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Celebrating Black History Month: Candace Waller
During Black History Month we are recognizing those individuals and organizations with Fanwood roots or in the Fanwood-Scotch Plains community who are or have made a difference. This week we are recognizing Candace Waller. Candace has been hosting Why We ...
Bird Flu Advisory from the Westfield Regional Health Dept
Please see below information on reporting dead birds and protecting yourself and others from the H5N1 bird flu.
Winter Storm Watch Saturday Night Through Sunday Morning
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area from 7 p.m. Saturday evening through 11 a.m. Sunday morning Heavy mixed precipitation is possible with total snow and sleet accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around ...
“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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Recap from October 7th Fanwood Council Work Session Meeting
The Borough Council adopted two ordinances and passed several resolutions at Monday’s Mayor and Borough Council work session meeting. The first ordinance concerns salary ranges for non-union borough employees. Borough Administrator Jesse Moehlman said the ordinance brings up the employee salary ranges to fit within the salaries that ...
Youth Day Gives Scouts Opportunities to Complete Badges While Learning About Nature
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Environmental Commission held their first Fanwood Nature Center Youth Day on Saturday as part of the Center’s 50th anniversary celebration. Bright sunny skies greeted the families that showed up for the four-hour event. Families sign up at one of the activity tables. Environmental Commission ...
Fanwood Holds Dedication Ceremony for AED Donation by The Aliver Foundation
Borough Holds Dedication Ceremony for AED Donation by The Aliver Foundation The borough held a dedication ceremony Wednesday for the donation of an automated external defibrillator for La Grande Park. The AED was donated to the Fanwood by The Aliver Foundation, founded by Jill Pall, a sudden cardiac ...
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 Cray Terrace and La Grande Avenue. Mayor Colleen ...