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Fanwood New Jersey
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Distracted Driving Enforcement and Education Campaign UDrive. UText. UPay.

Officers from the Fanwood Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during the month of April as part of New Jersey’s "U Drive, U Text, U Pay" enforcement campaign. Running through April 21, the high-visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on a hand-held ...

April 7th, 2017|

‘Your Local Hands’ Seeks to Provide Assistance to Local Residents

Fanwoodians who need a helping hand with any services, projects, shoveling or other activities now have a place to go to be paired with willing volunteers in their own local community. Visit yourlocalhands.com and sign up to be a volunteer or to sign up for assistance. This service is designed to pair volunteers with those who need help in ...

April 7th, 2017|

Scientists & Research Volunteers Wanted for Bio-Blitz 2017

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders are looking for volunteer scientists and knowledgeable experts to join the 2017 Union County Bio-Blitz. This annual, around the clock survey of flora and fauna in County parks will be conducted in two sessions over a two-day period in Warinanco Park, also known as “Central Park of Union ...

April 4th, 2017|

A Message from the Environmental Commission

NJDEP Fertilizer Law - In 2011, the State of NJ signed into law one of the most restrictive fertilizer content standards in the nation.  The goal of the law was to reduce the impacts of fertilizers on waterways.  The law prohibits consumers from spreading fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from Nov. 15 through March 1. The law ...

March 30th, 2017|

Residents meet with Mayor Mahr at Mara’s Cafe and Bakery

Mayor Colleen Mahr hosted the "Coffee with the Mayor" event on Sunday, March 26 at Mara's Cafe and Bakery. She was met with many residents who came with questions, comments, and concerns regarding the Borough of Fanwood. The purpose of these public meetings are to welcome an transparent narrative between the administration and the public. Among ...

March 28th, 2017|

Fanwoodian Marianne Kranz named among Union County Women of Excellence

Fanwood resident Marianne Kranz was among 10 women honored at the 25th annual Union County Women of Excellence gala on Friday, March 24 at Galloping Hill Golf Club in Kenilworth. Marianne, a 23 year resident of Fanwood, was recognized for her work at SAGE Eldercare, a non-profit eldercare agency in Summit, where she is Director ...

March 27th, 2017|

Fanwood named among NJ’s Best Towns for Families

New Jersey Family released their list of "Best Towns in New Jersey for Families" for 2017 with Fanwood among the top 40! Ranked #38 in a list of over 500 towns, Fanwood is among the best towns for families to live, fairing well in multiple categories. New Jersey Family measured each municipality against a host of ...

March 24th, 2017|

Elizabethtown Gas Main Replacement Updates

A representative from Elizabethtown Gas attended the Borough council meeting on March 21 to update the borough on the gas main replacement projects taking place in Fanwood this spring. One project is currently underway in the southeast quadrant including Shady Lane (pictured), Poplar Place, Clement Place, Winfield Terrace and Beech Avenue. The second, larger project ...

March 23rd, 2017|

A Special Thanks from Mayor Mahr

This past weekend's Irish Festival was a great success despite the cold temperatures! I want to sincerely thank Sean Flannery and Frank Pascale, owners of Sheelan's Crossing, for their incredibly hard work and sponsorship of this wonderful community event. Sheelan's Crossing is so much more than just our favorite neighborhood pub. Thank you from all of us! A special thank you also to all of the event sponsors for ...

March 16th, 2017|