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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|

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 ...

February 12th, 2026|

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 ...

February 10th, 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

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2026 Dog and Cat Licenses

As a reminder to all Fanwood residents, dog and cat license registrations and renewals are due by January 31. You can apply for a license starting January 5th in person at the Municipal Clerk’s office at Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Monday through Friday, from ...

December 31st, 2025|

Happy New Year!

Borough of Fanwood municipal offices will be closing at noon on December 31st and closed on January 1 and 2, in observance of the holiday.

December 29th, 2025|