BOROUGH NEWS
Storm Bulk Waste Pickup
Due to the recent flash flooding in the Borough, the Mayor and Council have authorized a special one-time pickup for storm-damaged items. Residents affected by the flooding must register in advance by calling the Department of Public Works at 908-322-7404 or emailing avolino@fanwoodnj.org by 11:00 AM on Friday, ...
Community Notice
(Scotch Plains, NJ) -- The American Red Cross will be at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on Wednesday, July 16 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM to assist residents affected by this week’s storm. If you or someone you know needs shelter, supplies, or support services, please stop by. ...
Meet the Fanwood Memorial Library Foundation: Supporting Our Library’s Future
The new Fanwood Memorial Library building stands as a testament towhat’s possible when a community comes together. Thanks to the vision and support ofborough leadership, dedicated staff, and generous residents, Fanwood and the surroundingcommunities now have a vibrant, state-of-the-art library designed to meet the needs of today’sfamilies. The ...
Green Team Collects 1,400 Stuffed Animals Benefiting Helpsy Recycling Programs
(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Fanwood Green Team recently collected close to 1,400 stuffed animals benefiting Helpsy recycling programs. The Green Team would like to thank their partners: Fanwood Eye Care, The Goddard School and Charles Studio as well as local Girl Scout Troops. The Fanwood Green Team is ...
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 ...