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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

NJDEP Fertilizer Law - In 2011, the State of NJ signed into law one of the most restrictive fertilizer content standards in the nation.  The goal of the law was to reduce the impacts of fertilizers on waterways.  The law prohibits consumers from spreading fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from Nov. 15 through March 1. The law ...

Mayor Colleen Mahr hosted the "Coffee with the Mayor" event on Sunday, March 26 at Mara's Cafe and Bakery. She was met with many residents who came with questions, comments, and concerns regarding the Borough of Fanwood. The purpose of these public meetings are to welcome an transparent narrative between the administration and the public. Among ...

Fanwood resident Marianne Kranz was among 10 women honored at the 25th annual Union County Women of Excellence gala on Friday, March 24 at Galloping Hill Golf Club in Kenilworth. Marianne, a 23 year resident of Fanwood, was recognized for her work at SAGE Eldercare, a non-profit eldercare agency in Summit, where she is Director ...