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Council Hires New Police Officer, Recognizes Volunteers, Introduces Budget
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council on Tuesday hired a new police officer, recognized its volunteers and introduced the 2025 municipal budget. The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 19th. Tim Tagaev was sworn in as a probationary police ...
Easter Egg Hunt Draws Hundreds to Forest Road Park
(Fanwood NJ) —The annual Fanwood Easter Egg Hunt, delayed by a week due to rain, attracted hundreds under cloudy skies Saturday morning at Forrest Road Park. Children made the mad dash to find eggs filled with candy and prizes, more ...
Easter Egg Hunt- Saturday!
Join us Saturday, April 19th at Forest Road Park for Fanwood's Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Don't miss the fun! Arrive early!
“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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2025 DPW “At-A-Glance” Calendar
For your convenience, we have created an "At-A-Glance" calendar for DPW collection dates, recycling center, and closures.
Fanwood Mourns Passing of Police Officer Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.
Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., a decorated police officer and resident of Scotch Plains, passed away Wednesday, March 5th at JFK Medical Center in Edison after an extended battle with Lymphoma. He was 35 years old. Officer Gonzalez was born and raised in Newark and graduated from East Side High ...
Last Call Ceremony Held for Officer Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.
The Fanwood Police Department held a Last Call Ceremony outside Police Headquarters on Monday afternoon, March 10th, for Police Officer Carlos Gonzalez., Jr., who passed away on Wednesday, March 5th of Lymphoma. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 11th. Police Officers and EMS volunteers attend Monday's ...
Funeral Procession for Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.
Funeral services for Fanwood Officer Carlos Gonzalez, Jr. began Tuesday morning with a Police-led procession from Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood to St. Columba’s Roman Catholic Church, Newark. Police vehicles lined up along South Avenue in Fanwood prior to funeral procession to Newark. Colonia Fire Department vehicle and ...