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Recycling Will Be Picked Up as Scheduled
Recycling WILL be picked up tomorrow in the southeast and southwest quadrants as scheduled.
Cold Weather Advisory
Due to below freezing temperatures, the Carriage House will be utilized as a warming station for those that need it. Call the Fanwood Police non-emergency line at 908-322-5000 for further assistance.
NJLM 2026 Show Off Your City Photo Contest
Calling all Fanwoodians! The 2026 Show Off Your City Photo Contest is now accepting entries! Submit your photos by February 6 and showcase the beauty of your municipality. We’re looking for images that highlight tourist attractions, parks, community projects, downtown ...
“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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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 also been struck and knocked down. Union County ...
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 to be an “enforcer, you have to be ...
Fanwood Police Respond to Medical Call at ICE Action
(Fanwood, NJ) –Fanwood Police were dispatched to a medical call this morning at the intersection of LaGrande Avenue and Brohm Place. Upon arrival, police officers found U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were on the scene and that a person present at the ICE action had suffered ...
Forest Road Park Open for Use
The Forest Road Park parking lot is now open for use. The lot was temporarily closed this morning as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred in the parking lot. Polls (Districts 6 and 7) remained open and accessible for voting.