Crossroads Court Decision, Plan to Upgrade Sports Courts This Week

The last week of August was a busy one in Mahwah. Take a look below at some of the top Patch stories of the week. And, if you have any ideas for a story you’d like to see on the site next week, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.

Happy Labor Day weekend!

Report: Anti-Mall Group Loses Court Case Against Crossroads

Residents react to a reported Superior Court ruling saying that Mahwah zoning laws allowing for the Crossroads mall development are valid.

Schools Show Jump in Vandalism, Decrease in Violence and Bullying

Mahwah's Superintendent gave a report on Violence, Vandalism and Bullying in township schools Wednesday night.

Grant Could Help Overhaul Run-Down Basketball, Tennis Courts

Fixing the courts in Fardale would cost about $70K, officials say.

Mahwah Eateries Nab 'Best in Bergen' Distinction

Do you agree with the rankings?

Auditor Gives Mahwah 'Good' Financial Health Review

The township’s $47million in debt is a ‘relatively low’ number, officials say.

Mahwah Documentary Maker Examines Movie Theaters' Future

Nick Homler has created an online fundraising portal to help fund the film, which features the recently shut-down Ramsey Cinema, and is set to debut in early 2014.

Schools Foundation Prepping for Fall 10K/5K

The MSF sent out a save-the-date and has opened registration for the annual fundraiser.

Truck Removing River Debris Overpowered, Pulled Into Ramapo

The incident caused a 'very minimal' fuel spill, police said.