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Environmental Commission Marks 50th Anniversary of Nature Center with Ribbon-Cutting
The Fanwood Nature Center celebrated its 50th anniversary year with a ribbon-cutting Monday night attended by Environmental Center board members and Nature Center volunteers and borough officials. The Nature Center is an eight-acre gem tucked away on Terrill Road between ...
Great Birdhouse Contest Winners Announced
The Fanwood Environmental Commission has announced the winners of its Great Birdhouse Contest. First, second and third place prizes were awarded for the children’s category and one prize was given for the adult category. The Children’s winners are: 1st prize: ...
Green Team Collected 420 Pairs of Shoes for Soles4Souls Program
The Fanwood Green Team held a highly successful shoe drive in the spring in collaboration with the Soles4Souls program. Over 420 pairs of shoes were collected at three drop-off locations – Charles Studio, Fanwood Eye Care, and the Goddard School. ...
“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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Mayor and Council Special Meeting Notice
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Tax Bills Delayed
The mailing of tax bills for August will be delayed pending the receipt of the tax rate for 2024. The grace period to pay taxes due on August 1st will be extended. Information regarding the extended date will be shown on the tax bill.
7th Juneteenth Celebration Held at Shady Rest Golf Club
(Scotch Plains, NJ) -- Social Justice Matters of Scotch Plains and Fanwood held its 7th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 22nd at the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club. This year’s theme was “SANKOFA: Looking Back at our Past to Move Forward with Purpose for a Brighter ...
Robert Schott Created Bench at Nature Center in 1974
Fifty years ago, 16-year-old Robert Schott was looking to complete his Eagle Scout project and was told that work was needed at a nature center being constructed in Fanwood. Robert Schott sits on bench he made for the Nature Center in 1974. Nature Center bench. Pouring footings with ...