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Garwood doesn't try to be Summit. It doesn't try to be Westfield. And that's exactly why the people who live here wouldn't trade it.
At just over one square mile, Garwood is the second-smallest municipality in Union County — and it carries that small size like a feature, not a bug. Neighbors recognize each other at the ShopRite. Kids walk to school. The train is close enough that you can hear it from certain streets. That's not a complaint. For a lot of people, it's the whole point.
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Trash and recycling schedules vary by street in Garwood. Visit the Garwood municipal website or contact Public Works for your specific pickup day. Most Union County municipalities offer online schedule lookup by address.
Garwood is served by its local public school district within Union County, NJ. The district includes elementary, middle, and high school levels. Visit the New Jersey Department of Education website or the Garwood municipal site for enrollment information and school assignments by address.
Parking permits in Garwood are issued through the municipal clerk or parking authority. Requirements and fees vary. Contact Garwood Borough Hall or Township Hall directly, or visit the municipal website for current permit applications and residential parking zone information.
Garwood offers a variety of parks and recreational spaces maintained by the municipality and Union County Parks system. Warinanco Park, Echo Lake Park, and Nomahegan Park are among the most popular county parks. Visit ucnj.org/parks for the full county parks directory, or check the Garwood municipal website for local park listings.
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The Garwood municipal offices handle permits, licenses, tax payments, and general resident services. Contact information is available on the official Garwood municipal website. Most Union County municipalities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact the local police non-emergency line.