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Borough Council Holds Monthly Agenda Meeting
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council passed several resolutions at its monthly work session meeting on Monday, March 3rd. The council also agreed to move the March regular monthly council meeting to Tuesday, March 18th at 7 p.m. The following ...
Celebrating Black History Month: Thomas Chatterton Williams
During Black History Month we are recognizing those individuals and organizations with Fanwood roots or in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains community who are or have made a difference. This week we are recognizing Thomas Chatterton Williams, an author and staff writer ...
“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 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. The ceremony will be preceded by a car ...
Fanwood Community Gathers for Lighting of Menorah
Fanwood residents and Councilwoman Patricia Walsh turned out Monday night for the ceremonial lighting of a giant Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The lighting ceremony was proceeded by a procession of cars with Menorahs on top through Scotch Plains. Westfield and Fanwood, led by ...
Attention Fanwood Train Station Commuters!
The Northside Train Station will be closed beginning Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 8 PM for pothole repair, and will reopen Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3 PM. Permit holders may park at the Southside Train Station or along North Avenue during this time. Thank you for your ...
Annual Reorganization Meeting
Please join us for The Borough of Fanwood's 2025 Annual Reorganization Meeting and Swearing-In Ceremony on Monday, January 6 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall. A Reception will follow at the Fanwood Memorial Library. All are welcome.