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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. ...
Union County Voters Advised on Vote-by-Mail during COVID-19 Outbreak
Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi advised voters at risk to plan ahead and use a Vote-by-Mail ballot to participate in the upcoming Primary Election, in accordance with guidance from health officials regarding the coronavirus COVID-19. “Persons at risk are being ...
“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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Lightbridge Academy Breaks Ground in Downtown Fanwood
The Borough of Fanwood is honored to announce the groundbreaking of Lightbridge Academy. The former Sun Tavern, at 15 South Avenue in Fanwood, has begun its transition into a daycare center. Franchise business owners Vishal and Bhavna Ajwani are proud owners. The location's parent company, Lightbridge Academy, is ...
Ladies Night Out 2017 Thank You!
Ladies Night Out in Fanwood kicked off at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017, with over 200 women lined up to register and pick up a goody bag filled with coupons for local businesses and tickets to win prizes at a tricky tray raffle. The event, sponsored this ...
Fanwood’s Newest Restaurant, Fanwood Grille, Now Open
The long-awaited opening of the new Fanwood Grille occurred Friday, July 7, 2017, at 6am, with a full menu for breakfast and lunch and a staff eagerly awaiting new customers. The Fanwood Grille, at the space occupied for many years by the Fanwood Corner Store at 34 South ...
Three Way Stop Now at Sheelen’s and North
The promised three-way stop signs at Sheelen’s Crossing and North Avenue went into effect on July 3rd. Along with the enhanced crosswalk markings, lane-narrowing bump-outs and a speed limit reduction to 25 mph, all of the design elements are in place to make the intersection safer for pedestrians. ...