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Aging Services Kiosk – Tuesday, October 21
Have questions about services for seniors or caregivers? Stop by the Fanwood Memorial Library (5 Forest Rd.) on Tuesday, October 21 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Specialists from the Union County Division on Aging & Disability Resource Connection will ...
Scotch Plains and Fanwood Unite to Advance E-Bike Safety Reforms Following Tragic Accident
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the aftermath of a heartbreaking e-bike accident that claimed the life of a 13-year-old resident, leaders from Scotch Plains and Fanwood joined Senate President Nick Scutari and Union County officials Wednesday to call for urgent ...
Statement from Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Borough Council and Fanwood Police Department
We are heartbroken that a young child was involved in an accident and killed this afternoon in Scotch Plains. On behalf of the Borough, we extend our deepest condolences to all that loved him and stand with his family and ...
“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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Health Department to Host Lead Testing Event at Fanwood Library on Aug. 7th
(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Westfield Regional Health Department will be hosting a lead testing for consumer products event on Thursday, August 7 from 6-7 p.m. at the Fanwood Memorial Library, and on Tuesday, August 12 from 2-4 p.m., at the Westfield Health Department. Residents can bring any consumer ...
Fanwood 5K Pizza Run & Family Fun Sunday, October 19!
Registration for the 5K & Family Fun Run is open!
La Grande Park Tennis Courts Reconstruction Project to Begin Monday, August 25th With Completion by October
(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Borough is pleased to announce the start of the La Grande Park tennis courts reconstruction project, which is funded through a grant secured by Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The Borough’s contractor anticipates beginning ...
Police Officer Yosurack, Sgt. Flowers Take Oaths of Office
(Fanwood, NJ) – A new police officer was sworn in and another officer was promoted to sergeant at the Monday, August 11th Borough Council meeting. The council also applied for a Union County grant for the Fanwood Historic Train Station renovation project. At the start of the meeting, ...