Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Fanwood New Jersey
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2022 DPW Brochure is now available

The 2022 DPW Brochure, detailing the schedule for leaf and brush pickups and much more, is now available for download on the Recycling and Public Works pages, or by clicking here. A hard copy will appear in mailboxes shortly.

March 7th, 2022|

Fanwood Council Meeting Recap

Here are highlights of the regular meeting of the Fanwood Council and Mayor held Tuesday, February 22, 2022: Dogs in Parks…Seven citizens spoke in favor of repealing the current ordinance, which dates back 21 years, prohibiting dogs in Fanwood’s parks. Carolyn Brink, leader of a group of Fanwood dog owners, presented a petition with signatures ...

February 24th, 2022|

RFQ: 2022 Quote for Events Manager

The Borough of Fanwood is seeking an events manager to oversee several annually recurring community events plus one new event. Questions should be directed to Pat Hoynes at 908-322-8236 x 121. Quotes shall be returned to this office no later than Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 10 AM. View the quote here.

February 20th, 2022|

Fanwood remembers Bill Populus during Black History Month

Bill Populus (pictured, far right, with Mayor Colleen Mahr and Counciman Anthony Carter in 2017) was known town-wide as a wonderful neighbor, father and husband. But he was also a trailblazer as the first Black American elected to the Fanwood Borough Council. His election in 1993 was affirmation by the voters that qualified and dedicated ...

February 10th, 2022|

Please make tax payments online, by drop-box, or mail-in

Due to the recent upsurge in the Omicron variant of COVID,  the Fanwood Tax Office would like to strongly encourage residents to avoid in-person tax payments.  The following alternate methods would be preferred: Mail in via regular mail Utilize the tax payment slot that is located on the outside wall near the front door of ...

January 11th, 2022|

2022 Fanwood Reorganization Meeting

The annual Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council of Fanwood will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the business of reorganizing the municipal government of the Borough of Fanwood for 2022. Because of the continued threat of infection by COVID-19, the meeting will be held ...

January 2nd, 2022|

Free COVID Clinic draws almost 200 people

Almost 200 people lined up for free COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at Forest Road Park in Fanwood. With word that the Omicron variant is in New Jersey and highly transmissible, the Westfield Regional Health Department sponsored this vaccine drive for BOOST NJ Day. All three vaccines, first, second and third shots, were available ...

December 15th, 2021|

Request for Quote: Fire Testing for 2021

The Borough of Fanwood is seeking an experienced vendor to provide a quote for the provision of professional fire systems testing/inspection as described in the tables below. The final product shall be a detailed list of recommended repairs, along with a quote to perform those repairs. View the application form here.

December 3rd, 2021|

Santa’s helpers gather presents for his door-to-door visit on December 18

(Fanwood, NJ)—Volunteers began accepting presents tonight for Santa Claus to deliver to Fanwood children during his cross-town trek on December 18, 2021. The Santa Parade, interrupted last year due to the pandemic but back in full force this year, is a production of the Fanwood Fire Department. Firefighters and volunteers from their families collect the ...

December 1st, 2021|

Fanwood welcomes Hanukkah with Menorah Lighting

Fanwood neighbors and Council members turned out tonight for a ceremonial lighting of a giant Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Rabbi Avrohom Blesofsky of The Chabad of Union County officiated, injecting great energy into the small gathering at the North Avenue side of the train station where the Menorah stands. He ...

December 1st, 2021|