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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 ...
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 ...
Women’s History Month Honoring Mayor Patricia M. Kuran
Mayor Patricia M. Kuran, Fanwood’s First Woman and First Democratic Mayor During Women’s History Month throughout March, we are celebrating those women with Fanwood roots who are or have made a difference. This week we are recognizing Patricia M. ...
“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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Historical Society to Host Program on Kramer Manor
The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood will host a February 24 evening program on Kramer Manor, a historic Black community in Fanwood and Scotch Plains that celebrated its centennial in 2024. Kramer Manor is also part of the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail. The program will ...
Significant disruptions on Raritan line (and other lines) from Feb 15 to March 14 due to Portal Bridge project
All NJ TRANSIT rail customers are strongly encouraged to view the temporary schedules at njtransit.com/portalcutover as all lines will experience modifications to their regular schedules. Cross-honoring NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes on NJ TRANSIT bus service: Raritan weekday temporary schedule to Newark/NYC https://content.njtransit.com/sites/default/files/marketing/website/pdf/RVL-WKDY-021526.pdf Raritan weekday temporary schedule from NYC https://content.njtransit.com/sites/default/files/marketing/website/pdf/RVL-WKDY-021526.pdf
Carriage House Poetry Series February 12
Carriage House Poetry Series February 12, 7:30 Kuran Arts Center Fanwood, NJ Our Annual Sweetheart Night with Linda and Mark Hillringhouse Mark Hillringhouse is a published poet, essayist, and photographer whose works have been widely exhibited in area galleries. His photography and writing have been published in The American ...
Celebrating Black History Month
Robert W. Lee, Sr., a former Fanwood and Scotch Plains resident, was the second eldest child of William and Alma Lee. Mr. Lee was educated in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school system, graduating in 1951. He attended the John Jay College of Criminal Justice as well as Fairleigh Dickinson ...