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Mahwah Board Of Education Candidate Profile: Prema Moorthy
Prema Moorthy is facing two other incumbents and one newcomer in the race for a seat on the Mahwah Board of Education.

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Prema Moorthy is facing two other incumbents and one newcomer in the race for a seat on the Mahwah Board of Education.

A report of possible shots fired at a wedding venue prompted a response from multiple police departments to secure the area, police said.
Thorn + Roots, which prides itself on its healthy, fast-casual fare, opened a new location on Route 17 in Ridgewood.
A Wyckoff fifth-grade class created a stone path in memory of a former student at their school who died in March at age 21.
62 marijuana plants were seized from an illegal grow at a man's home in Bergen County, leading to the arrest of one man, police said.
Ronald Joseph Lin is facing two Republican challengers and three Democratic incumbents in the race for a seat on the Board of Commissioners.
James Tedesco is facing Republican challenger Todd Caliguire in the race for county executive in Bergen County.
A former 20-year worker at DSM Pharma Chemicals and "esteemed" member of a Wyckoff church died last week, her obituary said.
A local law regulating election signs in Ridgewood was subject to internal disagreement among council members at Monday's meeting.
A NJ roofing contractor exposed Mahwah workers to a fall hazard and now faces $247K in penalties for violations of standards, the OSHA said.
An officer-involved shooting on Sept. 3 in Englewood left a 22-year-old dead; the New Jersey Attorney General's Office is investigating.
Specializing in edible art for parties, events and more, Treat Me Sweet Cookies claims it delivers a one-of-a-kind cookie experience.
A stolen vehicle led authorities on a chase through the Ramapo College campus and hit a police car while traveling on Route 202, cops said.
A training annex at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute is scheduled to open this weekend.
13 affiliated practices, two of which are in Bergen County, performed and billed Medicaid for pediatric root canals, officials said.
A driver of a low-fare, "jitney" vehicle was pulled over, became angry with police and sped away, police said.
ShopRite workers dance at a fundraising event, sponsored by Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Wyckoff, to take action against the hunger crisis.
A 22-year-old reported to police he was unable to negotiate a right turn because of his speed, and drove into the fence.
More than five ounces of cocaine, two loaded guns and $25,000 were seized in Bergen County, leading to the arrest of three men, police said.
Dierdre Paul is facing two Republican challengers and three Democratic incumbents in the race for a seat on the Board of Commissioners.