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An Updated Message About Coronavirus from New Jersey American Water
The following is a statement from American Water: At American Water, the health and safety of our customers, communities, and employees is our top priority. We provide an essential service that is critically important and much like many other companies ...
Borough Offices closed tonight, March 12
Please be advised that the Borough of Fanwood offices are closed tonight, March 12. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 17 Carriage House Reading Cancelled
In view of the coronavirus situation (the many related phone calls we’ve received, the NJ State of Emergency, school closings, and CDC recommendations to limit large audience gatherings) we have decided to cancel the March 17 Carriage House Poetry reading. ...
“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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Volunteers Wanted!
The Borough of Fanwood is dedicated to the fight against climate change. Having already achieved Bronze Status in the Sustainable Jersey Program, Mayor Colleen Mahr recently pledged to join the national “Climate Mayors Initiative”, which will help the Borough to target its efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse ...
Station Square Groundbreaking
Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, members of the Borough Council and Planning Board, and developer Landmark Companies broke ground June 22nd, 2017, on a project more than a decade in the making, the redevelopment of the parcel of land at 2nd Street and LaGrande Avenue known as the former ...
College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Proudly Announces 2017 Scholarship Recipients
Since its inception in 1933, the College Club of Fanwood –Scotch Plains objectives have been to increase the interest of local young women in going to college, and to provide “material aid” by way of scholarships. To date the College Club has awarded approximately $630,000 in scholarships. This ...
Volunteer of the Month named at Council Meeting
At the regular June Fanwood Borough Council on June 19, the Council named Bill Lee the Volunteer of the Month. Mr. Lee has been a member of the Fanwood Planning Board for the past 12 years. The Planning Board, like all of our boards and commissions, is made ...