BOROUGH NEWS
Recycling Center Open This Saturday, Nov. 1st
The Fanwood Recycling Center will be open this Saturday, November 1st from 8-11 am for Fanwood residents only to drop-off of non-curbside items. The center will be closed in December. Please see the Department of Public Works brochure for what is accepted at the center or click on ...
Important Information for SNAP Recipients About November 2025 Benefit
The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued an important update regarding federal programs administered by the Division of Family Development following the federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) New Jersey has been notified by the federal government ...
Fan Woof Day Draws Crowd to Northside Train Station
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fan Woof Day took place Sunday, October 27 at the North Side Train Station under a bright sunny Autumn morning. The event, which is has become an annual tradition in Fanwood, featured DJ Mike playing tunes, a stuffed animal adoption table, kids activities, and a ...
Fanwood Unveils Refurbished LaGrande Tennis Courts at Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Colleen Mahr was joined Monday night by Senate President Nick Scutari, Borough Council members, Recreation Commissioners, Borough officials and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School athletic department representatives at a ribbon cutting marking the completion of the refurbished tennis courts at LaGrande Park. The courts were resurfaced with new ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Recycling Update from Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority
Fanwood Residents, Please note that due to the effects of the weather, collection delays may occur in your area. If your recycling is not picked up by the end of your scheduled collection day, please leave the material at the curb and we will complete your recycling as ...
Patricia Celardo appointed Fanwood’s Chief Financial Officer
Patricia Celardo, a 15-year employee of the Borough of Fanwood, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer to replace Fred Tomkins who is retiring. Ms. Celardo is currently the Borough’s Bookkeeper, Assistant Treasurer and Deputy Registrar. She earned her degree in finance from Wagner College and her certification as ...
Special Meeting Notice for Monday, August 30
Borough of Fanwood, Union County, New Jersey Mayor and Council Special Meeting of August 30, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in compliance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act” of the State of Jersey, N.J.S.A. 10:4 et seq., specifically N.J.S.A. 10:4-8 (d), the Mayor and ...
Recycling Center Open Sept 11
Due to the Labor Day holiday, The Fanwood Recycling Center will be open on September 11th (the second Saturday of the month), from 8 am to 11 am for self-service drop off of specialty recycling. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, residents will be asked to unload materials ...