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Celebrating Black History Month: Candace Waller
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 Candace Waller. Candace has been hosting Why We ...
Bird Flu Advisory from the Westfield Regional Health Dept
Please see below information on reporting dead birds and protecting yourself and others from the H5N1 bird flu.
Winter Storm Watch Saturday Night Through Sunday Morning
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area from 7 p.m. Saturday evening through 11 a.m. Sunday morning Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around ...
“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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Hundreds Attend Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting
(FANWOOD, NJ) -- Hundreds of Fanwoodians attended Sunday’s holiday celebration and tree lighting on the North Avenue lawn of the old train station. The event was held under bright sunny skies and comfortable temperatures for an early December evening. Hundreds of visitors stood in line to see Santa, ...
Meet The Artist reception for local Joe Schott
Be sure to join us at the library this Thursday, November 14th at 6pm as we meet Fanwood WWII Veteran, Joe Schott, and learn about his remarkable art and life story. https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/military/2024/11/08/veterans-day-nj-world-war-ii/75465346007
Annual Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting December 8th
Come down to the North Avenue Train Station on Sunday, December 8th for Fanwood's annual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony! This will be an all-outdoors event. Enjoy a petting zoo, seasonal music, free refreshments, contests, prizes and more. And, of course, Santa will be there to greet your children! You ...
Who Lived in My House?
Discover the history of your home! On Sunday, December 1st from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Historic Fanwood Train Station, residents can explore census records from the 1930s onward to uncover the stories behind their houses. This exciting event is sponsored by the Fanwood Historic Preservation Commission.