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PMUA to resume Thursday Recycling Pickup
The Plainfield Municipal Utilities Authority (PMUA) will return to Fanwood's normal Thursday schedule for recycling pickup effective June 25th. This means the next curbside recycling pickup date is Thursday, June 25th.
Update on COVID-19 – June 15, 2020
A Message from Mayor Mahr Today, the state reported another 274 COVID-19 positive test results, bringing the statewide total to 167,103. Union County currently has a total of 16,308 confirmed cases. According to the Westfield Regional Health Department, Fanwood's number stands at 95 cases. Today begins ...
Public Notice: June 16 Board of Health Meeting Notice & Remote Instructions
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY A Special Meeting of the Board of Health of the Borough of Fanwood has been scheduled for 6:30 PM Tuesday, June 16, 2020 via Video Conference. The following items will be discussed: Pandemic Update Restaurant ...
“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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Remembering George Weiss, Fanwood Community TV Icon
George Weiss, who made community television for Fanwood possible for more than 20 years, died Saturday in Virginia. Services are Monday, Aug. 20th in Watchung. More info: http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx… Here's the story we did about George when he retired from his role with Fanwood TV in 2015: ----------------------------------------------------- In the ...
NJ Transit Continues to Advance Positive Train Control Program
Temporary Suspension of Atlantic City Rail Line Required For Installation Beginning Sept. 4th; One-Seat Rides To New York On Raritan Valley Line to Be Temporarily Discontinued NJ TRANSIT continues the installation of Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment on its rail fleet throughout the state. ...
A letter from the Mayors Coalition of Raritan Valley Rail Line
In response to the recent announcement of the temporary suspension of the one-seat rides on the Raritan Valley Line (RVL), the Mayors Coalition on the Raritan Valley Line, including Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr, have written the following letter to express their dissatisfaction with the current state of ...
August Council Meeting Highlights
The Fanwood Borough Council honored a number of people who contribute valuable services to our community during its August 20th regular meeting. Matthew Juckes, Chairman of the Planning Board, was named Volunteer of the Month by Mayor Mahr and the Council. Matthew moved to Fanwood from Canada in ...