Featured News
Fanwood Police Department Receives Tactical Heavy Body Armor from FBI Newark Office
(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Fanwood Police Department is proud to announce the receipt of tactical heavy body armor kits acquired from the FBI Newark Office through its Legacy Body Armor Program. We extend our sincere thanks to the FBI Newark ...
N.J. mayors: Gateway Program would end NYC rush hour transfers for NJ Transit riders
Thousands along the Raritan Valley Line rely on NJ TRANSIT daily, yet direct, rush-hour service to Manhattan remains unavailable. A gap that needs to be addressed. Read more here.
“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
Latest News
Statement on Kempshall Terrace Fire
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Today at 1:37 AM, Fanwood Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire with a possible occupant trapped at a residence on Kempshall Terrace. Fanwood Engine 7, Ladder 1, and automatic aid from Scotch Plains Fire Department responded to the scene. Fire personnel arrived ...
Architect Details Renovation Work Planned for Fanwood Historic Train Station
(Fanwood, NJ) – The borough’s governing body heard a presentation from the architect for the renovation of the Fanwood Historic Train Station at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting. The borough has received a $500,000 state grant as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget for the project. ...
Fanwood Library Welcomes Scotch Plains Residents while SP Library is Closed
(Fanwood, NJ) -- As our neighbors and fellow members of the STELLA consortium, we want to send out a friendly reminder to Scotch Plains residents that they are especially welcome at the Fanwood Memorial Library when the Scotch Plains Library is closed but, of course, are welcome at ...
Scrap Metal and White Goods Pickup
During this weekend’s one-time bulk pickup for storm damaged items, the Borough’s contractor, Grand Sanitation, will be leaving scrap metal and white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.) behind at the curb as these items are recyclable. Public Works will be picking up these items beginning on Monday, July ...