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Scotch Plains and Fanwood Unite to Advance E-Bike Safety Reforms Following Tragic Accident
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the aftermath of a heartbreaking e-bike accident that claimed the life of a 13-year-old resident, leaders from Scotch Plains and Fanwood joined Senate President Nick Scutari and Union County officials Wednesday to call for urgent ...
Statement from Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Borough Council and Fanwood Police Department
We are heartbroken that a young child was involved in an accident and killed this afternoon in Scotch Plains. On behalf of the Borough, we extend our deepest condolences to all that loved him and stand with his family and ...
Ellis Angel Brings Banned Books Art to Fanwood Memorial Library
Fanwood, NJ -- The Fanwood Memorial Library, Ellis Angel, a Scotch Plains-based artist and activist, and PEN America will present “The Censor's Cut: Weavings for Intellectual Freedom,” an art installation of paper weavings taken from shredded banned books. The public ...
“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 Fall Performance Series October 11
Singer-songwriters Rachael Sage, Danni Nicholls in concert Oct. 11 at Fanwood’s Carriage House From New York and from England-via-Nashville, two critically acclaimed musical artists are bringing their original music to the Fanwood Performance Series on Oct. 11. Rachael Sage is a soulful vocalist, innovative multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer/songwriter/producer ...
Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic
Please register for the Fanwood Senior's Club vaccine clinic being held on Monday, September 29 at 10:30am. You can register by calling Courtney Agnello at 908-322-8236 x123 or email cagnello@fanwoodnj.org.
Train Station Pedestrian Bridge Repairs
On or about September 18, 2025, New Jersey Transit will begin repairs to the pedestrian walkway bridge that connects the north and south side train stations. During this time, the bridge will be open to commuters, however, access may be delayed for a short period of time during ...
Borough Code Amendment Regarding the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE: 2025-12-R AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 110 OF THE BOROUGH CODE REGARDING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES The purpose of this ordinance is to amend its ...