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Mayor Colleen Mahr swore in Fanwood’s newest police officer during the monthly work/agenda meeting of the Mayor and Council on Monday, October 3rd, 2022. Sean Murphy, a resident of Fanwood who most recently worked for the Newark Police Department, took the oath. His fiancé, Samantha Pauls, held the Bible. His parents, Mary and Harry Murphy, ...
The Borough of Fanwood maintains a legacy of respect and admiration for the service of our military veterans. That's why we are pleased to present a brand new page on our website that is a hub for all things veterans - "We Value Our Vets." News, events, and resources can all be found here to ...
The Fanwood Borough Council adopted on first reading an ordinance creating four parking spaces reserved for veterans. The idea was first suggested last month and the goal is to have the spaces created by Veterans Day. Two spaces will be created in the municipal parking lot behind the South Avenue stores. The other two will ...
Summer returned to Fanwood as thousands turned out for Fanny Wood Day on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. Our guests enjoyed diverse food offerings, all day music on two stages, games, contests, a beer garden, Rogue the Magician and a read-aloud by McGinn Elementary School librarian John Lohn. He read the children's book Big Dreams, Small ...
Fanwood's annual bulk waste pickup program takes place beginning September 26th. Larger items including rugs, mattresses, furniture, window air conditions and more may be picked up at your curb. Collection dates: NE & NW Quadrants: September 26 SE & SW Quadrants: October 3 Bulk waste pickup requires a permit for a one-time pickup of material ...
Road repairs totaling more than $1.2 million were approved tonight at the regular August meeting of the Fanwood Borough Council. Borough Engineer Antonios Panagopoulos announced the majority of the money will come from two state grants totaling more than $900,000 dollars. Projects include: Paving and curbing of Ranier Road and a portion of Glenwood Road ...
Fanwood's police, fire and EMS responders hosted the National Night Out at LaGrande Park Tuesday evening, August 2nd, 2022, a celebration of good relations between emergency responders and the community. Our police department was the lead agency in hosting food, games, a dunk tank, bounce house, kid rides and public safety agencies reaching out to ...
The project to rebuild the Fanwood Memorial Library is moving forward. The Borough Council and Planning Board signed off on the new design in April of 2022. Library Director Dan Weiss presents plans to Council The library will begin moving out of its current location in mid-September. Library services will move temporarily into ...
Last week, the Borough Council approved $215, 367 for an expansion and new equipment for the children’s playground at LaGrande Park. Recreation Director Bob Budiansky brought renderings and drawings of the area to Monday’s Council meeting. The project will include: An expansion of the current footprint of the playground area All new play equipment including ...
The Fanwood Borough Council voted during its regular meeting on July 18, 2022 to reverse a 20-year old ordinance that banned dogs from Borough parks. The 5-1 vote followed months of debate in and outside the Council among town residents on opposite sides of the issue. Councilwoman Patricia Walsh was the lone “no” vote. The ...