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Editorials and Letters to the Editor

 

Letters Story from an old timer, high school book controversy, Hall of Fame, playing softball over 40, and a couple of thank yous.   (Summer 2005)

 

Trying To Have An Impact:  Donal Meyers explains why he started his own web site.  (Summer 2005)

He Killed My Husband, Now He Should Die:   Marilyn Flax thanks Fair Lawn News for our articles on the kidnapping and murder of her husband.  (Spring 2005)

Prayer on a School Trip:  When Drew Hayes' fourth grader recently went to the Liberty Science Center on a class trip, he was not happy that the Center included Prayer Time on their schedule.  (Spring 2005)

More Letters To the Editor:  Pool Trailers, Playing In the Streets, Ouch, Kudos, Looking For Dad, Class of '60, Minutes, High School sports, and Council Minutes.  (Spring 2005)

 

Letters to the Editor:  Comments on garbage pickup, Naugle House, Alex Kahn's political cartoon, Radburn, a tattered flag, and testimony from the 1989 victim's widow.  (Winter 2005)

Not Protecting our Historic Resources:  One resident explains that Fair Lawn's old buildings are going down because of the law of supply and demand, and the constitution's protection of private property. (Winter 2005)

Pay to Play and Revaluation:  A reader asks a question and a former Council candidate writes about local campaign contributions.   (Fall 2004)

Issues Around Town:  A scare at Memorial Pool, reader corrections to previous stories, overnight parking, Mikhail Vinogradov’s ideas to consolidate services, thanks to the Assemblyman, and where's the other wonders?   (Fall 2004)

A Very Powerful Message:  Fair Lawn High's Alex Kahn knows how to use the power of a political cartoon to make a statement.  (Fall 2004)

Letters to the Editor: Mike Miller on what happens if you don't mow your lawn after 11 days, enforcing litter laws, great things to do in Paterson, yet another letter on overnight parking, remembering Jay and Andy. (Summer 2004)

Radburn, Cool:  Radburn resident on selling Daly Field, Sunday store hours, overnight parking and some thanks to Fair Lawn and Fair Lawn News. (Spring 2004)

 

From Joe Tedeschi:  The former Mayor has kind words for Board of Education's budget but not the Council.  (And, the Mayor gets a chance to respond).  (Spring 2004)

Winter 2004:  Trees, Overnight Parking, Radburn, Cable TV and WW II Vets.  (Winter 2004)

Fall 2003:  Bit of confusion, Thanks to Mayor and Police, Widen Route 208, Chaos. 

Letters: John Taner on the Arts Center, two readers want to save some history, Bris Avrohom playground, say 'Hi' To Grace, where is the WTC survivor, and as usual, there's one about overnight parking.  (Summer 2003)

Vote 'Yes' for the Budget on April 15th:  It's a really important vote. 

Letters To The Editor:  The former school, competition, overnight parking, and appreciation.

A Better Case:  Editorial on how the Board of Education can help us make a informed decision.  (February 2003)

Letters to Editor:  Retired Deputy Chief of Police on Why Route 4 Has Those Barriers, ++ (February 2003)

Letters:  Route 208 walls, Chanukah memories, Manager and the Council, thanks to police, and overnight parking.    (December 2002)

Letters To Editor:  Teachers, 4th Grade Poem, Neighborhood Watch, +++  (October 2002)

Town Stuff:  Drew Hayes vents about the Pool Committee and Fair Lawn's pools.  Toilets at recreational facilities and JoMarie Sacchinelli on "How  It's Time To Come Together".    (August 2002)

Thoughts on Schools:  Concerns about proposed school expansion and dropping off kids.  (August 2002)

Even More Letters:  Real Estate, Crime Reporting, Photo of the Month and Fan Mail from John Nichols, Candice Vivino, Ron Lottermann, Stephen Cingale, Raymond J. Richter, Mel Holzsager, and Alan B. Burdick.   (August 2002)

Reaction to Smoking:  Residents reaction to the smoking area set up at the high school.  (June 2002)

Letters to the Editor:  Fair Lawn's Favorite Foods, Help for Russian American, Media Consolidation, Women in Politics, and many more.     (April 2002)

Letters To Editor:  Letters on full day Kindergarten, school changes, gum wall, Channel 66, civilian police academy, and more.  (February 2002)

 

Letters to the Editor:  Readers write about traffic safety, heavy backpacks , River Road, Civil War Weekend, problems with Broadway, and much more. (December 2001)

Thanks Assemblymen:  Congratulations to Fair Lawn's Assemblymen.  (December 2001)

Disorientation:  The World Trade Center Massacre.  (October 2001)

Reaction:  Grief and pride after the attack on the World Trade Center  (October 2001)

Letters to the Editor:  A special librarian and a helpful police staff.  (October 2001)

Letters about Fair Lawn business, including Grand Union.  (August 2001) 

County rejects efforts to make Fair Lawn Avenue safer (August 2001)

Letters about July 4th fireworks, vandalism in public gardens, mini-bus, and much more.  (August 2001) 

Letters to the Editor: Letters about stealing flowers, schools, parking, drinking and more.  (June 2001)

Improving the Discussion Space  (May 2001)

