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Burglary Arrests, Cancer Survivor, Pedestrian Safety Top This Week's News

Here's a look at the past week in Fair Lawn and Saddle Brook.

Alert Resident Tips Cops to House Burglar, Police Say

Fair Lawn Police arrested an alleged burglar Thursday afternoon after a resident called to report the man was "carrying two bags and acting suspiciously," according to Sgt. Brian Metzler.

Burglar Caught by Victim, Police Say

A Fair Lawn man caught one of two burglars who allegedly stole money, a debit card and other items from inside his car early Tuesday morning and police found the other nearby, according to Police Sgt. Brian Metzler.

Cancer Survivor Organizes Fundraiser For Support Group

Fair Lawn resident Janelle Smith has organized a tricky tray fundraiser for Gilda's Club at The Elan in Lodi October 22.

Road Projects Designed to Improve Pedestrian Safety

Fair Lawn plans to build several new bump-outs on busy streets, starting next year.

Contractor Wrote Bad Checks to Suppliers, Police Say

Fair Lawn Police arrested a 50-year-old Palisades Park man Tuesday who allegedly wrote bad checks to material suppliers for his business as a contractor, according to Sgt. Brian Metzler.

The Gridiron: Legacy of the 1959 Cutters

The team was inducted into the Fair Lawn High School Athletic Hall of Fame this year.

Inside Fair Lawn: Athletic Club 90th Anniversary

Inside Fair Lawn videographer Wayne Robbins visited the Fair Lawn Athletic Club for their 90th anniversary celebration last weekend and captured some highlights from the party.

Saddle Brook School Board Picks New Helen Smith School Principal

The Saddle Brook Board of Education named Anthony Grosso the new principal of Helen Smith School during a meeting last week, northjersey.com reported.

Fair Lawn Wins $2K Sustainability Grant

A program which encourages New Jersey towns to use environmentally-friendly practices recently awarded a $2,000 grant to Fair Lawn.


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