Fair Lawn's early history can be traced back to the Lenni-Lenape tribe
before the early founders from the 1700s such as Peter Garretson and
Jacob Vanderbeck settled the area. Through the years, it has been home
to businessmen, entertainers, and even heroes, like police officer Mary
Ann Collura who was fatally shot pursuing a suspect. Some have been
lifelong members of the community, like Mayor John Cosgrove and state
senator Robert Gordon. Marge and Julian Bornstein and Henry Pop Milnes
are remembered for their service to Fair Lawn. Two youngsters found
success on the Broadway stage with Donna Vivino in Wicked and Trevor
Braun in Billy Elliot. Legendary Locals of Fair Lawn highlights a
variety of the people and businesses who have contributed to both the
town and the country.