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Fanwood, Scotch Plains Join Social Justice Matters at 8th Juneteenth Celebration
(Scotch Plains) – The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood gathered on Saturday, June 21st under hot and sunny skies for the eighth Juneteenth celebration at the historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, Scotch Plains. Juneteenth marks the 160th ...
Borough Council Adopts Ordinances, Issues Proclamations
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council held its monthly meeting Monday night, June 16at which time they adopted four ordinances including a bond ordinance for this year’s capital projects. The council approved proclamations for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Juneteenth, ...
Fanwood Awarded New Jersey Clean Communities Grant
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fanwood has been awarded a 2025 New Jersey Clean Communities Grant of $17,811.52. Funding is used for Clean Communities/Earth Day event, which includes roadside litter cleanup, and litter cleanup of Borough properties including, but not limited to, ...
“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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Gerry Cooney Delights at the Fanwood Memorial Library
(Fanwood, NJ) -- On Thursday, June 5, at the Fanwood Memorial Library over 65 people came out to hear one of Fanwood’s own favorite sons, ex-heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney. He delighted the crowd with a highlight reel of his fights and stories of his childhood, boxing career, and ...
Ladies Night Brings Excitement to Downtown Fanwood with Large Turnout
(Fanwood, NJ) – A beautiful yet hot spring night resulted in a large turnout at Thursday’s 12th annual Fanwood Ladies Night Out featuring music and shopping. The first 250 ladies who registered for the event received a free goody bag. Local merchants from around the area set up ...
Mosquito Spray planned for June 5
Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Adult mosquitoes Thursday, June 5, 2025, between the hours of 6:00PM to 11:00PM (Weather Permitting). Check below for a list of areas to be sprayed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Union County ...
Election Information
The Municipal Clerk is in charge of the administration of the School Board, Primary and General Elections that are held in Fanwood. Voter registrations, verification of registration and voter registration cards can be obtained in the Clerk’s office. There are seven voting districts in the Borough of ...