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Students Get Fit with Fanwood’s Finest
SCOTCH PLAINS — The whistle sounds and forty t-shirted young people sprint across the blacktop at the Stamler Police Academy in Scotch Plains as six instructors urge them on. But these aren’t police recruits. They are middle school students who ...
Senior Flu Shot Event
The Borough of Fanwood and the Fanwood Pharmacy have partnered to provide Fanwood senior citizens a free lunch at this flu shot event. The event is being held on Monday, September 23 at Forest Road Park at 11 a.m. Attendees ...
Fall Poetry Series Readings
The Carriage House Poetry Series will offer three nights of readings during their fall season. All poetry readings begin at 8 p.m. and are free and open to the public. The series will be on hiatus for the months of ...
“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 welcomes Rocko’s Ice Cream Parlor
Fanwood's newest downtown business, Rocko's, opened with fanfare Friday, July 1. Located in the location of the former Double Dipper, Rocko's is located on South Martine Avenue two doors from Nick's Pizza, whose owners are partners in the new business along with Roger Bernier, President of Chelsea Senior ...
Party in the Park kicks off Summer Movie Series with a crowd
Hundreds of Fanwood residents gathered at La Grande Park for the annual Party in the Park on Wednesday, June 29 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. This year's event boasted a wide array of activities including bouncy houses, slides, laser-tag, a challenge course, and a special minion banana eating contest. This ...
Fanwood says goodbye to former Councilwoman, Joan Wheeler
Former Fanwood Councilwoman Joan I. Wheeler, passed away Sunday July 11 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, NY after a brief illness. Wheeler was born and raised in Succasunna before moving to Fanwood. Wheeler was a member of the Fanwood Borough Council, the Fanwood Planning Board, The Historic Preservation ...
Eco-Friendly Folks Brave Heat to Visit Fanwood Green Fair
Fanwood's Green Team staged an outstanding showing of sustainability and eco-friendly solutions during the Green Fair on Saturday, July 23. The Fair, held on the front lawn of Borough Hall, featured green-friendly vendors, workshops, exhibits of our Nature Center and Environmental Commission plus information on our new curbside ...