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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Fanwood Council Adopts Ordinances Including Changes to Lot 9

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council adopted three ordinances on second reading at the December 1st agenda meeting. At last month’s introduction of an ordinance amending downtown parking, Lt. Dan Kranz, Officer in Charge of the Fanwood Police Department, explained that the ordinance makes changes to lot 9, located behind stores on South Avenue across ...

December 2nd, 2025|

2025 Leaf Collection Update 11/21

The Department of Public Works has completed two rounds of leaf pickups in all quadrants of the Borough and is currently finishing up the 3rd round in the northern quadrants. It is anticipated that we will begin the 3rd round of leaf pickup in the southern quadrants beginning on Monday, November 24th.  To provide better ...

November 21st, 2025|

Santa is Coming to Town- December 13th!

The Fanwood Fire Dept.'s Santa Parade will will be held Sat., Dec. 13th. Gift collection starts Dec. 1st and ends Dec. 5th. For more information click here.

November 13th, 2025|

Union County Safe Streets for All Virtual Community Meetings 

Join Union County for a Virtual Community Meeting to learn more about high-crash locations in Union County and the City of Elizabeth, as well as recommended design solutions, policies, and operational strategies to enhance safety. Your feedback will help refine the final draft recommendations to make Union County and Elizabeth streets safer for all! Community ...

November 13th, 2025|

Vets Honored at Fanwood Veterans Day Ceremony

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough of Fanwood held its annual Veterans Day Program Tuesday on a cold and windy afternoon in front of the Fanwood Memorial Library. A small crowd gathered along with members of the Fanwood Police and Fire Departments. The event was sponsored by the American Legion Post 209. Army Veteran Joe McCourt ...

November 11th, 2025|

Local Food Resources Available for Fanwood Residents Impacted by SNAP Changes

With recent disruptions to SNAP disbursements, we know many families are facing new challenges putting food on the table.If you or someone you know needs assistance, please visit the links below for a list of local food pantries and soup kitchens in the Fanwood area. FANWOOD Fanwood Presbyterian Church Mission Committee (P. O. Box 69) ...

November 7th, 2025|

Updated News Release: Forest Rd. Park Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation

(Fanwood, NJ) -- At approximately 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2025, Fanwood Police were dispatched to Forest Road Park for a reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers found that there were multiple victims and that a utility pole had also been struck and knocked down. Union County EMS, paramedics, and the Fanwood Fire Department ...

November 6th, 2025|

Mayor Mahr Swears in Newest Fanwood Police Officer

(Fanwood, NJ) – Mayor Colleen Mahr administered the oath of office to Fanwood’s newest Police Officer, Eric Cartagena, at Monday’s agenda meeting. Lt. Dan Kranz, Officer in Charge of the Fanwood Police Dept., said a police officer in 2025 needs to be an “enforcer, you have to be an EMT, you have to be a ...

November 5th, 2025|