June - July 2002 Edition

General   Our Readers and Our Most Popular Pages:  As we celebrate our second anniversary, Fair Lawn News is now getting over 20,000 hits every month.  Find out what are our most popular features are.    Most Popular Books in Fair Lawn:  The top 10 best selling books in Fair Lawn and also some books that sell unusually well here.  Can you guess what author dominates the best seller list?    Illegal Dumping and Litter in Town:  Ron Lotterman describes the problem (it's not just at the high school) and the solution.      101 Unedited Police Incidents: Fair Lawn is a pretty safe place, but it is not immune from crime.  No place is."  101 items from the past two months, completely unedited.    Find out about Fair Lawn events by going to the Events and Classifieds page.  You can post information about your garage sale or your church's rummage sale, at no charge.    School Budget Why Budget Was Turned Down:  Fair Lawn News heard many reasons why the budget lost by 4 votes.    Cuts To The School Budget:  After the budget lost, the Council cut the $50 million school budget by about 1%.     Housing Prices and School Budget:  Fair Lawn realtors discuss link between school budget votes and real estate values.   Kids and Summer Kids Bored This Summer?:  With her typical wit and creativity, Jeanne Baratta  on what to do when the kids say "I'm Bored!" this Summer.   Regroup, Respite and Enjoy:  Mrs. Lustgarten with her usual patience and perspective writes about how kids should spend their Summers.    Future Editions If want to get notified every two months when a new edition is available OR if you are interested in submitting an article, just send an e- mail to editor@fairlawnnews.com   Business and Transportation   Walking Safely:  Traffic Todd on using your head.    Bus Shuttle:  New bus shuttle to train station proposed after first one opposed.    River Road Events:  Gizmo Welcomes In Spring and Cleaning Up The River.      Photo of the Month.  Walk very carefully, here.

Real Estate   Sizzling Real Estate Market:  This is a very typical Fair Lawn home.  If you didn't already own it, you might not be able to afford to buy it.     Recent Sales:  The average price of home sold recently in Fair Lawn was $274,000.  From $122,000 for a three bedroom condo to $550,000 for a ranch.    Housing Prices and School Budget:  Fair Lawn realtors discuss link between school budget votes and real estate values.   Fair Lawn News Sponsorship Information      Politics and Government Council Race: Two accountants (Howard Hyde and Steve Weinstein) are running  for a Fair Lawn Council seat.    Two Fair Lawners in County Race: Two attorneys (Mayor Ganz and former Mayor Trawinski) are running for County Freeholder.    Health and Recreation  Memorial Pool:  The pool needs a lot of water.  How much?  It's the same as flushing the toilet guess how many times.  Also where our water comes from.    Core Exercises:  Linda Rosen, Fair Lawn's Fitness Guru, continues to provide questions and answer your exercise questions.   Ideas To Fix Up Parks:  A Committee is coming up with ideas to improve Fair Lawn's recreational facilities.    Entertainment Guide to the Jersey Shore and More:  Tips on Summer activities including our Top 10 Attractions on the Jersey Shore.    Music Festival:  Free Concerts at Memorial Park   Dining Along the Saddle River:  Amy Sutnick reviews Peter's Whale.      Lloyd's Show:  He's been busy putting together his new show for Channel 66.    High School and Its Neighbors   Place For Kids To Smoke:  The Council creates a smoking area near the high school.    Reaction to Smoking:  Residents reaction to the smoking area set up at the high school.   Parking Ban:  Council bans parking on streets near high school.    Watching Out For Littering:  Borough workers to monitor littering around the high school.