2024 News

Erin McElroy Barker and Trisha Walsh will return to Fanwood Borough Council in 2025

Councilwomen McElroy Barker and Walsh were re-elected on November 5th and will be sworn in during the Council Reorganization meeting in January, 2025. Congratulations to these dedicated public servants who ran unopposed. Erin will be serving her fourth term, Trisha her third.

County Commissioner incumbents win re-election

Congratulations to Union County Commissioners Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Al Mirabella and James E. Baker, Jr. for defeating their Republican opponents.

Congratulations to Andy Kim, the first Korean-American to be elected to the U.S. Senate

Andy will assume the seat vacated by Senator Bob Menendez and will serve in the U.S. Senate representing New Jersey alongside Senator Corey Booker. We congratulate Andy and his family on his decisive win!

Scotch Plains Democrats win

Congratulations to our friends in Scotch Plains--Mayor Josh Losardo and Councilwoman/Deputy Mayor Ellen Zimmerman--on their victories last night over their Republican opponents. Pictured, left to right, Ray Szpond, Councilman Roc White, Councilwoman Ellen Zimmerman, Mayor Josh Losardo, Councilwoman Elizabeth Stamler, Councilman Matt Adams and John Del Sordi. All three incumbent Scotch Plains School Board candidates -- Debora Brody, Karen Kulikowski, and Tonya Williams – will remain in their positions.

Thanks for visiting on Fanny Wood Day

We had a lot of friends and neighbors stop by the Fanwood Democrats table during the Fanny Wood Day street fair on Sunday, September 15th. The Harris/Walz lawn signs went quickly and there was a lot of interest in Sue Altman for Congress as well. Drop us a note at our CONTACT page with your address if you'd like a lawn sign.

Fanwood Dems turn out for Kamala Harris

Local Democrats turned out in numbers for a rally in support of Kamala Harris on Saturday, August 3rd on South Avenue in front of the Fanwood train station.

NJ delegate and Fanwood Councilwoman Gina Berry representing!

Women's History Month

Colleen, Jeff and Anthony sworn-in for 2024

Congratulations to Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilmen Jeff Banks and Anthony Carter as they embark on service to Fanwood for another term. For Colleen, it’s the start of her 21st year as mayor!