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Happy New Year!
Borough of Fanwood municipal offices will be closing at noon on December 31st and closed on January 1 and 2, in observance of the holiday.
Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for our area from 4 PM this afternoon until 1 PM on Saturday. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 5 to 9 inches expected. Hazardous travel conditions could ...
Tonight’s Shade Tree Commission Meeting is Canceled
Please note, tonight’s Shade Tree Commission meeting (Dec. 23) has been canceled. Happy Holidays!
“Almost two decades of hard work is now paying off for our citizens as we see property values rising and young families taking root in our thriving town.”
— Mayor Colleen Mahr
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Hundreds Attend Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
(Fanwood, NJ) – Hundreds attended a fun and cold afternoon of holiday music, pictures with Santa and a petting zoo at the Borough’s annual Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting at the Northside Train Station on Sunday night. Families had to preregister online for pictures with Santa Clause. Hot ...
Fanwood Man Charged with Murder for Fatal Fire
For Immediate Release December 10, 2025 Contact: Lauren Farinas, Union County Prosecutor’s Office Lauren.farinas@ucpo.org On December 10, 2025, a Fanwood man was arrested and charged with setting a fatal house fire that took place on July 25, 2025 in Fanwood, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Fanwood ...
Blood Drive January 3
Fanwood Memorial Library will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday January 3 from 10:30-3pm. Please register at fanwoodlibrary.org.
Construction Underway for New Forest Rd. Park Playground
Construction and installation of new playground equipment at Forest Road Park in Fanwood has begun. The contractor hopes to complete the work by the end of the week.