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An Updated Message About Coronavirus from New Jersey American Water
The following is a statement from American Water: At American Water, the health and safety of our customers, communities, and employees is our top priority. We provide an essential service that is critically important and much like many other companies ...
Borough Offices closed tonight, March 12
Please be advised that the Borough of Fanwood offices are closed tonight, March 12. We apologize for any inconvenience.
March 17 Carriage House Reading Cancelled
In view of the coronavirus situation (the many related phone calls we’ve received, the NJ State of Emergency, school closings, and CDC recommendations to limit large audience gatherings) we have decided to cancel the March 17 Carriage House Poetry reading. ...
“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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Fanwood’s National Night Out 2017
Fanwood's Police, Fire and Rescue Squad responders came out in full force to participate in the annual National Night Out at LaGrande Park on August 1st. National Night Out, which began three decades ago as a demonstration of police solidarity against neighborhood crime, has become an opportunity for police, ...
Fanwood-born Man Becomes Oldest Skydiver in the World
Recently, NJ.com reported on a story of a 102-year-old man who recently became the world's oldest skydiver. Kenny Meyer, born right here in Fanwood, broke the world record last week for becoming the oldest man in the world to go sky diving, recently beating out a 101-year-old British man ...
Borough Addressing Trash Trouble in Municipal Lot
Some recent complaints about rats in the area of the trash dumpsters in our municipal parking lot have sparked action by the Borough, the local businesses who maintain the dumpsters, the Health Department and the Fanwood Police Department. Following a meeting Tuesday, July 25th, that included representatives of ...
Fanwood Receives Grant for Transportation Development Project
Fanwood is proud to announce that the NJTPA’s Board of Trustees has authorized $802,000 in funding for Fanwood's South Avenue Transportation Infrastructure Development Project. This grant was awarded among a group of 27 transportation projects throughout northern New Jersey, totaling over $19 million granted by the NJTPA. “I ...