Union County News

Eric Murphy of Scotch Plains won the Fanwood 5K Pizza Run on Oct. 18 as more than 1,000 people ran the 5K and Family Fun Run. See the top local times.

Fanwood received a $1 million Union County Improvement Authority grant toward a new fire truck for its volunteer fire department, with no local match.

The Fanwood Department of Public Works shares curbside leaf placement rules, a tentative fall leaf pickup schedule by quadrant, and reminders about brush restrictions.

The Borough of Fanwood received a $1 million grant from the Union County Improvement Authority for a new volunteer fire truck, with no local match required.

The Fanwood 5k Pizza and Family Fun Run drew over 1,000 participants on Sunday, Oct. 18, at Borough Hall, with registration up 26 percent over 2025 levels.

Fanwood photographer Bob Cleary earns Honorable Mention in 60th annual NJ Senior Citizen Art Show. Photo ‘Wall Street’ featured in statewide exhibition.

Wardlaw+Hartridge teachers Dr. Raechel Lutz and Dr. Jonathan Wilson contributed to second edition of American Yawp college textbook published by Stanford.

Fanny Wood Day returns September 27 in downtown Fanwood. 10 AM-5 PM. Food vendors, professional wrestling, kids activities, contests, and entertainment. Family-friendly.

Singer-songwriter and indie rock band perform live at Fanwood Carriage House. Read performance details, ticket info, and event facts.

Fanwood resident Tai Cooper launches her candidacy for Union County Clerk, emphasizing modernizing services and voter access. Read full political coverage.

Fanwood hosts National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4 at LaGrande Park. Read event times, activities, and public safety showcase details.

Fanwood residents join police, fire, and rescue teams for the annual National Night Out at LaGrande Park. Read community event highlights.

Fanwood Performance Series jazz concert September 12. James Austin Jr. Trio and Ellie Lee perform. 7-9 p.m. at Carriage House, 135 Watson Road.

Tennessee fugitive arrested in Fanwood with help from Scotch Plains Police and Flock Safety camera system. Wanted on child rape charge in Jefferson County.

Fanwood Fire Department responded to a basement fire on Terrill Road and brought it under control within 45 minutes on August 28, 2026.

Fanwood traffic regulations. New turn restrictions, parking rules, speed limits on Terrill Road, Martine Avenue, Hunter Avenue.

104-year-old Fanwood WWII veteran Joe Schott traveled to Normandy to speak at a ceremony marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day and was later invited to Washington, DC, for Fourth of July celebrations as a guest of honor.

Fanwood resident Tai Cooper announced as Democratic candidate for Union County Clerk. November 2026 election. Economic development background.

Fanwood officials address SoHo building safety concerns. Fire access and code compliance reviewed. No life safety issues identified August 10.