BOROUGH NEWS
Idling Degrades Local Air Quality
Idling cars, trucks, school buses, public and private shuttle buses, and off-road construction equipment all contribute to the degradation of local air quality. Current state regulations limit engine idling for both diesel and gasoline vehicles to three minutes with limited exceptions. Violations can be issued by New Jersey ...
Ladies Night Out Brings Excitement to Downtown Fanwood
The threat of rain did not deter hundreds of shoppers from turning out for the 11th annual Fanwood Ladies Night Out in downtown Fanwood on Thursday, June 6th. Local merchants and vendors from around the area set up shop in and around the South Avenue plaza between Fanwood ...
Howard Drewes, Former OEM Coord., Police Officer, Fireman, Rescue Squad Member Remembered
Howard Drewes, who has a legacy of public service to Fanwood as a retired police officer, fireman, and Office of Emergency Management Coordinator during, passed away Saturday night, June 1, at the Center for Hope Hospice. He was 68. In his role as OEM coordinator, Howard played a ...
Road Construction Update
Road Construction to commence on or about June 3 on Pandick Court, Robin Road and Second Street between (South & La Grande)Work is anticipated to be complete within three months. For more information contact apanagopoulos@fanwoodnj.org.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Fanwood 2022 Road Projects
The Borough of Fanwood is fortunate to have been awarded two NJDOT grants in the amounts of $415,000 and $495,000 to continue upgrading our roadways. We were awarded an additional grant of $40,000 from the Union County Infrastructure Trust. Using these grants and local funding, this year’s road ...
Take the Green Team survey
The Fanwood Green Team wants to hear from you The Fanwood Green Team, volunteers dedicated to our environment and maintaining our Sustainable Jersey certification, is asking for your input. They have created a Household Sustainability Survey to learn more about what individuals are already doing to support sustainability. Please ...
Fanwood remembers Bill Populus during Black History Month
Bill Populus (pictured, far right, with Mayor Colleen Mahr and Counciman Anthony Carter in 2017) was known town-wide as a wonderful neighbor, father and husband. But he was also a trailblazer as the first Black American elected to the Fanwood Borough Council. His election in 1993 was affirmation ...
Weather Alert! Remove cars and recycling bins from street.
The National Weather Service predicts a snow storm tonight into Friday bringing 3 to 4 inches of accumulation. Residents are asked to remove all vehicles from roadways to assist the Public Works Department in keeping the roads clear and to ensure the safe passage of emergency vehicles. Any ...