A Message from Mayor Mahr
Earlier today, the state reported another 1,453 COVID-19 positive test results, bringing the statewide total to 139,945. Union County currently has a total of 14,164 confirmed cases and as of publication. The Westfield Regional Board of Health has confirmed that Fanwood currently has 85 positive cases. The Westfield Regional Board of Health has not provided us with new case numbers, so we will provide an update tomorrow.
Today’s hospital data showed continued downward trends and tomorrow Governor Murphy is expected to discuss the state’s contact tracing and testing plans.
As we face another week of stay-at-home I know many of you must be frustrated by the ongoing limits on our activity. However, your continued cooperation is vital to maintaining the success we’ve had so far in holding the infection rate down. All levels of New Jersey government are studying how best to return to our places of work and play, and I believe it will be a gradual process. For now, we must stay strong and continue to observe best practices of frequent hand-washing, wearing masks, and keeping a distance.
If you are having trouble accessing relief services, or you’re experiencing other emergency needs, I urge you to reach out to me directly at mayor@fanwoodnj.org. We are here to help.
– Mayor Colleen Mahr
DO YOU KNOW A FANWOOD HERO?
Has someone in your life gone above and beyond to serve others during this crisis? Please continue to email me (mayor@fanwoodnj.org) with photos and stories about our front line heroes. We want to publicly acknowledge their sacrifice and dedication.
Rotary donates masks to Chelsea Senior Living
Many thanks to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club for their donation of 75 hand-made masks to Chelsea Senior Living. Rotary past president Denise Hughes stopped by the corporate headquarters in Fanwood today to present them to Chelsea president Roger Bernier. Rotary members have made thousands of these masks and donated them to local senior centers, first responders, the homeless, and the El Centro community center in Plainfield.
Thanks, Rotarians!
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Important information for Second Quarter 2020 Tax Payments
In line with Governor Murphy’s executive order, the Borough of Fanwood has extended the normal May 1st property tax payment grace period to June 1st. This action supersedes the action the Borough Council took last month to reduce the interest rate applied to late payments.
Since Borough Hall is currently closed to the public, payments should be submitted as follows:
- Regular Mail mail to tax collector 75 N Martine Avenue, Fanwood NJ 07023
- Online on our homepage click on the sidebar for tax/utility payments; you will be directed to a site to make an online payment using credit card or e-check (additional charges are applied when paying online see information listed on payment site)
- Drop-off there is a mail slot located on the wall outside of the front entrance to borough hall labeled tax and sewer payments drop payment inbox it will go into a secure payment box inside of the building.
Property Owners should take note of the additional fees that are charged on credit card payments. These charges are not imposed by the Borough of Fanwood but by the entity that will process the payment. This site has been set up as a convenience. The upcharges are as follows:
- $1.05 to send an e-check
- $3.95 for Visa Debit
- 2.95% upcharge for credit card payments
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Library Reminder
The Fanwood Memorial Library will not charge overdue fees for items due during the time that they are closed. Borrowed items should be kept at home until reopen.
Access online resources with your Fanwood Library Card. Your PIN number is probably the last 4 digits of your phone number.
If your library card is expired, please email the Library at library@fanwoodlibrary.org to renew it. Also, email them if your PIN isn’t working or if you are a Fanwood resident and need a temporary library card.
Election Deadlines
Due to COVID-19, Borough Hall remains closed to the public until further notice. The following election deadlines are approaching:
- May 13, 2020: Party Affiliation Deadline
- June 16, 2020: Voter Registration Deadline
You may also choose to vote by mail. The deadline to apply for Vote by Mail for the Election is seven days prior to the election date (July 7, 2020). You may also apply in person at the Union County Clerk’s Office until the day before the election at 3:00 pm.
All forms may be dropped off at Brough Hall by deadline dates or mailed directly to the Union County Clerk, Two Broad Street, Room 113, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207.
Any questions regarding elections, please go to www.unioncountyvotes.com or call the County Clerk at (908) 477-5787. All Applications are available below.
Voter Registration Form (English)
Voter Registration Form (Spanish)
Vote-by-Mail Application (English)
Vote-by-Mail Application (Spanish)
