Here's What's New from the Fanwood BPA

MAHR URGES PLANNING BOARD TO REZONE DOWNTOWN

Mayor Colleen Mahr says the zoning for the downtown area isn't keeping up with the ongoing redevelopment and it should be changed to better accomodate retail and residential growth. Read more.

Malool, Scarlett, Shapiro & Mitchell

ALTERNATIVE PRESS LAUNCHES SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD EDITION

TheAlternativePress.com, a local news web service already in 14 area towns, launched its Scotch Plains-Fanwood edition with a smashing party on Thursday, January 12th at Garden State Securities in Scotch Plains. Editor/Publisher Mindy Scarlett (second from left), a Fanwood resident, hosted the party. Joining her, among the 50 or so well wishers, were Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy Malool, TAP founder Mike Shapiro and Fanwood Borough Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell. More photos.

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NEW CHIPPERY INCHES TOWARDS REALITY

Demolition of the old fish-and-chips restaurant expected in January. New and improved Chippery could be just a few months away. Read more.