BOROUGH NEWS
Fanwood Library Welcomes Scotch Plains Residents while SP Library is Closed
(Fanwood, NJ) -- As our neighbors and fellow members of the STELLA consortium, we want to send out a friendly reminder to Scotch Plains residents that they are especially welcome at the Fanwood Memorial Library when the Scotch Plains Library is closed but, of course, are welcome at ...
Borough of Fanwood Secures $500K State Grant for Restoration of Historic Train Station
Mayor Mahr thanks Senate President Scutari for Supporting Critical Project Mayor Colleen Mahr is proud to announce that the Borough of Fanwood has received a $500,000 state grant as part of the recently signed FY2026 State Budget that will support the restoration of the historic Fanwood Station. The ...
Scrap Metal and White Goods Pickup
During this weekend’s one-time bulk pickup for storm damaged items, the Borough’s contractor, Grand Sanitation, will be leaving scrap metal and white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.) behind at the curb as these items are recyclable. Public Works will be picking up these items beginning on Monday, July ...
Date Change of July Mayor and Council Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in compliance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act” of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 10:4 etseq., specifically N.J.S.A. 10:4-8 (d), the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union, State of New Jersey, advises that the ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
PD: Cooling Stations Available for upcoming heat
In light of the ongoing heatwave, the Fanwood Police department has set up a cooling center at the Fanwood Carriage House, also known as the Patricia Kuran Cultural Arts Center, from June 28 through July 2, 8 am to 8 pm. Access to the Carriage House is from ...
Midpoint Review of Housing Element and Fair Share Plan Implementation
Fanwood Borough’s Settlement Agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) requires that the Borough comply with the midpoint realistic opportunity review requirements of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) at NJSA 52:27D-313. Specifically, Paragraph 16.a of the Settlement Agreement stipulates that: For the midpoint realistic opportunity review due ...
Boro Hall Open to Public Monday, June 7
Borough Hall will officially open back up to the public on Monday, June 7. Summer Hours are: Monday - Wednesday: 7:30 to 4 PM Thursdays: 7:30 to 7 PM Friday: 7:30 to Noon PLEASE NOTE: Masks will be required to enter and employees will mask when interacting with the ...
County Designates New Polling Location in Fanwood
Voters in Fanwood’s District 3 will have a new polling place for the June 8th NJ Primary Election. Instead of voting at First Children’s School as they have for years, the Union County Board of Election has designated the Carriage House, also known as the Patricia Kuran Cultural Arts ...