(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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Fanwood Memorial Library is one of 10 recipients of the New Jersey State Library’s 2026 Money Smart for Life Award. The initiative was designed to educate communities on the skills they need for financial well-being through libraries. The award recognizes libraries coordinating programs that support financial literacy education for community members of any age. ...

An extreme heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for today with dangerously hot conditions making it feel like 105 degrees. The extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, particularly for those working or taking part in outdoor activities. The extreme high ...

(Fanwood, NJ) –  A beautiful summer evening greeted a large turnout of Fanwood families who attended Thursday’s kick off of summer’s annual Party in the Park at LaGrande Park and the first weekly summer movie night. Inflatables including a bouncy house and slide, a child’s play challenge course along and a fitness fun wheel, presented ...

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough of Fanwood has announced that the town will be reducing speed limits and implementing pedestrian and traffic safety measures aimed at increasing public safety. “The new restrictions and lowering of the speeds will improve safety for all road users. We want to protect pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users ...

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Music and classic car enthusiasts and families turned out Sunday for Fanwood Summer Fan Jam at La Grande Park, an event that began in 2017. The fun, held from 11 am to 7 pm, featured live bands, classic cars, food trucks, a Kids’ Zone area and a Beer and Wine Garden sponsored ...

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for 15 New Jersey counties starting Monday afternoon, with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour expected during severe thunderstorms. The heaviest rain is expected this afternoon from 3:00pm-11:00pm.Please stay off roadways if possible and, in the event of flooding, DO NOT drive around ...