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Winter Storm Update: January 26 at 10:00am Public Works crews continue to clear borough roadways following the recent winter storm. Throughout the day crews will be clearing sidewalks at borough-owned properties. Sidewalk Reminders: To ensure the safety of pedestrians, please remember ...
Borough Hall Closed on Monday, January 26
Borough Hall will be closed tomorrow, January 26, due to the winter storm. Borough staff will be checking messages throughout the day. The Borough staff directory can be accessed using this link: Contact - Borough of Fanwood (https://fanwoodnj.org/contact/) NJ Transit ...
Winter Storm Update (1/25 at 12:30 pm):
Public Works crews are currently plowing borough roadways. All streets are snow covered. Please move cars off the street. Do not shovel snow into the street. The borough urges everyone to stay home and avoid walking within or along roadways.
“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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Winter Storm Advisory for Sunday, Jan. 18
The National Weather Service has issued a winter advisory for Northern New Jersey including eastern and western Union County until midnight tonight. Snow is expected with accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Motorists should be prepared for slippery road conditions. There may a lull in snowfall activity during ...
Light Snow Expected Tonight
Snow is expected in our area after 1 am tonight. Total snow accumulation of 1-2 inches is expected. As always in winter weather, be careful when driving as roads and bridges and overpasses can become slick and hazardous. Please slow down and use caution while driving and be ...
Scotch-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation Now Accepting Applications
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. - The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation is currently accepting applications for high school seniors graduating in 2026 who reside in Scotch Plains or Fanwood, and residents currently attending college or other post high school institutions for scholarships. Electronic applications are now available at www.spfscholarshipfoundation.org. The ...
Message Regarding Wellness Fridge Donations
The Borough has been experiencing a large amount of food being left outside the Wellness refrigerator in front of the Municipal Building. Please be advised that only perishable items that may be placed in the Wellness refrigerator are accepted. All other non-perishable items may be taken to a ...