A message from Mayor Mahr
As we navigate through these uncertain times, the Borough of Fanwood will continue to hold the safety and health of our residents, employees, and visitors as our highest priority. Along with the Westfield Regional Health Department (WRHD), we are monitoring the quickly evolving COVID-19 outbreak. On the page below you will find resources on health services, testing, vaccines, and economic assistance.
Fanwood COVID-19 Case Estimates
Cases to date: 551
New this week: 18
Reporting comes from the Westfield Regional Health Department and is updated as revised. For additional details and reporting, please visit westfieldnj.gov/health.
COVID-19 Health Resources
VACCINATION PROGRAM
New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination program is underway, with a goal to vaccinate 70% of the adult population – or 4.7 million adults – within six months. Vaccinations will be delivered in a phased program and the timing will depend on the supply of vaccines to the state. Those currently eligible to receive the vaccination are individuals ages 65 and older, persons 18-64 with high-risk medical conditions, uniformed police officers, firefighters, health care workers and others identified in Group 1A. While vaccination is encouraged, no one will be forced to receive the vaccine.
- Learn more about New Jersey’s vaccination priority groups and timelines HERE.
- Learn more about where, how, and when can you can get vaccinated HERE.
- Get Help With Scheduling An Appointment: For help with the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System, visit covid19.nj.gov/vaccinehelp or call 855-568-0545.
- Union County’s Vaccination website it ucnjvaccine.org. Most county doses will be disbursed through the website. Union County also has a Vaccine Helpline at (908) 613-7VAX (7829).
Pre-Register for COVID-19 Vaccine
The website to pre-register for the vaccine is live www.covidvaccine.nj.gov/
This will allow the general public to pre-register for eligibility, and allow them to input their personal, contact, health insurance, and demographic information. It will also allow for individuals to schedule an appointment for those who are immediately eligible based on screening questions.
ONLINE
It is important to get news and updates from official, credible sources of information on novel coronavirus such as the CDC, NJDOH, and our local health department.
IMPORTANT LINKS
PHONE & TEXT
We encourage residents to call the NJ COVID-19 Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 if they have general questions about novel coronavirus. The hotline is open 24/7 and has multi-language capacity. Callers who need medical advice should contact their health care provider. A disaster mental health helpline has been set up at 877-294-HELP (4357) for anyone that need to talk. For help with the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System call 855-568-0545.
The NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered with the State to provide information to the public on COVID-19:
- Call: 2-1-1
- Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
- Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance
- Visit nj.gov/health or covid19.nj.gov for additional information.
Local Testing Centers
Location: Union County Drive-in COVID-19 Test Center at Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Testing is available to all Union County residents who wish to be tested, whether or not they are experiencing symptoms. The center offers free three-panel swab tests that produce results for the COVID-19 virus, Influenza A, and Influenza B, all on the same swab. Book now at ucnj.org/covid19. No doctor referral is required, but the site is accessible by car only. No symptoms or doctor referral are required to use the Test Center.
Union County has begun offering walk up testing with mobile sites moving throughout the county. For more information please visit https://ucnj.org/coronavirus-
Community Assistance
There are several assistance programs available to New Jersey residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. Click HERE to find a listing of state resources including the following:
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- Medical needs
- Employment and job assistance
- Food, cash and energy assistance
- Housing resources
- Disability resources
- Senior resources
- Business resources
- Childcare assistance
- And much more
SPF Resource Central – Coronavirus Resource Information:
The Borough of Fanwood and Township of Scotch Plains designated the FSP Rotary Club to create a centralized committee, SPF Resource Central, for people needing information about available resources during the Coronavirus pandemic. The goal is to assist the towns during this difficult crisis and become a key point of contact for the community.
To secure assistance, or to offer assistance, please go to www.fsprotary.org/coronavirus
Wellness Checks: (908) 322-5000 or email covid19@fanwoodpolice.org. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.
Senior Resources: (908) 322-5000 and enter 0 for all requests.
Unemployment Resources:
- New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- Unemployment Insurance Application
- COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus Information for New Jersey Businesses
Mental Health Resources: 877-294-HELP (4357)
March Virtual Calendar of Free & Public Support Groups, in response to COVID-19, by MHANJ New Jersey Hope and Healing.
Visit https://www.mhanj.org/content/uploads/2021/03/March-NJHH-virtual-schedule.pdf for more information.
Sundays
School Nurses Support & Discussion Group – 7:00pm.
Mondays
School Nurses Support & Discussion Group – 4:00pm.
Stress Reductics and Coping Strategies – 7:00pm.
Tuesdays
Spanish-Speaking Support Group – 7:00pm.
Wednesdays
Spanish-Speaking Support Group – 7:00pm.
Parents Support & Discussion Group – 7:00pm.
Thursdays
“Teacher Talk” – 3:30pm.
Public Health Employees “Resiliency & Coping” Support and Discussion Group – 4:00pm.
Career Transitions for Young Adults During a Pandemic – 4:00pm.
“Decompress and Disconnect”: a drop-in group for those who work from home – 4:30pm.
Support Group for COVID-positive individuals & their loved ones – 6:00pm.
Fridays
Spanish-Speaking Support Group – 11am.
LGBTQ+ Community Drop-In Group – 4:00pm.
College Students Support Group – 5:00pm.
Community Cancellations and Event Updates
Until further notice, the following restrictions have been implemented:
- All Mayor & Council meetings of the governing body, boards, and commissions will be held virtually until further notice. For call in details, click here.
- The Fanwood Museum is closed until further notice.
- The Fanwood Memorial Library is doing curbside lending. Readers should visit fanwoodlibrary.
org for more information. - For updates on Scotch Plains-Fanwood public schools please visit www.spfk12.org.
- The Office of Vital Statistics is staffed and available via phone or email to assist.
- All Senior Center, Recreation, and other community events are postponed until further notice.
- All Municipal Court sessions are limited. For information please contact fanwoodcourts@fanwoodnj.org
- PMUA has restored the recycling pick-up schedule to every other Thursday.
- Police and Emergency Services will continue to function normally but are also available for additional assistance for Fanwood residents who require medical equipment, supplies, or medication. For more information, please visit fanwoodpolice.org.
- Fanwood Borough offices are closed to the public. The offices remain open to staff. If you need assistance, the staff may be reached by telephone or email. Any drop-off forms, payments, or applications can be deposited into our drop box located at the front of the building.
Message from Fanwood Construction Office
Although the Borough Hall offices are closed to the public, we ask that you please follow the following procedure in order to conduct business with the Construction Office:
- Inspections will only be performed at the discretion of the Construction Official. Examples include decks, footings, foundation, and vacant structures.
- To schedule inspections, please call 908-322-5244 x129 and leave a message.
- Applications can be submitted by mail or left in the dropbox at 75 North Martine Ave. Incomplete applications will be returned. If you need guidance contact, Lisa Halloran, at lhalloran@fanwoodnj.org.
- Permits can be paid for by mail at the address listed below. Once received and processed the permit will be mailed to you.
Mail applications and payments to:
Borough of Fanwood
Fanwood Construction Office
75 N. Martine Avenue
Fanwood, NJ 07023
Application forms are available by clicking here.