Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

A Message from the Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works has completed the special one-time curbside branch and storm debris pickup.  As the Department prepares for the upcoming leaf season, residents are reminded not to place any brush or branches in the street and hold these materials on their properties until the next pickup in January 2027. In addition, residents are ...

October 8th, 2026|

#LightUpMBC 2026

We invite our community to tune in to #LightUpMBC Live on Tuesday, October 13 at 8 p.m.ET/5 p.m. PT. by attending the watch party at Stage House Tavern or watching from the comfort of your own home on the METAvivor YouTube channel or @METAvivor Facebook Live.  The free virtual event is produced and hosted by Scotch ...

October 7th, 2026|

Youth Day at the Fanwood Nature Center!

Join the Fanwood Environmental Commission on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a fun-filled day for kids of all ages! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, make bird feeders, help with tree planting, and more. Scouts can also work on merit badges.Drop by the Fanwood Nature Center anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. ...

October 6th, 2026|

Walk with the Mayors Oct 31 at Ponderosa Park

Join Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, Scotch Plains Mayor Joshua Losardo, local council members, and Green Teams for a National Walking Day celebration promoting wellness, healthy lifestyles, and community connection! 📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM📍 Ponderosa Farm Park, 1600 Cooper Rd., Scotch Plains Bring your neighbors and friends, everyone is welcome!

October 5th, 2026|

Fan WOOF Day Draws Crowd to Northside Train Station

(Fanwood, NJ) – Overcast skies and a few rain droops did not stop families from attending Fan WOOF Day Sunday morning at the North Side Train Station. The event, which has become an annual tradition in Fanwood, featured DJ Mike playing tunes, a stuffed animal adoption table, kids activities, and a visit from Bluey and ...

October 5th, 2026|

Reminder: The deadline to register to vote for the 2026 General Election is Tuesday, October 13

If you are not yet registered to vote, complete your registration by the deadline. Paper voter registration forms must be postmarked or received by October 13. For voter registration information and the form, visit https://unioncountyvotes.com/register-to-vote/ Questions? Visit UnionCountyVotes.com or call the Fanwood Borough Clerk’s Office at 908-322-8236 x123 or the Union County Clerk’s Office at 908-527-4996.

October 5th, 2026|

2026 General Election Reminder

Vote by Mail ballots were mailed, September 22, to registered voters who have requested a Vote by Mail ballot. If you requested a ballot, keep an eye on your mailbox, you should receive it within a few days of mailing. To vote using your Vote by Mail ballot, it is strongly recommended that you place ...

October 2nd, 2026|

FanWoof Day October 4

Join us in celebrating the dogs of Fanwood on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at the North Side Train Station! Don’t miss the Costume Parade. Sign up at 11 a.m., with the parade starting at 11:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume! We are hoping the inclement weather will hold ...

October 1st, 2026|

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation

Please click here to view a message from Rachel Sackett Putman, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Board Member, accepting a proclamation in recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

September 28th, 2026|

Final 2026 Property Tax Bills have been mailed

The Borough has now mailed final 2026 property tax bills. This bill follows the estimated third quarter bill previously mailed and is calculated using the actual tax rate for the year. The next tax payment is due on November 1st and the last day of the grace period is November 10th. If you wish to enroll ...

September 28th, 2026|