Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Important Update on COVID-19 – March 22, 2020

On Monday, March 23, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in conjunction with governmental, educational and healthcare partners, will open the state’s first County-run, drive-through facility for testing of the COVID-19 virus at Kean University. A release from Union County provided the following information: "Please note that testing is by appointment only and you must be ...

March 22nd, 2020|

Important Update on COVID-19 – March 21, 2020

Over the last week, the daily lives of Fanwoodians have changed dramatically. Today Governor Murphy announced 442 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state for a total of 1,327 statewide including 38 in Union County. There is also one additional case in Fanwood. The 71-year-old male patient is recovering at home and is not ...

March 21st, 2020|

An Update from Mayor Colleen Mahr regarding COVID-19

We would like to make our residents aware of two positive cases within the Borough of Fanwood. One is a 35-year-old female who self-reported herself yesterday. The other is a 54-year-old man. Both cases are unrelated and both are recovering at home, self-managing their symptoms without incident. Westfield Regional Health Department has interviewed both residents ...

March 20th, 2020|

An Important Message from Mayor Colleen Mahr

We would like to make all residents aware that last night we were informed that a member of the Fanwood Police Department has tested positive for COVID-19. The officer resides outside of Union County and is self-isolating. Borough officials and the Westfield Regional Health Department are aware of the new case and individuals who have ...

March 18th, 2020|

The Office of Vital Statistics will remain staffed

THE OFFICE OF VITAL STATISTICS WILL STILL BE STAFFED. IF YOU NEED A COPY OF A  BIRTH CERTIFICATE, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OR DEATH CERTIFICATE (PERTAINING TO EVENTS THAT OCCURRED IN THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD)  PLEASE CALL 908-322-8236 EXT 126 or 120 FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO GET THESE RECORDS WHILE WE ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. ...

March 16th, 2020|

COVID-19 Borough Update #2 March 15, 2020

As we continue to work through the ongoing concerns and blunt the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough of Fanwood will be providing updates on a regular basis. We encourage residents to check our website and social media for regular updates, our newsletter and tune into Fanwood's Public Access television ...

March 15th, 2020|

An Updated Message About Coronavirus from New Jersey American Water

The following is a statement from American Water: At American Water, the health and safety of our customers, communities, and employees is our top priority. We provide an essential service that is critically important and much like many other companies in the U.S., and across the globe, American Water has established coronavirus preparedness plans. To ...

March 13th, 2020|

Union County Voters Advised on Vote-by-Mail during COVID-19 Outbreak

Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi advised voters at risk to plan ahead and use a Vote-by-Mail ballot to participate in the upcoming Primary Election, in accordance with guidance from health officials regarding the coronavirus COVID-19. “Persons at risk are being advised to avoid crowded situations and maintain social distance,” said Ms. Rajoppi. “With the outbreak ...

March 10th, 2020|

Important Information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Update: The Westfield Regional Health Department has released the latest statement regarding COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. We will continue to update this portion and the rest of this page with new WRHD releases and CDC guidelines.  The Borough of Fanwood has released the following flyer to all residents regarding the ...

February 27th, 2020|

The 2020 Census Starts Soon

The Census is coming to Fanwood! In mid March the Census Bureau will begin the task of counting every single person living in the United States. An accurate count means that Fanwood will receive our fair share of funding, services, and congressional representation over the upcoming decade. Participating in the census is fast and easy ...

February 26th, 2020|