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Emergency Responders Representing Several Municipalities Provide Aid for Fair Lawn-Hawthorne border Rollover Crash

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Fair Lawn NJ, a late Wednesday afternoon, 08/04, rollover crash with entrapment in the 100 block of Lincoln Avenue, directly on the Fair Lawn-Hawthorne border, triggered a turnout of emergency responders representing several municipalities. The lone occupant of the rolled over vehicle, its adult female driver, was extricated by Fair Lawn Fire Department and Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue members and transported to a nearby hospital by members of the Hawthorne Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Her injuries appeared to have been non life threatening in nature. Fair Lawn Police, Glen Rock Police, and Hawthorne Police officers also responded to the mishap. Traffic on Lincoln Avenue between Harristown Road and Loretto Avenue was diverted while emergency crews worked.

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Fair Lawn Council Candidates Cindy Montano and Glen Callons Statements on the Nabisco Plant Closure , “The loss of 600 good jobs is devastating”

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Fair Lawn NJ,  since 1958 Nabisco has been a landmark here in Fair Lawn. Generations have grown up with the smell of cookies as you drive up Rt. 208, a smell that has become a fixed memory of our town. Sadly, on July 16th, Mondelez shut down the operation of the historic factory. With that, 600 jobs are now lost.

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Construction Worker Charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Fair Lawn Minor

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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ELKANA GONZALEZ (DOB:06/21/1998; single; construction worker) of 9 Clinton Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey on charges of sexual assault and child endangerment. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, and the Fair Lawn Police Department under the direction of Chief Glen Cauwels.

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Fair Lawn Nabisco Factory Shuts Down for Good

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Fair Lawn NJ, today will mark the end of an era in Fair Lawn, when Mondelēz will shut down production at the Nabisco factory for good, ending the bakery’s more than six decades in town. The closure has been underway for months, yet many in the area still feel a sense of shock.

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Rollover Crash Temporarily Closes Ramp to Route 208 Northbound in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, two (2) vehicles were towed in connection with a rollover crash on the entrance ramp to Route 208 northbound from Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn on Thursday afternoon, 07/15. An adult female occupant of a white colored Toyota SUV was transported by a Fair Lawn EMS ambulance to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Fair Lawn Police is investigating the crash, which damaged a parked vehicle as well as the Toyota. Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue and Fair Lawn Fire Department also responded to the incident. The entrance ramp was closed until the SUV could be righted and removed from the foliage.

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Fair Lawn Intersection Collision Sends One Vehicle into a house

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Fair Lawn NJ, the impact of a two (2) vehicle, Monday night, 06/28, collision at the intersection of John Street and Morlott Avenue, Fair Lawn sent a black Jeep Wrangler careening off of the roadway and into a nearby single family home on John Street. Two (2) individuals were injured in the crash; they both refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Tow trucks were summoned to remove both wrecks. Damage to the struck home did not appear to have been significant in nature. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue, and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident.

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The Fair Lawn Police Department is offering drivers just a friendly reminder that the speed limit on a side street is 25 mph

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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police Department is offering drivers just a friendly reminder that the speed limit on a side street is 25 mph. We will be enforcing on a street near you when you least expect it. Put the phone down, free yourself from distractions and be aware of your surroundings!

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Columbia Bank Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion by Sponsoring Local New Jersey Events: Juneteenth Community Festival, Mahwah’s First Annual Pride Celebration and Morristown Pride

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Fair Lawn NJ,  In keeping with its commitment to support and serve its communities, Columbia  Bank is proud to be a sponsor of local events that celebrate diversity and inclusion. From a sensational Juneteenth  celebration in Newark, to colorful Pride celebrations in Mahwah and Morristown, New Jerseyans can count on Columbia  to help create an inclusive culture where all people and businesses thrive.  

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Columbia Bank Celebrates Summer with a Series of Sizzling Events

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Fair Lawn NJ,  as New Jersey communities plan for summer, Columbia Bank heats  things up by sponsoring a slew of sun-soaked activities over the next few months. Proud to honor its  commitment to the neighborhoods it serves, the festivities include Memorial Day parades, movie night,  scavenger hunts and more, throughout northern New Jersey.  

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Fair Lawn Police Welcome Their Newest Patrol Officer

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Fair Lawn NJ, the Fair Lawn Police department swore in it’s newest member on Tuesday P.O. Pam Boskovski  . Boskovski born and raised in Macedonia and speaks 5 languages .

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A General Contractor Admitted Violating OSHA Standards, Leading to the Death of an Employee who Fell off a Roof in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ,  A general contracting company based in Newark today admitted violating Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, leading to the death of an employee, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

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No injuries Reported in Saturday Morning Kitchen Fire at Fair Lawn Deli

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Fair Lawn NJ, a Sunday morning, 05/02, kitchen fire at a deli located in the 2200 block of Morlott Avenue, Fair Lawn was quickly knocked down by Fair Lawn firefighters, but not before it had extended to the establishment’s exhaust system and traveled to the roof. No injuries were reported in the blaze. Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS also responded.

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Fair Lawn Police Take Driver Into Custody for DUI following a Head on Collision on Friday Morning

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police took the adult male driver of a Toyota Prius into custody for suspected DUI following a head on, Friday morning, 03/26 crash in the 2400 block of Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn. The driver of the other vehicle involved, a Chevy Malibu, was transported by Fair Lawn EMS to a local hospital with a non-life threatening arm injury. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Glen Rock Police assisted at the scene. Traffic in both directions of Maple Avenue was detoured around the crash site while first responders and the tow truck operator worked.

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Vehicle Taken Out by Utility Pole in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police and Fair Lawn EMS responded to a single vehicle MVA involving a utility pole in the 1900 block of Saddle River Road on Saturday afternoon, 03/13. One (1) occupant of the vehicle was injured and transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital. A flatbed tow truck removed the wreckage. Damage to the utility pole was moderate; PSE&G was notified.

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Shipping Container Dumps Used Electronics on 208 after Hitting Overpass in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ, A shipping container loaded with used computers/electronics intended for recycling fell off of truck being towed on Route 208 northbound at Maple Avenue, Fair Lawn on Wednesday morning, 02/24. The incident was triggered after the loaded container reportedly struck the Maple Avenue overpass. No injuries were reported, but a significant amount of diesel fuel spilled onto the roadway following the crash. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue and NJDOT responded to the incident. The right travel lane and shoulder of the highway were closed while emergency responders and tow truck personnel worked at the scene. No structural damage to the overpass was apparent.

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