BOROUGH NEWS
Fanwood Tree Steward Dean Talcott Dies after Cancer Battle
Dean Talcott, a 48-year Fanwood resident who distinguished himself as a Master Tree Steward, Master Gardener and avid environmentalist, died this week after a 16-month-long battle with cancer. He was 74. He passed away at home with Linda, his wife of 32 years, at his side. Dean's passion ...
3rd Quarter Tax Bill Update
3rd quarter tax amounts will be available on our website under FAST FINDER side panel/Tax/Utility Lookup and Payment effective Monday, July 31. Paper bills will follow in approximately 14 days. The Grace Period to pay 3rd quarter 2023 taxes due on 8/1/23 has been extended to 9/8/23. Payments can be ...
Fanwood responders host Night Out at LaGrande Park
The Fanwood community came out in large numbers tonight to meet and mingle with their police, fire and EMS responders during the 2023 National Night Out at LaGrande Park. Founded in 1984 in suburban Philadelphia as a local town watch “night out against crime,” the National Night Out ...
Seeking Volunteers
The Borough is seeking interested volunteers to serve on Memorial Day/Vet’s Committee, Shade Tree Commission and Planning Board. Please reach out to phoynes@fanwoodnj.org if you have an interest or questions related to the committees.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Cooling Center at Carriage House
A cooling station has been created at the Carriage House attached to Borough Hall from August 24th (Tuesday) until August 27th (Friday) 8 am-6 pm due to the extreme heat. The address is 75 N. Martine Avenue. Please let us know that you’re coming so we can ensure ...
Fanwood’s Station Square wins statewide planning award
Fanwood’s Station Square townhouse project has won a 2021 Achievement in Planning Award from New Jersey Planning Officials, the statewide association of Planning Boards, and Zoning Boards of Adjustment. The 35-unit development by Landmark Companies is located at 2nd Street and LaGrande Avenue. This project finished off the ...
FIRST ALERT SIGN-UPS
All Fanwood residents are urged to sign up for Union County First Alert, now administered by Everbridge. The First Alert system sends emails and/or texts about the weather, local street closures, police information, and other important messages. You can choose which towns in Union County you want to ...
Sewer cleanings to begin
Dear Residents, ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 18-September 18, The Borough of Fanwood, in a joint shared service agreement with the PARSA, will be cleaning the sanitary sewers in your neighborhood. PARSA is the Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Authority, and it is responsible for treating Fanwood’s sewerage. They also ...