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Regarding New Jersey’s water quality concerns
In light of ongoing concern regarding the lead levels in Newark's water, we want to assure residents of Fanwood that the borough's water is safe to consume. New Jersey American Water (AJAW) routinely tests and monitors the water quality to ...
Find Bargains at the Friends Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library will host its 33rd Fall Book Sale from September 19 to 22, 2019. Donation days begin September 13. Browsers at the sale easily find books by subject matter: history, romance, classics, art, cookbooks, ...
Fanny Wood Day receives Union County sponsorship
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded the Borough of Fanwood their sponsorship for our annual Fanny Wood Day! As part of the sponsorship, the Board of Chosen Freeholders award grants Fanwood access to the County Bandwagon publicity services ...
“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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St. Patrick’s celebration fundraiser a great success
A large crowd turned out Saturday, March 7, for a great celebration with the wearin' of the green, food, drinks, live music, Irish dancers and bagpipers at the 5th annual St. Patrick's fundraiser under a heated big tent on the grounds of the north side train station in ...
Two Fanwood residents honored as ‘Women of Excellence’
Two Fanwood women, Amy Boroff and Tricia Nering, were among those honored Friday evening as winners of this year's Union County Women of Excellence Awards. This is the 23rd year for the awards, which recognize the dedication and service of women to their communities. Boroff, who opened Be ...
Big turnout for Easter egg hunt on sunny but chilly day
There was a little chill in the air but bright, sunny skies welcomed a good crowd to Fanwood's Forest Road Park Saturday, March 28, for the annual Easter egg hunt, terrifically organized by the Fanwood Recreation Commission. Children 10 and under got a chance to meet the Easter ...
Fanwood first responders honored with K of C Shield Awards
Four Fanwood first responders were honored Thursday night, April 16, 2015, at the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Knights of Columbus Shield Awards ceremony. The 40th annual awards presentation took place at the St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church in Scotch Plains. The Fanwood Police honorees, Sgt. Marc Gottlick and Officer Ryan ...