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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Empower Your Business’s Growth and Stability

We are excited to share with you a great opportunity provided by the UCEDC – a zero-interest loan program designed to give our small businesses a financial boost without the immediate pressure of repayments. Here's what you need to know about this unique program: Loans up to $15,000 at 0% interest No payments for the ...

March 6th, 2024|

Council Takes Action on Items at Work Session Meeting

Fanwood, NJ – The borough council held its monthly work session meeting Monday night. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Council President Katherine Mitchell at Monday's council work session meeting. The council approved the following items: A resolution to enter into an agreement with CFI of Mountainside to install furniture at the new library now under ...

March 5th, 2024|

Nature Center Marking Its 50th Anniversary

The Fanwood Nature Center, a peaceful retreat for bird-watching, nature walks, and educational programs, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The nature preserve is tucked away on Terrill Road between Cray Terrace and La Grande Avenue and serves as a sanctuary of natural resources on borough property adjacent to the PSE&G right-of-way. The borough’s ...

February 29th, 2024|

Seeking Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of Fanwood. All of our boards and commissions are populated by volunteers, residents who would like to have a stake in our growing community. Below are the current opportunities. Email Pat Hoynes, phoynes@fanwoodnj.org, if you are interested. Fanwood is seeking Volunteers for Boards & Commissions. If interested, please email phoynes@fanwoodnj.org. ...

February 29th, 2024|

Win GREEN with Competition from Clean Communities

That's right! Your kids can stack green for being green! New Jersey Clean Communities is holding a contest for 7th-12th graders to see who can make the most compelling video about reducing single-use plastics and educating on the harm they can do to the environment. Finally some screen time you can get behind. So let's motivate the ...

February 28th, 2024|

Performance Series Announces Spring Concerts

New Jersey jazz artists, a nationally touring roots-rock band and singer-songwriters from Nashville and New York will appear in concert in the spring season of the Fanwood Performance Series. Now in its 16th year, the series returns to its home at the Kuran Cultural Arts Center (a.k.a. the Carriage House), next to Fanwood Borough Hall. ...

February 12th, 2024|

Monks Visit Borough Hall

Monks from the Dhammakaya Meditation Center, Fanwood, stopped by Fanwood Borough Hall on Monday. Ven Sirichai, the Abbot, presented the gift baskets, as part of a ceremonial hello with thanks to the Mayor, Police and Fire Departments. Monk (The Abbot) Ven Sirichai presents gift baskets to Fire Chief John Piccola, Mayor Colleen Mahr, Police Lt. Dan Kranz ...

February 7th, 2024|

Council OKs Resolution to Apply for Green Acres Grant for Forest Rd. Park

Fanwood, NJ – The Fanwood Borough Council approved a resolution at Monday night’s work session meeting to apply for a New Jersey Department (DEP) Green Acres grant for phase 2 improvements at Forest Road Park. The vote followed a public hearing. Mayor Mahr said phase one improvements, which were done in 2021, included improvements to ...

February 6th, 2024|

Black History Month Celebrated

The Union County Board of Commissioners is sponsoring “A Night of Jazz Celebrating Black History Month” on Thursday, February 22 at 7 pm at Union County PAC in Rahway. To register for free tickets click here.

February 1st, 2024|