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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Fanwood Council Appoints Temporary Tax Collector

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council appointed Joseph Guerin at Monday’s monthly regular meeting as temporary tax collector for a period of 60 days commencing on December 1, 2024. Long-time tax collector Colleen Huehn is retiring at the end of the month. She also is the borough’s payroll supervisor, Board of Health Secretary and registrar ...

November 19th, 2024|

Leaf Pick Up Program

The Department of Public Works has received numerous inquiries regarding the fall leaf pickup program.  As of the week of November 4th, all quadrants have received one (1) leaf pick up and the Department is now working to complete the second pick up of the season.  The lack of moisture in the leaves due to ...

November 14th, 2024|

New Jersey Issues Drought Warning

(Trenton, NJ) – New Jersey has issued a drought warning as the state continues to experience historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water-supply conditions. The goal of a drought warning is to preserve and balance available water supplies in an effort to avert more serious water shortages in the future. The public is strongly ...

November 13th, 2024|

Vets Honored at Fanwood Veterans Day Ceremony

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough of Fanwood held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on a sunny yet gusty Monday in front of the Fanwood Memorial Library on Forest Road. A small crowd gathered along with members of the Fanwood Fire Department and Fanwood Police Department. Long-time World War II Army veteran Joe Schott also attended ...

November 11th, 2024|

Matthew Mui Builds Bat Houses at Nature Center for Eagle Scout Project

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Matthew Mui, a senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School from Boy Scouts Troop 33, recently build a series of bat boxes at the Fanwood Nature Center as part of his Eagle Scout project. The Fanwood Environmental Commission oversaw and approved the project. A Scout works on a bat box for the Fanwood ...

November 7th, 2024|

Seeking Volunteers for Leaf Raking for Fanwood Seniors

Calling volunteers to SIGN UP HERE to help with raking leaves for Fanwood Seniors on the weekend of December 7-8, in advance of the final leaf pick up the following week. At this time, we are asking for VOLUNTEERS only to ensure we have enough help before Seniors are able to sign up for this service. ...

November 7th, 2024|

Mayor Mahr, Council Thanks Colleen Huehn for 35 Years of Service to Borough

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council thanked Colleen Huehn for her 35 years as a dedicated borough employee at Monday’s council work session meeting. Huehn is retiring at the end of this month. Mayor Colleen Mahr reads the proclamation for Colleen Huehn, right, at Monday’s meeting Mayor Colleen Mahr, Colleen Huehn ...

November 5th, 2024|

Voting and Election Information

Election and voting information for Union County: https://unioncountyvotes.com/ Polling places open in Fanwood on Election Day, 11/5/2024: Map of Fanwood polling places: https://fanwoodnj.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Voting-Map-2024-1.pdf Please note that districts 6 and 7 vote at Forest Road Park – NOT at the Library District 1 and 2 – Vote at Fanwood Municipal Building,  75 North Martine Avenue, enter ...

November 4th, 2024|

Halloween Parade and Costume Contest Attracts Large Crowds

Fanwood’s Halloween Parade kicked off Thursday night at the newly Fanwood Library, filling the streets downtown and LaGrande Park with cartoon and movie characters, princesses and superheroes. The parade route proceeded down Martine Avenue and over the bridge to Marian Avenue and LaGrande Park. The Fanwood Recreation Commission organized the event, which included a glow ...

November 1st, 2024|

2025 Parking Permit Sales

2025 Parking Permits will be available beginning Monday, November 25 for Fanwood residents. Non-Fanwood residents permits will be available Monday, December 2. Access the Parking Permit Portal here Click Here to View Terms and Conditions 

October 29th, 2024|