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Fanwood Community Gathers for Lighting of Menorah
(Fanwood, NJ) – Residents were joined by Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilman Jeff Banks Monday night for the ceremonial lighting of the giant Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The lighting ceremony was proceeded by a procession ...
Menorah Lighting at 6:30 pm Tonight
As we prepare for the Fanwood Menorah lighting at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Northside Train Station, the Borough mourns the loss of innocent lives of the horrific attack at a Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia. Join us tonight as ...
Santa Claus Delivers Presents to Children as Decades Old Tradition Continues
(Fanwood, NJ) -- A loud and colorful convoy traveled through Fanwood on Saturday, bringing Santa Claus door to door delivering presents to the town’s children. The annual Santa Parade, a tradition that began as a neighborhood celebration in the 1950s, ...
“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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Youth Day at the Fanwood Nature Center
Join us on Saturday, November 1st from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM for a fun-filled day for the whole family! Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, including bird feeder making, a scavenger hunt, and much more. Come explore nature, get creative, and make memories!
Walk with the Mayors
Join the Mayors of Scotch Plains and Fanwood, along with the Green Teams and the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign, for a community walk on Saturday, November 1 at 9:00 AM at Kramer Manor Park in Scotch Plains. For more information, please contact the Scotch Plains Department of Parks and ...
Union County Safe Streets for All Virtual Community Meetings
Join Union County for a Virtual Community Meeting to learn more about high-crash locations in Union County and the City of Elizabeth, as well as recommended design solutions, policies, and operational strategies to enhance safety. Your feedback will help refine the final draft recommendations to make Union County ...
Vets Honored at Fanwood Veterans Day Ceremony
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough of Fanwood held its annual Veterans Day Program Tuesday on a cold and windy afternoon in front of the Fanwood Memorial Library. A small crowd gathered along with members of the Fanwood Police and Fire Departments. The event was sponsored by the American ...