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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Fanny Wood Day Sunday, September 27

Fanny Wood Day is BACK on Sunday, September 27! Join us at Martine and South Avenues 10am- 5pm, for a fun-filled day of food, music, contests, professional wrestling and so much more! Don't miss out on the Stuffed Animal Adoption from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. All kids are invited to adopt their very ...

September 11th, 2026|

Delayed Opening – Tuesday, September 15

Borough Hall will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, September 15, due to scheduled generator testing. The building will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thank you for your understanding!

September 11th, 2026|

Fanwood Council Holds Agenda Setting Meeting

(Fanwood, NJ) –The Borough Council held an agenda meeting on Tuesday, September 8. Borough Attorney Russ Huegel announced an update regarding the lawsuit filed by resident Gary Morris against the Fanwood Planning Board and the Borough. The lawsuit involves the Planning Board’s approval of NB Home Improvements, LLC’s application to develop the property located at ...

September 10th, 2026|

Union County Aging Services Kiosk (“ASK”) Coming to Fanwood

The Union County Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) will be at the Fanwood library on 9/17 from 2-4PM ASK is a trusted resource for Union County residents aged 60 and older, offering support and information on services including Nutrition, transportation, adult daycare, housing, and application assistance. For more information, contact the Union County Division on Aging ...

September 4th, 2026|

Officials Celebrate Opening of La Grande School

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and building tour celebrating the completion of renovations at La Grande Elementary School in Fanwood on Tuesday, Sept. 1st. The school, located at 330 South Ave., Fanwood, is a dedicated early childhood education center for pre-kindergarten students. La Grande was previously an elementary school in the ...

September 3rd, 2026|

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|