The Borough of Fanwood is a member of the Westfield Regional Board of Health. Questions and concerns regarding health issues should be directed to our Sanitarian.

Periodic inspections are conducted in all retail food establishments and restaurants to ensure proper food handling and cleanliness.

The Fanwood Board of Health meets the first Tuesday of every month (with the exception of July and August) with the Health Officer and Sanitarian from Westfield to discuss complaints and render decisions regarding health code violations. The Board consists of seven volunteer members who are appointed by the Mayor. Each member serves a four year term.

These Board members appoint a Registrar of Vital Statistics. The Registrar is responsible for maintaining all of the vital records pertaining to marriages, deaths and births of Fanwood residents.