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Architect Details Renovation Work Planned for Fanwood Historic Train Station
(Fanwood, NJ) – The borough’s governing body heard a presentation from the architect for the renovation of the Fanwood Historic Train Station at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting. The borough has received a $500,000 state grant as part of the ...
Health Department to Host Lead Testing Event at Fanwood Library on Aug. 7th
(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Westfield Regional Health Department will be hosting a lead testing for consumer products event on Thursday, August 7 from 6-7 p.m. at the Fanwood Memorial Library, and on Tuesday, August 12 from 2-4 p.m., at the ...
Fanwood Library Welcomes Scotch Plains Residents while SP Library is Closed
(Fanwood, NJ) -- As our neighbors and fellow members of the STELLA consortium, we want to send out a friendly reminder to Scotch Plains residents that they are especially welcome at the Fanwood Memorial Library when the Scotch Plains Library ...
“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 Secrets of Selling – Staged Reading
Jersey Central Theatre Company, in partnership with the Fanwood Cultural Arts Commission, invites you to a staged reading of The Secrets of Selling, a new play by John Levine and directed by Ken Schwarz. The event will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Patricia M. ...
Community Notice
(Scotch Plains, NJ) -- The American Red Cross will be at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on Wednesday, July 16 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM to assist residents affected by this week’s storm. If you or someone you know needs shelter, supplies, or support services, please stop by. ...
Borough of Fanwood Secures $500K State Grant for Restoration of Historic Train Station
Mayor Mahr thanks Senate President Scutari for Supporting Critical Project Mayor Colleen Mahr is proud to announce that the Borough of Fanwood has received a $500,000 state grant as part of the recently signed FY2026 State Budget that will support the restoration of the historic Fanwood Station. The ...
Meet the Fanwood Memorial Library Foundation: Supporting Our Library’s Future
The new Fanwood Memorial Library building stands as a testament towhat’s possible when a community comes together. Thanks to the vision and support ofborough leadership, dedicated staff, and generous residents, Fanwood and the surroundingcommunities now have a vibrant, state-of-the-art library designed to meet the needs of today’sfamilies. The ...