Fair Lawn Borough, NJ - Municipal Government

11/10/2026

REMINDER:

4th Quarter Property Taxes Due
November 1, 2026

Fourth (4th) quarter property taxes are due November 1, 2026. To avoid interest charges, 4th quarter payments must be in the Tax Collector’s Office on or before November 10, 2026. The Tax Collector’s Office will be open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Online Payments for Tax and Water Bills:
Residents and businesses can pay their tax and water bills online with nominal fees associated with paying your bill online.
· If you pay by E-Check, there is a $1.95 convenience fee.
· The fee for all other debit or credit card payments will be approximately 2.95% of your total bill.

The Borough does not receive or store account or debit and credit card numbers.
There is a fee charged by the service providers and are based on the type and amount of your payment. The Borough does not receive any of these fees.
Payment information will not be disclosed for any reason other than processing the transaction authorized by the taxpayer.
A confirmation number is provided at the end of your transaction.

Online payments can be made online through the Borough's website.

If you are making payments through your own bank’s online bill payment system, please be aware hat those payments are mailed to our tax collector office and are not processed electronically. Please check with your bank and allow enough time for the post office to deliver before the end of the grace period.

You may mail tax payments to:
Tax Collector’s Office
8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue
Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410

If you pay your property taxes directly to the Borough, the tax bill you received should be used for payment.

For further information, please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at 201-794-5338.

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

🚨 FAIR LAWN’S BUSTER BOX LAUNCH – HELP SAVE LIVES! 💜

The Borough of Fair Lawn is proud to announce the launch of its Buster Box, a new community resource providing FREE naloxone (Narcan) to anyone who needs it, anonymously and at no cost.

Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. By making it more accessible, we can help prevent overdose deaths and make our community safer.

📅 Monday, November 16, 2026

🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Fair Lawn Community Center

10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ

We invite residents to join us for this important launch, show their support, and learn how Narcan can save lives.

This initiative is sponsored by Children's Aid and Family Services, Alumni in Recovery, and the Buster Spike Lucky Elkin Marri Love & Luck Fund.

💜 Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and save lives!

11/09/2026

BOROUGH OF FAIR LAWN
Meeting Notice

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1979, c.231 (C10:4-6 et seq.), notice is given that the Governing Body of the Borough of Fair Lawn will hold a Work Session on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 201, located on the second floor of the Fair Lawn Municipal Building, 8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

All meetings shall be held in person.

All members of the public in attendance will have the opportunity to comment at the meeting during the public comment period.

The agenda packet is to be made available on the Borough’s website, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Formal action may be taken at the above-listed meeting.

Portions of all meetings may be held in executive session to the extent allowed by law.

10/30/2026

🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Fair Lawn 🎉

At the October 27th Council Meeting, Mayor Cristina Cutrone and the Fair Lawn Borough Council presented a proclamation recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026 as Hispanic Heritage Month to members of the Latin Heritage Committee.

The proclamation celebrated the history, culture, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic Americans and recognized the many ways they continue to strengthen Fair Lawn through leadership, education, business, the arts, public service, and community involvement.

The evening also included a special performance by young Fair Lawn poet Ethan Rodriguez, who shared two original poems in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Thank you to the members of the Latin Heritage Committee and to Ethan for helping us celebrate the rich culture, stories, and contributions of the Hispanic community in Fair Lawn.

10/29/2026

🪔 Recognizing Hindu-American Awareness and Appreciation Month 🪔

At the October 27th Council Meeting, Mayor Cristina Cutrone and the Fair Lawn Borough Council proudly presented a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Hindu-American Awareness and Appreciation Month to members of Fair Lawn’s Hindu community.

The proclamation celebrates the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Hindu-Americans and recognizes the many ways Hindu-American residents have enriched Fair Lawn through science, medicine, business, community service, and civic involvement.

The Borough of Fair Lawn is proud to honor the values of service, nonviolence, tolerance, and mutual respect, and to recognize the important role Hindu-American residents continue to play in strengthening our community.

10/28/2026

🎀 Recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

At the October 27th Council Meeting, Mayor Cristina Cutrone and the Fair Lawn Borough Council presented a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Tara Walsh, a breast cancer survivor.

Tara courageously shared her personal journey with breast cancer and spoke about the importance of support, awareness, and ensuring that no one facing this disease feels alone.

Tara and her family continue to provide support and encouragement to breast cancer patients, and their families as they navigate treatment, recovery and survivorship.

The Borough of Fair Lawn is proud to recognize Tara for her strength, advocacy, and commitment to helping others in our community.

10/24/2026

BOROUGH OF FAIR LAWN
Meeting Notice

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1979, c.231 (C10:4-6 et seq.), notice is given that the Governing Body of the Borough of Fair Lawn will hold a Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, located on the second floor of the Fair Lawn Municipal Building, 8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

All meetings shall be held in person.

All members of the public in attendance will have the opportunity to comment at the meeting during the public comment period.

The agenda is available below. The agenda packet is to be made available on the Borough’s website, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Formal action may be taken at the above-listed meeting.

Portions of all meetings may be held in executive session to the extent allowed by law.

This Council Meeting will be broadcast live by Fair Lawn TV for viewing on Cablevision Channel 77 or Verizon FiOS Channel 37 and livestreamed for viewing on our YouTube channel.

10/16/2026

🥎 Celebrating an Undefeated Championship Season! 🏆

At the September 29th Council Meeting, Mayor Cristina Cutrone and the Fair Lawn Borough Council proudly recognized the ShopRite Fair Lawn Junior Softball Team for completing an undefeated season and winning the league championship.

Comprised of students in grades 5 and 6, the team demonstrated outstanding teamwork, sportsmanship, determination, and dedication throughout the season.

In recognition of this achievement, September 30, 2026 was proclaimed “Fair Lawn ShopRite Junior Softball Team Day.”

Congratulations to the players, coaches, families, and supporters on an incredible season and a well-deserved championship! 🥎🏆