Fair Lawn Relents On Menorah ; Borough Hall Holiday Display Will Be Varied

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FAIR LAWN A menorah will be included in the borough's holiday display next month, ending a nearly 30-year debate about religious symbols on public property.

All four Borough Council members voted at a work session Tuesday to change the display formerly a lone lighted tree to include a variety of religious and secular symbols. Mayor Marty Etler voted against the measure, arguing that religion has no place on government property.

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Fair Lawn Relents On Menorah ; Borough Hall Holiday Display Will Be Varied

The issue of whether to place a menorah on the front lawn of Borough Hall created a storm of controversy for years, dividing residents with p...

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