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Tax Collection Services Update (Effective May 1, 2026)
The Borough of Fanwood has entered into a shared services agreement with the Township of Scotch Plains for tax collection services, approved by the Borough Council on April 6, 2026. Under this agreement, Scotch Plains ...
2024 DPW Brochure Is Now Available
The 2024 DPW Brochure, detailing the schedule for leaf and brush pickups and much more, is now available for download on the Recycling and Public Works pages, or by clicking here. A hard copy will appear ...
Smash Kids Cancer Music and Food Fest coming to LaGrande Park
Fanwoodians, mark your Calendars! The Smash Kids Cancer Music & Food Fest will be happening on May 18 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at LaGrande Park. The event will offer food and performances for a ...
Fanwood Tree Lighting and Holiday Party This Sunday Dec. 4th
Fanwood’s holiday season officially begins when Santa Claus arrives in town on Sunday, December 4, at 3 p.m.! Everyone is invited to meet Santa under the big tent on the ...
Lions Club Trees Sold Out; Luminaries Still Available
Rotary Club Luminary Sale Be sure to visit the Fanwood Municipal Garage located at 1 Fanwood Place, across the street from the Library, as you begin to decorate your homes for the holidays! The sale ...
Mayor Mahr Among Panelists for Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 28
(Westfield, NJ) -- The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce will bring together local municipal leaders, business owners and community members for its inaugural Mayors Panel Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, from 8 to ...
Important Curbside Leaf Placement Tips from the Department of Public Works:
With leaf season approaching, residents are reminded to follow these important curbside leaf placement tips from the Department of Public Works: Loose leaves should be placed curbside in neat windrows approximately one foot (1') away ...
Borough of Fanwood Receives $1 Million Grant for New Fire Truck
(FANWOOD, NJ) -- The Borough of Fanwood has been awarded a $1-million grant to help fund the purchase of a new fire truck for the Fanwood Volunteer Fire Department, supporting the Borough’s ongoing investment in ...
Restoration Work Underway at Historic Train Station
Restoration work is continuing on the Fanwood Historic Train Station. Workers this week removed a first floor window to perform the restoration in a workshop off-site before continuing with the rest of the first floor ...
Historic Fanwood Train Station Museum Open for Four Centuries in a Weekend
The Historic Fanwood Train Station Museum will be open this Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th, from noon-4 pm for Union County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend. The museum features local history focused on ...
Make a Plan to Vote: Early Voting October 24–November 1
If you’re planning to travel during Election Day week, remember that you don’t have to miss your chance to vote! With public schools closed that week, Early Voting offers a convenient option for families who ...