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Heat Advisory in Effect Through 8 PM on Friday
A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 PM ON FRIDAY What Heat index values up to near 100 expected. Where Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. When Through 8 PM Friday. Impacts Hot temperatures and high ...
Community Read: Declaration of Independence
Join us at the Fanwood Memorial Library on Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00 PM for a Community Read of the Declaration of Independence. Communities across the country will be participating in this shared civic event. Crafts and light refreshments will ...
Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics
Fanwood Police Lt. Dan Kranz participated today in the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, an annual fundraiser for the New Jersey Special Olympics. Police officers across New Jersey participate by carrying the torch from town to town, meeting up ...
“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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Mayor and Council Issue Proclamations for Police Week, Rescue Squad Month, Mental Health Awareness Month; Pass Resolution Urging Health Premium Reforms for Public Employees
(Fanwood, NJ) – Mayor Colleen Mahr and the Borough Council issued several proclamations at the Borough Council’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18th. A proclamation was presented to Al Smith and Deanna Dell-Bene of the Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains for Mental Health Awareness Month. Smith spoke ...
Update on mailing of 2026 Sewer Utility bills
The Borough of Fanwood intends to complete the mailing of 2026 sewer utility bills by the final week of June. The due date will remain July 1st as per the Ordinance, but the grace period will be extended in order to give property owners the appropriate time to ...
Memorial Day Weekend 2026
Korean War US Army Veteran George Becker will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade is the highlight of a long weekend of celebration honoring our servicemen and women, past and present. Here’s the schedule: Memorial Day CeremoniesMonday, May 25 9:00 AMFanwood Memorial Library, featuring ...
The Borough of Fanwood is hiring for TWO part-time positions
Part-Time Aide to the Mayor Support the Mayor’s Office through constituent services, special event coordination, project management, and administrative support. This role is ideal for a motivated, community minded individual with strong communication and organizational skills who is passionate about public service and community engagement. Part-Time Planning Board ...