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Scotch Plains and Fanwood Unite to Advance E-Bike Safety Reforms Following Tragic Accident
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the aftermath of a heartbreaking e-bike accident that claimed the life of a 13-year-old resident, leaders from Scotch Plains and Fanwood joined Senate President Nick Scutari and Union County officials Wednesday to call for urgent ...
Statement from Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Borough Council and Fanwood Police Department
We are heartbroken that a young child was involved in an accident and killed this afternoon in Scotch Plains. On behalf of the Borough, we extend our deepest condolences to all that loved him and stand with his family and ...
Ellis Angel Brings Banned Books Art to Fanwood Memorial Library
Fanwood, NJ -- The Fanwood Memorial Library, Ellis Angel, a Scotch Plains-based artist and activist, and PEN America will present “The Censor's Cut: Weavings for Intellectual Freedom,” an art installation of paper weavings taken from shredded banned books. The public ...
“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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Borough Hall Regular Hours Starting Sept. 2
Borough Hall’s summer hours will conclude on Friday, August 29 and will be closed on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Starting Tuesday, September 2, regular hours of 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM will resume. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Movies Under the Stars – The Little Mermaid Tuesday, August 26 at 8PM
WE'RE ADDING A MOVIE NIGHT! (To make up for an earlier rain-out.) You and your family are invited to a FREE screening of Disney's The Little Mermaid (2023) on Tuesday, August 26th, 8 PM (earlier time) in La Grande Park. (Rain date: August 27th.) Be sure to bring a blanket or a low beach chair ...
Notice of State Planning Commission Public Hearings
STATE PLANNING COMMISSION Notice of Public Hearings PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the State Planning Commission shall conduct six public hearings for the purpose of receiving testimony on the draft Final New Jersey’s State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft Infrastructure Needs Assessment pursuant to the State Planning Act ...
Fanwood Police Officer Opening
The Fanwood Police Department is accepting resumes for a fully certified police officer position. Please email resumes to police@fanwoodnj.org. Scan the QR code for full details on policeapp.com.