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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, ...
Fanwood Awarded New Jersey Clean Communities Grant
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fanwood has been awarded a 2025 New Jersey Clean Communities Grant of $17,811.52. Funding is used for Clean Communities/Earth Day event, which includes roadside litter cleanup, and litter cleanup of Borough properties including, but not limited to, ...
"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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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 ...
5/19 Meeting of Mayor and Council Canceled
Tonight's meeting of Mayor and Council has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled and the business carried over to a later date.
NJ Transit Strike Tentative Agreement
NJ TRANSIT & the BLET have announced a tentative agreement. NJ TRANSIT train service will resume on Tuesday, May 20, as it takes approximately 24 hours to inspect and prepare the infrastructure before returning to full scheduled service. Details at njtransit.com/restart