Monday, May 14

Upstart Cutters' Tennis Squad Looks to Rebound in State Tournament

The Fair Lawn High School Boys Tennis team responded with a bounce back season this year thanks to the strong play of some younger players.

Dems Won't Take Baratta, Trawinski to Court Over Perceived Conflict of Interest

Democratic council members Lisa Swain and Kurt Peluso, who recently called for the resignation of both the mayor and deputy mayor due to an alleged conflict of interest, won't be taking legal action to have the allegedly conflicted council members' votes thrown out. 

Memorial School Principal Tabbed as Next District Assistant Superintendent

Natalie Lacatena will replace interim assistant superintendent Judith Moran on July 1.

Two More Fair Lawn Businesses Burglarized

Head Lines Salon on Fair Lawn Avenue and The Hallmark Shop on River Road were the two latest businesses to fall victim to overnight burglaries.

Tuesday, May 15

Cutters Clicking On and Off the Field

The Fair Lawn High School girls lacrosse team's state playoff loss Tuesday against Mount Olive ended what’s been one of the most successful seasons in school history.

Burglaries Hit Another Milestone in April

Fair Lawn's burglary rampage showed no signs of slowing in April, reaching a level not seen in Fair Lawn in recent history, according to Uniform Crime Report data provided by the Fair Lawn Police Department.

Wednesday, May 16

Council Elects to Replace Longtime Auditor, Again

In a party-line vote, borough council agreed Tuesday to hire Garbarini & Co. as the borough's auditor. The firm will replace Steve Wielkotz, who had been the borough's auditor for over a decade.

Planning Board Raises Feasibility and Public Safety Concerns with Landmark Traffic Findings

Landmark's traffic engineer Eric Keller presented a traffic study Monday that was conducted to analyze the traffic impact of the proposed housing development on Daly Field in Radburn.

Prescription Drug Arrest in Glen Rock Sparks Fair Lawn Investigation

The arrest of a 21-year-old New York man Tuesday night could lead to dozens of closed cases throughout the New York and New Jersey area, police said.

Thursday, May 17

Former Fire Chief Questions Landmark Complex's Fire Apparatus Accessibility

The narrow roads designed for the interior of the Landmark development on Daly Field may limit the extent to which firefighters can fight a blaze within the complex, according to planning board member and former fire chief Tom Carney.

Cutters Can't Overcome Injuries, Fall Short in County Title Bid

The Fair Lawn High School Boys Volleyball team came up short in defense of its Bergen County Tournament title Thursday afternoon, losing to Don Bosco Prep in three games.

Friday, May 18

Board of Ed Approves Custodial Outsourcing

The board voted Thursday to privatize eight night custodial positions at the high school, resulting in the loss of jobs for six district custodians.

Police Arrest Motorcyclist with License Plate Flipper After Alleged High-Speed Chase

A man police said had channeled his inner James Bond by rigging his motorcycle with an electronic license plate flipper allegedly led police on a high-speed chase Thursday night.

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