Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

VARIOUS ROAD CLOSURES

South Avenue (eastbound only) is closed from Terrill Road to Martine Avenue for construction until further notice. Terrill Road is closed in both directions between North Avenue and Midway Avenue for construction until further notice. Please use Martine Avenue or Leland Avenue to get around the closures.

July 1st, 2025|

Special Meeting Notice June 30

Notice of Special Meeting Borough of Fanwood Council PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Borough of Fanwood Council, County of Union shall hold a special meeting on June 30, 2025 at 5pm at the Borough Hall, 75 Martine Avenue, Fanwood NJ 07023, official action will be taken to consider the endorsement of the proposed 2025 ...

June 27th, 2025|

Fanwood Summer Fan Jam Rocks LaGrande Park

(Fanwood, NJ) – A morning shower and temperatures in the mid to upper 80s did not deter music enthusiasts and families from turning out for Fanwood Summer Fan Jam, on Sunday, June 22nd at La Grande Park. The event, held from 11 am to 7 pm, featured live bands, over a dozen food trucks, a ...

June 24th, 2025|

Estimated Tax Bill Information

The Borough of Fanwood has mailed estimated 3rd quarter tax bills, which are due on August 1, 2025. The last day to pay without interest is August 11, 2025. When the final tax rate is certified, a reconciled 4th quarter bill will be sent, with the preliminary 1st and 2nd quarters of 2026. What is ...

June 24th, 2025|

Fanwood, Scotch Plains Join Social Justice Matters at 8th Juneteenth Celebration

(Scotch Plains) – The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood gathered on Saturday, June 21st under hot and sunny skies for the eighth Juneteenth celebration at the historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, Scotch Plains. Juneteenth marks the 160th year since the last enslaved Americans were finally freed on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, ...

June 22nd, 2025|

Borough Council Adopts Ordinances, Issues Proclamations

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council held its monthly meeting Monday night, June 16at which time they adopted four ordinances including a bond ordinance for this year’s capital projects. The council approved proclamations for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Juneteenth, and National Jewish American Heritage Month. Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker reads a proclamation for National ...

June 18th, 2025|

Fanwood Awarded New Jersey Clean Communities Grant

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fanwood has been awarded a 2025 New Jersey Clean Communities Grant of $17,811.52. Funding is used for Clean Communities/Earth Day event, which includes roadside litter cleanup, and litter cleanup of Borough properties including, but not limited to, the train station, municipal complex, parks, and the Fanwood Nature Center. Funding is also used ...

June 16th, 2025|

Juneteenth Celebration *NEW DATE*

Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 21! (Due to poor weather expected this event has moved from the previously schedule date of June 14.) Join us at the historic Shady Rest Golf Club from 12–7 PM for a wonderful day of live entertainment, family activities, food trucks, and community celebration! All are welcome—bring the whole family!

June 13th, 2025|