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FoodStock Challenge Underway
As part of Foodstock 2019, the Borough of Fanwood is collecting food to donate to food banks here in our own community. We are challenging the Borough of Garwood to see which town can collect the most food. Residents can ...
Update to Residents on 2019 Tax Collection System
THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE INSTALLATION OF AN AFTER HOUR DROP SLOT FOR TAX AND SEWER PAYMENTS (CHECKS ONLY IN MAIL SLOT; NO CASH). THE MAIL SLOT IS LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE WALL BY THE FRONT ...
Rescue Squad receives $1,800 donation from Chelsea Senior Living
The Fanwood Rescue Squad received a donation of $1,800 from Chelsea Senior Living from the company's annual golf outing held Wednesday, September 25, 2019. The golf outing benefits volunteer first responders in 16 New Jersey municipalities where Chelsea has assisted ...
“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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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 ...
Fanwood celebrates the earth with two events
Fanwood held its annual celebration of the earth last month with Arbor Day and Earth Day activities. The borough held its annual Community Clean Up day on a chilly but sunny morning Saturday, April 25. Volunteers from the area gathered at the Fanwood train station bright and early to ...
Fanwood’s Boroff, Be Craftful getting some national attention
Just shy of its first anniversary, Fanwood’s Be Craftful and owner Amy Boroff, left, are profiled in the current issue of RetailMinded.com, a national e-magazine for independent businesses. And, she's quoted in a story on the Fox Business News site on help that is available for small businesses. Boroff's store in ...
Busy night for Council as police, EMS and a volunteer are honored
Fanwood Police were honored, EMS Month was celebrated and a volunteer who brings music to the borough was recognized at a busy Fanwood Council meeting Monday night, May 18. Five members of the police department received honors from Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo. The honorees included Sgt. Marc ...