BOROUGH NEWS
Night Out with Police, Fire and EMS
Fanwood's police, fire and EMS responders hosted the National Night Out at LaGrande Park Tuesday evening, August 2nd, 2022, a celebration of good relations between emergency responders and the community. Our police department was the lead agency in hosting food, games, a dunk tank, bounce house, kid rides ...
Library Rebuilding Update
The project to rebuild the Fanwood Memorial Library is moving forward. The Borough Council and Planning Board signed off on the new design in April of 2022. Library Director Dan Weiss presents plans to Council The library will begin moving out of its current location in ...
Facelift proposed for LaGrande Park playground
Last week, the Borough Council approved $215, 367 for an expansion and new equipment for the children’s playground at LaGrande Park. Recreation Director Bob Budiansky brought renderings and drawings of the area to Monday’s Council meeting. The project will include: An expansion of the current footprint of the ...
Council passes amendment allowing dogs in parks
The Fanwood Borough Council voted during its regular meeting on July 18, 2022 to reverse a 20-year old ordinance that banned dogs from Borough parks. The 5-1 vote followed months of debate in and outside the Council among town residents on opposite sides of the issue. Councilwoman Patricia ...
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 ...