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Fanwood family gives back to the library; Construction moving right along
The new Fanwood Memorial Library Foundation received its first donation this week in memory of a resident who lived across the street from the former library and spent hours there reading. The family of Carlo Bravo, who died one year ...
Fanwood TV wins excellence awards
Fanwood Community TV, represented by Cologna Productions, took home awards for excellence from the Jersey Access Group (JAG) at their annual convention and awards ceremony in Edison on May 18th. The JAG Awards promote merit by recognizing those who make ...
Board of Health Special Meeting 5/25/23
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF HEALTH SPECIAL MEETING 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 Board of ...
“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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June 2022 Council meeting
Fanwood Council honors student champions, moves dogs-in-parks ordinance amendment to next step The Fanwood Borough Council and Mayor Colleen Mahr honored high school athletes’ achievements, passed the new budget and voted to adopt on first reading an amendment to the ordinance prohibiting dogs in Borough parks at the ...
Spotted Lantern Fly Homeowners Guide
The spotted lantern fly, a leafhopper, has emerged and is currently in the nymph stage (June-September) in central Jersey. Although the insect is not harmful to humans, it does damage to trees and some food crops, and is a general nuisance. Known host plants include Tree-of-Heaven (Alianthus ...
Curbside Recycling Now on Wednesdays
Fanwood has a new curbside recycling vendor and pick-up days are switching to Wednesdays. Our new vendor, Grand Sanitation Service, will conduct collections on alternating Wednesdays for the northside and southside of town. Here's the schedule so far: June 22nd: Southern quadrants June 29th: Northern quadrants July 6th: ...
Juneteenth Celebration 2022
This year’s Juneteenth community celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever with events and activities for all ages, but especially children and families. Held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 1-8 PM at the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club on Jerusalem Road and Plainfield Avenue, Scotch ...