BOROUGH NEWS
NJ DEP Blue Acres Consultation Events
In response to the recent flash flooding on July 14th, the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Blue Acres program is offering in-person and online opportunities in August for homeowners to learn about the voluntary buyout program. These consultations provide personalized buyout guidance and support to those affected by ...
Large Turnout at Fanwood’s National Night Out Celebration
(Fanwood, NJ) – A large turnout of Fanwood families came out for the Borough’s annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday night at LaGrande Park. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie – to make our neighborhood a safer and ...
Borough Hall to Close at 2 pm Due to State of Emergency
Borough Hall will close at 2 pm today, July 31, due to a State of Emergency declared by Acting Governor Tahesha Way due to the potential for flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, intense rainfall, and damaging wind gusts. Please stay off the roadways and remain indoors.
Flood Watch Issued for Union County
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for northern New Jersey counties including Union County from Wednesday, July 30 from 2:40 PM until Friday, August 1 at 2:00 PM. Scattered to numerous instances of urban, poor drainage and riverine flash flooding are possible. Localized severe flooding ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Fanwood to Host Forum on Affordable Housing Wednesday, September 11
The Borough of Fanwood will host a public information session on affordable housing at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 11th at the Forest Park Building. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. The New Jersey Legislature adopted new affordable housing legislation in March of 2024. The borough’s affordable ...
Fanwood Police Announces New Pet Registry Program
The Fanwood Police Department has announced the launch of a new Pet Registry Program designed to enhance the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners quickly and efficiently. This innovative program allows pet owners to submit a completed registration form along with photographs of their pets and ...
Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council is Thursday, August 22 at 7pm via zoom.
Zoom meeting details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81652304316?pwd=GcrRMpCVQ3SAGOdmL5ZVpAUWXHE42o.1 Meeting ID: 816 5230 4316 Passcode: 793018
PSE&G Tree Trimming, Utility Pole Work to Begin Next Week
On or about Monday, August 19th, PSE&G crews and contractors will begin tree trimming along South Avenue, between Hetfield Avenue and Terrill Road, and along PSE&G’s Transmission Right-of-Way from Terrill Road to 2nd Street in Scotch Plains. Tree trimming is expected to take about a week-and-a-half, depending on ...