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Fair Lawn NJ, the Borough of Fair Lawn has a rooster problem and the borough Council is considering regulating the keeping of farm animals as pets. Yes Roosters are legal in Fair Lawn, but the natural alarm clock is getting a second look after several residents have come forward to complain to the borough council about being disturbed in their sleep.
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Fair Lawn NJ, in what police are calling a “swatting ” incident , on January 5th Fail Lawn Police were summoned to a home off of Route 208 , the same home that had been targeted by “swatters” in September.
Continue reading Bogus 911 Call Draws Fair Lawn Police To Same Home Twice
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Fair Lawn NJ, One (1) individual was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital with a non-life threatening injury following a two (2) vehicle crash at the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Sixth Street, Fair Lawn, on Thursday afternoon, 01/13. Members of the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad used the “Jaws of Life” to free the crash victim from a heavily damaged 4-door sedan. Fair Lawn FD Company #1, Fair Lawn EMS, and Fair Lawn Police also responded to the incident. A flatbed tow truck removed the wrecked sedan from the intersection. The other vehicle involved, a Subaru SUV, was driven from the scene on its own power.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a Thursday afternoon, 12/30, head-on crash near the intersection of Fair Lawn Avenue and Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn wrecked two (2) vehicles and injured both vehicles’ drivers. Fair Lawn EMS transported one (1) driver to The Valley Hospital with non-life threatening injuries; the other driver refused ambulance transport. Both vehicles were removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Fair Lawn Police handled the accident investigation. Traffic on westbound Fair Lawn Avenue was detoured at Saddle River Road while the victims were attended to and the roadway was cleared of debris.
Continue reading Head-On Crash in Fair Lawn Sends One Driver to Valley Hospital
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Fair Lawn NJ, the driver of a black colored 4-door Toyota Camry sedan sustained non-life threatening injuries during a 2-vehicle rollover crash on Heights Avenue, Fair Lawn early Monday morning, 12/27. The Camry struck an unoccupied, parked Toyota mini-van before rolling over on its side. A Fair Lawn EMS ambulance transported the victim to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for treatment. The Camry and the minivan were both removed by a flatbed tow truck. Fair Lawn Police also responded to the incident.
Continue reading Vehicle Rolls Over after Striking Parked Mini-van in Fair Lawn
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FAIR LAWN NJ , Once again this year, Columbia Bank brought the spirit of the holiday season to hundreds of families in need by participating in its annual Toy Drive. The Bank collected new toys, gift cards and money from employees, which were donated to organizations throughout New Jersey in December.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MOHAMMAD RAMADAN (DOB: 5/3/1987; single; tech consultant) of 27 Lexington Avenue, Rochelle Park, NJ on attempted murder, aggravated assault, and unlawful weapons possession charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation 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.
Continue reading Attempted Murder Charges Filed in Wooden Baton Attack in Fair Lawn
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Fair Lawn NJ, Fair Lawn Police Detective Brian Rypkema investigated a report of a debit card being used by a former home health aide to the victim that had accumulated $8165 in improper charges in 2018. Rosmery Nunezdrodriguez, age 38 of Paterson, responded to police headquarters and was charged with fraudulent use of a credit card.
Fair Lawn Police Chief Glen Cauwels stated all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is pleased to announce its annual Week of Giving, November 15th through November 20th, during which employees volunteer to assist those in need throughout New Jersey. Nearly 100% of the bank’s employees will donate their time at local charities and community organizations.
Continue reading Columbia Bank Hosts Annual Week of Giving to Assist New Jersey Communities in Need
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Fair Lawn NJ, a state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of a boy, age 12, who was struck and killed by a police vehicle driven by Officer Michael Sansevere of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office on Route 208 in Fair Lawn on April 14, 2019.
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Fair Lawn NJ, the iconic Nabisco property in Fair Lawn along route 208 has been sold to a development and construction company in a $146.5 million deal.
Roselyn Agar, Human Resources Director of Columbia Bank. Image Courtesy of Columbia Bank
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce employees, Roselyn Agar and Allison Winters, were selected as “Rising Star Award” recipients by NJ Bankers. The Rising Star Awards recognize the best and brightest in the banking business. The winners were celebrated at a cocktail reception, dinner and awards ceremony on November 4, 2021, at The Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren, New Jersey.
Continue reading Two Columbia Bank Employees Receive Coveted NJ Bankers Rising Star Award
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Fair Lawn NJ , a late afternoon Halloween Day 2021 crash resulted in moderate damage to a Provident Bank branch at the corner of River Road and Hopper Avenue, Fair Lawn. The vehicle’s adult female driver refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Fair Lawn Police, Fair Lawn Fire Department Company #1, Fair Lawn Heavy Rescue, and Fair Lawn EMS responded to the incident. A hydraulic lift tow truck winched the vehicle away from the structure and removed it from the location. Police at the scene did not indicate what triggered the event.
Continue reading Provident Bank Branch in Fair Lawn Hit By Vehicle
Allyson Schlesinger Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking of Columbia Bank. Photo Courtesy of Columbia Bank
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Fair Lawn NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce, Allyson Schlesinger, Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer Banking, is a recipient of NJBIZ’s prestigious “Best 50 Women in Business Awards” 2021. The coveted distinction recognizes fifty female business leaders in New Jersey who are prominent in their companies, industries, and communities, and have made a significant impact on business across the state. Mrs. Schlesinger and the other talented front-runners, will be recognized during a virtual awards reception and ceremony on October 25, 2021 at 6PM.
