BOROUGH NEWS
Leaf Pick Up Program
The Department of Public Works has received numerous inquiries regarding the fall leaf pickup program. As of the week of November 4th, all quadrants have received one (1) leaf pick up and the Department is now working to complete the second pick up of the season. The lack ...
New Jersey Issues Drought Warning
(Trenton, NJ) – New Jersey has issued a drought warning as the state continues to experience historically low precipitation, above-average temperatures, and deteriorating water-supply conditions. The goal of a drought warning is to preserve and balance available water supplies in an effort to avert more serious water shortages ...
Vets Honored at Fanwood Veterans Day Ceremony
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough of Fanwood held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on a sunny yet gusty Monday in front of the Fanwood Memorial Library on Forest Road. A small crowd gathered along with members of the Fanwood Fire Department and Fanwood Police Department. Long-time World War ...
Matthew Mui Builds Bat Houses at Nature Center for Eagle Scout Project
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Matthew Mui, a senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School from Boy Scouts Troop 33, recently build a series of bat boxes at the Fanwood Nature Center as part of his Eagle Scout project. The Fanwood Environmental Commission oversaw and approved the project. A Scout works ...
PUBLIC NOTICES
Fall Poetry Series Readings
The Carriage House Poetry Series will offer three nights of readings during their fall season. All poetry readings begin at 8 p.m. and are free and open to the public. The series will be on hiatus for the months of December and January. For more information, visit carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com/ ...
Fanwood Recreation Announces Fall Programs
Fanwood Recreation has announced its fall programming. For more information about these programs and to register, please go to fanwoodrecreation.org or call Fanwood Recreation at (908) 370-7092. Programs for Children Registration is now open for Fanwood Recreation’s Fall Programs for Children. Programs include: LEGO Club, Slime-ology Lab (new!), TGA Premier Junior ...
Westfield Road Paving Delay
Westfield Road paving has been delayed. Milling is now scheduled to begin on Friday, August 16 and continue on Monday, August 19. Paving is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20 & 21.
Remembering Anthony Parenti
Former Fanwood police chief and two-time borough councilman Anthony Parenti died this week at age 87. Chief Parenti's legacy of public service is legend across Union County and statewide. He has left his mark on legislation and law enforcement initiatives and on our community during his six years ...