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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Statement From the Governing Body

Yesterday’s senseless act of violence at former President Trump’s campaign rally in Pennsylvania has no place in America. Our thoughts are with President Trump, the family of the attendee that was killed and a speedy recovery for those that were critically injured.

July 14th, 2024|

Covid Summer Surge

Please see the guidance from the Health Department regarding the increase in COVID cases in the past week.

July 12th, 2024|

Hilltop Tennis Club Seeking New Members

Tucked behind the trees and shrubbery on North Avenue in the heart of Fanwood is a recreational oasis servicing tennis aficionados in our community for 100 years. Hilltop Tennis Club features a Har-Tru clay court, a playing surface not typical of tennis courts in the local parks. Club activities include men’s and women’s doubles and ...

July 11th, 2024|

Former Councilman Douglas Clausen Remembered

Former Borough Councilman Douglas Clausen passed away this week at the age of 93. Mr. Clausen was a 50-year resident of Fanwood and spent between 25 and 30 years volunteering for the town. He was one of the original coaches of the Fanwood Youth Organization almost 50 years ago. He also served in the United ...

July 11th, 2024|

Excessive Heat Through Wed. Night

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning until 8pm Wednesday, July 10, 2024 for our region. This means the combination of temperatures in the 90s plus high humidity will create "feels like" temperatures of 100 degrees or more.We urge everyone to check in on seniors and other vulnerable individuals to make sure they stay ...

July 8th, 2024|

Tax Bills Delayed

The mailing of tax bills for August will be delayed pending the receipt of the tax rate for 2024. The grace period to pay taxes due on August 1st will be extended. Information regarding the extended date will be shown on the tax bill.

July 5th, 2024|

7th Juneteenth Celebration Held at Shady Rest Golf Club

(Scotch Plains, NJ) -- Social Justice Matters of Scotch Plains and Fanwood held its 7th annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 22nd at the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club. This year’s theme was “SANKOFA: Looking Back at our Past to Move Forward with Purpose for a Brighter Future.” The day began with the noon ...

July 4th, 2024|

Robert Schott Created Bench at Nature Center in 1974

Fifty years ago, 16-year-old Robert Schott was looking to complete his Eagle Scout project and was told that work was needed at a nature center being constructed in Fanwood. Robert Schott sits on bench he made for the Nature Center in 1974.  Nature Center bench. Pouring footings with rebar. Mixing cement. Smoothing cement for bench. ...

July 1st, 2024|

Special Brush Pickup

Due to the recent storm, The Department of Public Works will perform a special onetime curbside branch and storm debris pickup in all quadrants of the Borough beginning Monday July 8th.  Residents are asked to place their debris curbside in the street by 7am on July 8th for pickup.  If you have any questions, please ...

June 28th, 2024|