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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Fanwood Ukraine Relief

Fanwood Borough Hall remains lit with the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Ways to help Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary — fund drive for refugees Save the Children — aid for families Catholic Relief Services — general aid to victims Jewish Federation — general aid Razom--Ukrainian volunteer support

March 11th, 2022|

2022 DPW Brochure is now available

The 2022 DPW Brochure, detailing the schedule for leaf and brush pickups and much more, is now available for download on the Recycling and Public Works pages, or by clicking here. A hard copy will appear in mailboxes shortly.

March 7th, 2022|

Fanwood Council Meeting Recap

Here are highlights of the regular meeting of the Fanwood Council and Mayor held Tuesday, February 22, 2022: Dogs in Parks…Seven citizens spoke in favor of repealing the current ordinance, which dates back 21 years, prohibiting dogs in Fanwood’s parks. Carolyn Brink, leader of a group of Fanwood dog owners, presented a petition with signatures ...

February 24th, 2022|

Council members and other officials sworn in for 2022

The Fanwood Borough Council and Mayor Colleen Mahr ushered in the new year with the annual Reorganization Meeting, held virtually this year on Monday, January 3, 2022. The meeting is required by law to set the local government and its associated contracts and contractors in motion for the coming year. Mayor Mahr swore in a ...

January 4th, 2022|

Santa’s helpers gather presents for his door-to-door visit on December 18

(Fanwood, NJ)—Volunteers began accepting presents tonight for Santa Claus to deliver to Fanwood children during his cross-town trek on December 18, 2021. The Santa Parade, interrupted last year due to the pandemic but back in full force this year, is a production of the Fanwood Fire Department. Firefighters and volunteers from their families collect the ...

December 1st, 2021|

Fanwood welcomes Hanukkah with Menorah Lighting

Fanwood neighbors and Council members turned out tonight for a ceremonial lighting of a giant Menorah to celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Rabbi Avrohom Blesofsky of The Chabad of Union County officiated, injecting great energy into the small gathering at the North Avenue side of the train station where the Menorah stands. He ...

December 1st, 2021|

Santa Parade is back Dec. 18th!

Fanwood’s beloved Santa Parade, reduced to a drive-by last year due to the COVID pandemic, is back in all its glory! Santa will ride around town delivering presents to our good boys and girls, escorted by the Fanwood Fire Department, Rescue Squad, and police officers of PBA Local 123. Get your gifts to Santa’s elves ...

November 18th, 2021|

Fanwood accepts Union County grants totaling $86,375

Union County Commissioner Kim Palmieri-Mouded today presented the Fanwood Council with checks for three County grants for public project enhancements totaling $86,375. The three grants awarded by Union County are: $30,000 Kids Recreational Trust Fund grant for the installation of a Gazebo and upgrades to the playground at Forest Road Park $55,000 Preserve Union County ...

November 1st, 2021|

Fanwood police reach out to community with pumpkins, donuts and charm

The rain held off long enough for today’s Pumpkins and Police event at Forest Road Park, hosted by the Fanwood Police Department and the Joint Committee for Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT). Police officers helped the kids decorate pumpkins and treated them to donuts and cookies while their parents had coffee and chatted. Sgt. ...

November 1st, 2021|

Big turnout for Fanwood’s Halloween Parade

After being absent last year due to the pandemic, Fanwood’s Halloween Parade and costume contest returned in all its glory this evening, filling the streets of downtown and LaGrande Park with local ghosts, goblins, princesses, and superheroes. The Fanwood Recreation Commission organized the event, which included free giveaways such as light sticks and flashing glasses. ...

October 31st, 2021|