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JCTC Staged Reading Series April 19
To commemorate Earth Day, nonprofit Jersey Central Theatre Company will be presenting professional staged readings of two new environmentally themed one-act scripts on SUNDAY, APRIL 19th, 3:00 PM, at the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center (The Carriage House) next ...
Film Ready, Fanwood!
The Borough of Fanwood is excited to share that they are officially certified under the Film Ready New Jersey program launched by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. New Jersey is becoming a frequent setting for television, ...
Fanwood Performance Series presents Daniela Cotton on Saturday, April 11
The Borough of Fanwood invites you to an evening of live music with Daniela Cotton on Saturday, April 11 at The Carriage House (Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center), 135 Watson Road. Cotton, a dynamic singer-songwriter-guitarist, brings a powerful blend ...
“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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Celebrating Women’s History Month in Fanwood
This Women’s History Month, Fanwood celebrates the women who serve our community with dedication and heart. From leadership roles to municipal operations, these women guide the borough while contributing in many ways — as mothers, teachers, social workers, nurses, and community advocates. Our borough flourishes everyday thanks to ...
Happy 78th Anniversary to Fanwood Rescue Squad!
Happy 78th anniversary to the Fanwood Rescue Squad. The squad was formed in 1948 by members of the Fanwood Fire Company who recognized the Borough’s need for their own rescue squad. The squad took its first call for service on May 7th, 1948, and hasn’t stopped since. The ...
Hometown Hero Banner Program 2026
The Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood are opening up the Hometown Heroes Banner Program for the 2026 season, seeking to honor our local Veterans and those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Banner Program will continue to recognize those Veterans (living ...
Affordable Housing Information
Fanwood is proud to be a diverse, family-oriented community. As such, the Borough supports varied housing opportunities for all ages and circumstances, including housing which reflects socioeconomic diversity. Additionally, like all NJ municipalities, Fanwood is required by law to have a Fair Share Housing Plan to provide housing ...