🌱 Which FSPY swimmers delivered clutch wins to open the season?
Fanwood, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Fanwood! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which FSPY swimmers delivered clutch wins to open the season?
- Why did Fanwood land in New Jersey’s top five places to live?
Also on today's calendar: JC's Annual Holly Jolly Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)
☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New Jersey election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.
- Friday: Breezy with clouds, then sun, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 42.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA (FSPY) Swimmers Shine as All Four Teams Open Dual-Meet Season on October 10 (TAPinto Scotch Plains/Fanwood) — Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA swimmers kicked off their dual-meet season with close finishes, personal bests, and team wins that had Scotch Plains/Fanwood families cheering. The article highlights standout performances across all age groups and notes that Boys Black, Boys Red, and Girls Red return to competition October 24, with Girls Black back in the pool October 31. 
• The 20 Best Places to Live in New Jersey in 2026, Ranked by Data (thedigestonline.com) — Fanwood ranks fifth overall among 637 New Jersey communities in Niche’s 2026 “Best Places to Live” list, earning an A grade and strong marks for family life and homeownership. The ranking emphasizes Fanwood’s rail access, schools, and suburban feel alongside other top train-line towns like Princeton Junction and Metuchen.
📸 Around Fanwood
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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JC's Annual Holly Jolly Vendor Pop-Up & Craft Fair →
236 South Ave, Fanwood
10:00 am -
HOPE Fest! →
The Gran Centurions, 440 Madison Hill Rd, Clark
6:00 pm -
Enjoy a fun, fruitful evening at 2nd annual Friends of Music GALA on Sat, Nov. 7 →
Echo Lake Country Club, 515 Springfield Ave, Westfield
5:00 pm
Sunday November 1
Thursday November 5
Saturday November 7
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Other local events
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Diwali Celebration (Rain Date)
Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation, 430 Park Ave, Scotch Plains
5:30 pm -
Rahway River Fly Tyers Group →
Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave, Cranford
6:00 pm
Thursday November 5
Tuesday November 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Boots to Business: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship →
Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Ave., Plainfield
10:00 am -
Health Kiosk Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony →
Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Ave., Plainfield
10:00 am -
Baby Time →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield
10:30 am -
Spin the Wheel: Halloween Treats
Watchung branch, 20 Stirling Road, North Plainfield
10:30 am -
Fernway X A21 Wellness Dispensary – Activation →
2507 US-22, Scotch Plains
11:00 am -
Halloween Luncheon →
Recreation Center, 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights Township
11:30 am -
Food & Gift Basket Program (Thanksgiving & Christmas) →
Plainfield Action Services, 510 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield
12:00 pm -
Social Worker Appointments →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield
3:00 pm -
Makers Time In-Person →
South Plainfield Public Library, 2484 Plainfield Ave., South Plainfield
3:00 pm -
Downtown Trick or Treating →
New Providence, NJ Calendar New Providence, NJ 07974
3:30 pm
Friday October 30
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🗞 Nearby News
Scotch Plains
- Koiros Christian Montessori School Opens at Evangel Church in Scotch Plains (TAPinto Scotch Plains/Fanwood)
- Scenes from Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Fall Harvest (TAPinto Scotch Plains/Fanwood)
- Temple Sholom to Welcome Kristallnacht Speaker on Nov. 8 (TAPinto Westfield)
Watchung
- Watchung, Green Brook General Election Polling Locations: Where To Vote (patch.com)
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