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Council to create parking spaces reserved for veterans
The Fanwood Borough Council adopted on first reading an ordinance creating four parking spaces reserved for veterans. The idea was first suggested last month and the goal is to have the spaces created by Veterans Day. Two spaces will be ...
Rabies Clinic Open to Residents on October 26, 2022
The Borough of Fanwood will be hosting it's annual Rabies Clinic on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at La Grande Park. This clinic is free of charge and no appointment is necessary.
Thousands enjoy Fanny Wood Day
Summer returned to Fanwood as thousands turned out for Fanny Wood Day on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Our guests enjoyed diverse food offerings, all day music on two stages, games, contests, a beer garden, Rogue the Magician and a read-aloud ...
“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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Doors of Fanwood Fundraiser by Coldwell Banker Benefits Rescue Squad
The unique and colorful front doors of Fanwood homes form the basis of an art project benefitting the Fanwood Rescue Squad in a fundraiser by local real estate agents. A poster called The Doors of Fanwood, showing the front doors of 20 Fanwood homes, is being sold by Coldwell Banker ...
FANWOOD HOUSE FIRE TUESDAY NIGHT, 4/6/2021
The Fanwood Fire Department responded within minutes to a house fire at 244 N. Martine Avenue at Portland Avenue just before midnight Tuesday, April 6. With the assistance of the Scotch Plains and Westfield Fire Departments, a major fire was knocked down within 45 minutes and the fire ...
Updated Vaccine Eligibility and Travel Guidelines
Eligibility Governor Murphy announced that all New Jersey residents age 16 years or older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine effective April 19th. Travel New Jersey no longer requires quarantine or testing before/after domestic travel if you are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in ...
TRHT Letter to the Editor on SPF Schools Anti-bias Training
The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Joint Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Committee (TRHT) on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district's implementation of anti-bias training for administrators and staff. Dear Editor: The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Joint Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Committee (TRHT) ...