BOROUGH NEWS
Mental Health Awareness: Fanwood is a Stigma-Free Zone
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) joins the national movement to raise awareness around the 2024 theme Take the Moment. In May of 2021, the Borough Council proclaimed Fanwood a Stigma-Free ...
Wellness Wednesday Tip
Westfield Regional Health Department Wellness Wednesday: May is blood pressure awareness month. High blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke. Make sure you get your blood pressure checked regularly. Learn More
Fanny Wood Day 2024 needs Volunteers!
We are looking for a few residents who are interested in working with a nice group of people to plan and execute the activities on Fanny Wood Day, September 15. Hula Hooping, Pie Eating, Water Balloon Tossing are just a few of the fun activities that you will ...
Police, Fire, Rescue Squad Give Mary Wroblewski Loud Drive-By for Her 100th Birthday
Fanwood Police, Fire and Rescue did a drive-by celebration Saturday for the mother of a Fanwood resident who turned 100-years-old on May 12. Mary Wroblewski was born in Newark to parents who were immigrants to the United States from Russia (father) and Austria (mother). She left high school ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
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 ...
Spotted Lantern Fly is in Fanwood!
There have been numerous sightings of the Spotted Lantern Fly, an invasive species of insect that destroys black walnut trees, grapevines, and other important plants. Residents are advised to kill them on sight. More details in this story from TapInto.net. If you see one, you should also report ...
A message from Mayor Mahr on Sewer Utility Bills
Dear Fanwoodians, This week, I heard many voices of frustration and anger over the sewer utility bills that arrived in our mailboxes. I can assure you, the criticisms, concerns and, in some cases, pure shock over these bills hit home. My own bill increased from $143 to $600. ...
Cooling Center Now Open at Carriage House
A cooling station is available at the Carriage House, Watson Road behind Borough Hall, from 8 AM to 6 PM, now through Saturday. Those who require transportation may call the Fanwood PD non-emergency number, 908-322-5000. Don’t forget to bring any medications.