Fanwood News

It's morning again in America, or at least in New Jersey. The votes have been counted, the decision has been revealed, and it's clear that New Jerseyans have voted for a change.

Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella presents checks to Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr and to Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool and Ray Poerio, Scotch Plains Director of Parks and Recreation, from the Union County Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund's "2009 Kids Recreation Trust Fund" grant program.

Citizen Journalism: Countering the Culture of Corruption, November 18th By The Citizens' Campaign 10/27/2009 The Citizens' Campaign and Monmouth University are co-hosting a conference on November 18 to discuss the current state of local reporting in our new media environment, including how hyperlocal websites provide a means for stepped up local ...

A Circle of Helping Hands: Master Gardeners Team Up With Business Donors to Grow A Garden for Children With Disabilities By T.J. Karns, Co-Chair Publicity, Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County, and Publicity Coordinator, Little Sprouts Garden Dedication 10/16/2009 The Little Sprouts Garden for children with disabilities was dedicated on ...

Donna Dolce and David Valian Review Recent Road Work on Helen Street By Fanwood Democratic Party 10/13/2009 Council President Donna Dolce and Councilman David Valian on site to review the recent road work on Helen Street.

Twenty-three students at Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains have earned AP Scholars Awards in recognition of their on AP Exams during the 2008-2009 school year.

A former assistant city attorney in Newark has admitted to blackmailing his boss.

In 1949 the Fanwood Lions Club came into existence. Over the next 60 years many changes occurred.

We Care Pet Care of Westfield will celebrate its 10th year in business this October.

Carriage House Poetry Series Presents a Reading by Tony Gruenewald & Joan Cusack Handler, Oct.

State Senator Loretta Weinberg , the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor in the Nov.

Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella presents a resolution to Fanwoodian Dee O'Brien thanking her for her work with the Fanwood Historic Preservation Commission.

We Care Pet Care of Westfield will celebrate its 10th year in business this September.

Union County's four Democratic Assembly members formally backed Sheila Oliver for speaker today, including Democratic State Chairman Joseph Cryan , who was in the running for the top spot.A A A The move solidifies the a North-South Jersey deal connected to the senate leadership contest, where Senate Majority Leader Stephen Sweeney yesterday ...

On Sunday evening, September 20, the youth peer leaders of Faith Lutheran Church in New Providence launched another year of ministry.

For her bat mitzvah project, Temple Sholom religious school student Rachel Schack is volunteering with Lifeline Animal Rescue by helping with their pet adoption days and collecting items needed for the animals that are awaiting new homes, such as food and toys.

The American Red Cross Tri-County chapter has kicked off an area wide challenge to train 500 Disaster Shelter Volunteers by the end of 2010.

The 1st Annual Ray Pardon Memorial Blood Drive By The Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association 9/25/2009 To honor the memory and dedicated community service work of Ray Pardon, The Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains and The Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association are co-sponsoring a blood drive in conjunction with New ...

Morris Museum/Bickford Theatre Honors Morris Township & Morristown First Responders with Free Museum Admission on October 3 & 4, 2009 By Morris Museum 9/17/2009 As a show of appreciation for the difficult and often dangerous work undertaken by first responders, the Morris Museum/Bickford Theatre has named the first weekend of October "Morris ...

A two-year old Cockapoo named PC won Best in Show at the annual dog show at The Chelsea At Fanwood.