BOROUGH NEWS
FanWOOF Day brings diverse paw-ticipants
The weather cooperated fully for the first annual FanWOOF Day at Fanwood's north side train station on Sunday, October 9th. A fantastic turnout of dogs and their humans celebrated our dog-friendly town. Photo ops with the Paw Patrol, dog license sign-ups, Nerf giveaways and local pet-friendly vendors including ...
Council agenda meeting: New police officer sworn in
Mayor Colleen Mahr swore in Fanwood’s newest police officer during the monthly work/agenda meeting of the Mayor and Council on Monday, October 3rd, 2022. Sean Murphy, a resident of Fanwood who most recently worked for the Newark Police Department, took the oath. His fiancé, Samantha Pauls, held the ...
We Value Our Vets – New Resource Hub for Fanwood’s Veterans
The Borough of Fanwood maintains a legacy of respect and admiration for the service of our military veterans. That's why we are pleased to present a brand new page on our website that is a hub for all things veterans - "We Value Our Vets." News, events, and ...
Council to create parking spaces reserved for veterans
The Fanwood Borough Council adopted on first reading an ordinance creating four parking spaces reserved for veterans. The idea was first suggested last month and the goal is to have the spaces created by Veterans Day. Two spaces will be created in the municipal parking lot behind the ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Delayed Arbor Day event held
The delayed Arbor Day observance took place Thursday, May 2nd, with presentations by the Park Middle School Environmental Club and free tree seedlings provided by the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. Shade Tree Commission Chairman Steve Falco led the proceedings once again, unveiling the Tree City USA flag ...
Smash Kids Cancer Music and Food Fest coming to LaGrande Park
Fanwoodians, mark your Calendars! The Smash Kids Cancer Music & Food Fest will be happening on May 18 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at LaGrande Park. The event will offer food and performances for a great cause. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine. ...
New Voting Machines in Fanwood this Year!
The Union County Board of Elections will be debuting new voting machines in Fanwood for the June 4, 2019 Primary Election. The Board will be available to train voters on the new machines at a series of demonstrations throughout Union County. Dates and locations for the demonstrations ...
Fanwood Mourns Passing of Former Councilman Bill Populus
Bill Populus, who lived in Fanwood for almost 50 years while raising his family and becoming an icon of good government and civic pride, died last week following a long illness. He was 83. He died at JFK Medical Center in Edison early on Friday, April 26th. Mr. ...