BOROUGH NEWS
N.J. mayors: Gateway Program would end NYC rush hour transfers for NJ Transit riders
Thousands along the Raritan Valley Line rely on NJ TRANSIT daily, yet direct, rush-hour service to Manhattan remains unavailable. A gap that needs to be addressed. Read more here.
Police Officer Yosurack, Sgt. Flowers Take Oaths of Office
(Fanwood, NJ) – A new police officer was sworn in and another officer was promoted to sergeant at the Monday, August 11th Borough Council meeting. The council also applied for a Union County grant for the Fanwood Historic Train Station renovation project. At the start of the meeting, ...
UNION COUNTY LAUNCHES HOME REPAIR GRANT PROGRAM FOR SENIORS IMPACTED BY JULY STORMS
Fanwood homeowners ages 62 and over who sustained damage to their homes in the severe storms that hit the region in July may be eligible for a new grant program launched by Union County. The Union County Storm-Related Emergency Home Repair Grant Program is for seniors affected by ...
Fanny Wood Day 2025 Needs Volunteers!
We are looking for a few residents who are interested in working with a nice group of people to help execute the activities on Fanny Wood Day, September 14, from 10-5pm. Whether you are a lifelong resident or new to Fanwood, this is a great opportunity to get ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Cooling Center at Carriage House
A cooling station has been created at the Carriage House attached to Borough Hall from August 24th (Tuesday) until August 27th (Friday) 8 am-6 pm due to the extreme heat. The address is 75 N. Martine Avenue. Please let us know that you’re coming so we can ensure ...
Fanwood’s Station Square wins statewide planning award
Fanwood’s Station Square townhouse project has won a 2021 Achievement in Planning Award from New Jersey Planning Officials, the statewide association of Planning Boards, and Zoning Boards of Adjustment. The 35-unit development by Landmark Companies is located at 2nd Street and LaGrande Avenue. This project finished off the ...
FIRST ALERT SIGN-UPS
All Fanwood residents are urged to sign up for Union County First Alert, now administered by Everbridge. The First Alert system sends emails and/or texts about the weather, local street closures, police information, and other important messages. You can choose which towns in Union County you want to ...
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 ...