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Borough Hall Closure
Please advise that Fanwood Borough Hall will be CLOSED Wednesday, December 11th from Noon-1p.m.
Santa Claus Delivers Presents to Children as Decades Old Tradition Continues
(Fanwood, NJ) -- A loud and colorful convoy traveled through Fanwood on Saturday, December 14, 2024, bringing Santa Claus door to door delivering presents to the town’s children. The annual Santa Parade, a tradition that began as a neighborhood celebration ...
Hundreds Attend Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting
(FANWOOD, NJ) -- Hundreds of Fanwoodians attended Sunday’s holiday celebration and tree lighting on the North Avenue lawn of the old train station. The event was held under bright sunny skies and comfortable temperatures for an early December evening. Hundreds ...
“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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Seasonal Employment Opportunity in Fanwood
Temporary Seasonal Laborer; Leaf Season: Interested applicants should submit employment application and/or updated resume to Clinton Dickson, Director of Public Works, via email at cdicksen@fanwoodnj.org. Deadline to apply is 4:00pm on October 4. Please no phone calls.
Fanwood Council September 16 Regular Meeting Recap
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Mayor and Borough Council met Monday night for their monthly regular meeting. At the start of the meeting, Mayor Colleen Mahr was presented with the Plainfield Area NAACP Community Service Leadership Award by former Plainfield Mayor Sharon Robinson Briggs, the current president of the ...
Construction Alert La Grande Ave
Please be advised that Laurel Pl/LaGrande Ave from South Ave to Terrill Rd inFanwood will be under construction on or about Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Itis anticipated that the work will take approximately 3 nights to complete, weatherpermitting.Affected residents and businesses should be aware that there may be ...
Fanny Wood Day Attracts Thousands to Downtown with Food, Live Bands, Wrestle Pro, Petting Zoo, Contests
(Fanwood, NJ) – Fanny Wood Day was held under sunny skies Sunday with temperatures in the 70s, attracting thousands to Downtown Fanwood. The event featured over 200 vendors including 20 food trucks, kids’ activities, a petting zoo and live music throughout the day. The opening ceremony included the ...