SENIORS
Senior Services
Courtney Agnello, Senior Coordinator
908-322-8236, ext 123
cagnello@fanwoodnj.org
Fanwood Senior Club
The Fanwood Senior Club, in existence for more than 60 years, meets several times a month to offer senior citizens friendship, camaraderie and activities to do together.
The Club’s meeting schedule is as follows, every month except July and August:
1st Monday of the month: Planning meeting, 10 a.m., Forest Road Park
2nd Monday of the month: General meeting, 10:30 a.m., Forest Road Park
4th Monday of the month: General meeting, 10:30 a.m., Forest Road Park
All members are welcome at all meetings.
Leaf Raking Application & Volunteer Form
This program is for seniors aged 62 and older or disabled residents who need assistance with raking leaves to the curb. Volunteers will rake leaves at private homes the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 2024. If you are interested, please contact Courtney Agnello at (908) 322-8236 x. 123 or fill out the form below and mail to Courtney Agnello, Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 N. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 or email cagnello@fanwoodnj.org.
Apply to have your leaves raked
Senior Registry Survey
Fill out the form below and bring it or mail it to the Borough Hall and the Fanwood Police will check up on you during times of extreme weather or other emergencies. All information is kept strictly confidential and is used by the police only to call on seniors to check on their well-being.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Free blood pressure screenings are offered the 2nd Monday of every month (except July and August) at Forest Road Park, 10-11:00 a.m.
Prescription Drug Assistance & Hearing Aid Assistance
The NJ Division of Aging services administers these programs for seniors:
- Pharmaceutical Assistance to Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
- Hearing Aid Assistance for Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)
Click here for eligibility information for these programs
or call the NJ Senior hotline, 1-800-792-9745.
Utility Assistance
The Lifeline Utility Assistance Program provides a credit of $225 for New Jersey homeowners or tenants to pay for gas or electricity.
Click here for eligibility information for this program
or call the NJ Senior hotline, 1-800-792-9745.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels are provided to residents in Fanwood and Scotch Plains by two different agencies. If you know someone who could benefit from receiving low-cost meals delivered right to their home, call Meals on Wheels, Inc,
908-486-5100.
Union County Senior Resource Guide
(Note: This is a large file that might take a minute or more to download)
Also from Union County is a document from the Division on Aging & Disability Resources. Click here for an excellent roundup of services for seniors.
Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement Program
There are specific property tax reimbursements and abatements available for senior citizens. All information and applications are here at the NJ Division of Taxation website. The deadline for applying is October 31, 2024.
Senior Handyman Service
Residents ages 62 and over may take advantage of the Senior Handyman Service for minor home repairs. More information and an application is found here.