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Borough Hall Delayed Opening
Due to the inclement weather this morning, February 6, there will be a delayed opening at Borough Hall starting at 10 a.m.
Kramer Manor Accepted as Part of New Jersey Black Heritage Trail
(Fanwood, NJ) – Jill Jackson Jones, a Kramer Manor history preservationist, announced at Monday’s agenda setting meeting that Kramer Manor, a neighborhood of about 100 households founded in 1924 as an all-Black enclave, will be included in the New Jersey ...
Fred Tomkins, Former Fanwood CFO and Assistant Business Administrator, Remembered
(Fanwood, NJ) -- Former Fanwood chief financial officer and Assistant Business Administrator Frederick Tomkins of Clark, NJ, passed away on Friday, January 24. Mr. Tomkins served the Borough for 18 years before retiring in 2021. He had over 50 years ...
“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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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 ...
Borough Host Forum on Affordable Housing As They Await Round 4 Obligation from State
(Fanwood, NJ ) -- The Borough held a forum on September 11 at the Forest Road Park Building on the New Jersey’s affordable housing process and what lies ahead as the Fourth Round of affordable housing obligations are announced in the coming weeks by the state's Department ...
Grand Opening for the new Fanwood Memorial Library
The new Fanwood Memorial Library opened to the public this week and a ribbon cutting on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, attracted more than 100 residents, local VIPs and elected officials. The opening of the new building is the culmination of a decade of planning that began seeing daylight with ...