Rose Parade to Honor Late Residents, Governor Awards Environmentalist This Week

It’s been a busy holiday week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the top stories of the week. Have an idea for a story you’d like to see on the site next week? Email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.

Governor Names Mahwah 22-Year-Old 'Environmentalist of the Year’

Eric J. Fuchs-Stengel, the founder and Executive Director of MEVO, attended the 2013 Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony to receive the recognition.

Two Late Mahwah Residents to Be Remembered on Rose Bowl Float

Their family members recently announced to the township council that they will be traveling to the Rose Bowl in California on New Year's Day to be a part of the 'Tournament of Roses' Tribute.

O&R Requests 9.7 Percent Rate Increase

If approved, the rate hike - which the company says will help it cover costs from Superstorm Sandy - will cost the average customer in Mahwah about $16 more per month.

Mahwah FD Simulates School Bus, Tractor Trailer Accident Response

The Northwest Bergen Mutual Aid Association recently set up a multi-department drill at Campgaw where firefighters were able to practice responding to an 'accident scene of nightmarish proportions.'

Minor Local Flooding, No Road Closures in Mahwah

O&R reported 25 Mahwah residents without power Wednesday morning.

Mahwah Car Dealership Hosting 'Jersey Cares' Coat Drive

Locals can drop coats off at the Liberty Hyundai dealership on Route 17.