Vote Yes On The School Budget (April 2001)

Shopping and Broadway:  Letters about Sunday shopping and Broadway development.  (April 2001)

Editorial: Attracting New Businesses  (April 2001)

Transportation and Parking:   Letters about highway, rail, mini-bus, safety and overnight parking.  (April 2001)

Bad Idea:  Readers respond to a previous edition's suggestion to ban power tools on weekends.  (April 2001)

Other Letters: A poem about the election and 9 other letters to Fair Lawn News.  (April 2001)

Shopping and Development  Letters about shopping on Sundays, desired stores and the proposed storage unit. (February 2001)

Overnight Parking   The overnight parking ban continues to generate letters. (February 2001)

Banning Power Tools   Banning outdoor power tools on weekends is not popular.  (February 2001)

Other Letters   Traffic Signal, Favorite Fair Lawn Doctor, Synagogue Fundraiser, VFW Award and more. (February 2001)

Overnight Parking  Letters for and against the overnight ban on parking in Fair Lawn . (December 2000)

Noisy Outdoor Tools (December 2000)

Miscellaneous Letters   Transportation Issues, Comments on Fair Lawn News, and more (December 2000)  

Tell Shopkeepers What You Think  (December 2000)

Vote for Our Volunteers  (October 2000)

Letters to the Editor  (October 2000)

Letters to the Editor  (September 2000)

 

 

 

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Auto Services

Fair Lawn Service Center:  Complete top quality auto service including electrical and a/c.  6-10 Saddle River Road. 201-791-5020.

Parkway Friendly Services:  Quality auto repairs since 1947.  30-09 Broadway.  201-791-3710. 

Zap Lube & Car Wash, Inc.:  Car washing and 10 minute oil change. 37-14 Broadway.  201-796-1153. 

 

Banks

Columbia Bank:  On Broadway, Morlot Ave, Plaza Rd, River Rd, Route 208, Saddle River Rd.  1-800-522-4167.

Community Bank of Bergen County:  Open 7 Days a Week.  12-79 River Road.  (201) 791-0101

Valley National Bank:  Fair Lawn Ave., Broadway, Lincoln Ave.  Call: 1-800-522-4100

 

Business Services
ASP Communications:  Marketing and communications strategy.  201-703-4302

Meadows Office Furniture:  Office furniture distributor and related services.  21-00 Route 208. 201-797-7010.

Payroll Unlimited:  Payroll processing service bureau.  15-01 Broadway.  201-703-1313

River Road Improvement District:  Non-profit organization promoting improvements for River Road area. 

 

Fitness Sponsor

Slender Lady:  Women's weight loss center with spa treatments. 440 Forest Ave, Paramus.  201-265-9000.

 

Home Improvement and Architects 

Carlson Brothers:  Protection from the elements along with a touch of beauty.  201-796-7374.  10-04 River Road. 

J. Ciba & Company:  General contractors, all types of home improvements & repairs.  201-794-9385.

The Ives Group:  Full service architecture and planning firm.  201-791-7444

Kuiken Brothers:  Lumber, hardware, and building supplies on Fair Lawn Ave.  201-796-2082

Lazon Paints:  Paints & Wallcoverings.  Factory direct and major international brands.  201-796-3500.  17-12 River Road.

 

Mediation and Financial Services
Mediation Services:  Divorce and Civil.  Martin Rosenfeld. 18-19 Saddle River Road.  201-794-4545.

Rebecca Golembiski  201-226-1780. Ameriprise Financial Services. East 80, Route 4. Paramus. 

 

Medical Services

Fair Lawn Dental Associates Providing exceptional dentistry in a state-of-the-art environment.  201-797-8464

Fair Lawn Diagnostic Imaging Center:  Full services including MRI, X-Ray, CT Scan, Mammography. 201-794-3132. 

HomeAid Resources:  Services in the home for frail elderly, recuperating and disabled.  201-796-0202. 33-00 Broadway. 

Dr. Ellie Maler, Ed.D., LSW. Psychotherapy, Biofeedback Treatment.  33-11 Broadway (201) 794-9797.

Evan S. Rost, ACH, CSMC Hypnocounselor:  Therapy for Stress Reduction, Habits, Pain Control.  201-791-0004.

Dr. Jeffrey L. Simon, DPM:  Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 28-02 Broadway. 201-791-6267.  Accepts most insurances. 

North Jersey Pediatrics: 17-10 Fair Lawn Ave. (201) 794-8585.  Affiliated with Valley and Hackensack Hospitals.  

 

Music Services

Custom Collective Guitar Courses: Guitar Lessons / Ensemble, Composing/Arranging. 201-602-3430 ccgcourses@aol.com

JL Publishing:  Lee Zakian; flute, clarinet, sax lessons & performances, music publishing.  201-794-0295

 

Real Estate

Re/Max Property Center (Teri Ingala):  East 49 Midland Ave, Paramus.  201-261-8111, x-344 (office) or 201-906-8807 (cell)

 

Storage Space
A Space Station:  Self storage units on McBride Avenue, behind Nabisco.  201-475-6580 

Drop 'n Store:  Bringing the storage to you:  Portable self storage units.  201-475-6580.

 

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