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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Santa Parade 2016: Mission Accomplished!

An overnight snowfall caused a delay in the start of this year's Santa Parade through Fanwood as fire officials assessed safety concerns. But the parade went off smoothly on Saturday, December 17th, as hundreds of gifts were delivered door to door by Santa Claus with the assistance of the Fanwood Fire Department, Fanwood Rescue Squad ...

December 18th, 2016|

Santa Parade IS ON!

ATTENTION FANWOOD FAMILIES: The Fanwood Santa Parade is on for today, Saturday, 12/17. Santa will begin his trip around 1pm. It will take until 7 or 8pm to make it through the whole town, so be patient and listen for the sirens. Please have children waiting for Santa at the curb. Thanks for your patience!

December 17th, 2016|

Fanwood Receives Innovation in Public Private Partnership Award

Mixed use development project on Terrill Road illustrates the successful collaboration between municipal, non-profit, and private entities to better the community The Borough of Fanwood and Community Access Unlimited were recently honored at the New Jersey League of Municipalities and NJBIZ Innovation in Public Private Partnership Awards.  The award recognized the successful public private partnership ...

December 8th, 2016|

Holiday Poetry Reading and Reception, December 17

The Carriage House Poetry Series and Tiferet Journal invite the public to take a break from the hustle and bustle of this festive season to attend a special holiday reading and reception in celebration of Tiferet’s 2016 print issue launch. The free event will take place on Saturday, December 17 from 3-5 p.m. in the Kuran Arts ...

December 5th, 2016|

Santa and Tree Lighting draw a crowd

On Sunday, December 4, Fanwood’s holiday season officially began when Santa Claus arrived via firetruck at the annual Fanwood Holiday Party and Tree Lighting. The event was organized by the Fanwood Recreation Commission and included holiday treats, crafts and, of course, photos with Santa. The line of Santa's fans wrapped around the tent with children ...

December 5th, 2016|

SPF Wrestling Team washes emergency vehicles

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School wrestling team spent Saturday morning, 12/3, washing Fanwood’s fire engines, ambulances and police cars and Scotch Plains police cars. The event, outside Fanwood Fire Headquarters, was a community service project spearheaded by wrestling head coach Marc Fabiano and Fanwood Police Officer Dan Piccola. The wrestling team currently has 52 members ...

December 5th, 2016|

Sawmill painting to be donated to Fanwood Museum

On Sunday, December 4 Gaylon McGowan will be donating his painting of The Fanwood Tie and Timber Co. Sawmill to the Fanwood Museum at the Fanwood Train Station.  Mr. McGowan, a former employee of the Company, will donate his painting and share a few memories of this long-time Fanwood business that occupied the space on ...

December 2nd, 2016|

Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr would like to remind residents that Small Business Saturday* is  Saturday, November 26.  “We have wonderful shops in the Borough where you can purchase items ranging from jewelry and flowers to dance lessons and spa services” says Mayor Mahr. “I hope that ALL ...

November 22nd, 2016|

Story Pirates will perform at the Fanwood Library

Join the Fanwood Library's Fall Festival of Storytelling on Friday, November 18 at 7 p.m. for the Story Pirates! This fun group needs your ideas to create a magical show that is fun and unique. Great for all ages! When the Story Pirates take the stage, you'll be amazed at what happens next... and so will the ...

November 17th, 2016|

College Club presentation will highlight Muscogee Tribe

On Monday, November 21, the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains will welcome local resident Mary DePaola to share the history, culture and traditions of her Native American tribe, the Muscogee (Creek) tribe of Oklahoma in a presentation titled “The History, Culture and Traditions of the Muscogee Native American tribe of Oklahoma.” The program is free and open ...

November 17th, 2016|