Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Borough Hall: 908.322.8236

Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Estimated Tax Bill Information

The Borough of Fanwood has mailed estimated 3rd quarter tax bills, which are due on August 1, 2025. The last day to pay without interest is August 11, 2025. When the final tax rate is certified, a reconciled 4th quarter bill will be sent, with the preliminary 1st and 2nd quarters of 2026. What is ...

June 24th, 2025|

Fanwood, Scotch Plains Join Social Justice Matters at 8th Juneteenth Celebration

(Scotch Plains) – The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood gathered on Saturday, June 21st under hot and sunny skies for the eighth Juneteenth celebration at the historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, Scotch Plains. Juneteenth marks the 160th year since the last enslaved Americans were finally freed on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, ...

June 22nd, 2025|

Borough Council Adopts Ordinances, Issues Proclamations

(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council held its monthly meeting Monday night, June 16at which time they adopted four ordinances including a bond ordinance for this year’s capital projects. The council approved proclamations for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Juneteenth, and National Jewish American Heritage Month. Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker reads a proclamation for National ...

June 18th, 2025|

Fanwood Awarded New Jersey Clean Communities Grant

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fanwood has been awarded a 2025 New Jersey Clean Communities Grant of $17,811.52. Funding is used for Clean Communities/Earth Day event, which includes roadside litter cleanup, and litter cleanup of Borough properties including, but not limited to, the train station, municipal complex, parks, and the Fanwood Nature Center. Funding is also used ...

June 16th, 2025|

Juneteenth Celebration *NEW DATE*

Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 21! (Due to poor weather expected this event has moved from the previously schedule date of June 14.) Join us at the historic Shady Rest Golf Club from 12–7 PM for a wonderful day of live entertainment, family activities, food trucks, and community celebration! All are welcome—bring the whole family!

June 13th, 2025|

Mosquito Spraying Planned for Tonight, June 12

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Adult mosquitoes tonight, June 12, 2025, between the hours of 6:00PM to 11:00PM (Weather Permitting). In Fanwood spraying will occur at the DPW on Fanwood Place. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Union County Office of Mosquito Control at 908-654-9834 ...

June 12th, 2025|

Gerry Cooney Delights at the Fanwood Memorial Library

(Fanwood, NJ) -- On Thursday, June 5, at the Fanwood Memorial Library over 65 people came out to hear one of Fanwood’s own favorite sons, ex-heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney. He delighted the crowd with a highlight reel of his fights and stories of his childhood, boxing career, and his more recent endeavors like hosting a ...

June 7th, 2025|

Ladies Night Brings Excitement to Downtown Fanwood with Large Turnout

(Fanwood, NJ) – A beautiful yet hot spring night resulted in a large turnout at Thursday’s 12th annual Fanwood Ladies Night Out featuring music and shopping. The first 250 ladies who registered for the event received a free goody bag. Local merchants from around the area set up shop in around the South Avenue Plaza, ...

June 6th, 2025|

Mosquito Spray planned for June 5

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Adult mosquitoes Thursday, June 5, 2025, between the hours of 6:00PM to 11:00PM (Weather Permitting). Check below for a list of areas to be sprayed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Union County Office of Mosquito Control at 908-654-9834 or ...

June 5th, 2025|