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ORDINANCE: 2025-06-R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 67 TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR PROMOTIONS WITHIN THE FANWOOD BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this ordinance has been finally adopted ...
Fanwood, Scotch Plains Join Social Justice Matters at 8th Juneteenth Celebration
(Scotch Plains) – The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood gathered on Saturday, June 21st under hot and sunny skies for the eighth Juneteenth celebration at the historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, Scotch Plains. Juneteenth marks the 160th ...
Borough Council Adopts Ordinances, Issues Proclamations
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council held its monthly meeting Monday night, June 16at which time they adopted four ordinances including a bond ordinance for this year’s capital projects. The council approved proclamations for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Juneteenth, ...
"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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Memorial Day Ceremony, Parade Draws Crowds Under Sunny Skies
(Fanwood, NJ) – After last year’s cancellation of Memorial Day ceremonies, sunny skies greeted attendees at Monday’s 9 am program on the lawn of the Fanwood Memorial Library. Mayor Colleen Mahr asked everyone to thank a veteran and asked veterans to raise their hands so they could be ...
Ruck to Remember Set for Sat., May 24th
The 3rd annual Ruck to Remember will be held Saturday, May 24th beginning at 8 a.m. Ruck to Remember is a 6.5-mile walk through Fanwood/Scotch Plains alongside our Hometown Hero Banners. Participants have the option to wear any weight ruck or no ruck at all. Volunteer Rescue Squads ...