BOROUGH NEWS
Celebrating Black History Month
Fanwood's own Kramer Manor neighborhood is a hotbed of black history! An extensive narrative has been compiled by current and past residents who have researched the origins and development of this area of Fanwood-Scotch Plains which was created specifically to attract African American families beginning in the 1920s. ...
Volunteer first responder service awards
Fanwood Fire Department and Rescue Squad volunteers received awards for up to 45 years of service to our town at their annual awards dinner on January 21, 2023. Mayor Colleen Mahr was on hand to swear-in the FD and FRS officers. Congratulations to those volunteers who were recognized ...
ANCHOR Tax Rebate Extended to Feb. 28
The ANCHOR program (Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters), formerly the Homestead Rebate Program, provides tax rebates to NJ residents who owned or rented their home as of October 1, 2019, filed state income taxes and meet income requirements. Those who qualify may receive rebates of ...
Library building demolished to make way for new facility
The Fanwood Memorial Library, a center of community activity for more than 70 years, was reduced to rubble on January 3, 2023, the most visible sign yet of the planned construction of a modern new facility. Library Director Dan Weiss watches in the rain Library Director ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Christmas Tree Pickup 2021
January 2- January 31 (all quadrants) Christmas Trees will be picked up through January 31 and must be placed at the curb by 7am. Wreaths and garlands are not acceptable for pickup.
2021 Reorganization Meeting
Councilmen Jeff Banks and Anthony Carter were sworn at the January 4th Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council, each for another 3-year term on the Council. Congratulations to all to the Borough Officials that were sworn in including several Rescue Squad members. Councilman Anthony Carter was also ...
2021 Recycling Calendar Released
The 2021 Recycling Calendar is now available below.
January 4, 2021 Reorganization Meeting Notice
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE PLEASE BE ADVISED in compliance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act” of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 10:4 et seq. and N.J.S.A. 40:45A-1, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, State ...