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Borough Celebrates Women’s History Month: Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library
In celebration of Women’s History month, this week we are recognizing the women who donate their time to the Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library. Established in 1986, the organization raises money for services, special items, and programs beyond the ...
2025 DPW “At-A-Glance” Calendar
For your convenience, we have created an "At-A-Glance" calendar for DPW collection dates, recycling center, and closures.
Fanwood Mourns Passing of Police Officer Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.
Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., a decorated police officer and resident of Scotch Plains, passed away Wednesday, March 5th at JFK Medical Center in Edison after an extended battle with Lymphoma. He was 35 years old. Officer Gonzalez was born and raised ...
“Almost two decades of hard work is now paying off for our citizens as we see property values rising and young families taking root in our thriving town.”
— Mayor Colleen Mahr
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Celebrating Black History Month: Thomas Chatterton Williams
During Black History Month we are recognizing those individuals and organizations with Fanwood roots or in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains community who are or have made a difference. This week we are recognizing Thomas Chatterton Williams, an author and staff writer at The Atlantic. Raised in Fanwood, he is ...
Read-a-loud with Candace Waller
Join us in welcoming local author, Candace Waller, as she reads her debut picture book Frankie and the Peanut Butter and Jelly Fiasco! Register here.
Winter Weather Advisory
Snow showers producing a coating of snow Thursday afternoon and evening are expected. Please slow down and use caution when driving as roadways could be slick during the evening commute. Also, be careful when walking as surfaces could be slippery. Call 908-322-5000 for non-emergency police matters, and call 9-1-1 for ...
Black History Month: Savory Selections Catering
During Black History Month we are recognizing those individuals and organizations with Fanwood roots or in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains community who are or have made a difference. This week we are recognizing Savory Selections Catering, which was established in 2009. Savory’s owners, Felton Jones and Jill Jackson Jones, ...