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MAYOR AND COUNCIL December 15, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE MAYOR AND COUNCIL December 15, 2025 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. ...
Borough Hall Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!
2025 Leaf Collection Update 11/21
The Department of Public Works has completed two rounds of leaf pickups in all quadrants of the Borough and is currently finishing up the 3rd round in the northern quadrants. It is anticipated that we will begin the 3rd round ...
“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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Vets Honored at Fanwood Veterans Day Ceremony
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough of Fanwood held its annual Veterans Day Program Tuesday on a cold and windy afternoon in front of the Fanwood Memorial Library. A small crowd gathered along with members of the Fanwood Police and Fire Departments. The event was sponsored by the American ...
Local Food Resources Available for Fanwood Residents Impacted by SNAP Changes
With recent disruptions to SNAP disbursements, we know many families are facing new challenges putting food on the table.If you or someone you know needs assistance, please visit the links below for a list of local food pantries and soup kitchens in the Fanwood area. FANWOOD Fanwood Presbyterian ...
Updated News Release: Forest Rd. Park Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation
(Fanwood, NJ) -- At approximately 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2025, Fanwood Police were dispatched to Forest Road Park for a reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers found that there were multiple victims and that a utility pole had also been struck and knocked down. Union County ...
Mayor Mahr Swears in Newest Fanwood Police Officer
(Fanwood, NJ) – Mayor Colleen Mahr administered the oath of office to Fanwood’s newest Police Officer, Eric Cartagena, at Monday’s agenda meeting. Lt. Dan Kranz, Officer in Charge of the Fanwood Police Dept., said a police officer in 2025 needs to be an “enforcer, you have to be ...