A Message from Mayor Mahr

Earlier today, the state reported another 1,055 COVID-19 positive test results, bringing the statewide total to 149,013. Union County currently has a total of 15,031 confirmed cases. As of this publication, we have not received Fanwood’s case numbers from the Westfield Regional Health Department. Our latest figure is 88 confirmed cases.

The Memorial Day Committee continues to roll out the upcoming Memorial Day recognition.  The lawn signs recognizing Fanwood’s Gold Star soldiers are in place beneath their enormous street sign and the map showing their placement is linked below, along with a brief description of each of the soldiers being recognized. Please note that on at 3 PM on Memorial Day, Fanwood Presbyterian Church will be tolling the bells 12 times to honor each of our Gold Star soldiers.  You may note a similar tolling of the bells in Scotch Plains as they honor their 21 fallen soldiers.

If you are having trouble accessing relief services, or you’re experiencing other emergency needs, I urge you to reach out to me directly at mayor@fanwoodnj.org.  We are here to help.

– Mayor Colleen Mahr

Fanwood Police Food Drive

In a collaborative effort to replenish the local Food Banks, Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo and Scotch Plains Police Chief Ted Conley have joined together and have set up food collections sites at their respective police departments.

The police department is accepting any of the following: vegetables, potatoes, jelly, peanut butter, pasta, pasta sauce, tuna fish, coffee, canned fruits, snacks, cake mix, mac and cheese, full-size toiletries, soap, and toilet paper.

Paterson Road Closure Starts May 18 thru 22

Please be advised that commencing on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 A.M. Paterson Road will be milled and paved from North Martine Avenue to Hunter Avenue.  It is anticipated that the work will take approximately one week to complete, weather permitting.

All of the work will be completed from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.  This will require a full road closure.  Parking will be prohibited on Paterson Road within the work zone during the operation of milling and paving.  Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Detour signs will be posted and Fanwood Police Officers will be on scene to assist with traffic.  All inquiries should be directed to Lieutenant Francisco Marrero of the Fanwood Police Department (908) 322-5000, extension 509.

Fanwood Business Roundtable

You are invited to the Fanwood Business Roundtable Conference Call on Wednesday, May 20th at 4 p.m.  The Roundtable aims to foster connection and collaboration and will discuss the following topics:
  • Covid-19 Business Assistance- Federal & State loan and grant programs
  • Sharing current strategies and operating status
  • Re-opening and getting back to business
To join the call, dial (712) 770-5505 and use access code 682-898#. RSVP to phoynes@fanwoodnj.org.

Fanwood Gold Star Tribute

In an effort to shine a light on those many Fanwoodians who have served our country and paid the ultimate price, the Memorial Day Committee is developing a map for the Gold Star Tribute.

The map traces the route among all of the twelve streets in Fanwood that are named after fallen service members.  Each street sign now has a gold star.  The Committee will place a placard with a history of the fallen at the base of the street sign and we encourage you to visit the sites and remember the sacrifice of these Fanwood heroes.

You are of course discouraged from taking the walk in large groups and know you will practice social distancing on the walk.  We will release the map from this e-blast prior to Memorial Day.

Honoring the Fallen

We invite you to view and share this document of Fanwood service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will be honoring these twelve men during Monday’s moment of silence:

  • William J. Brohm Second Lieutenant, US Army
  • Charles S. Burns III Captain, US Army
  • Eugene W. Hendricks Staff Sergeant, United States Air Force
  • Edward M. Klaniecki Specialist Four, US Army
  • Hugh MacLennan Warrant Officer Class II, Royal Canadian Airforce
  • Donald E. Vinton Petty Officer, Third Class, US Navy
  • John T. MacDermott Second Lieutenant, US Army
  • Theodore F. Ginder Private, US Army
  • Walter R. Stewart Staff Sergeant, US Armed Air Force
  • Edward Stagaard Sergeant, US Army
  • Ernst Ashworth Petty Officer, First Class, US Navy Reserve
  • Richard W. Gere Petty Officer, Third Class, US Navy

To view more information on the service members, please click here.

On The Road Back

Today, Governor Murphy laid out an extensive update for the state’s reopening procedure. We urge all Fanwoodians to take the time to read it by clicking the preview image.

THANK YOU, FRIENDS OF THE FANWOOD LIBRARY!

The Friends of the Fanwood Library recently donated $4,000 to support new eBooks and audiobooks for adults, teens and kids. Friends members’ contributions and book sale proceeds made this donation possible. The Friends also sponsor the eBooks and audiobooks that we offer through eLibraryNJ.

The library will continue to add new material all summer long. Keep logging into RBdigital and Libby to find new favorites. Register on our website if you don’t have the apps. Need help? Contact library@fanwoodlibrary.org.

We are grateful to the Friends for this generous gift that helps us keep our community reading while we’re staying safe at home.

A Message from Kessler Rehab

At Kessler Rehabilitation Center, there is nothing more important to us than your health and safety during this unprecedented time. We are taking extensive preventative measures, guided by the CDC, to protect our patients and employees who enter our centers. These protocols include Patient and staff screening & masking, hand-washing & deep cleaning procedures, equipment, supply & delivery safety audits, and TeleRehab.

For more information please visit:  https://link.edgepilot.com/s/8aa89777/6xjxdril-kaaZu7VTZZ-mg?u=http://www.kessler-pt.com/

Fanwood Hosting Virtual Memorial Day Observance

Because we are unable to gather together this year to honor the fallen, the Memorial Day Committee invites you to make your own video remembrance to be included in the Fanwood video tribute.

Feel free to be creative, if you wish to offer a patriotic tune or other creative/artistic material feel free to express yourself.

  • Please send your video via email (NO TEXTS) in full resolution to FanwoodGoldstars@gmail.com
  • Please shoot horizontal, and not the vertical cell phone look.
  • Your video should be brief, no longer than 2 minutes.
  • Submission Deadline. Midnight, Monday, May 18

Important information for Second Quarter 2020 Tax Payments

In line with Governor Murphy’s executive order, the Borough of Fanwood has extended the normal May 1st property tax payment grace period to June 1st. This action supersedes the action the Borough Council took last month to reduce the interest rate applied to late payments.

Since Borough Hall is currently closed to the public, payments should be submitted as follows:

  • Regular Mail mail to tax collector 75 N Martine Avenue, Fanwood NJ 07023
  • Online on our homepage click on the sidebar for tax/utility payments; you will be directed to a site to make an online payment using credit card or e-check (additional charges are applied when paying online see information listed on payment site)
  • Drop-off there is a mail slot located on the wall outside of the front entrance to borough hall labeled tax and sewer payments drop payment inbox it will go into a secure payment box inside of the building.

Property Owners should take note of the additional fees that are charged on credit card payments. These charges are not imposed by the Borough of Fanwood but by the entity that will process the payment.  This site has been set up as a convenience.  The upcharges are as follows:

  • $1.05 to send an e-check
  • $3.95 for Visa Debit
  • 2.95% upcharge for credit card payments