BOROUGH NEWS
Fanwood Police Department Receives Tactical Heavy Body Armor from FBI Newark Office
(Fanwood, NJ) -- The Fanwood Police Department is proud to announce the receipt of tactical heavy body armor kits acquired from the FBI Newark Office through its Legacy Body Armor Program. We extend our sincere thanks to the FBI Newark Office and Acting Special Agent in Charge Terrence ...
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 ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
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.
Recycling TOMORROW for King St. and Pandick Ct.
Due to paving operations on King Street, the Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority will pick up recycling tomorrow, August 5, first thing in the morning before paving begins on both King Street and Pandick Court. It’s a good idea to remember to put your recycling out tonight to avoid ...