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Mahwah Boy Scout Leads Restoration of Abandoned Slave Cemetery

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Mahwah NJ, The Mahwah Historic Preservation Commission expressed its gratitude to Mahwah Boy Scout Peter Kaya Gretchikha from Troop 50 for his dedicated efforts in restoring the abandoned Slave Cemetery. Recognizing the historical significance of this site, Kaya Gretchikha emphasized the importance of acknowledging Mahwah’s history, particularly the existence of slaves in the area. He hoped that his project would raise awareness about Mahwah’s past, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of the community’s history. Peter’s project involved coordinating a team of over 14 volunteers and investing more than 70 hours of work in trimming overgrown brush, removing branches, and repairing sections of the deteriorating rock wall surrounding the cemetery. The commission expressed its gratitude for his valuable contribution to preserving this essential part of Mahwah’s history and extended their best wishes for his continued success as he works toward achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

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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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Town taking tribe to court over teepees built near million-dollar homes

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By Allison Pries | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on May 10, 2017 at 4:57 PM, updated May 10, 2017 at 5:00 PM

The township is taking the Ramapough Mountain Indians to court in its latest effort to remove structures that were erected last year in a flood plain and conservation zone.

Camping tents, teepees, pop-up tents, a canvas cabin and a wood structure with a roof, floor and cabinets were set up at 95 Halifax Road near the banks of the Ramapo River in November, and are being occupied on a permanent basis, according to a civil court filing this week in Bergen County Superior Court.

“We filed this action for zoning violations on this property as we would for any other resident violating our zoning laws,” Mayor Bill Laforet said. “We’re treating them exactly the same.”

The property, which is owned by the Ramapoughs, is at the base of a neighborhood known as the Polo Club, an enclave of million-dollar homes off Route 202. The parcel last sold in 1995 for $1, according to property records.

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