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

Burglars Strike Remnants of Mahwah Home Destroyed by Fire

Police are looking for burglars who they say stole the few items the family owned that were not destroyed in the blaze

Tractor Trailer Loses Axle, Backs Up Traffic for Miles

Police warn drivers should avoid Route 17 for several hours

Report: Mayor Found Not Guilty of Harassing Township Employee

DPW worker says the ongoing feud he has with the mayor is not over, and he is likely to file additional civil suits against the mayor

Mahwah Urges Ban of ‘Military-Style’ Weapons

Town Council will send letters to the Governor, President and other state and federal lawmakers urging the ban of guns like those used in recent school shootings

Strip Mall Actively Seeking Replacement for Out-of-Biz Burger Joint

Shake & Sizzle closed its doors in December. What would you like to see replace it?

Museum to Tell Story of Les Paul's Personal Guitars

Reservations are suggested for this Gallery Talk event

Mahwah Students Raise 'Jersey Strong' Money

The council recently sent money to Governor Christie to aid in post-Sandy Jersey Shore relief

Mahwah Mom Opens 'Little Community' Dance School

The Robyn D'Angelo School of Dance creates a community amongst its students, the owner says

Mahwah Police Awarded for Response to Murder-Suicide

Police entered a Mahwah home last June not knowing if a man who planned to shoot his wife and himself was alive or dead

Mahwah Politician Eyes Assembly Run

Former Bergen County Freeholder Rob Hermansen plans to run for his party's nomination for an assembly seat, reports say

What Would You Improve in Mahwah in 2013?

If you could make a New Year's resolution for Mahwah, what would it be?

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