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An Update from Mayor Colleen Mahr regarding COVID-19
We would like to make our residents aware of two positive cases within the Borough of Fanwood. One is a 35-year-old female who self-reported herself yesterday. The other is a 54-year-old man. Both cases are unrelated and both are recovering ...
An Important Message from Mayor Colleen Mahr
We would like to make all residents aware that last night we were informed that a member of the Fanwood Police Department has tested positive for COVID-19. The officer resides outside of Union County and is self-isolating. Borough officials and ...
Performance Series April show Canceled
Announcement from the Fanwood Performance Series News and recommended actions with regards to the coronavirus pandemic continue to change at a rate that is hard to keep up with. Our options change daily but we always keep foremost in our ...
“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. ...