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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 ...
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 ...
“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 Watch Saturday Night Through Sunday Morning
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area from 7 p.m. Saturday evening through 11 a.m. Sunday morning Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze possible. Roads, and especially bridges ...
Fanwood Goes RED for Wear Red Day!
Today is Go Red Day in Fanwood and our borough staff were dressed to help spread the word about women’s heart health. Go Red Day is an initiative of the American Heart Association.
Winter Sowing Workshop
The Environmental Commission will host a workshop on starting spring seedlings January 29 at the Forest Road Park Recreation Building. Participants will create a mini backyard greenhouse using a translucent milk carton and plant native seeds in the carton. Materials for the workshop will be provided on the ...
Celebrating Black History Month
Social Justice Matters (SJM) is a local grassroots non-profit organization. Their members are committed to active inquiry into matters of race in our society, and to working towards an equitable community. SJM serves as a resource for community concerns, and facilitates truthful and meaningful discussions and action about ...