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Youth Day Gives Scouts Opportunities to Complete Badges While Learning About Nature
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Environmental Commission held their first Fanwood Nature Center Youth Day on Saturday as part of the Center’s 50th anniversary celebration. Bright sunny skies greeted the families that showed up for the four-hour event. Families sign up ...
Fanwood Holds Dedication Ceremony for AED Donation by The Aliver Foundation
Borough Holds Dedication Ceremony for AED Donation by The Aliver Foundation The borough held a dedication ceremony Wednesday for the donation of an automated external defibrillator for La Grande Park. The AED was donated to the Fanwood by The Aliver ...
Environmental Commission Marks 50th Anniversary of Nature Center with Ribbon-Cutting
The Fanwood Nature Center celebrated its 50th anniversary year with a ribbon-cutting Monday night attended by Environmental Center board members and Nature Center volunteers and borough officials. The Nature Center is an eight-acre gem tucked away on Terrill Road between ...
“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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Affordable Units Available at 40 South Avenue
Affordable housing units are available in Fanwood at 40 South Avenue, a development with 24 market rate rental units and 4 affordable units located on South Avenue. A random selection will be held for all preliminary applications received on or before 1 pm, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, after ...
Mayor Mahr, Council Hear Presentation on School Bond Referendum
The Borough Council heard a presentation on Monday night on the upcoming bond referendum election by the Board of Education to be held Tuesday, September 17th, from 2 to 8 pm. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Schools Superintendent Dr. Joan Mast and Business Administrator Chris Jones delivered an ...
Reporting Power Outages
Reminder: 911 should only be utilized for emergencies and NOT for general power outages. We are trying to keep the dispatch phone lines as open as possible. Report a Power Outage to PSEG Text OUT to 4PSEG (47734), report it online, through our app or call1-800-436-PSEG (7734).
National Night Out Cancelled
Due to the forecasted weather for tomorrow, August 6, we have regrettably decided to cancel National Night Out. If possible, we will attempt to reschedule it for a date in the future. The safety of our community is our top priority and due to the projected inclement weather, ...