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Environmental Commission’s Great Birdhouse Contest
The Borough's Environmental Commission has announced its "Great Birdhouse Competition" as part of the Fanwood Nature Center's 50th Anniversary celebration. Birdhouses can be dropped off at the Fanwood Library, Monday through Friday, from August 15th to September 7th. For more ...
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 1 pm today, July 31, 2024, until 8 pm Thursday, August 1, 2024 for our region with heat index values of 95 to 100 expected.
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. ...
August Tax Bill Update
August tax billing has been updated and tax amounts are now available on our website, fanwoodnj.org by clicking on side panel for tax/utility lookup and payments. Paper bills are being prepared and will be ready for mailing in approximately two ...
“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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Performance Series Announces Spring Concerts
New Jersey jazz artists, a nationally touring roots-rock band and singer-songwriters from Nashville and New York will appear in concert in the spring season of the Fanwood Performance Series. Now in its 16th year, the series returns to its home at the Kuran Cultural Arts Center (a.k.a. the ...
Black History Month Celebrated
The Union County Board of Commissioners is sponsoring “A Night of Jazz Celebrating Black History Month” on Thursday, February 22 at 7 pm at Union County PAC in Rahway. To register for free tickets click here.
Council OKs Resolution to Apply for Green Acres Grant for Forest Rd. Park
Fanwood, NJ – The Fanwood Borough Council approved a resolution at Monday night’s work session meeting to apply for a New Jersey Department (DEP) Green Acres grant for phase 2 improvements at Forest Road Park. The vote followed a public hearing. Mayor Mahr said phase one improvements, which ...
Monks Visit Borough Hall
Monks from the Dhammakaya Meditation Center, Fanwood, stopped by Fanwood Borough Hall on Monday. Ven Sirichai, the Abbot, presented the gift baskets, as part of a ceremonial hello with thanks to the Mayor, Police and Fire Departments. Monk (The Abbot) Ven Sirichai presents gift baskets to Fire Chief John Piccola, ...