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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Fanwood’s 28th Annual Clean Communities Day is a Success

Clean Community Day has become a rite of spring in Fanwood.  Not only does it generate community spirit and volunteerism, but also it makes a tangible contribution to the community by removing tons of litter.  This event provides an instructive experience for participating children on the importance of recycling and keeping their environment clean. This ...

April 25th, 2017|

Elizabethtown Gas Terrill Road Project

The Elizabethtown Gas Terrill Road Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 24 on Carsam Street and will continue to run through the summer. A representative from Elizabethtown Gas attended the Borough council meeting on March 21 to update the Borough on the gas main replacement projects taking place in Fanwood. The project includes replacing and ...

April 21st, 2017|

Council Honors Longtime Fanwood Florist and Recognizes Volunteers

Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr presented proclamations and resolutions to several noteworthy Fanwood residents during the April 17th regular meeting of the Mayor and Council. Dale Flowers, owner of the Scotchwood Florist flower shop in town, was honored for his many years on the Planning Board, a position from which he retired ...

April 18th, 2017|

Council amends rule on trash pick up

The Fanwood Borough Council passed an ordinance during Tuesday's Regular Council Meeting on April 17 that allows regular trash collection once a week instead of the previously mandatory twice a week. The Council believes the change may save residents some money if they only require once-a-week trash pickup. Those who require twice a week pick up ...

April 18th, 2017|

Fanwood Rescue Squad to offer free CPR classes

Help us make a great community service possible!  The Fanwood Rescue Squad is a volunteer organization that has provided our local community free emergency medical services since 1948. In May, in coordination with EMS month, the Rescue Squad offers free CPR classes to a limited number of residents. This is an expensive undertaking for us ...

April 12th, 2017|

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Welcomes Spring

Fanwood's Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Fanwood Recreation Commission was held on Saturday, April 8 and was proven to be a great success! Saturday morning was beautiful and filled with spring air. Children of all ages participated in the event, including hunting for eggs, winning prizes and participating in contests. There was a visit ...

April 10th, 2017|

Attention all Home-Based Business Owners!

If you operate a home-based business in Fanwood, please get in touch! For the last year, Liz Jeffery, Fanwood Downtown Business Liaison, has been working with downtown merchants to see how the Borough can help support local business.  Liz has long experience in business development and is a terrific resource we’d love for you to ...

April 7th, 2017|

Distracted Driving Enforcement and Education Campaign UDrive. UText. UPay.

Officers from the Fanwood Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during the month of April as part of New Jersey’s "U Drive, U Text, U Pay" enforcement campaign. Running through April 21, the high-visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on a hand-held ...

April 7th, 2017|

‘Your Local Hands’ Seeks to Provide Assistance to Local Residents

Fanwoodians who need a helping hand with any services, projects, shoveling or other activities now have a place to go to be paired with willing volunteers in their own local community. Visit yourlocalhands.com and sign up to be a volunteer or to sign up for assistance. This service is designed to pair volunteers with those who need help in ...

April 7th, 2017|

Scientists & Research Volunteers Wanted for Bio-Blitz 2017

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders are looking for volunteer scientists and knowledgeable experts to join the 2017 Union County Bio-Blitz. This annual, around the clock survey of flora and fauna in County parks will be conducted in two sessions over a two-day period in Warinanco Park, also known as “Central Park of Union ...

April 4th, 2017|