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Ribbon Cutting Held for Panini Bistro at 226 South Avenue
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Panini Bistro held a ribbon cutting on Saturday, January 25, at its newest location, 226 South Avenue in Fanwood, across from the Fanwood Train Station. The location was the previous home of the Seng Couture dress shop. ...
Mayor Mahr sits down to discuss SPF School Bond Referendum
Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and Scotch Plains Mayor Joshua Losardo sat down with Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Superintendent Dr. Joan Mast and Amy Winkler, Fanwood’s representative on the school board, to discuss the Tuesday, January 28th school bond referendum. The ...
Borough Passes Affordable Housing Resolution; Lt. Kranz Tells 2025 Police Dept. Goals
(Fanwood, NJ) – The borough council passed a resolution Tuesday, January 21st, accepting the fourth round of affordable housing obligation of 109 units although Mayor Colleen Mahr believes the number will likely be reduced. Officer in Charge, Lt. Dan Kranz, ...
“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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Leaf Pick Up Program
The Department of Public Works has received numerous inquiries regarding the fall leaf pickup program. As of the week of November 4th, all quadrants have received one (1) leaf pick up and the Department is now working to complete the second pick up of the season. The lack ...
New Jersey Issues Drought Warning
(Trenton, NJ) – New Jersey has issued a drought warning as the state continues to experience historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water-supply conditions. The goal of a drought warning is to preserve and balance available water supplies in an effort to avert more serious water shortages ...
Seeking Volunteers for Leaf Raking for Fanwood Seniors
Calling volunteers to SIGN UP HERE to help with raking leaves for Fanwood Seniors on the weekend of December 7-8, in advance of the final leaf pick up the following week. At this time, we are asking for VOLUNTEERS only to ensure we have enough help before Seniors are ...
Four Centuries in a Weekend; Saturday, October 19 and Sunday October 20
Four Centuries in a Weekend will be happening on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th , 2025. A Union County tradition that enables residents and visitors to travel through time and learn about the rich history of our community. This County-wide event showcases more than thirty historic ...