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Recap from October 7th Fanwood Council Work Session Meeting
The Borough Council adopted two ordinances and passed several resolutions at Monday’s Mayor and Borough Council work session meeting. The first ordinance concerns salary ranges for non-union borough employees. Borough Administrator Jesse Moehlman said the ordinance brings up the employee ...
Youth Day Gives Scouts Opportunities to Complete Badges While Learning About Nature
(Fanwood, NJ) – The Environmental Commission held their first Fanwood Nature Center Youth Day on Saturday as part of the Center’s 50th anniversary celebration. Bright sunny skies greeted the families that showed up for the four-hour event. Families sign up ...
Fanwood Holds Dedication Ceremony for AED Donation by The Aliver Foundation
Borough Holds Dedication Ceremony for AED Donation by The Aliver Foundation The borough held a dedication ceremony Wednesday for the donation of an automated external defibrillator for La Grande Park. The AED was donated to the Fanwood by The Aliver ...
“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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Council Presents Proclamations, Adopts Traffic and Parking Restrictions
The borough council presented a number of proclamations at its monthly regular meeting on Monday night. The council recognized National Police Week (May 10-16)/National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15). Fanwood Police Officer-In-Charge Dan Kranz said the borough’s retired officers’ “decades of service to the borough have paved ...
Mental Health Awareness: Fanwood is a Stigma-Free Zone
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) joins the national movement to raise awareness around the 2024 theme Take the Moment. In May of 2021, the Borough Council proclaimed Fanwood a Stigma-Free ...
Wellness Wednesday Tip
Westfield Regional Health Department Wellness Wednesday: May is blood pressure awareness month. High blood pressure puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke. Make sure you get your blood pressure checked regularly. Learn More
Fanny Wood Day 2024 needs Volunteers!
We are looking for a few residents who are interested in working with a nice group of people to plan and execute the activities on Fanny Wood Day, September 15. Hula Hooping, Pie Eating, Water Balloon Tossing are just a few of the fun activities that you will ...