🌱 What Fanwood’s delayed 2026 budget could mean for your taxes
Fanwood, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Fanwood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Fanwood’s delayed 2026 budget could mean for your taxes
- See which primary winners Fanwood will see on November’s ballot
Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 92, low: 65.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cougars Quell NH Lions, 9-3; Tame Tigers for Section Title (goleader.com) — Fanwood’s Borough Council is aiming to finally adopt the 2026 municipal budget at next week’s meeting, after delays in Trenton slowed state approval. Residents should expect a formal vote soon, making this the key moment to pay attention to how local tax dollars and services will be shaped for the coming year. 
• They came, they saw, they voted: 2026 primary concludes (unionnewsdaily.com) — Fanwood voters now know who will be on their November ballots after the June 2 primary finalized candidates for U.S. Senate, Congress, sheriff, and county commissioners. Fanwood falls in the 7th Congressional District, where Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic nomination to face Rep. Tom Kean Jr., alongside many settled local races across Union County.
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Scotch Plains Recreation Commission Meeting
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Tech-Talk Drop-In with the Director →
Fanwood Memorial Library, 5 Forest Rd, Fanwood
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Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Open Play Fridays →
New Providence Memorial Library, 377 Elkwood Ave, New Providence
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MKM Move-up Ceremony
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center MKM Multi-Purpose Room
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ESL Book Club with The Adult School
Westfield Memorial Library Local History Room
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The Adult School presents Beginner ESL →
Westfield Memorial Library Local History Room
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The Adult School presents Intermediate ESL →
Westfield Memorial Library Meeting Room
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The Adult School presents Advanced ESL →
Westfield Memorial Library Meeting Room
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8th Grade Formal
Cedarbrook K-8 Center Plainfield, NJ 07060
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Family Fun Event
Salt Brook Elementary School
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Watch Party USA v Paraguay →
Sadal Wine Cellar, 440-442 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights
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Saturday ESL conversation group →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave, South Plainfield
11:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Weichert, Realtors posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent in Westfield. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Watchung. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fanwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Scotch Plains
- Scotch Plains Revolution 250 Celebration Begins At Historic 1747 Church (patch.com)
- Raiders Level No. Highlands, 16-6; Bow to Summit in Boys Lax, 12-7 (goleader.com)
- Moroccan Zellij (Mosaic) Workshop (goleader.com)
Clark
- Dangerous Heat Hits Clark Area Through Friday: What To Know (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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