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Fanwood Train Station Paving Project
The southside train station lot will be paved and re-striped this week. Please see below for parking restrictions: The southside train station lot will be closed to ALL vehicles between Thursday, August 15th at 8:00pm and Monday, August 19th at 5:00am. Barricades will ...
Affordable Units Available at 40 South Avenue
Affordable housing units are available in Fanwood at 40 South Avenue, a development with 24 market rate rental units and 4 affordable units located on South Avenue. A random selection will be held for all preliminary applications received on or ...
Mayor Mahr, Council Hear Presentation on School Bond Referendum
The Borough Council heard a presentation on Monday night on the upcoming bond referendum election by the Board of Education to be held Tuesday, September 17th, from 2 to 8 pm. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Schools Superintendent Dr. Joan ...
“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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The College Club of Fanwood-Scotch’s Plains celebrates its 91st Anniversary!
Pictured From left to right: Laurie Chichester, Vice President; Barbara Catterall, Co-Recording Secretary; Joanne Sheffield, Treasurer; Joan Skubish, Co-President; Jean Naugle, Co-President; Dorothy Lusk, Co-Director; Mary Ball Cappio, Corresponding Secretary In February of 1933, Miss Lillian Virginia Hope brought 10 other college women together at her home on ...
Council Takes Action on Items at Work Session Meeting
Fanwood, NJ – The borough council held its monthly work session meeting Monday night. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council President Katherine Mitchell at Monday's council work session meeting. The council approved the following items: A resolution to enter into an agreement with CFI of Mountainside to install ...
Empower Your Business’s Growth and Stability
We are excited to share with you a great opportunity provided by the UCEDC – a zero-interest loan program designed to give our small businesses a financial boost without the immediate pressure of repayments. Here's what you need to know about this unique program: Loans up to $15,000 ...
Nature Center Marking Its 50th Anniversary
The Fanwood Nature Center, a peaceful retreat for bird-watching, nature walks, and educational programs, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The nature preserve is tucked away on Terrill Road between Cray Terrace and La Grande Avenue and serves as a sanctuary of natural resources on borough property ...