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

Mahwah's Mini Olympians Make Their Mark

Five kid athletes faced fierce competition at the Junior Olympics in Maryland

Mahwah Council Strikes Down Plan to Outsource Recycling

The council voted 5-2 against the administration's plan that would have led to the firing of four DPW employees.

What Should Replace Prime Time?

The day care center shut its doors this June; it marks the third vacant storefront in the Ramapo Centre

Four Schools Get New Look For New Year

New signage part of building improvements that include a new roof and LED lighting

Mahwah Mom Wins New Mercedes

Debbie Messina bought just one raffle ticket

Interactive Timeline: Winter's Pond

Residents working to restore once town center to its former glory