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(Scotch Plains, NJ) -- The American Red Cross will be at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on Wednesday, July 16 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM to assist residents affected by this week’s storm. If you or someone you know needs ...
Borough of Fanwood Secures $500K State Grant for Restoration of Historic Train Station
Mayor Mahr thanks Senate President Scutari for Supporting Critical Project Mayor Colleen Mahr is proud to announce that the Borough of Fanwood has received a $500,000 state grant as part of the recently signed FY2026 State Budget that will support ...
Meet the Fanwood Memorial Library Foundation: Supporting Our Library’s Future
The new Fanwood Memorial Library building stands as a testament towhat’s possible when a community comes together. Thanks to the vision and support ofborough leadership, dedicated staff, and generous residents, Fanwood and the surroundingcommunities now have a vibrant, state-of-the-art library ...
“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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ORDINANCE: 2025-06-R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 67 TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR PROMOTIONS WITHIN THE FANWOOD BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this ordinance has been finally adopted upon second reading at a meeting of the ...
Fanwood, Scotch Plains Join Social Justice Matters at 8th Juneteenth Celebration
(Scotch Plains) – The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood gathered on Saturday, June 21st under hot and sunny skies for the eighth Juneteenth celebration at the historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, Scotch Plains. Juneteenth marks the 160th year since the last enslaved Americans were finally ...
Borough Council Adopts Ordinances, Issues Proclamations
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council held its monthly meeting Monday night, June 16at which time they adopted four ordinances including a bond ordinance for this year’s capital projects. The council approved proclamations for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Juneteenth, and National Jewish American Heritage Month. Councilwoman Erin ...
Fanwood Awarded New Jersey Clean Communities Grant
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fanwood has been awarded a 2025 New Jersey Clean Communities Grant of $17,811.52. Funding is used for Clean Communities/Earth Day event, which includes roadside litter cleanup, and litter cleanup of Borough properties including, but not limited to, the train station, municipal complex, parks, and the ...