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Council Adopts Policy Prohibiting Immigration Enforcement on Borough Property; Approves Shared Services Agreement for Tax Collector Services with Scotch Plains
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council passed a resolution at Monday’s work session meeting adopting a policy prohibiting civil immigration enforcement by the federal government’s Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border protection agents ...
Another A+ Rating for Fanwood from Niche.com
Real estate website Niche.com has rated Fanwood an overall grade of A+ in 2026 evaluation of Best Places to Live. Fanwood finished #1 in Union County and #5 in New Jersey, #3 in Best Places to Retire, #3 Best Suburbs ...
“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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New Jersey Has New eBike Laws
Please read the new eBike laws that come into effect on July 19, 2026. We will keep you updated on any changes that may come between now and then.
Fanwood Annual Easter Hunt March 28 at La Grande Park!
Fanwood's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 10 am sharp. Make sure you get there early to ensure your kids get some eggs. The Easter Bunny will also be on hand for pictures. Stay tuned for the location of ...
Easter Egg Hunt Draws Hundreds to La Grande Park
(Fanwood, NJ) – A cold late March Saturday morning did not deter crowds of children and parents from coming out to La Grande Park for the Borough’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. The park venue changed this year as Forest Road Park was unavailable due to construction of a ...
SPFHS Senior Peyton Rose Plants Plant Atlantic White Cedar Saplings At Fanwood Nature Center for His Eagle Scout Project
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Peyton Rose, a senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, completed his Eagle Scout Project on December 6, 2025 with the help of his friends, family, Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 33 in Fanwood, and support from the Fanwood Environmental Commission. His project consisted of planting ...