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Borough Eyes Second Phase of Improvements at Forest Rd. Park
The borough council will hear a presentation at its Monday, February 5 agenda meeting on a concept plan for the second phase of improvements at Forest Road Park as prepared by a civil engineering firm retained by the borough. A ...
Great Backyard Bird Count – 2/16 -2/19 2024
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count The Great Backyard Bird Count is less than one month away. Count birds in your backyard or visit one of Fanwood’s parks and then submit your observation online. This is a great family activity over the long President’s ...
Volunteer First Responders Receive Service Awards
The Fanwood Rescue Squad and Fanwood Fire Department honored a number of their volunteers Saturday, January 20, with awards for extraordinary service. Mayor Colleen Mahr was present and expressed Fanwood’s gratitude for their many years of service to our town. ...
“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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Library Demolition Imminent, Temporary Library Up and Running
More bittersweet moments are in store in the coming days for supporters of the Fanwood Memorial Library as final preparations are made to tear down the 70-year old building at North Avenue and Tillotson Road. The Friends of the Fanwood Library, volunteers who support and raise funds for ...
Council Meeting 12/5 Time & Location Change
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 et seq., 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 ...
Make a Neighbor’s Holiday With the Giving Tree
Join the Fanwood Police Department and First Children School in providing gifts for the needy this holiday season! The Giving Tree helps our local residents and those in neighboring communities. A Holiday tree has been set up at Borough Hall and contains “wish tags” from needy residents identifying ...
Shoppers Turn Out to Support Fanwood Small Businesses
The annual Shop Small Saturday festivities brought eager shoppers to downtown Fanwood Saturday, November 26th. A brisk but sunny day brought seasonal good cheer to the Martine and South Avenue shopping district. A “welcome table” was established at the plaza next to the Railside Café. Mayor Colleen Mahr ...