Internal Police Investigation

Police Captain to Fight Disciplinary Charges in Court

Following an internal affairs investigation, the borough has brought administrative charges against Capt. Joseph Cook, his attorney said.

Police Captain Cleared of Evidence Shredding Allegations

In November, the attorney for a police lieutenant who brought suit against Captain Joseph Cook had alleged that Cook and an administrative assistant were destroying documents related to the lawsuit. Cook has been cleared of any wrongdoing, his attorney confirmed.

Municipal Budget

Council Adopts $46.4M Budget

Council adopted a $46.4 million budget Tuesday that calls for a 4-percent tax increase on the average assessed home and includes no employee furloughs or layoffs.

Republicans Supported 2011 Budget They Now Malign

Before they spoke out against council's decision last year to deliver a zero percent tax increase and deplete the town's surplus, the mayor and deputy mayor supported it.

Borough Resolves Nearly $1M Projected 2013 Shortfall

The borough manager is confident that the original budget shortfall for next year has been closed, but that doesn't mean the town won't be facing other financial obstacles.

The Cost of Doing Business

Are Taxes Driving People Out of Fair Lawn? [Poll]

Are Fair Lawn's taxes specific to the municipality or a symptom of high taxes across the board in New Jersey? Council members discuss and Patch analyzes.

Deputy Mayor 'Doubts' He Will Support Fireworks Next Year

Ed Trawinski said the borough can no longer afford to finance a fireworks display. This year's display cost over $20,000, not including the estimated $10,000 for employee overtime costs.

Police Overtime Costs Rise as Manpower Drops

Overtime costs in the Fair Lawn Police Department are up 65 percent since 2007.

Community

Thriving Community Garden Feeds Fair Lawn Families

The Fair Lawn Community Garden, where residents can purchase a plot of land to grow organic crops, celebrated its second season on Sunday with a gathering of gardeners, Garden Committee members and borough council members.

The Most Beautiful House in Fair Lawn

Voting on an expertly selected list of Fair Lawn's 10 Most Beautiful Houses was undertaken this week. The winners: 510 Lambert Road (1st), 360 Owen Avenue (2nd) and 134 Lyncrest Avenue (3rd)

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