Thursday, February 21, 2013
Both mayors have been working to get an AM radio station up and running for mostly emergency related purposes.
- PUBLIC SAFETY
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Thursday, February 21
The following information was provided by the Borough of Fanwood. The Federal Communications Commission has approved a license for a community access radio station to be used by Scotch Plains and Fanwood to broadcast emergency and other information. Both Scotch Plains Mayor Kevin Glover and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr announced they had applied for the license at their respective inaugurations on January 1, 2013. On February 16, 2013, the FCC granted the local community access license jointly to the two municipalities. The main purpose is to broadcast emergency information to citizens in the event of power, cable and other outages. Plans are under way to secure the necessary equipment to program the station and transmit the signal. …
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Mara’s Café & Bakery has been recognized regionally as the best coffeehouse, and has also won numerous awards for its desserts, sandwiches and more.
- BUSINESS
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Wednesday, February 20
The following information was provided by Mara’s Café & Bakery. Mara’s Café & Bakery, a casual, family-friendly café, awarded its first franchise to Marci and Mark Semel of Fanwood, NJ to begin expansion beyond Morris County. The franchise is expected to open in April 2013 across the street from the Fanwood train station at 250 South Avenue. Mara’s Café & Bakery has been recognized regionally and in New Jersey as the Best Coffeehouse, and has won numerous awards for its cheesecake, gelato, cupcakes, cannoli, sandwiches and more. The franchise will serve savory desserts along with fresh roasted coffee and full breakfast, lunch and dinner meals in a relaxing atmosphere. Indoor and patio seating are planned. “We are pleased to have Marci on …
Here's a look at the recently sold homes in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Here's a look at the recently sold homes in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
The following open houses will take place in Scotch Plains and Fanwood on Feb. 17.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
According to PSE&G's outage map, customers in Scotch Plains and Fanwood should have power restored as of 10:25 p.m.
Update, 10:25 p.m. Residents of Scotch Plains and Fanwood should have power restored as of 10:25 p.m., according to the PSE&G outage map. Update, 9:45 p.m. The PSE&G Outage map is now reporting between 1-500 residents of Fanwood are without power. Original story, 9:30 p.m. Residents of Scotch Plains and Fanwood reported experiencing power outages a little before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening. According to the PSE&G outage center, between 501 and 2,000 Scotch Plains residents are currently without power. Also, the map reports no outages for Fanwood residents. If you are experiencing an outage contact by PSE&G by calling 800-436-7734 or logging onto your account at http://www.pseg.com/outagecenter. Are you without power? Has it recently …
Anna Marie Gewirtz of Fanwood was appointed Vice President of Development for the State Theatre in New Brunswick.
- LOCAL CONNECTIONS
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Tuesday, February 12
The following information was provided by State Theatre NJ. Following a six-month national search, State Theatre President & CEO Mark W. Jones announced today the appointment of Anna Marie Gewirtz of Fanwood, former Director of Individual Giving at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, as the new Vice President of Development for the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ. Gewirtz assumes her duties today, February 11, 2013. “In my 30+ years as an arts manager, I have never encountered a more qualified, bright, and impressive development officer,” said Mark W. Jones, State Theatre President & CEO. “The entire staff and I are thrilled that Anna Marie will be joining us.” “I know all the trustees join me in welcoming Anna Marie to her new …
On Jan. 25 Mayor Mahr visited School One to talk to third grade students learning about local government.
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Tuesday, February 12
The following information was provided by the Borough of Fanwood. On January 25th, Mayor Colleen Mahr visited School One to speak to the Third Grade students of Mrs. Duffy, Mrs. MacDermant and Mrs. Segotta. She gave the students first hand knowledge of the role and responsibilities of being Mayor. The students were learning about local government and it was an excellent cumulating activity.
Monday, February 11, 2013
What are you seeing in Scotch Plains and Fanwood? Share your photos and videos with Patch!
Patch wants to see what it looks like near you. Whether you're playing in the snow, cleaning it up or preparing for it accumulate, we want to know! Also, feel free to share what you're doing to keep busy while your indoors during the worst of it (tell us in the comments OR share photos and videos). To upload your snow photos and videos to this article, click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button, or you can email them to nicole.bitette@patch.com or text them to 732-742-0398. Don't forget to include your name and what or who is in the photo! Stay safe and warm during the storm!
The following information was provided by the Fanwood Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
- POLICE & FIRE
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Monday, February 11
The following information was provided by the Fanwood Police Department. On February 3, 2013: At 2:20 a.m. a Fanwood police officer made a motor vehicle stop at Old South Avenue East and South Avenue for a motor vehicle violation. While the Officer was speaking with the driver he could detect an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle. The Officer asked the driver to exit the vehicle for some field sobriety tests. The driver was unable to complete the tests and was placed under arrest. The driver was charged with D.W.I. and released to a responsible person. The defendant is Denise Quinto, 42, from Somerset.
Holden MaGroin
8:43 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
I'm Holden MaGroin and this is for Tree#2. Now you have made my little saplings blush with your first sentence. But that's ok, I sometimes have to also say "do as I say, not as I do." Since you seem to be having such fear and frustration with your dealings with the people who work in town hall, and are of the belief that it's because the workers are posting on the Patch, I would guess that it's … more ›