Fair Lawn Graduation, Vanderbeck Development, School Board Award Top This Week's News

Fair Lawn Class of 2013 Graduates 

Fair Lawn High School held its commencement ceremony Wednesday.

Historic Fair Lawn Property Considered For Development

A Wyckoff-based building company has set their eyes on Fair Lawn's Vanderbeck House property as a possible site for development.

Bob Milanese, the owner of Barrister Builders, said the company is currently in the early stages of possibly developing the property. No formal plans have been prepared yet, but they may look to build a new assisted living facility there, he said.

Fair Lawn School Board Honored by State Group

The Fair Lawn Board of Education was the only district in Bergen County recognized by the NJSBA this year.

Fair Lawn Revamping Minibus Service

Fair Lawn's free minibus service will discontinue its constant loop around the borough this fall in favor of a new call-ahead service which will pick up riders at their doorsteps.

Jefferson School Vice Principal Invents Lock For Classrooms

Dominick Tarquinio, the vice principal of Fair Lawn's Thomas Jefferson Middle School, has started a new business around an invention he said will make schools safer.

The LockAide, a "mechanical keyless door security device," is designed to allow teachers or other staff to quickly lock classroom doors in the event of a school lockdown without having "to fumble in search for their classroom key," according to Tarquinio.

Legislators Call For Train Fare Hike Repeal

The New Jersey State Assembly passed a resolution recommending the recent fare hike on Pascack Valley, Main and Bergen Line trains be rescinded.