Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 64, low: 59.
Monday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fair Lawn lands in top 20 best places to live in the U.S. (news12.com) — Fair Lawn just earned national recognition as the 20th-best small city to live in across the U.S., praised for its schools, safety, and quality of life. The WalletHub ranking, based on 45 indicators, highlights the borough's strong education system, affordability, and suburban appeal, while also touching on its nearly century-long history and roots in Bergen County.
• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 10/8/2026 (insidernj.com) — Fair Lawn residents should know that a local Board of Education member has resigned, as noted in a statewide political briefing. The newsletter also scans major New Jersey political stories, from statewide voter registration reforms to local controversies, giving context on how education, housing, and public policy debates are unfolding across the state.
• Unexpected Donation Adds New Life To Paterson's One Surviving Shul (jewishlink.news) — A Fair Lawn resident is quietly sustaining Paterson's last remaining shul, traveling regularly to lead services and gather enough people for a minyan. Thanks to his efforts and a generous donation from a Hackensack business, the small basement synagogue now has new Torah ornaments and a Kotel-style wall display, bringing fresh energy to holiday services and special commemorations.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Glen Rock Schools Recognized For Anti-Bullying Efforts (TAPinto.net)
Woodland Park Presents $11,000 in Families Behind the Badge Donations to Ciampi Foundation, State PBA (TAPinto.net)
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Paramus
Paramus Changes Sign Ordinance, Setting New Rules for Businesses and Developers (TAPinto.net)
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