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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 ...
Ellis Angel Brings Banned Books Art to Fanwood Memorial Library
Fanwood, NJ -- The Fanwood Memorial Library, Ellis Angel, a Scotch Plains-based artist and activist, and PEN America will present “The Censor's Cut: Weavings for Intellectual Freedom,” an art installation of paper weavings taken from shredded banned books. The public ...
“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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Annual Rabies Clinic
Fanwood's Annual Rabies Clinic is set for Wednesday, November 12 from 5PM-6PM at the La Grande Park building.
Fanwood Police Department Receives Tactical Heavy Body Armor from FBI Newark Office
(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Fanwood Police Department is proud to announce the receipt of tactical heavy body armor kits acquired from the FBI Newark Office through its Legacy Body Armor Program. We extend our sincere thanks to the FBI Newark Office and Acting Special Agent in Charge Terrence ...
N.J. mayors: Gateway Program would end NYC rush hour transfers for NJ Transit riders
Thousands along the Raritan Valley Line rely on NJ TRANSIT daily, yet direct, rush-hour service to Manhattan remains unavailable. A gap that needs to be addressed. Read more here.
