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Fanwood Council September 16 Regular Meeting Recap
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Mayor and Borough Council met Monday night for their monthly regular meeting. At the start of the meeting, Mayor Colleen Mahr was presented with the Plainfield Area NAACP Community Service Leadership Award by former Plainfield Mayor ...
Construction Alert La Grande Ave
Please be advised that Laurel Pl/LaGrande Ave from South Ave to Terrill Rd inFanwood will be under construction on or about Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Itis anticipated that the work will take approximately 3 nights to complete, weatherpermitting.Affected residents and ...
Fanny Wood Day Attracts Thousands to Downtown with Food, Live Bands, Wrestle Pro, Petting Zoo, Contests
(Fanwood, NJ) – Fanny Wood Day was held under sunny skies Sunday with temperatures in the 70s, attracting thousands to Downtown Fanwood. The event featured over 200 vendors including 20 food trucks, kids’ activities, a petting zoo and live music ...
“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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Parade Grand Marshals, Kramer Manor Recognized with Proclamations
The Borough Council, at their regular meeting on Monday, July 15, introduced several ordinances and gave out proclamations to the Memorial Day Co-Grand Marshals and to members of Social Justice Matters in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Kramer Manor neighborhood. Councilman Jeff Banks read the proclamation ...
Statement From the Governing Body
Yesterday’s senseless act of violence at former President Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania has no place in America. Our thoughts are with President Trump, the family of the attendee that was killed and a speedy recovery for those that were critically injured.
Hilltop Tennis Club Seeking New Members
Tucked behind the trees and shrubbery on North Avenue in the heart of Fanwood is a recreational oasis servicing tennis aficionados in our community for 100 years. Hilltop Tennis Club features a Har-Tru clay court, a playing surface not typical of tennis courts in the local parks. Club ...
Former Councilman Douglas Clausen Remembered
Former Borough Councilman Douglas Clausen passed away this week at the age of 93. Mr. Clausen was a 50-year resident of Fanwood and spent between 25 and 30 years volunteering for the town. He was one of the original coaches of the Fanwood Youth Organization almost 50 years ...