FD Responds to Fatal Fire, Man Arrested on Gun Charges This Week

It’s been a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the week’s top Patch headlines. If you have an idea for a story you’d like to see on Patch next week, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.

Mahwah FD Responds to Fatal House Fire

Authorities say a faulty dishwasher may have caused the Ramsey fire.

Sage Day staffers in Mahwah say a demand from the community prompted their decision to add the fourth grade to the school's offerings.

Police say the trucker was on his way to a local repair shop when cops pulled him over and found the guns.

The upgrades should help limit service interruptions during the busy summer season, the utility says.

Students Honor Mahwah's 'Everyday Heroes'

Ceremony presented 'Open Your Heart' awards that students hope will inspire members of the community to be nicer to one another.

Major Road Reconfiguration Expected To Start This Weekend

The roadwork on West Airmount Road will cost about $45,000 more than the township anticipated.

The Joyce Kilmer Society of Mahwah hosted the 'Tribute to Joyce Kilmer' last week. The event celebrated the 100th anniversary of Kilmer writing famed poem 'Trees' in his Mahwah house.

Mahwah Moves to Create Highlands-Exempt Zones

Areas designated as 'Centers' would be exempt from Highlands environmental restrictions, making development easier, officials say.

POLL: Would You Like To See Another Hotel Near the Sheraton?

The current Crossroads proposal does not include plans for another hotel and office buildings, but developers said it could if a rec field is not built on the property.

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