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Winter Storm Update: Monday, February 23 at 9:30 am
Due to the intensity of this storm, Public Works will be continuing snow removal operations throughout the day and as of this morning has plowed all borough streets numerous times. Statewide travel restrictions remain in effect until 12:00 pm, subject ...
State Extends Travel Ban Restrictions Until Noon
** UPDATE **The New Jersey Travel Restriction has been extended until 12 noon today.A Travel Restriction is in effect to protect public safety and support emergency response operations. This measure is intended to safeguard lives and allow emergency and utility ...
Borough Hall Closed Monday, Feb 23
Due to the severe winter storm, Fanwood Borough Hall will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23. As a State of Emergency has been declared by the governor, please stay home if possible and avoid unnecessary travel.
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— Mayor Colleen Mahr
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Celebrating Black History Month
Dr. Peter Norvel Britton, Jr., who passed away in 2000, was a long-time Kramer Manor resident in Fanwood and Scotch Plains. Dr. Britton was the first black member of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education and the board’s first black president. He also served on the boards of ...
Historical Society to Host Program on Kramer Manor
The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood will host a February 24 evening program on Kramer Manor, a historic Black community in Fanwood and Scotch Plains that celebrated its centennial in 2024. Kramer Manor is also part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. The program will ...
Significant disruptions on Raritan line (and other lines) from Feb 15 to March 14 due to Portal Bridge project
All NJ TRANSIT rail customers are strongly encouraged to view the temporary schedules at njtransit.com/portalcutover as all lines will experience modifications to their regular schedules. Cross-honoring NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes on NJ TRANSIT bus service: Raritan weekday temporary schedule to Newark/NYC https://content.njtransit.com/sites/default/files/marketing/website/pdf/RVL-WKDY-021526.pdf Raritan weekday temporary schedule from NYC https://content.njtransit.com/sites/default/files/marketing/website/pdf/RVL-WKDY-021526.pdf
Carriage House Poetry Series February 12
Carriage House Poetry Series February 12, 7:30 Kuran Arts Center Fanwood, NJ Our Annual Sweetheart Night with Linda and Mark Hillringhouse Mark Hillringhouse is a published poet, essayist, and photographer whose works have been widely exhibited in area galleries. His photography and writing have been published in The American ...