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Fanwood Performance Series Returns April 11

A soulful rocker, two contemporary folk acts, and a pair of home‑grown jazz ensembles will take the stage this spring as the Fanwood Performance Series returns to the historic Carriage House on Saturday, April 11. Read more here.

February 19th, 2026|

Fanwood-Garwood Shared Municipal Court

The Borough of Fanwood and the Borough of Garwood officially launched a shared municipal court on February 1, 2026, marking a new shared service designed to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen regional cooperation between the two communities. The shared ...

February 18th, 2026|

Celebrating Black History Month

Dr. Peter Norvel Britton, Jr., who passed away in 2000, was a long-time Kramer Manor resident in Fanwood and Scotch Plains. Dr. Britton was the first black member of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education and the board’s first black ...

February 17th, 2026|
Fanwood Wins 2019 Best Small Town in NJ Showdown
Fanwood on list of NJ's 15 Hottest real estate markets
Fanwood: A NJ Model of TOD 18 Years in the Making
Fanwood Wins for Downtown Redevelopment!

“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

Latest News

NJ Transit Major Service Changes Begin Feb. 15th

Amtrak will perform a critical series of construction and operational activities to transfer, or “cutover,” rail operations from the existing Portal Bridge to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River. During this work, trains will only be able to operate on a single track between Newark ...

January 20th, 2026|

Winter Storm Advisory for Sunday, Jan. 18

The National Weather Service has issued a winter advisory for Northern New Jersey including eastern and western Union County until midnight tonight. Snow is expected with accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Motorists should be prepared for slippery road conditions. There may a lull in snowfall activity during ...

January 18th, 2026|

Light Snow Expected Tonight

Snow is expected in our area after 1 am tonight. Total snow accumulation of 1-2 inches is expected. As always in winter weather, be careful when driving as roads and bridges and overpasses can become slick and hazardous. Please slow down and use caution while driving and be ...

January 16th, 2026|

Scotch-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation Now Accepting Applications

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. - The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation is currently accepting applications for high school seniors graduating in 2026 who reside in Scotch Plains or Fanwood, and residents currently attending college or other post high school institutions for scholarships. Electronic applications are now available at www.spfscholarshipfoundation.org. The ...

January 13th, 2026|