Borough Manager Resigns, Police Chief Retires in This Week's News

Borough Manager Resigns; Accepts Consulting Gig

Without a commitment from council to extend his contract beyond this year, Fair Lawn borough manager Tom Metzler submitted his letter of resignation Monday.

Fair Lawn Police Chief Announces Retirement

Chief Erik Rose, a 30-year veteran of the Fair Lawn Police Department, announced his retirement Friday.

Infant Suffers Serious Head Injuries in Route 80 Crash

An infant involved in a three-car crash on Route 80 in Saddle Brook Monday night was transported to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey State Police said.

Police: Man Posing as Cop Coerced Sex Through Threat of Arrest

A Fair Lawn High School graduate who now lives in Garfield was arrested Wednesday on charges he impersonated a police officer to force sex on a woman in a Fairfield hotel, police said.

Council Commits to Fourth of July Fireworks

Fair Lawn borough council has asked the manager to put money for a Fourth of July fireworks display in this year's budget.

Officer Who Sued Retired Captain May Succeed Him

Lt. Bob Kneer, a 39-year Fair Lawn police veteran, is the only officer currently eligible to fill the department's vacancy left by last week's retirement of Capt. Joseph Cook.

Fair Lawn Cutters Voted Best Mascot in New Jersey

The Cutters cruised to a first-round win in the USA Today Top High School Mascot competition, which ended Tuesday at 3 p.m.

FLHS Long Jumper Takes 4th in Nationals

Senior George Alexandris, who was the first Fair Lawn High School athlete to qualify for the New Balance Indoor Nationals since 1998, finished fourth in the long jump portion Friday.

Bergen Gun Buyback Coming to Fair Lawn

The county is offering up to $300 for firearms in an April gun buyback that will have a collection point at Temple Beth Sholom in Fair Lawn.

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