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Build Historic Fanwood LEGO event
The Borough of Fanwood and Historic Preservation Commission present "Build Historic Fanwood”, a hands-on LEGO building event using 100,000 bricks! Join us Saturday, March 21, from 1–3 PM at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (Cafeteria) for two hours of creative family fun. Teams of ...
DPW Storm Debris Pickup Week of March 9th
Due to the recent snowstorms, the Department of Public Works will perform a special one-time curbside branch and storm debris pickup during the week of March 9, 2026, weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their debris curbside in the ...
Fanwood Council Adopts Ordinances for Compliance with State’s Affordable Housing Requirements
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council on Monday adopted ordinances for compliance with the New Jersey’s fourth round of affordable housing requirements. Municipalities are required to pass the revised ordinances by March 15. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council members, ...
“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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Celebrating Black History Month
This week we celebrate Shavanne Williams-Robinson, of Fanwood, as a Black business owner whose story reflects courage, cultural pride, and a commitment to uplifting families — one smile at a time. Shavanne is the owner of Speak Eat Smile Therapy, a New Jersey-based practice that provides individualized speech-language, ...
New Jersey American Water Contractor to Perform Test Holes for Lead Service Line Replacement Program
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Con Quest, Inc. will be performing approximately 21 test holes in the Borough, starting on or about Tuesday, February 17, to support New Jersey American Water’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program. The replacement of all lead/ galvanized services (utility side and private side) is required ...
Recycling Pickup for Tomorrow, Feb. 25th as Scheduled
Recycling WILL be picked up tomorrow in the southeast and southwest quadrants as scheduled so please place your cart at the curb prior to 6 am tomorrow morning.