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Ramapo College of New Jersey Launches Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center

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Center is the First in the Nation to Offer Case Work, Research, and Hands-on Education in this Emerging Field

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Mahwah NJ,  Ramapo College of New Jersey, the State’s public liberal arts college, today launched the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG Center), the first Center of its kind to offer case work, research, and hands-on education in investigative genetic genealogy. The vision of the innovative new Center is to secure justice through the ethical and proficient use of investigative genetic genealogy to support the resolution of cases involving wrongful convictions, unidentified human remains, and violent crime. The first class of students in the Center’s IGG Certificate Program will enroll in the Spring of 2023.

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Northbound Route 287 Shut Down After Heavy Equipment Crash in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, a tri-axle dump truck towing a trailer loaded with three (3) heavy pieces of paving equipment, crashed on Route 287 northbound in Mahwah late Wednesday afternoon, 11/30. The truck, trailer, and one (1) piece of equipment careened off of the roadway and down a steep embankment. The remaining two (2) pieces of paving equipment dislodged from the trailer and landed in the traveled portion of Route 287 northbound, just south of Darlington Avenue in Ramsey. One (1) individual was seriously injured in the crash; paramedics were dispatched to assist Mahwah EMS personnel with the victim’s care. Route 287 northbound was closed in Franklin Lakes to facilitate roadway clean up and removal of all damaged equipment/vehicles.

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More Delays for Mahwah’s permanent new cell tower installation

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Mahwah NJ, more delays impact the installation of a permanent cell tower off Rozanski Lane, in Mahwah. Township Administrator Benjamin Kezmarsky said Tuesday , “It will be another eight weeks before construction starts due to material availability,” Kezmarsky said. “And this is subject to change based on weather and material lead time.”

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Body of Missing Mahwah Man Found

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Mahwah NJ, the body of a missing 41-year-old man was discovered Saturday. Hector Zamorano, of Mahwah, was found deep inside the 4,000-acre reservation in Bergen County by another hiker on Saturday morning, according to Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton.

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24-year-old Wins Seat on Mahwah Board of Education

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Mahwah NJ, Chris Hughes, a 24-year-old newcomer has won a seat on the Mahwah Board of Education. Hughes was one of four candidates running for three seats held by incumbents John Dinice, Prema Moorthy, and, Brett Coplin.

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Orange and Rockland to Begin Major Tree Trimming Project in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, because interference from tree limbs is the single most frequent cause of power outages, periodic tree maintenance along overhead electric distribution wires is critically important in reducing potential power outages.

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The Mason Jar Sues the Mahwah Township Council

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Mahwah NJ, the Mason Jar  is suing the Mahwah Township Council over regulations it adopted in September, claiming they make it impossible to continue providing music in an outdoor dining pavilion erected in place of a tent on the property in May 2021.

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Eagle Service Project Cleans Up Steps at The The Moffatt Road Cemetery in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, Noah Brown of Mahwah Boy Scout Troop 50 dedicated his Eagle service project to help the Mahwah Historic Preservation Commission! Noah and his fellow Scouts spent well over 50 hours hand scrubbing and sealing the stairs at the Old Lutheran Cemetery on Moffatt Road, installing slip resistant treads, cleaning up the massive amount of trash that accumulates along the road (as you can see from the “before” image), weeding, and planting flowers.

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Ramapo College of New Jersey Inaugurates Dr. Cindy R. Jebb as Fifth President in Institution’s History

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Mahwah NJ, Ramapo College of New Jersey will hold the formal inauguration ceremony for its fifth college president, Dr. Cindy R. Jebb, on Friday, October 14th, 2022. Dr. Jebb joined the state college in 2021, after retiring from the U.S. Army and her post as the first woman Dean of the Academic Board at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The inauguration ceremony begins in the Arena of the Bill Bradley Sports and Recreation Center at 2 p.m., followed immediately by a reception. Doors to the Arena open at 1 p.m.

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NJ State Police Investigating Wednesday Morning Accident on Route 287 northbound in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, a collision involving a rolled over dump truck reeked havoc for drivers on Route 287 northbound in Mahwah on Wednesday morning, 10/05. Mahwah firefighters were dispatched to the incident based on reports that the truck’s driver was entrapped in the vehicle. Basic and advanced EMS support was also dispatched to the scene. Motor vehicle traffic northbound near milepost 64.0 was restricted to one (1) lane while NJ State Police investigated the crash. No information was readily available regarding the extent of injuries sustained by the driver.

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Mahwah Finally Gets Their Cell Tower

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Mahwah NJ,  a permit has been issued by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection that will allow the installation of a permanent cell tower on municipal property off Rozanski Lane. A tower for the dead zone has been debated off and on since 2005. The current proposal to lease tower space there was approved by the Council in 2017 during the administration of Mayor William Laforet.

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Duke Golz for Mahwah Council

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Mahwah NJ,  William “Duke” Golz, a 43 year old life long Mahwah resident, has declared his candidacy for the Mahwah Township Council in this November’s election. He joins incumbents George Ervin, Rob Ferguson, Jon Wong, Janet Ariemma, and newcomer Ward Donigian- a member of the Recreation Committee and Planning Board, in a hotly contested race for four seats up on the township’s nonpartisan governing body.

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Teenage repeat offender Flees Mahwah in Stolen Car Arrested Again in New York State

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Mahwah NJ, a teenage repeat offender who had recently been arrested in New York in connection with a stolen vehicle spotted in Mahwah driving another stolen vehicle fled Mahwah police back into New York.

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All 5 Mahwah Fire Companies Responded to a 3 Alarm House Fire on Wyckoff Avenue

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Mahwah NJ, all 5 Mahwah Fire Companies, Mahwah EMS, Mahwah Police, and many of our neighboring mutual aid departments assisted today to quickly extinguish a fast moving fire off of Wyckoff Avenue. Mahwah Fire Department were joined by Mahwah EMS, Mahwah Police, and mutual aid units to fight a 3rd Alarm fire in Co 4’s district.

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Multi Vehicle Accident in Mahwah Closes Route 287 northbound Monday Morning

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Mahwah NJ, a multiple vehicle crash involving a flipped over roll-off container truck and an entrapment forced the temporary closure of Route 287 northbound near mile marker 64 in Mahwah on Monday morning, 08/22. Mahwah Fire Department, was assisted by Franklin Lakes Fire Department, and a Ramsey EMS ambulance was also observed at the scene. At least one (1) victim with a life threatening traumatic injury was transported to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus. No information was available regarding the condition of other victims, if there were any.

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