Frequently Used Telephone Numbers (908):
Police	322-5000 or 911	Board of Education	232-6161
Fire	322-5000 or 911	Public Library	322-6400
Rescue Squad	322-5000 or 911	Post Office	322-7273
City Hall	322-5000	Children's Specialized Hospital	233-3720

HISTORY:

The borough of Fanwood is 20 miles southwest of New York City. In the 18th century it was officially part of the West Fields of Elizabethtown, but the area was known as "Scotsplain" for numerous early settlers of Scottish origin. When the Central New Jersey Railroad came through the area in 1874 and a station was established in town, residential development was stimulated. The New Jersey Land Improvement Company was a subsidiary of Central New Jersey Railroad, and they built several houses and sold or rented them. In 1877, Fanwood became large enough to break away from Westfield, and it included the area now known as Scotch Plains. Fanwood has never had any industry or commercial areas, and even now the town center boasts an intimate variety of stores. The borough was incorporated in 1895 with 350 residents, surrounded on three sides by Scotch Plains. Its picture perfect Victorian Gothic railroad station has been preserved and is used as a community center. The spirit and vitality of a small "village" is reflected by the number of civic activities, social and school organizations, spirit of volunteerism and well-maintained streets and neighborhoods. *1990 Census figures

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