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The New Fanwood Memorial Library will open with special events and activities Wednesday, September 11!
UPDATE: The opening of the New Fanwood Memorial Library at 5 Forest Road is now Wednesday, September 11! Join us in celebrating the opening of the new library September 11-17 with special events and activities. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be ...
North Avenue Paving Alert
Please be advised that on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, North Avenue will be closed from Martine Avenue to Midway Avenue starting at 8:30 a.m for road resurfacing. Additionally, parts of Forest Road and Tillotson Road near the Fanwood Library will ...
Fanwood Police Announces New Pet Registry Program
The Fanwood Police Department has announced the launch of a new Pet Registry Program designed to enhance the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners quickly and efficiently. This innovative program allows pet owners to submit a completed registration ...
“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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Idling Degrades Local Air Quality
Idling cars, trucks, school buses, public and private shuttle buses, and off-road construction equipment all contribute to the degradation of local air quality. Current state regulations limit engine idling for both diesel and gasoline vehicles to three minutes with limited exceptions. Violations can be issued by New Jersey ...
Ladies Night Out Brings Excitement to Downtown Fanwood
The threat of rain did not deter hundreds of shoppers from turning out for the 11th annual Fanwood Ladies Night Out in downtown Fanwood on Thursday, June 6th. Local merchants and vendors from around the area set up shop in and around the South Avenue plaza between Fanwood ...
Howard Drewes, Former OEM Coord., Police Officer, Fireman, Rescue Squad Member Remembered
Howard Drewes, who has a legacy of public service to Fanwood as a retired police officer, fireman, and Office of Emergency Management Coordinator during, passed away Saturday night, June 1, at the Center for Hope Hospice. He was 68. In his role as OEM coordinator, Howard played a ...
Environmental Commission Members Help Maintain Borough’s Gardens
The Fanwood Environmental Commission put out a call for volunteer gardeners during the pandemic to help with the gardens around town. Sandy Redder, Carol Chimento and Denise Rowbotham, pictured from left to right, of the Environmental Commission, put in a lot of work to make these pretty gardens ...