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Memorial Day Weekend Events
The SPF Memorial Day Committee honors Memorial Day this year with an event reflecting the contributions made by our military men and women with a special nod to our World War II veterans. For the second year in a row, ...
County Designates New Polling Location in Fanwood
Voters in Fanwood’s District 3 will have a new polling place for the June 8th NJ Primary Election. Instead of voting at First Children’s School as they have for years, the Union County Board of Election has designated the Carriage House, ...
Fanwood Council recognizes police officers for extraordinary service
(Fanwood, NJ)—Mayor Colleen Mahr, the Borough Council Public Safety Committee, and Capt. José Vendas, Officer in Charge of the Fanwood Police Department, presented awards for extraordinary service today to more than a dozen officers. The Mayor and Borough Council recognized ...
“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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RVL Rally Planned at Newark Penn Station
The Raritan Valley Line Mayors Alliance and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr are asking NJ Transit commuters to attend a rally at Newark Penn Station Platform #5 on Wednesday September 18 from 5-7 pm. The RVL Alliance is advocating for same platform transfers, one-seat ride service and expedited progress ...
Regarding New Jersey’s water quality concerns
In light of ongoing concern regarding the lead levels in Newark's water, we want to assure residents of Fanwood that the borough's water is safe to consume. New Jersey American Water (AJAW) routinely tests and monitors the water quality to ensure it meets or surpasses both state and ...
Find Bargains at the Friends Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library will host its 33rd Fall Book Sale from September 19 to 22, 2019. Donation days begin September 13. Browsers at the sale easily find books by subject matter: history, romance, classics, art, cookbooks, politics, crafts, science, parenting, children, and general fiction. ...
Fanny Wood Day receives Union County sponsorship
The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded the Borough of Fanwood their sponsorship for our annual Fanny Wood Day! As part of the sponsorship, the Board of Chosen Freeholders award grants Fanwood access to the County Bandwagon publicity services for Fanny Wood Day. This is the first ...