General News   Become a Fair Lawn News Sponsor Help us keep each other informed.  201-741-2976     2005 A 1939 Movie Starring Radburn:  This is pretty neat.  You can watch a fascinating documentary about city living and new towns, right on your computer.  Go put the popcorn into the microwave and enjoy.  (Summer 2005) What's Historic?:  There are nine places in Fair Lawn on the state and national registry of historic places.  Can you name more than three of them?  (Summer 2005) When Some of The 'Special Kids' Grow Up:  The Opportunity Center on Fair Lawn Avenue.  It's sort of a place to work.  (Spring 2005)  The History of Fair Lawn's Street Names:  Fair Lawn's Borough Historian, Jane Lyle Diepeveen, tells us how some of Fair Lawn's streets got their names.  (Spring 2005)  The Toxic Mess on Plaza Road:  Zdena Nemeckova talks with Kathy Moore about contaminants found behind as many as 11 Plaza Road homes.  (Spring 2005)  Anti-Semitism and Homeland Security:  A group of Jewish residents have set up a new group to fight discrimination against ethnic groups -- in an effort to protect Fair Lawn.  (Winter 2005) C. Arthur Ferwerda: This World War II veteran, a fifty year resident of Fair Lawn, shared his World War II story with Fair Lawn News. (Winter 2005)   Comparing prices at Fair Lawn's gas stations:  Switching from the most expensive to the least expensive Fair Lawn gas station would save you about $144 per year. (Winter 2005)   Fair Lawn's War Veterans:  Six days after his father (a WW II Veteran) passed away, the Mayor addressed a group of Fair Lawn war veterans.  A tribute to those veterans and a story about Fair Lawn's Max Warshaw, a World War II medic.  (Winter 2005)   A Huge Turn-out:  In its 75 year history, there has never been a Radburn election like this one.  The Concerned Citizens for Radburn's Future tapped into a deep sense of frustration with Radburn's Board of Trustees. (Winter 2005)    Five Radburn Residents:  Eugene Gerlants, Ellen Glassett, Barbara Gremillot, John Radice, and Phyllis Weglein all share their thoughts on the Citizen's Association, the Board of Trustees and the big vote.  (Winter 2005)   The Association's Perspective, Talking With Steve Kiel:   The long-time member of the Radburn Association's Board of Trustees explains how the Association works and their decision to sell Daly Field. (Winter 2005)   Ever Wonder How Fair Lawn Got Its Name?  Jane Lyle Diepeveen on how fashionable landscaping left its mark.  (Winter 2005)   The Old Map: This old map of Fair Lawn in 1918 started some reminiscing among some 'old' timers and a look inside a Raymond Street resident's head. (Winter 2005)   Old Hyway Theater:  Our favorite Raymond Street resident reminisces about fires, ghosts, boyfriends, explosions, celebrities, cats and mice. (Winter 2005)   Some Basic Computer Tips: Fred Holzsager offers his helpful advice on general maintenance, security, wireless networks and some shortcuts.  (Winter 2005)   One of the 7 Wonders of Fair Lawn:  You can add Radburn to the list of seven Fair Lawn wonders along with the Weir, Library, and our big cookie factory.   (Fall 2005)   Trouble in Paradise:  Radburn residents love living in Radburn. But, they are also expressing a deep frustration with the secretive nature of the Radburn Association.  Seventy five years after it was established, there is a sense that Radburn's governing structure needs to change.   (Fall 2005)   2004   You might be installing programs that spy on you:  Fred Holzsager's tips on making sure that your computer isn't taken over by malicious software.  (Summer 2004)   Two Very Smart Fair Lawners:  How one local couple shrewdly negotiated a low price on their new minivan.  If you are thinking about buying a new car, you have to read this. (Summer 2004)   When Radburn Was Two: Evelyn McHugh on Radburn's extraordinary boom and bust.  Part 3 in her series on Radburn's history.  (Summer 2004)   George Morlot got on the train.  Did he get off?  Jane Diepeveen, Borough Historian, writes about the mysterious death of an early prominent resident. (Summer 2004) Great Suggestions to Make Memorial Pool More Attractive:  After reaching out to Fair Lawn News readers, the suggestions came in to fix up these trailers.  (Summer 2004) Taxpayer funded, but not open to all:  Although the federal government paid for it, you need permission to use it.   (Summer 2004) Is Fair Lawn Safe or Not So Safe?:  How Fair Lawn compares to other towns when it comes to crime.   (Summer 2004) Discussing Daly Field:  It's the hot topic on the Fair Lawn Discussion Forum. (Summer 2004)   Huge family entertainment, office and hotel complex:  The son of a former Fair Lawn Mayor is behind, Xanadu, the mega development proposed for the Meadowlands.  (Spring 2004)   The City Few of Us Ever Vist:  In this edition, Fair Lawn News begins the first of a series of articles that look at the city of Paterson and how it affects our lives.  (Spring 2004)   New Rec Center:  This new Fair Lawn recreation center, for kids and adults, is on the drawing boards.  (Spring 2004)   Police Station;  Going to jail was fun for some 8 year old boys.  Getting arrested was no joke for two 12 year old girls.  (Spring 2004) Radburn: The Beginning of Its Construction:     Evelyn McHugh continues her  series on the history of Radburn.  (Spring 2004)   Fighting to Breathe After 9/11:  On September 11th, 2001 -- Bob Gulack was a victim of international terrorism.  A month later, he became a victim, again.  (Spring 2004)   Fair Lawn Kidnapping:  What happened 13 years ago, when Irving Flax was kidnapped from his home on Lucena Drive.  (Spring 2004)   Waiting to Die, For Twelve Years:  Whether you are for or against the death penalty, this Fair Lawn case shows that the current system doesn't work.  Also, what the death row inmate does every day.  (Spring 2004)   Plowing The Snow:  It's not that easy plowing out 30,000 people.  (Winter 2004)   On the Front Lawn in Fair Lawn  That was NOT a black dog recently seen at 20th Street and Eastern Drive, and then an hour later on Chandler Drive.   (Winter 2004)   Saving the Naugle House   Pat Idone on why it's so important.  (Winter 2004)   The Geese:  The borough will try just about anything to get rid of the geese at Memorial Pool. (Winter 2004)   Revitalizing Fair Lawn:  Looking to get state aid to fix up Broadway and other commercial areas.  (Winter 2004)   Radburn:  The Early Days.  Evelyn McHugh on the very beginning of Fair Lawn's very special community.  (Winter 2004)   High Speed Internet Access:  Fred Holzsager on fast access to the Internet and how to share it with more than one computer.   (Winter 2004)   Your Last Chance To See Lamring Dairy:  Check out this article from our archives, before the Zoning Board approves a commercial building and residential development on the site.   (Winter 2004)   Cleaning up Fair Lawn. Volunteers picked up 500 pounds of liquor bottles, fast food containers, cigarette butts and other lovely things.  (Winter 2004)   A Place To Sound Off.  Sometimes, the Discussion Forum is the best place to find out what's going on around town.  It's often used just to voice a complaint.   The Mayor doesn't care for it, but a lot of people seem to be reading it.   (Winter 2004)   Organizing For The New Year:  Stacey Agin Murray on getting your life in order.  (Winter 2004)   2003 Get Out And Walk The Right Way:  Linda Rosen with a simple yet important exercise tip.   (Fall 2003) Squirrels and Pumpkins:  The Kitchen Elf updates us on her ups and downs.   (Fall 2003) Tips for Organizing Paper:  Stacey Agin Murray on whether paper really does multiply while you sleep.    (Fall 2003) Drug and Alcohol Related Arrests:  They take up enormous police resources.   (Fall 2003)   Special Report on Fair Lawn's Water (Fall 2003) - Should You Use A Filter At Home For Your Drinking Water?  The experts disagree. - Water Filters: An unbiased guide to filters.     - What Are They Drinking?  What our local officials are drinking at home. - Reservoirs, Rivers and Aquifers:  That's where our water comes from.   - Fair Lawn's Three Candidates:  Candidates for State Assembly offer their opinions on how to protect our water supply.   - The Borough Engineer's Perspective:  He's responsible for the quality of Fair Lawn's water.   Recreation and Parks   Voted by Fair Lawn News readers as one of the Seven Wonders of Fair Lawn.  (Fall 2003) Fair Lawn's Hall of Fame:  The first of the nominees are in.    (Fall 2003) After the Murder of Officer Collura -- Answering Questions From Readers:  How has the tragedy changed the Police Department? How is it affecting the police officers? Did she die due to a lack of training? Did she have the appropriate equipment? What would have happened if she used her gun and the guy she was chasing was unarmed? What was Mary Ann really like?  (Summer 2003) The Library -- One of Fair Lawn's Seven Wonders: Why the library was voted one of the Seven Wonders of Fair Lawn. And, how the Internet is changing the library.    (Summer 2003) Suitable Memorial: Talking about a suitable memorial for the slain police officer.   (Summer 2003) Remembering and honoring Officer Collura: Friends, family and strangers share their thoughts about the tragic death of Officer Collura in the Police Dept's Guest Book.     (Summer 2003)   The  Killer  (Summer 2003)   Out of the Ordinary: Unusual events the police recently told Fair Lawn News about.    (Summer 2003) 14 Cars Broken Into: All in one neighborhood.   (Summer 2003) If There Is Another Terrorist Strike:   - What you should do. How to prepare.  - How Indian Point affects us.    - Something every resident should read.   Emergency Response Team: Cathy Hochkeppel on volunteers who are training to help themselves and their neighbors in a catastrophic disaster.   (Summer 2003) When Fair Lawn Had To Worry About A Nuclear War: What emergency planners had to worry about 20 years ago.   (Summer 2003) Don't Forget Your Toothbrush: Stacey Agin Murray on saving money, time and stress.   (Summer 2003) Fair Lawn's Weir:  Voted by Fair Lawn News readers as One of the Seven Wonders of Fair Lawn.  (April 2003) 40 Years Ago:  In the Spring of 1963, a new library and shopping center were going up, Fair Lawn was known as the town "with all those clubs" and there were some great deals on homes, cars and apricot marble cakes.   (April 2003) 500 More Fair Lawners with Unclaimed Money: Is your name on this list of residents and businesses who have unclaimed funds (bank accounts, paychecks, etc.)?   (April 2003) Rezoning Radburn Land:  Commercial or Residential?   (April 2003) Grants: Lights, Emergencies, and Disabilities   (April 2003) Crime Prevention:  Getting businesses involved.   (April 2003) Prescription Drug Plan:  Discounts on prescription drugs for Fair Lawn residents.   (April 2003) Trash Dumping:  Fair Lawn's new policy on dumping your trash and should we check who is using the facility?  (April 2003) 1,000 Fair Lawners with Unclaimed Money:  Fair Lawn News is publishing this list of our residents and businesses who have unclaimed funds.   (February 2003) Stop and Smell the Chocolate   Fair Lawn News readers voted the Nabisco Bakery on Route 208 as one of the Seven Wonders of Fair Lawn.   (February 2003) Fair Lawn's 150 year old school:  It could again be one of Fair Lawn's finest buildings.  But right now it's an eyesore.  (February 2003) Who Was Arrested:  Find out about the 515 people who were arrested in Fair Lawn, last year.  What towns do you think they were mostly from?    (February 2003) Snowmen vandalized and two shopping carts collide:  Every single event recently recorded by the police.   (February 2003) Your Resume  Stacey Agin Murray on organizing.   (February 2003)   2002 How they saved the Plaza Building (December 2002) "We Will Rebuild":  The owner is committed to rebuilding the Plaza Building.  (December 2002) Who Got Hurt: Thirty businesses were in the Plaza Building including Paul Pintel's.   (December 2002) Joel Ives: The Plaza Building's new architect.  (December 2002) Thanks for Fighting the Fire: Council honors heroes, including a 13 year old.  And Jim Magarelli tells his story.     (December 2002) Tribute to the Volunteers:  In words and photos, Fair Lawn News thanks those who helped fight the Plaza Building fire.   (December 2002)   Playing and Running:  Remembering Sheri Adler with a Playground and a  5K Run on New Year's Day.  (December 2002) 9/11 Memorial:  Jane Spindel and Lisa Heidkamp on the memorial to the terrorist victims.   (December 2002) Fuzzy Mac and Cheese?  Stacey Agin Murray on cleaning your fridge.    (December 2002) Frantic Holidays?:  Kitchen Elf offers some advice.   (December 2002) Berkshire Road:  Dealing with flooding problems.   (December 2002)   Plotting Her Revenge:  The Kitchen Elf hates those 'furry little rodents'.  (October 2002)   Vote On The Wonders of Fair Lawn:  Readers nominated the top 21 Wonders of Fair Lawn.  (October 2002)   More Irish, Italian or Russians in Town?  Peter Kortright III on Fair Lawn's changing population.   (October 2002)   With Sadness and Resolve:  Chris Neidenberg on how the Borough Remembered September 11th. (October 2002)   50 Years Ago In Fair Lawn:  General Eisenhower and Senator Nixon visit, referendum for new elementary school, long trip to the Jersey Shore, and new brick homes for sale. (October 2002)   Keeping The Police Busy: The unedited blotter makes you feel like you're at the Police Headquarters.  (October 2002)   Photo of the Month:  Larry Koplik enjoys his walks on Fair Lawn Ave a bit more lately.  (October 2002)   A Memorial Planned in Fair Lawn:  Probably right on Fair Lawn Avenue.   (August 2002) Seven Wonders of Fair Lawn:  What do you think are the top seven?  (August 2002) Remembering Sheri Adler:  Friends, family and colleagues remember.  (August 2002) Sound Barriers. Acamporas find out about the Route 208 sound barriers.  (August 2002) Is Fair Lawn Prepared?:  Tom Metzler begins a series on emergency preparedness in Fair Lawn.  (August 2002)  Police Reports:  138 recent unedited police reports offer a glimpse into the lives of the Fair Lawn police. (August 2002) Memorial and Walsh Pools: Mayor announced they will open despite the drought.  (June 2002)  Our Readers and Our Most Popular Pages:  (June 2002)  Most Popular Books in Fair Lawn: And what's uniquely popular here.  (June 2002)  Illegal Dumping and Litter:  The problem and the solution.   (June 2002)  101 Police Incidents:  Completely unedited (June 2002)  Obstacle Course:  Jean Barratta zipping around town.    (April 2002) One Hour Wait For Ambulance:  Urgent need for more volunteers.  (April 2002) Library Getting Busier:  Slower economy and terrorism threats bring people to the library.  (April 2002) Eating Dinner Together:  Fair Lawn's Kitchen Elf offers some tips on family time together.  (April 2002) Escape from WTC. Narrow escape from the 82nd floor of World Trade Center.  (February 2002) Results of Fair Lawn's Favorite Food Survey: 600 Fair Lawn News readers cast votes for their favorite Fair Lawn pizza, bagels and restaurants.  (February 2002) Corporate Control of Local Media:  Concerns Expressed In Fair Lawn.  (February 2002)  Eating Out And In:  Kitchen Elf addresses Dads on gift giving.  (February 2002) Fair Lawn's Gum Wall:   Photo of the Month. (December 2001)   2001 Dealing With the Tension:  How lives have changed since 9/11.  (December 2001) Fair Lawn TV:  All about Channel 66.  (December 2001) Auto Thefts:  Stealing cars as part of a gang initiation.  (December 2001) Police Station: The police had one busy weekend recently.  (December 2001)    September 11th Attack (October 2001)  - Volunteers:  Fair Lawn residents helped rescue victims.  - Lost in the Rubble: At least two residents didn't make it out.  - Reaction:  Grief and Pride.  - Mayor and Schools Superintendent   - Disorientation:  A Short Editorial.  - Pictures and Words:  By Lloyd Dorfmann - Not Designed For Insanity:  By A Survivor   Fair Lawn In Photos:  A new book chronicles Fair Lawn's development.  (October 2001)  Farming in Fair Lawn:  The oldest continually operated farm in the County. (October 2001)  50 Years Ago in Fair Lawn:  Some things change and some don't. (October 2001)  Faster Internet:  Three choices for faster Internet access.  (August 2001) Farmer's Market:  Not likely to see a market this year.  (August 2001) Vacationing at the Dentist:  Completely scared out of his 42- year-old wits.  (August 2001)   State May Have Your Money: Fair Lawners with unclaimed property.  (June 2001) Hackers Hit Fair Lawn News Web Site  (June 2001) 2000 Census Preliminary Numbers   (April 2001) Protecting Our Trees  (April 2001) Civil War Re-enactment: (April 2001)   Doctor from Russia Opens Up Practice   (April 2001) Ellington Road Residents (February 2001) Men Arrested   (February 2001)   2000 Veterans Remembered (December 2000) Library Gardens (October 2000) Cable Station Flooded (October 2000) Interviews Destroyed By Flood (October 2000) DVDs At The Library (September 2000) Water Passes Tests (July 2000)   Where Our Water Comes From (July 2000) High Speed Internet Available (July 2000)