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Historic House Moratorium, Sold-Out Art Garfunkel Concert, Man Killed by Train Top This Week's News

Here's a look at the past week in Fair Lawn and Saddle Brook.

Council Places Three-Month Moratorium on Vanderbeck House Demolition

A proposed land swap between Fair Lawn and a developer that would have placed the historic Vanderbeck House under borough ownership won't be happening, but officials have at least three months to work with the developer to find an alternative way to preserve the building.

Art Garfunkel's Fair Lawn Performance Sold Out

All 170 tickets for Art Garfunkel's upcoming show at the Fair lawn Community Center have been sold,according to the website which was selling the tickets.

Fair Lawn Man, 23, Killed by Train

Kenneth Gibbs Jr. was hit by a train near the Broadway station Saturday afternoon.

Fair Lawn Hires Two Police Officers

Juan Rodriguez and Peter Federico both came from the Paterson Police Department.

Water Tower Paint Job Back Out to Bid

The low bidder for the project had to withdraw and the second lowest was over the estimated cost.

Fair Lawn Updating Master Plan

Fair Lawn is currently undergoing a process that will update the types of land uses allowed and development goals in different parts of the borough.

Green Team Donates to Little Ferry Food Pantry

The St. Margaret's of Cortona food pantry has been helping almost 100 families each month since Hurricane Sandy caused extensive flooding in Little Ferry.

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