Winner of iPad2 Announced from River Road Food Fest Promotion

Douglas Wojcik of Elmwood Park was the lucky winner of an iPad2 donated by Community Bank of Bergen County as part of the recent River Road Food Fest presented by Fair Lawn’s River Road Improvement Corporation (RRIC).

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Crosswalk safety beacons and bump outs help pedestrain safety in Fair Lawn


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Business Spotlight

Anthony’s Fine Jewelry
12-56 River Rd
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Phone: 201-254-9947

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Wed, 10am - 6pm
Thu, 10am - 7pm
Fri, 10am - 5pm

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River Road Businesses in the News

May Flowers: Florist Opens Shop on Fair Lawn Avenue

Top 5 Picks for Free Comic Book Day in Fair Lawn

VIDEO: An Easter Sneak Peek at Rivara's Bar and Grill

Creme De La Crepes Hosting Dinner with Award-Winning Fair Lawn Chef

Fair Lawn Liquor Store's Network Taking Part in Clean Water Campaign

Gio's Deli Hosting Fundraiser for Marching Band

VIDEO: Mediterranean-Style Snapper at the Empress Diner

Karaoke, Artwork and Baby Back Ribs: Rivara's Bar and Grill

VIDEO: Giovanni's Deli Steps Up for Girls Lacrosse Team, Lyncrest PTO

9th Annual CLASSIC CAR SHOW
Sponsored by the River Road Improvement Corporation

RRIC Trustee, Rick Kellerman, presents donated gift certificate from Empress Diner to “Cool Ride” winner Jeff Braen for his 1934 Chevy Coup

Click Here to read about the 2011 River Road Classic Car Show

More District News

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Directions

View an area map of the district and get directions from Routes 208, 46, 80 and the Garden State Parkway.

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Past Events & Photos

Click here to read about and see images of past events from 2005-2011

Two Redevelopment Sites

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River Road District businesses will Decorate for the Holidays

District businesses can participate in our Holiday Window Painting Program.

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Scenes from our 2010 holiday season

Great Reasons to Shop and Dine Locally – in Fair Lawn's River Road District

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River Road Survey....

In 2010, the RRIC funded a comprehensive study of the marketplace and its impact on properties and businesses in the River Road District.

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2011 River Road Promotion Program is Under Construction

Click here to read more about the 2010 holiday promotions in the River Road District.

Sign & Awning Grant Program

The Business Zone Sign and Awning Grant Program can be considered by any business or property owner located in any of Fair Lawn’s business zones.

The River Road Improvement Corporation Sign and Awning Grant Program

This program has not yet received funding for 2011.

Pictures from the River Road District Sign & Awning Grant Program

FL EDC Improvement & Modernization Loan and Grant Program

The Fair Lawn Economic Development Corporation is pleased to present this new program for owners of new or existing business or commercial properties within a Fair Lawn business zone. Funds may be borrowed for business equipment, supplies, and overhead as well as the physical expansion and improvement of a business or commercial property.

Click here to download brochure.

Click to read about the first Fair Lawn business recipient of the Improvement & Modernization Loan

A Meeting Sponsored by the Fair Lawn Economic Development Corporation was held on September 2011

In 2010, the Fair Lawn Economic Development Corporation (EDC) in partnership with the River Road Improvement Corporation (RRIC), the Broadway Improvement Corporation (BIC) and the Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce funded a comprehensive study of the marketplace and its impact on properties and businesses in Fair Lawn. The EDC held a meeting on September 8, 2011 with interested property and business owners to share information that directly affects their tenants, property and the decisions protect their investment. 

The 2011 Recycling and Garbage Handbook has been distributed as an insert in the January 6, 2011 edition of the Fair Lawn Community News. The handbooks will not be mailed this year as a cost saving measure.

Residents may also download the handbook from the Borough website at: www.fairlawn.org .

All recycling sections will return to the normal 5 day collection schedule as of 1/1/11. Altered sections will revert to their "old" collection days.

2010 Annual Report

From the advancement of major development and redevelopment projects to new business opening and relocations, 2010 was a year of progress in Fair Lawn’s River Road District.

Click Here to read full 2010 report

Click Here to read the highlights that are presented in the 2009 Annual Report.

The Borough of Fair Lawn presented:

This FREE symposium was an opportunity to discuss economic development issues, gather resources, foster relationships and establish potential solutions for our citizens during tough economic times which in return creates positive change in our community.

Click to read article “ Economic forum has
advice for surviving downturn”

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Thinking of moving your business?

Take this link to our AVAILABLE PROPERTIES page to see the opportunities in the River Road District!

Route 208 Development

New Vision for Route 208 Properties
The final report by the Fair Lawn Economic Development Corp. outlines a concept plan that would transform the 210-acre park in Fair Lawn and Glen Rock from a strictly industrial site to a mixed-use development, featuring commercial office space, restaurants and residential housing.

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Redevelopment project comes to River Road intersection

Fair Lawn - Visitors to the River Road District have been doing a double take in recent weeks at the distinctly different sight lines of a busy local intersection. An old industrial structure on the former KEM Property at the intersection of River Road and Maple Avenue has been demolished.

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