BOROUGH NEWS
Daniel Hudspith sworn-in as newest Fanwood police officer
Daniel Hudspith was sworn in tonight as a Fanwood police officer at the Borough Council’s monthly agenda meeting. The oath of office was administered by Council President Anthony Carter. Officer Hudspith’s fiancé, Tiffany Taylor, held the bible. Hudspith, a resident of the Long Valley area of Washington Township, ...
Fanwood loves trees and its Tree City USA designation
Fanwood has once again been certified in the Tree City USA program for its continued care of trees, planting new trees and educational programs. The Tree City USA flag was unfurled at today’s Arbor Day celebration in Carriage House Park. Co-chair Joanne Muoio announces events The ...
Volunteers help clean up Fanwood, receive reusable grocery bags
The Fanwood Earth Day community cleanup returned after a two-year absence. A nice turnout of volunteers dispersed across town to the public thoroughfares and parks to pick up trash. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Public Works Director Clint Dicksen hosted the event, along with the Clean Community Committee and ...
Groundbreaking for new SOHO retail & apartment project
Mayor Colleen Mahr joined developers from Landmark Companies in breaking ground for the new retail and residential project called SOHO at Fanwood Station, located at the corner of South Avenue and First Street. SOHO will feature about 5,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor with ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Meet the 2019 Fanwood Arts Council
The 2019 Fanwood Arts Council is comprised of creative community leaders who foster fellowship and fun centered on a shared passion for the arts. The Arts Council facilitates this through multiple events held throughout the year that entertain and engage local audiences. The Arts Council operates primarily from ...
Fanwood December 2018 Council Meeting Highlights
The Fanwood Borough Council hosted its last Mayor and Council Meeting on Monday, December 17. To close out the year, Mayor Mahr and the Council members honored a few leaders within the community. Councilman Molenaar Retires His Position The Mayor and Council bid a heartfelt farewell ...
Friends of Fanwood Library Add MoMA & BBG to MuseumPass
Just in time for the holidays, library cardholders in Fanwood and Scotch Plains can borrow free passes to the Museum of Modern Art and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. The MoMA pass admits five people for free and allows three additional visitors to enter for $5 each. The pass ...
Phone Scam Alert!
Several residents have reported they have received calls from the U.S. Social Security Administration, regarding their social security benefits. One resident reported the caller stated that there would be “disciplinary measures taken if she did not assist them.” THIS IS A SCAM. The Social Security Administration never contacts ...