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MAYOR AND COUNCIL December 15, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING

BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE MAYOR AND COUNCIL December 15, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in compliance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act” of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. ...

December 1st, 2025|

2025 Leaf Collection Update 11/21

The Department of Public Works has completed two rounds of leaf pickups in all quadrants of the Borough and is currently finishing up the 3rd round in the northern quadrants. It is anticipated that we will begin the 3rd round ...

November 21st, 2025|
Fanwood Wins 2019 Best Small Town in NJ Showdown
Fanwood on list of NJ's 15 Hottest real estate markets
Fanwood: A NJ Model of TOD 18 Years in the Making
Fanwood Wins for Downtown Redevelopment!

“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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Recycling Center Open This Saturday, Nov. 1st

The Fanwood Recycling Center will be open this Saturday, November 1st from 8-11 am for Fanwood residents only to drop-off of non-curbside items. The center will be closed in December. Please see the Department of Public Works brochure for what is accepted at the center or click on ...

October 30th, 2025|

Important Information for SNAP Recipients About November 2025 Benefit

The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued an important update regarding federal programs administered by the Division of Family Development following the federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) New Jersey has been notified by the federal government ...

October 29th, 2025|

Fan Woof Day Draws Crowd to Northside Train Station

(Fanwood, NJ) -- Fan Woof Day took place Sunday, October 27 at the North Side Train Station under a bright sunny Autumn morning. The event, which is has become an annual tradition in Fanwood, featured DJ Mike playing tunes, a stuffed animal adoption table, kids activities, and a ...

October 27th, 2025|

Fanwood Unveils Refurbished LaGrande Tennis Courts at Ribbon Cutting

Mayor Colleen Mahr was joined Monday night by Senate President Nick Scutari, Borough Council members, Recreation Commissioners, Borough officials and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School athletic department representatives at a ribbon cutting marking the completion of the refurbished tennis courts at LaGrande Park. The courts were resurfaced with new ...

October 22nd, 2025|