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Mahwah Police : Route 202 TRAFFIC ALERT

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Mahwah NJ, Route 202 TRAFFIC ALERT from Mahwah Police – As part of the upgrades to the old Carmel Retreat – there will be the installation of a water main from the area of Farmstead Road down Rt. 202 (south) to the HMH Carrier Clinic (1071 Ramapo Valley Road, formerly Carmel Retreat). The current plan is to start the project on Monday (7/25/22) with officers that day alternating traffic. On Tuesday, (7/26/22) we will have Rt. 202 south closed at Darlington Ave for people wishing to travel to Oakland NJ. The detour will be as follows: Left turn onto Darlington Ave., bear Right to Campgaw Road, Right turn onto Pulis Ave., Right turn onto Franklin Ave., a Left turn onto Colonial Road and ultimately leading vehicles to a Right turn onto Franklin Lakes Road which turns into Long Hill Road and back to Rt. 202.

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Stop-work Order Issued Against Bergen County Run Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ,  The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued stop-work orders to one general contractor and one subcontractor at two separate construction sites: Lincoln Elementary School in Edison and Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah.  Continue reading Stop-work Order Issued Against Bergen County Run Darlington Golf Course in Mahwah

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Mahwah Republican Club Essay Scholarship Winners

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Mahwah NJ,  the Mahwah Republican Club is honored to announce this year’s winners of the Mahwah Republican Club Essay Scholarship.  This year’s theme was “Let Freedom Ring:  Our freedom and freedom around the world are under attack. As a young adult what are your views and what are you going to do about it?”.  The scholarship is eligible to any high school senior residing in Mahwah, NJ who is going on to college or a trade school.

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Mahwah Township’s Memorial Day Parade

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Mahwah NJ, the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 30, 2022 . The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Island Road, followed by the ceremony held at Veterans Memorial Park, at the corner of Franklin Tpk. and East Ramapo Ave. The ceremony will be both live at the park and broadcast on Zoom and MCN. Township youth spring sports teams will join our Memorial Day Parade again this year! Come out and line the streets to cheer on our Veterans, Township leaders, youth sports teams, All-Stars, Boys/Girls Scouts, MHS Marching Band/Concert Choir and all of the parade participants.

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Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute Resumes Security Training for the UN

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Mahwah NJ,  the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute has once again welcomed United Nations (U.N.) personnel for training in “Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environment” (SSAFE) protocol. The Bergen County Law and Public Institute had previously hosted SSAFE for U.N. personnel from September 2017 until operations for in-person training were put on pause at the beginning of the pandemic.

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Mahwah One Step Closer to Getting a New Cellphone Tower

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Mahawh NJ, can you hear me now? After a 17-year quest for cellphone service in northeast Mahwah the Mahwah Planning Board gave its unanimous approval to site plans for a permanent 183-foot transmission tower at Firehouse 3.

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Mahwah Company Fined for Price Gouging KN95 Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Mahwah NJ, a Mahwah based company was fined $67,668 today and sentenced to one year of probation for its role in price gouging a chain of New Jersey grocery stores in connection with the sale of KN95 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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Mahwah Museum : Save Our Caboose!

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Mahwah NJ, Cabooses were not made to stand still and with consistent exposure to the elements over the years, the Caboose has suffered significant water damage. Along with initial repairs to the siding and windows, the best way to preserve the Caboose for future generations is house it under a pavilion that will shield it from the rain and snow. Construction and materials costs have gone up significantly and the project is estimated to cost $100,000. We are working with the Township to come up with a plan to fund those repairs and will need help from the community.

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The Mahwah Republican Club Announces its 2022 Essay Scholarship

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Mahwah NJ,  the Mahwah Republican Club announces its 2022 Essay Scholarship. The club annually strives to engage current high school seniors in critical thinking of today’s political landscape. Over the years the Mahwah Republican Club has received inspirational and moving essays that demonstrate the bright lights of our town’s young adults.

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Woman Charged With Stealing Medical Equipment then Scamming buyers

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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that JACQUELINE M. RILEY (DOB: 1/03/1990; married; unemployed) of 22 Barretta Court, Roseland, NJ was charged with theft, theft by deception and fencing. This arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.

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Mahwah Tones Down Controversial Senior Housing Project by 20%

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Mahwah NJ, a proposal to reduce the size of a controversial high density senior housing project by 20% was approved by the Township of Mahwah Council 5-2 at a special hearing on Saturday.

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All Occupants Including Several Cats made it out Safely from a Douglas Street Fire in Waldwick

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Waldwick NJ, the Waldwick Fire Department responded to a working fire in the attic of a home on Douglas Street around midnight this morning. Waldwick Fire Department units arrived on scene and put 2 hand lines into service and quickly extinguished the fire. The department reported that all occupants including several cats made it out safely. The Waldwick Fire Department  thanked the assistance of the Allendale Fire, HoHoKus Fire, Wyckoff, Midland Park Fire and Mahwah Fire Department for their assistance.

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Mahwah Planning Board Votes Down Cannabis Retail Store on Route 17

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Mahwah NJ, In November 2020 New Jersey voters voted ‘yes’ on a ballot referendum which would legalize the recreational sale and use of cannabis for people over 21. Many voters  seem to embrace the ideal , but see issues with recreational sale and use of cannabis or weed in reality , particularly the reality of their own town, township , village ,borough or city. Mahwah is one such township.

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Ramapo College Water Tests Safe from PFOS Contamination

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Mahwah NJ, Ramapo College tested their water. Their results showed PFOS at 3.2 ppt, much lower than maximum allowable limits. Below is the bulletin they sent out:

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Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute Modernization Project in Mahwah

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Mahwah NJ, construction continues on the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute modernization project in Mahwah!

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