Fanwood’s amazing high school athletes took center stage at the July regular meeting of the Fanwood Mayor and Council Monday, July 17th, 2023.
Record setting track and field achievements by Boys’ and Girls’ Track-and-Field athletes were recognized by the Council which presented proclamations congratulating them on the following:
- Jenai Berry for State Sectional Championship in the 800-meter race and for setting a new SPF High School record in the 800
- Jenai Berry, Delaney Farley, Keira Kelly and Mia Trombetta for being named All Americans or their performance in the 800-meter Sprint Medley Relay
- Nate Rayan for one amazing achievement after another in the 110 high hurdles winning numerous meets, setting meet records and winning a spot in the upcoming U20 Pan American Games in Puerto Rico representing Fanwood
- Nate Rayan, Ameen Zubair, Justice Larkin and Ian Hopkins for their performance in the Shuttle Hurdle Relay winning Union County and National Championships
- Kieran McElroy Barker and members of the Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team for a 31-1 season which brought them Group Three victories and accolades for outstanding teamwork
Councilwomen Gina Berry, Erin McElroy Barker and Patricia Walsh read the proclamations and thanked the coaches, parents and all those who support high school athletes during the year.
In other Council business, the governing body approved funding for a study of the stormwater drainage system in town following major flooding after heavy rain in July. The study will concentrate on about a dozen locations that are particularly prone to flooding.
The Council approved funding for the cleaning and video surveillance of sewer lines corresponding to upcoming road work. This money is an example of the sewer utility fund at work. Numerous road projects were also approved including a new top-coat seal for Russell Road and Hunter Avenue, design and construction of Pandic Court, Robin Road, Second Street, Willoughby Road and Oak Court.
New water fountains will be installed in Forest Road Park and LaGrande Park. And the Forest Road Park building will be upgraded with additional facilities to provide temporary shelter in the event of an emergency.
Boys’ Track. Left to right: Councilwomen Patricia Walsh and Gina Berry, Nate Rayan, Ameen Zubair, Coach Rich McGriff, Justice Larkin, Ian Hopkins and Mayor Colleen Mahr
Boys’ Volleyball. Left to right: Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker, Coach Brock Hor and the Councilwoman’s son Kieran McElroy Barker
Councilwoman Berry and daughter Jenai Berry with her proclamation
Girls Track. Left to right: Councilwomen Patricia Walsh and Gina Berry, Jenai Berry, Delaney Farley, Mia Trombetta, Kiera Kelly, Coach Jeff Koegel and Mayor Colleen Mahr
Nate Rayan receives proclamation from Councilwoman Berry as Ameen Zubair applauds. Mayor Mahr as at left
