Monday, April 2

Pedestrian Safety Grant Will Improve Warren Point School Intersection

The borough has been awarded just over $146,000 from the state for pedestrian safety improvements.

Fair Lawn Settles Lawsuit With Former Police Sergeant for $550K

Council approved authorization of an out-of-court settlement of the lawsuit brought against the borough by former police Sgt. Michael Messina.

Tuesday, April 3

High School Fashion Show Supports Anti-Bullying Effort

Fair Lawn High School's Fashion Club held its fourth annual Fashion Show on Tuesday night. Click here for behind-the-scenes photos of some of the night's models getting made up.

Unable to Lend Flooded Residents a Hand, Borough Lends an Ear

Repetitively flooded residents aired their concerns about sewage backup and home buyouts at a public meeting last week.

Wednesday, April 4

Resident Pictured on Cheerios Box

As a result of her extraordinary fundraising efforts, Fair Lawn resident Maureen Kennedy’s picture will appear on 150,000 special edition Cheerios boxes at participating ShopRite stores on the East Coast.

Local Non-Profits Attract Greater Financial Scrutiny

Council is requesting that all local non-profits provide financial statements as a prerequisite of consideration for borough funding.

Thursday, April 5

Council Urged to Act Now on Next Year's $900,000 Shortfall [Poll]

Borough manager Tom Metzler urged council to act now to make up a $900,000 shortfall in next year's budget or risk disastrous results in the future.

Friday, April 6

Council Adds Flood-Prone Properties to Open Space List

The placement of 38 flood-prone properties on the Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI) list makes them eligible to be bought out with Green Acres money from the state.

Borough OKs Sale of Non-Resident Memberships at Memorial Pool

Residents will be allowed to sponsor a handful of out-of-towners who can then purchase a season pass at Memorial Pool this summer.