BOROUGH NEWS
Memorial Day: Fanwood Remembers
Mayor Colleen Mahr welcomed citizens, veterans, first responders and other dignitaries to Fanwood’s official observance of Memorial Day held this year at the historic train station on North Avenue. Bright sun shone on the gathering of about 150 people who came to remember those lost in war and ...
Fanwood family gives back to the library; Construction moving right along
The new Fanwood Memorial Library Foundation received its first donation this week in memory of a resident who lived across the street from the former library and spent hours there reading. The family of Carlo Bravo, who died one year ago on May 24th, the day after his ...
Fanwood TV wins excellence awards
Fanwood Community TV, represented by Cologna Productions, took home awards for excellence from the Jersey Access Group (JAG) at their annual convention and awards ceremony in Edison on May 18th. The JAG Awards promote merit by recognizing those who make significant contributions to public, education, and government access ...
Fanwood mourns the passing of Joe Nagy
He lived 100 years and touched many lives in Fanwood. Joe was a WWII veteran and energetic volunteer in our town for many years. Read about Joe's life and final arrangements in this excellent article by John Mooney, editor of our local edition of TapInto.com.
PUBLIC NOTICES
PD: Cooling Stations Available for upcoming heat
In light of the ongoing heatwave, the Fanwood Police department has set up a cooling center at the Fanwood Carriage House, also known as the Patricia Kuran Cultural Arts Center, from June 28 through July 2, 8 am to 8 pm. Access to the Carriage House is from ...
Midpoint Review of Housing Element and Fair Share Plan Implementation
Fanwood Borough’s Settlement Agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) requires that the Borough comply with the midpoint realistic opportunity review requirements of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) at NJSA 52:27D-313. Specifically, Paragraph 16.a of the Settlement Agreement stipulates that: For the midpoint realistic opportunity review due ...
Boro Hall Open to Public Monday, June 7
Borough Hall will officially open back up to the public on Monday, June 7. Summer Hours are: Monday - Wednesday: 7:30 to 4 PM Thursdays: 7:30 to 7 PM Friday: 7:30 to Noon PLEASE NOTE: Masks will be required to enter and employees will mask when interacting with the ...
County Designates New Polling Location in Fanwood
Voters in Fanwood’s District 3 will have a new polling place for the June 8th NJ Primary Election. Instead of voting at First Children’s School as they have for years, the Union County Board of Election has designated the Carriage House, also known as the Patricia Kuran Cultural Arts ...