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Photo courtesy of Mahwah Republican Club
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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Republican Club recognized three winners of a scholarship program offered by the Club at a recent meeting. The students are graduating seniors at Mahwah High School. (L. to R.) Elizabeth Mastrangelo, who will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was awarded $500; Meghana Sankar received $750 and will be attending Northeastern University; and Brandon Dinice, who will be attending Bowling Green University, was awarded $250. Shown with the students are Mahwah Republican Club President Frank Pallotta (L.) and Robert Lockwood, a club trustee who created the scholarship program. The students submitted 1,000-word essays addressing the theme “In today’s divided political landscape, how may fidelity to our founding principles, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, bridge our divisions and promote greater national unity and harmony?” Each year the Club hosts a beefsteak dinner to raise money to fund the scholarships. The Mahwah Republican Club is a group of township residents who share a mutual love of America and a strong belief in the Founding principles of our nation.
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Mahwah NJ, according to a New Jersey State Police spokesperson a Chester man died in a single-car crash on Route 287 in Mahwah on Saturday afternoon. The victim Vincent Infinito, 29, died after he was ejected from his Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle was heading north on 287 when it drove off the right side of the road, went down an embankment, struck a tree and rotated counterclockwise, state police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The right lane on the northbound side of 287 was shut down for around four hours Saturday as a result of the crash.
Continue reading NJ State Police: Weekend 287 Crash in Mahwah ,Fatal

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Mahwah NJ, on May 10 Mahwah Fire Department dispatched two fire companies to Interstate 287 for a Tractor Trailer fire . The driver had escaped safety. Due to the volume of fire Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department tanker 334 was requested to the scene to assist . Units from Rockland County were also on the scene .
Continue reading Multiple Agencies Respond to Interstate 287 for a Tractor Trailer Fire in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, praising authentic leadership, Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick urged the members of the Ramapo College of New Jersey Class of 2023 to keep their values at the forefront of their personal and professional worlds, as part of her commencement address at Ramapo College’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, held on May 11 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

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Mahwah NJ, A group of student entrepreneurs developed a winning conservation prototype, taking home a national title and a 10,000 dollar cash prize to scale their prototype ahead of the World competition. Continue reading NJ College Students Design Winning Conservation Prototype with “EcoBob,” a biodegradable fishing bobber
Continue reading History Day Mahwah Museum Saturday 4/29 from 10:00am-4:00pm

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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Republican Club is accepting submissions for its 2023 Essay Scholarship. This year’s theme is “In today’s divided political landscape, how may fidelity to our founding principles, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, bridge our divisions and promote greater national unity and harmony?”
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Mahwah NJ, It’s been a long time coming, but today we celebrate! The Ramapo Munsee Land Alliance (RMLA), the Ramapo Munsee Lunaape Nation, and The Land Conservancy of New Jersey are happy to announce a long-awaited, historic transfer of the Tahetaweew—commonly known as Split Rock Mountain—back to the Ramapo people. This landmark moment returns stewardship of sacred land to the nation for the first time since 1737, before the American Revolution.

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of AMEL MERSALI (DOB: 7/18/1990; single; unemployed) of 2102 Hawthorne Lane, Mahwah, NJ. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Mahwah Police Department under the direction of Chief Stephen Jaffe.
Continue reading Mahwah Woman Charged with Arson in Condo Fire

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Mahwah NJ, on the morning of March 21st Mahwah EMS was dispatched to a motorcycle accident in which the victim was flown via helicopter to the hospital. These calls are always hectic and require many agencies to work together smoothly to ensure the best outcome for the patient. Also on scene were Mahwah Police , Mahwah Fire Department ,Valley Health System Paramedics and Hackensack Meridian Health AirMed One for amazing teamwork.
Continue reading Victim of Motorcycle Accident Airlifted to Hospital in Mahwah


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Mahwah NJ, a Chinese businessman Ho Wan Kwok stands accused of leading a conspiracy to defraud thousands of online followers and misappropriate the fraudulently obtained funds to buy himself, and his close relatives, a 50,000-square-foot Mahwah mansion, among other things, federal authorities said.

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Mahwah NJ, Mahwah Council members voted 4-3 on Monday nights contentious meeting to approve an ordinance establishing an affordable multi-housing overlay district at 457 Ridge Road.
Continue reading In Contentious Meeting Mahwah Council Approves Ridge Road Affordable Housing

Ramapo College of New Jersey is third overall, behind Princeton University and Stevens Institute of Technology
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Mahwah NJ, Ramapo College of New Jersey remains the #1 public college in New Jersey, according to College Choice, a leading authority in college and university rankings and resources.