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Fanwood New Jersey
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JOB POSTING: P/T Seasonal Laborer, DPW

The Borough of Fanwood is accepting applications for a part time seasonal Laborer position in the Borough’s Public Works Department for the 2018 Leaf Pickup Program. Applicants must have a valid NJ Driver’s license. Knowledge of public works operations a plus. Interested applicants should contact Eleanor McGovern, Borough Administrator at 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, ...

September 18th, 2018|

September Council Meeting Highlights

The September meeting of Mayor and Council was filled with recognition of several different residents, volunteer organizations, and young fundraisers. Here are the highlights of the Fanwood Council meeting on September 17, 2018. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Mayor Mahr and the Council invited local volunteer groups whose mission is to prevent suicide to speak ...

September 18th, 2018|

Fanny Wood Day 2018 Highlights!

The 23rd annual Fanny Wood Day took place on Sunday, September 16 and attracted thousands of residents and visitors to Fanwood. The downtown streets lined with vendors, food trucks, a kids zone, community organizations and more! The main stage hosted a variety of contests and entertainment throughout the day. Residents were treated to an ...

September 17th, 2018|

Fanwood Hosts Downtown New Jersey Forum

More than 20 economic development professionals and downtown managers met in Fanwood on Wednesday, September 12 to discuss downtown economic development and hear from Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr about the Borough’s efforts to revitalize its downtown community. Mayor Mahr spoke about Fanwood’s experience and the 10-year effort to attract new development, businesses and investment. “Development ...

September 13th, 2018|

A Message from Mayor Mahr on National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It is a time to share resources in an effort to shed light on this highly stigmatized topic. We use this month to reach out to those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals to one another to promote a healthy and open discussion. It is also ...

September 11th, 2018|

FRIENDS Host 32nd Fall Book Sale!

The FRIENDS of the Fanwood Memorial Library will host its 32nd Fall Book Sale from September 20 to 23, 2018. Donation days begin September 14th. Browsers at the sale easily find books by subject matter: history, romance, classics, art, cookbooks, politics, crafts, science, parenting, children, and general fiction. In addition to hardbacks and paperbacks, the ...

September 10th, 2018|

A letter from the Mayors Coalition of Raritan Valley Rail Line

In response to the recent announcement of the temporary suspension of the one-seat rides on the Raritan Valley Line (RVL), the Mayors Coalition on the Raritan Valley Line, including Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, have written the following letter to express their dissatisfaction with the current state of NJ Transit. As Mayors representing ...

August 22nd, 2018|

August Council Meeting Highlights

The Fanwood Borough Council honored a number of people who contribute valuable services to our community during its August 20th regular meeting. Matthew Juckes, Chairman of the Planning Board, was named Volunteer of the Month by Mayor Mahr and the Council. Matthew moved to Fanwood from Canada in 2010 and almost immediately became involved in ...

August 21st, 2018|

North Avenue, Phase II Improvements – BID Results

Borough of Fanwood Bid Results for: North Avenue, Phase II Improvements Bid Opening: 8-15-18 10:00AM Company Name Price P&A Construction $284,199.95 Top Line Construction $323,031.76 Stilo $342,288.00 Reivax $392,147.00

August 15th, 2018|