BOROUGH NEWS
Fanwood Welcomes Seniors Back With Indoor Picnic
Most of Fanwood’s government and departments turned out today to welcome our seniors to an indoor picnic, a first gathering of our Seniors Club in almost 15 months, and another sign of post-pandemic normalcy. Seniors at table including WWII veteran Dante Mariani and wife Betty in the ...
Fanwood and Scotch Plains leaders move forward with racial healing strategy
(Fanwood, NJ)--A community-wide effort to further a dialogue on combatting racism has resulted in an action plan now being carried out across the Fanwood-Scotch Plains community by groups of concerned elected and community leaders. This action plan addresses ongoing concerns about bias, especially in the areas of policing ...
Pet Food Drive Benefits Plainfield Area Humane Society
Thank you to Edward Jones Investments in Fanwood for recently collecting a tremendous amount of pet food and supplies to benefit the dogs and cats in the care of Plainfield Area Humane Society. Edward Jones, located on Martine Avenue in Fanwood, received a generous response from our local ...
Reminder from the Zoning Office
OUTDOOR ADDITIONS REQUIRE PERMITS, SURVEYS We remind our residents that you MUST apply for the proper permits and/or surveys BEFORE undertaking actual construction of outdoor home improvements including decks, fences, pools and sheds. Going through the permitting/survey process is all about safety and supporting the integrity of our ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Council Meeting Highlights: February 20, 2018
At the Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 20th, several organizations and residents were recognized for their dedication and hard work in Fanwood. Pictured are the following: Former Councilman David Trumpp presented a check for $7,000 to the Fanwood Fire Company, its share of the annual Christmas tree ...
IRS Phone Scam Warning
Several residents have reported they have received calls from the United States Department of Treasury on behalf of the Internal Revenue Service, IRS regarding unpaid taxes. THIS IS A SCAM. The Fanwood Police Department wants to warn residents that the IRS never contacts anyone by phone. If you ...
Mayor Mahr Featured on Panel at New Jersey Planning Conference
On Friday, January 26, Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr served as a panelist on the “Who Runs the World? Girls! Power, Money, and Law” session during the New Jersey Planning Conference in New Brunswick, NJ. Mayor Mahr shared her experiences in public service, highlighting her efforts to revitalize Fanwood, ...
Mayors Unite to Press for Better Service on Raritan Valley Line
Mayor Colleen Mahr of the Borough of Fanwood is proud to announce that the Mayors Task Force of the Raritan Valley Rail Coalition (RVRC) has grown to include 26 communities along the Raritan Valley Rail line. Their common goal is to seek one-seat train service into NY Penn ...