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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 9 PM Monday, Aug. 10th

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for all 21 counties in New Jersey, including Union County, until 9 PM tonight. These storms may be accompanied by frequent lightning and wind gusts of up to 75 mph.

August 10th, 2026|

Great Weather and Large Turnout at Fanwood’s National Night Out Celebration

(Fanwood, NJ) – A large turnout of Fanwood families came out for the Borough’s annual National Night Out celebration on a beautiful summer night Tuesday at LaGrande Park. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie – to make our neighborhood a safer and more caring place ...

August 6th, 2026|

Inclement Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a weather advisory for our area through late tonight. Multiple rounds of heavy downpours and thunderstorms are expected. Average rainfall totals will be between 1 and 2 inches, with localized swaths of 3 to 4 inches possible. Peak rainfall rates in the strongest storms could be 2-3 inches per ...

July 21st, 2026|

Dan Kranz Sworn in as Captain of Fanwood PD

(Fanwood, NJ) – Dan Kranz was sworn to the rank of Captain of the Fanwood Police Department at Monday’s Borough Council meeting. Captain Kranz is Fanwood’s chief law enforcement officer. Kranz joined the department in 2014 after serving two years as a U.S. Capitol Police Officer. He was promoted to sergeant and then to lieutenant ...

July 16th, 2026|

Waldon Rd., Kyte Pl., Graybar Ter., and Watson Rd. Resurfacing Projects

Work has begun on this summer’s road improvements project in the Borough of Fanwood. The project is funded through grant awards to the Borough and is part of ongoing efforts to maintain safe, well-functioning local infrastructure. Locations: · Waldon Road & Kyte Place · Graybar Terrace & Watson Road, between N Martine Avenue and Russell ...

July 13th, 2026|

Fanwood Library Host Community Reading of Declaration of Independence

(Fanwood) – The Fanwood Memorial Library joined with hundreds of towns nationwide for a community read of the Declaration of Independence on July 8th at 6 pm, commemorating the first public reading of the historic document. The date marks the anniversary of July 8, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was first read aloud at ...

July 9th, 2026|

Special Branch and Storm Debris Pickup on July 15th

Due to the recent storm, the Department of Public Works will perform a special one-time curbside branch and storm debris pickup in all quadrants of the Borough beginning Wednesday, July 15th. Please note the department will first concentrate on roadways that are narrowed due to the debris, therefore the normal pickup route will not be ...

July 8th, 2026|

STORM UPDATE FOR 4:30 PM

The Borough has been in contact with PSEG as well as the Governor’s Office to relay the magnitude of what’s happened in Fanwood. A number of homes suffered extensive damage. The Construction Official went to all damaged properties and either posted notices or gave directions to the affected homeowners. There is significant damage to the ...

July 4th, 2026|

STORM UPDATE 10:30 AM

Fanwood sustained extensive damage and power outages from last night’s severe storm. Multiple streets remain blocked off due to downed trees and wires. As of this morning, 1,296 homes in the Borough and 25,000 in Union County are without power. PSEG is working on restoration. Starting at 11:00 am, the Forest Road Park building will ...

July 4th, 2026|