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Local Food Resources Available for Fanwood Residents Impacted by SNAP Changes
With recent disruptions to SNAP disbursements, we know many families are facing new challenges putting food on the table.If you or someone you know needs assistance, please visit the links below for a list of local food pantries and soup ...
Updated News Release: Forest Rd. Park Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation
(Fanwood, NJ) -- At approximately 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2025, Fanwood Police were dispatched to Forest Road Park for a reported motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers found that there were multiple victims and that a utility pole had ...
Mayor Mahr Swears in Newest Fanwood Police Officer
(Fanwood, NJ) – Mayor Colleen Mahr administered the oath of office to Fanwood’s newest Police Officer, Eric Cartagena, at Monday’s agenda meeting. Lt. Dan Kranz, Officer in Charge of the Fanwood Police Dept., said a police officer in 2025 needs ...
“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 BOH 1-2025 Introduction
BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF HEALTH ORD. NO. BOH 1-2025 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REVISION AND CODIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCES OF THE Borough OF Fanwood, COUNTY OF Union, STATE OF NEW JERSEY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this ordinance ...
Fan Woof Day Sunday, October 26
Mark your calendars for Fan Woof Day! A day to celebrate our furry, family members - Sunday, October 26th.
Aging Services Kiosk – Tuesday, October 21
Have questions about services for seniors or caregivers? Stop by the Fanwood Memorial Library (5 Forest Rd.) on Tuesday, October 21 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Specialists from the Union County Division on Aging & Disability Resource Connection will be available to provide information and answer your ...
Scotch Plains and Fanwood Unite to Advance E-Bike Safety Reforms Following Tragic Accident
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – In the aftermath of a heartbreaking e-bike accident that claimed the life of a 13-year-old resident, leaders from Scotch Plains and Fanwood joined Senate President Nick Scutari and Union County officials Wednesday to call for urgent reforms to New Jersey’s e-bike regulations. The press ...