Mixed use development project on Terrill Road illustrates the successful collaboration between municipal, non-profit, and private entities to better the community The Borough of Fanwood and Community Access Unlimited were recently honored at the New Jersey League of Municipalities and NJBIZ Innovation in Public Private Partnership Awards.  The award recognized the successful public private partnership ...

On Monday, August 15, the Fanwood Council and Mayor Mahr named Jennifer Coppock-Huegel the "Volunteer of the Month" for August, presenting her with the traditional framed print of Fanwood's historic train station. Jennifer has been a member of the Library Board of Directors since 2011 and serves on the Board's communications subcommittee. She took part ...

For the first time since 1999, the Borough of Fanwood is placing a voter question on the November ballot. The question seeks approval from voters for an Open Space Tax to help pay for improvements to our parks, recreation, and nature centers, and to contemplate open-space, green space, and conservation projects. The tax levy would ...

On Monday, August 15 the Fanwood Borough Council approved just under $5,700 to fix the clock in the plaza on South Avenue in the center of town, which has been broken for months. The repair will completely replace the clock mechanism.

Donation days begin soon for the 30th consecutive Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library Fall Book Sale. The all-volunteer group starts accepting books, DVDs, and CDs on September 9, and the sale begins September 15. Vinyl records will not be accepted this year. As always, books are sorted by subject for easy browsing: history, romance, classics, art, cookbooks, politics, crafts, ...

The Borough of Fanwood is proud to announce our 21st annual Fanny Wood Day. The celebration will take place on Sunday, September 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Fanwood. People of all ages and interests are invited to attend. This year’s Fanny Wood Day will feature live entertainment, a classic car show, ...

  Here's what you need to know about recycling for the rest of the summer: Every Wednesday, the recycling center will be open 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to accept all recyclables including plastics, glass, aluminum, tin, cardboard, newspapers, mixed paper, electronics, clothing, motor oil, scrap metal and fluorescent bulbs. The Wednesday program will continue until curbside collection begins. There ...

In an effort to reduce local mosquito populations, the Borough of Fanwood would like to remind residents to be vigilant in your efforts to reduce standing water. Currently, there are no cases of Zika-carrying mosquitoes in New Jersey. However, with the recent rains causing damp conditions, now is a good time to minimize potential breeding ...