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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

BOROUGH NEWS

Wind Advisory

  * WHAT...winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Southeast New York, northeast New Jersey, and southern Connecticut. * WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight EDT Friday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around Halloween decorations and other unsecured objects. Tree limbs could ...

Recycling Center Open This Saturday, Nov. 1st

The Fanwood Recycling Center will be open this Saturday, November 1st from 8-11 am for Fanwood residents only to drop-off of non-curbside items. The center will be closed in December. Please see the Department of Public Works brochure for what is accepted at the center or click on ...

Important Information for SNAP Recipients About November 2025 Benefit

The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued an important update regarding federal programs administered by the Division of Family Development following the federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) New Jersey has been notified by the federal government ...

Fan Woof Day Draws Crowd to Northside Train Station

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fan Woof Day took place Sunday, October 27 at the North Side Train Station under a bright sunny Autumn morning. The event, which is has become an annual tradition in Fanwood, featured DJ Mike playing tunes, a stuffed animal adoption table, kids activities, and a ...

PUBLIC NOTICES

Affordable Housing Information

Fanwood is proud to be a diverse, family-oriented community. As such, the Borough supports varied housing opportunities for all ages and circumstances, including housing which reflects socioeconomic diversity. Additionally, like all NJ municipalities, Fanwood is required by law to have a Fair Share Housing Plan to provide housing ...

Special Library Board Meeting

There will be a special meeting of the Fanwood Memorial Library Board of Trustees - at the library’s temporary location at the Historic Northside Train Station at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 28.

Dog and Cat Licenses Due

As a reminder to all Fanwood residents, dog and cat license registrations and renewals are due by January 31. All dogs and cats in the Borough of Fanwood are required to be licensed each year. Licenses may be obtained in person at the office of the Municipal Clerk ...