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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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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.
Continue reading Orange and Rockland to Begin Major Tree Trimming Project in Mahwah
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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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Continue reading Eagle Service Project Cleans Up Steps at The The Moffatt Road Cemetery in Mahwah
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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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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 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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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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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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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.
Continue reading All 5 Mahwah Fire Companies Responded to a 3 Alarm House Fire on Wyckoff Avenue
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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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Continue reading Mahwah Museum : Save Our Caboose Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
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Mahwah NJ, colleges and universities have a lawful responsibility to encourage and develop the potential of all students, regardless of disability status. Unfortunately, the vast majority of four year colleges and universities fall short of providing students with disabilities the support they need. Considering that 1 in 5 individuals have a learning disability or attention issue, and many more have physical disabilities or live with the effects of traumatic brain injury and other long-term or permanent disabilities, the lack of support services at four-year colleges does not receive nearly enough attention.
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Continue reading Township of Mahwah Completes Purchase of Norfolk Village
