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Fanwood New Jersey
Fanwood New Jersey

Residents are reminded to reduce standing water

In an effort to reduce local mosquito populations, the Borough of Fanwood would like to remind residents to be vigilant in your efforts to reduce standing water. Currently, there are no cases of Zika-carrying mosquitoes in New Jersey. However, with the recent rains causing damp conditions, now is a good time to minimize potential breeding ...

August 3rd, 2016|

Fanwood TV being upgraded

If you tune in to Fanwood Community TV these days (Comcast channel 35 or Fios channel 24), you will see a hodgepodge of weather, video programming and some event announcements. We are in the process of upgrading to new digital equipment and are currently starting to reprogram all of our on-screen announcements. The result will ...

August 1st, 2016|

Fanwood Photography Contest wants your best local images

Get out your cameras, pull out your negatives and check your files: it’s time for the annual Fanwood Photography Contest! The 6th annual Fanwood Photography Contest will be held in tandem with the borough’s annual Fanny Wood Day celebration on Sunday, September 18. Photographers of all ages are invited to submit up to three of ...

August 1st, 2016|

Several county recycling events are planned for August

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders would like to remind you of several free recycling events coming up in August. Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling continues in August with events on the first Thursday (August 4) and third Saturday (August 20) of each month. There are three locations in Union County for residents to ...

August 1st, 2016|

Eco-Friendly Folks Brave Heat to Visit Fanwood Green Fair

Fanwood's Green Team staged an outstanding showing of sustainability and eco-friendly solutions during the Green Fair on Saturday, July 23. The Fair, held on the front lawn of Borough Hall, featured green-friendly vendors, workshops, exhibits of our Nature Center and Environmental Commission plus information on our new curbside recycling program. Kudos to Kalpana Krishna-Kumar and ...

July 25th, 2016|

Future of the Fanwood Library discussed Aug. 9

Mayor Colleen Mahr, the Fanwood Borough Council, and the Library Board of Trustees of the Fanwood Memorial Library invite you to a second Public Forum to discuss "A Vision for the Future of the Fanwood Memorial Library” on Tuesday, August 9th, 7:00 PM at the library, North Avenue and Tillotson Road.

July 25th, 2016|

Crowds Gather for Coffee with Mayor Mahr

Approximately 50 Fanwoodians gathered on Saturday morning for an informal chat with Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr. Discussion topics ranged from the anticipated parking lot at Park Middle School, the current status of the local recycling program, the July 13th public meeting on a potential library expansion and pedestrian safety throughout the community. Residents were interested ...

July 25th, 2016|

Fanwood says goodbye to former Councilwoman, Joan Wheeler

Former Fanwood Councilwoman Joan I. Wheeler,  passed away Sunday July 11 at Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, NY after a brief illness. Wheeler was born and raised in Succasunna before moving to Fanwood. Wheeler was a member of the Fanwood Borough Council, the Fanwood Planning Board, The Historic Preservation Commission; and Fanwood Board of Health. She ...

July 25th, 2016|

Party in the Park kicks off Summer Movie Series with a crowd

Hundreds of Fanwood residents gathered at La Grande Park for the annual Party in the Park on Wednesday, June 29 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. This year's event boasted a wide array of activities including bouncy houses, slides,  laser-tag, a challenge course, and a special minion banana eating contest. This year's Party in the Park definitely had ...

July 13th, 2016|

Fanwood welcomes Rocko’s Ice Cream Parlor

Fanwood's newest downtown business, Rocko's, opened with fanfare Friday, July 1. Located in the location of the former Double Dipper, Rocko's is located on South Martine Avenue two doors from Nick's Pizza, whose owners are partners in the new business along with Roger Bernier, President of Chelsea Senior Living, who has made a personal investment ...

July 12th, 2016|