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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Summer Hours are Ending!

A reminder that summer hours at Borough Hall will end this Friday, September 4. Borough Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Regular Borough Hall hours of 8 a.m.–4 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

September 3rd, 2026|

Fanwood Announces New Library Director Following Highly Competitive Search

The Fanwood Memorial Library is preparing to welcome a new chapter in its history following a highly competitive search for its next Library Director. The search drew a strong response from qualified candidates, reflecting both the strength of the library’s new facility and the desirability of Fanwood as a place to live, work and build ...

September 2nd, 2026|

Summer Road Work Finishing Up This Week

Fanwood’s summer road work is finishing up today and Friday with milling and paving. Road work has been scheduled so as to not interfere with the opening of schools this Wednesday and Thursday. Schools are closed Friday and Monday for the Labor Day weekend. This year the borough was able to take advantage of two ...

September 1st, 2026|

WEATHER ALERT – AUGUST 27, 2026

Severe thunderstorms are expected to bring 3 to 5 inches of rain and damaging winds across parts of New Jersey today. Forecasters warn that large hail and an isolated tornado are also possible. A flood watch is in effect for 15 counties from this afternoon through tonight. According to the National Weather Service, showers and ...

August 27th, 2026|

Join the Fanwood Garden Group!

The first official meeting of the newly formed Fanwood Garden Group will be held Monday, September 14 at the Fanwood Memorial Library. All are welcome to join!

August 24th, 2026|

Westfield Conservation Center

Fanwood residents now have a new option for disposing of certain recyclable materials, bulk waste, and organic yard debris!Through a new shared services agreement with Westfield, Fanwood residents can purchase permits to use the Westfield Conservation Center. For permit information, hours, and a list of acceptable materials, visit westfieldnj.gov/conservation.

August 18th, 2026|

Great Weather and Large Turnout at Fanwood’s National Night Out Celebration

(Fanwood, NJ) – A large turnout of Fanwood families came out for the Borough’s annual National Night Out celebration on a beautiful summer night Tuesday at LaGrande Park. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie – to make our neighborhood a safer and more caring place ...

August 6th, 2026|

An Evening of Jazz at The Carriage House, September 12th

Enjoy an evening of live jazz with the Fanwood Performance Series on September 12 as the James Austin Jr. Trio takes the stage, with composer and pianist Elli Lee opening the show. The performance begins at 7:00 PM at the Kuran Cultural Arts Center (The Carriage House) on Watson Road, next to Fanwood Borough Hall. ...

August 4th, 2026|

Flood Watch in Effect: July 28 – 29

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for portions of northeast NJ, including Union County, beginning Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. A slow-moving low-pressure system will bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms across the area. Rainfall is forecast to range from 2 to 5 inches. There is a high likelihood of seeing ...

July 27th, 2026|