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

Firefighters Display 403 Flags For Fallen 9/11 Heroes

Display will remain up for the next few weeks

Race For Mayor Will Be Head-To-Head Battle

Mayor Bill Laforet and DPW Superintendent Ed Sinclair will run in November; Former Mayor John DaPuzzo will not

Five Council Candidates To Run For Three Seats

Learn more about each of the official candidates

Superintendent Cites Four Major Goals For New School Year

Mahwah's first day of classes is Wednesday

Mahwah School Given Distinguished ‘Blue Ribbon’ Title By US Department of Education

School is one of 269 in the country awarded the 2012 title

DPW Worker Suspended After Cursing At Police Chief

Council upheld department decision to suspend the worker for two days with no pay at a grievance hearing Thursday night

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