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Mayor and Council Issue Proclamations for Police Week, Rescue Squad Month, Mental Health Awareness Month; Pass Resolution Urging Health Premium Reforms for Public Employees
(Fanwood, NJ) – Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council issued several proclamations at the Borough Council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. A proclamation was presented to Al Smith and Deanna Dell-Bene of the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch ...
Update on mailing of 2026 Sewer Utility bills
The Borough of Fanwood intends to complete the mailing of 2026 sewer utility bills by the final week of June. The due date will remain July 1st as per the Ordinance, but the grace period will be extended in order ...
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Korean War US Army Veteran George Becker will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade is the highlight of a long weekend of celebration honoring our servicemen and women, past and present. Here’s the schedule: Memorial Day ...
“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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New Jersey Has New eBike Laws
Please read the new eBike laws that come into effect on July 19, 2026. We will keep you updated on any changes that may come between now and then.
Fanwood Annual Easter Hunt March 28 at La Grande Park!
Fanwood's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 10 am sharp. Make sure you get there early to ensure your kids get some eggs. The Easter Bunny will also be on hand for pictures. Stay tuned for the location of ...
Easter Egg Hunt Draws Hundreds to La Grande Park
(Fanwood, NJ) – A cold late March Saturday morning did not deter crowds of children and parents from coming out to La Grande Park for the Borough’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. The park venue changed this year as Forest Road Park was unavailable due to construction of a ...
SPFHS Senior Peyton Rose Plants Plant Atlantic White Cedar Saplings At Fanwood Nature Center for His Eagle Scout Project
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Peyton Rose, a senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, completed his Eagle Scout Project on December 6, 2025 with the help of his friends, family, Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 33 in Fanwood, and support from the Fanwood Environmental Commission. His project consisted of planting ...