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
McElroy Barker & Walsh win Fanwood Council race
Congratulations to Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker for being re-elected and to Trisha Walsh for being elected to the Fanwood Council. They were joined by Mayor Colleen Mahr, friends, family and supporters at Sheelen's Crossing tonight. UNOFFICIAL RETURNS: McElroy Barker: 2065 Walsh: 2216 Walter: 1253 Votes must be certified ...
Mayor Mahr Statement on Recent National Tragedies
Today, my heart is heavy and filled with sadness for America. Our fellow Americans killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh were victims of religious hatred. Our fellow Americans killed at a supermarket in Kentucky were victims of racial hatred. A mass assassination attempt on leaders ...
2018 Fanwood 5K and Fun Run Highlights!
The 9th annual Fanwood 5K and Family Fun Run saw the chilliest weather anyone could remember. Wind chills around 40 degrees or below made the runners eager to get started. Dressed in superhero costumes, families started the Fun Run, launched by Councilman Tom Kranz and Recreation Commission president ...
Mayor Colleen Mahr and Borough Council Condemn Racist Graffiti found at SPF High School
Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Fanwood Borough Council condemn in the strongest terms the racist and disgusting graffiti someone scrawled on our high school walls over the weekend. Words and images of hate do not define us in any way, shape or form. We are confident law enforcement ...