
Scotch Plains and Fanwood Unite to Advance E-Bike Safety Reforms Following Tragic Accident
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the aftermath of a heartbreaking e-bike accident that claimed the life of a 13-year-old resident, leaders from Scotch Plains and Fanwood joined Senate President Nick Scutari and Union County officials Wednesday to call for urgent reforms to New Jersey’s e-bike regulations. The press ...
Statement from Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Borough Council and Fanwood Police Department
We are heartbroken that a young child was involved in an accident and killed this afternoon in Scotch Plains. On behalf of the Borough, we extend our deepest condolences to all that loved him and stand with his family and share their grief. We are one SPF community ...
Ellis Angel Brings Banned Books Art to Fanwood Memorial Library
Fanwood, NJ -- The Fanwood Memorial Library, Ellis Angel, a Scotch Plains-based artist and activist, and PEN America will present “The Censor's Cut: Weavings for Intellectual Freedom,” an art installation of paper weavings taken from shredded banned books. The public is invited to view the exhibit at the ...
Train Station Pedestrian Bridge Repairs
On or about September 18, 2025, New Jersey Transit will begin repairs to the pedestrian walkway bridge that connects the north and south side train stations. During this time, the bridge will be open to commuters, however, access may be delayed for a short period of time during ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
ORDINANCE: 2025-07-R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 67 OF THE BOROUGH CODE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES ENUMERATED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this ordinance has been finally adopted upon second reading at a meeting of the governing body ...
ORDINANCE: 2025-06-R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 67 TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR PROMOTIONS WITHIN THE FANWOOD BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this ordinance has been finally adopted upon second reading at a meeting of the ...
Introduction Ordinance 2025-08-S
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEYPUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC FINANCE NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE 2025-08-S The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Borough of Fanwood, in the ...
Introduction Ordinance 2025-09-S
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEYPUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE: 2025-09-S The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Borough of Fanwood, in the County of Union, State of New ...