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Groundwork Elizabeth Plants Apple Tree at Borough Hall
On June 16, members of Groundwork Elizabeth planted an apple tree at Fanwood Borough Hall as part of Union County’s 2026 Plant a Seed Program. The Fruitful Futures Community Tree Grant provides a fruit tree to be planted on-site, serving as ...
Home-grown jazz at Fanwood’s Carriage House June 13
The Fanwood Performance Series presents an evening of jazz featuring home-grown musicians on June 13. Saxophonist Pat Gannon – an alumnus of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (class of 2018) and its premier jazz band, the Moonglowers – will bring his ...
Footsteps Through Time: A Fanwood Walking Tour, June 6th
Join the Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library for “Footsteps Through Time: A Fanwood Walking Tour” led by Joan Skubish, Chair of the Fanwood Historic Preservation Commission. Explore the north side of Fanwood, discover local history, and enjoy an afternoon ...
“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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New Playground Equipment at Forest Road Park
Mayor Colleen Mahr is joined by Council President Gina Berry, Councilman Anthony Carter, Councilman Jeff Banks, Recreation Director Bob Budiansky and Recreation Commissioners Venessa White, Arlene Ross, Michael Lowenthal, and Ivan Solomahhin to view the new playground equipment at Forest Road Park.
Fanwood Police Dept. Traffic Advisory: Memorial Day Parade Road Closures
The Fanwood Police Department is advising residents and motorists of upcoming road closures for the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th. The main parade route will be closed to all traffic starting at 10:00 AM. We anticipate the route reopening at approximately 1:00 PM once the ...
Mayor and Council Issue Proclamations for Police Week, Rescue Squad Month, Mental Health Awareness Month; Pass Resolution Urging Health Premium Reforms for Public Employees
(Fanwood, NJ) – Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council issued several proclamations at the Borough Council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. A proclamation was presented to Al Smith and Deanna Dell-Bene of the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains for Mental Health Awareness Month. Smith spoke ...
Update on mailing of 2026 Sewer Utility bills
The Borough of Fanwood intends to complete the mailing of 2026 sewer utility bills by the final week of June. The due date will remain July 1st as per the Ordinance, but the grace period will be extended in order to give property owners the appropriate time to ...