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Mahwah NJ, weather permitting, the Library will be closed Monday, 8/30, and Tuesday, 8/31, as the driveway and parking lots are repaved. The driveway and parking lot will CLOSED to vehicular traffic during this time.
Please return items to neighboring libraries or hold items for return until Wednesday and the Library will backdate the return so no late fees will be accrued.
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Mahwah NJ, a former Mahwah councilman Charles Jandris was sentenced to five years of probation over the illegal images authorities found on his computer. Jandris had faced a maximum of 10 years in prison, but after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography, reached a plea deal with no jail time in February due to the length of the case, and because authorities couldn’t access all the pictures on his hard drive after some were deleted, prosecutors said.
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PRC Prosecutor Allegedly Traveled to the United States, Directed Stalking of U.S. Residents, and Obstructed Criminal Investigation
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Mahwah NJ, A federal grand jury in New York filed an indictment today charging nine defendants with acting and conspiring to act in the United States as illegal agents of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) without prior notification to the Attorney General, and engaging and conspiring to engage in interstate and international stalking. Two of the nine defendants are also charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
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Mahwah NJ, The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Mahwah Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred at 26 Avenue A in Mahwah, NJ on Monday, July 12, 2021. At approximately 9:44 p.m. on July 12, the Mahwah Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a shooting at 26 Avenue A. Responding officers found the victim, 56-year-old Phu Tsewang, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.
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Mahwah NJ, the Mahwah Republican Club today announced they have awarded scholarships to two graduating Mahwah High School Seniors, Isabella Garcia and Elijah Greenberg. Isabella, will be attending The United States Military Academy at West Point, and Elijah will be attending Clarkson University in the Fall. The scholarship essay contest, titled “Do you Believe the American Dream of Living a Better Life Than Your Parents, Is Alive and Well?” was originally intended to award one scholarship, but two were ultimately presented. “Of all the entries received, these two essays stood out among the others. We are grateful that the next generation of young adults entering college and the workforce, have an appreciation for the commitment and dedication their parents and grandparents showed, in building our great country”, said Josephine and Charles Rabolli, Mahwah Republican Club members and generous sponsors of the award. They continued, “Both essays were worthy of the scholarship, so we decided to double the award, pay if forward, and name two winners”. Their son Charles, who is currently enrolled at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, won the Club scholarship award in 2014.
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MAHWAH NJ, The Civil Air Patrol, the Change of Command ceremony is a time-honored tradition signifying the transition of leadership at all echelons of command. The Walter M. Schirra Squadron, based in Mahwah, New Jersey will be conducting it’s Change of Command ceremony on June 17th at 7:30 PM, presided over by Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Gonzalez, New Jersey Wing, Group 221 Commander.
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Mahwah NJ, a 21-year-old Maywood man drowned in Darlington Lake in Mahwah on Thursday, according to the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office.
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Mahwah NJ, yes we missed it, guitar aficionados June 9th was Les Paul Day in Mahwah ! Lester William Polsfuss, known as Les Paul, was born June 9, 1915 in Waukesha, Wisconsin and dubbed “The Wizard of Waukesha”. Les was a well-known American Jazz, Country and Blues Guitarist. Les was also a Songwriter, Luthier and Inventor.
from Janet A Ariemma, Mahwah Township Council
Mahwah NJ, Not sure if everyone knows, so I’m posting this on my personal Facebook page as an FYI:
Mayra Rinaldi, Recipient of Independent Community Bankers of America 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leader Award.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Columbia Bank Foundation
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Mahwah NJ, Columbia Bank is proud to announce Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance, Mayra Rinaldi, has been selected as a recipient of the coveted 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leader Award, from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). The esteemed distinction recognizes influencers who represent the future of the industry, and community banking’s brightest, most promising young professionals, based on character, leadership, community involvement, and innovation.
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Mahwah NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of GUSTAVO R. GONZALEZ (DOB: 9/06/1996; single; laborer) of Middletown, New York on charges of Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Contact, Criminal Restraint, Terroristic Threats, Possession Of A Weapon For An Unlawful Purpose, and Simple Assault. 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.
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Mahwah NJ, Township of Mahwah hosts a huge Memorial day Parade and celebration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
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Mahwah NJ, the Township of Mahwah is excited this year to bring back this Memorial Day tradition, the Mahwah Memorial Day Parade .on Monday May 31st at 10am to honor and mourn the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
