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In response to the recent flash flooding on July 14th, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Blue Acres program is offering in-person and online opportunities in August for homeowners to learn about the voluntary buyout program. These consultations provide personalized buyout guidance and support to those affected by the floods. Two in-person options will be available in Rahway and North Plainfield ...
(Fanwood, NJ) – A large turnout of Fanwood families came out for the Borough’s annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday night 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 to live. It provides ...
Borough Hall will close at 2 pm today, July 31, due to a State of Emergency declared by Acting Governor Tahesha Way due to the potential for flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and damaging wind gusts. Please stay off the roadways and remain indoors.
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for northern New Jersey counties including Union County from Wednesday, July 30 from 2:40 PM until Friday, August 1 at 2:00 PM. Scattered to numerous instances of urban, poor drainage and riverine flash flooding are possible. Localized severe flooding may cause an elevated threat to life ...
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJ OEM) has opened a Damage Assessment Portal for residents to report property damage from the July 14 storm. You can access the form here: https://damagenj-njoem.hub.arcgis.com/ Important: This is not an application for assistance. Your damage reports help local, state, and federal authorities assess storm impacts and may help expedite ...
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Today at 1:37 AM, Fanwood Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire with a possible occupant trapped at a residence on Kempshall Terrace. Fanwood Engine 7, Ladder 1, and automatic aid from Scotch Plains Fire Department responded to the scene. Fire personnel arrived within four minutes of dispatch.Crews initiated an ...
(Fanwood, NJ) – The borough’s governing body heard a presentation from the architect for the renovation of the Fanwood Historic Train Station at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting. The borough has received a $500,000 state grant as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget for the project. Michael De Biasse of the architectural firm ...
(Fanwood, NJ) -- As our neighbors and fellow members of the STELLA consortium, we want to send out a friendly reminder to Scotch Plains residents that they are especially welcome at the Fanwood Memorial Library when the Scotch Plains Library is closed but, of course, are welcome at all times! We happily take Scotch Plains ...
Mayor Mahr thanks Senate President Scutari for Supporting Critical Project Mayor Colleen Mahr is proud to announce that the Borough of Fanwood has received a $500,000 state grant as part of the recently signed FY2026 State Budget that will support the restoration of the historic Fanwood Station. The Station was built in 1874 in the ...
During this weekend’s one-time bulk pickup for storm damaged items, the Borough’s contractor, Grand Sanitation, will be leaving scrap metal and white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.) behind at the curb as these items are recyclable. Public Works will be picking up these items beginning on Monday, July 21st. If you have any questions, please ...