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Carriage House Poetry Series
The Carriage House Poetry Series will host a reading featuring poets whose work appears in the recently published issue of Exit 13 Magazine. Exit 13, published and edited by Fanwood resident Tom Plante has been home-based in Fanwood since 1988. Thursday, December 12, ...
MLK Day of Service
For over a decade the Scotch Plains/Fanwood community has joined together to remember, learn and give time on MLK Day. The 16th annual Scotch Plains-Fanwood Martin Luther King Day of Service will be held on Monday, January 20. The opening program ...
Fanwood Annual Menorah Lighting
Celebrate the Festival of Lights Monday, December 30, at 6:00 PM! Join us as we gather at North Avenue, outside the historic Fanwood Train Station, for a beautiful evening of community, tradition, and joy as we light the Menorah together. ...
“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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Leaf Pick Up Program
The Department of Public Works has received numerous inquiries regarding the fall leaf pickup program. As of the week of November 4th, all quadrants have received one (1) leaf pick up and the Department is now working to complete the second pick up of the season. The lack ...
New Jersey Issues Drought Warning
(Trenton, NJ) – New Jersey has issued a drought warning as the state continues to experience historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water-supply conditions. The goal of a drought warning is to preserve and balance available water supplies in an effort to avert more serious water shortages ...
Seeking Volunteers for Leaf Raking for Fanwood Seniors
Calling volunteers to SIGN UP HERE to help with raking leaves for Fanwood Seniors on the weekend of December 7-8, in advance of the final leaf pick up the following week. At this time, we are asking for VOLUNTEERS only to ensure we have enough help before Seniors are ...
Four Centuries in a Weekend; Saturday, October 19 and Sunday October 20
Four Centuries in a Weekend will be happening on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th , 2025. A Union County tradition that enables residents and visitors to travel through time and learn about the rich history of our community. This County-wide event showcases more than thirty historic ...