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TONIGHT’S COUNCIL MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED
In consultation with the Fanwood Office of Emergency Management and the Fanwood Police Department, tonight’s meeting of the Mayor and Council is canceled due to hazardous weather conditions.
Flood Watch Issued Until Tonight
A flood watch has been issued for Northern New Jersey through this evening. Numerous showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain are likely this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates of 2+ inches per hour are possible with any repetitive thunderstorm activity. ...
Movies Under the Stars – Babe July 15th
You and your family are invited to a FREE screening of Babe on Tuesday, July 15th, 8:30 PM in La Grande Park. Be sure to bring a blanket or a low beach chair so you can sit back and enjoy watching this ...
“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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ORDINANCE: 2025-07-R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 67 OF THE BOROUGH CODE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES ENUMERATED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this ordinance has been finally adopted upon second reading at a meeting of the governing body ...
ORDINANCE: 2025-06-R
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 67 TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR PROMOTIONS WITHIN THE FANWOOD BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this ordinance has been finally adopted upon second reading at a meeting of the ...
Fanwood, Scotch Plains Join Social Justice Matters at 8th Juneteenth Celebration
(Scotch Plains) – The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood gathered on Saturday, June 21st under hot and sunny skies for the eighth Juneteenth celebration at the historic Shady Rest Golf and Country Club, Scotch Plains. Juneteenth marks the 160th year since the last enslaved Americans were finally ...
Borough Council Adopts Ordinances, Issues Proclamations
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Borough Council held its monthly meeting Monday night, June 16at which time they adopted four ordinances including a bond ordinance for this year’s capital projects. The council approved proclamations for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Juneteenth, and National Jewish American Heritage Month. Councilwoman Erin ...