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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.
“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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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 ...
Celebrating Black History Month
Robert W. Lee, Sr., a former Fanwood and Scotch Plains resident, was the second eldest child of William and Alma Lee. Mr. Lee was educated in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school system, graduating in 1951. He attended the John Jay College of Criminal Justice as well as Fairleigh Dickinson ...
Council Approves Resolution in Support of Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council approved a resolution in support of funding the Hudson Tunnel Project at Monday’s work session meeting. “We are doing this (resolution) as work was set to stop because it has run out of money and we are asking President Trump to restore ...