Fair Lawn Schools Start Friday Despite Flooding In Bergen County

FAIR LAWN, NJ — Flooding from the remnants of Ida have been causing delays on public transit and closing down roads across much of North Jersey, but Ida couldn't stop one thing: the new school year.

All Fair Lawn schools are open on Friday, the district announced, meaning the first day of school is on time, and the start of the year is underway.

Possible river flooding caused slight concern for one school in the district, but eventually the district gave the all clear.

"We have been monitoring the Passaic River all day long and into tonight so that we can make the most informed decision possible for Memorial Middle School. At this point, we are planning on a full day of school for tomorrow," wrote Superintendent Nicholas Norcia.

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