(Fanwood, NJ) – Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council presented proclamations at Monday’s Council meeting in recognition of Girl Scout Week and Women’s History Month. Girl Scouts pose for a picture with Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council at Monday’s Council meeting. In addition, Mayor Mahr presented a Certificate of Recognition ...

Happy 78th anniversary to the Fanwood Rescue Squad. The squad was formed in 1948 by members of the Fanwood Fire Company who recognized the Borough’s need for their own rescue squad. The squad took its first call for service on May 7th, 1948, and hasn’t stopped since. The Borough thanks all the current and past ...

Due to the recent snowstorms, the Department of Public Works will perform a special one-time curbside branch and storm debris pickup during the week of March 9, 2026, weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their debris curbside in the street for pickup. If you have any questions, please call the Department at 908-322-7404.

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council on Monday adopted ordinances for compliance with the New Jersey’s fourth round of affordable housing requirements. Municipalities are required to pass the revised ordinances by March 15. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council members, from left, Katherine Mitchell, Erin McElroy Barker, Patricia Walsh, and Gina Berry. Since late ...

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Con Quest, Inc. will be performing approximately 21 test holes in the Borough, starting on or about Tuesday, February 17, to support New Jersey American Water’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program. The replacement of all lead/ galvanized services (utility side and private side) is required under federal and state regulations to be ...

Recycling WILL be picked up tomorrow in the southeast and southwest quadrants as scheduled so please place your cart at the curb prior to 6 am tomorrow morning.

Fanwood Borough Hall will have a delayed opening tomorrow, February 24. Offices are scheduled to open at 9:00 am. The Department of Public Works has been working tirelessly throughout the day continuing with snow removal since Sunday evening.  Due to the extent of the storm, these operations will continue tomorrow and are expected to last ...

Due to the intensity of this storm, Public Works will be continuing snow removal operations throughout the day and as of this morning has plowed all borough streets numerous times. Statewide travel restrictions remain in effect until 12:00 pm, subject to change. Reminder: Shovel Smart: When clearing your driveway, shovel snow to the right (when ...

** UPDATE **The New Jersey Travel Restriction has been extended until 12 noon today.A Travel Restriction is in effect to protect public safety and support emergency response operations. This measure is intended to safeguard lives and allow emergency and utility crews to clear roadways and restore essential services as quickly as possible.Please comply with the ...

Due to the severe winter storm, Fanwood Borough Hall will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23. As a State of Emergency has been declared by the governor, please stay home if possible and avoid unnecessary travel.