It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. Have an idea for another you’d like to see? Email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.  Crossroads Hearing Continues An ongoing Crossroads hearing in front of the Mahwah Planning Board happens Monday night at 7 p.m. According to Planning Board Chair Todd Sherer, the proposed development’s planner will be testifying about the plans for the development at the meeting. An expert on the potential environmental impact of the development is not scheduled to testify Monday night, …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Check out some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week, and if you hae any ideas for stories you’d like to see, email them to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. New Owner One of Mahwah’s local businesses has got a new owner, and he says his family is fitting into the business, and the community, perfectly. Find out the details this week. Crossroads Continues An ongoing Planning Board public hearing on the Crossroads Town Center continues Monday night. At the last hearing, the developer suggested shrinking the size of the shopping center’s …

Confusion over why police overtime costs in Mahwah jumped to about $500,000 in 2012 will “hopefully,” be answered when the Police Chief, Municipal Prosecutor and Township Judge appear before the town council during a budget hearing Thursday, Mahwah officials said at the last town council meeting. At the meeting, council members questioned who OK’d a policy apparently reinstituted last year which required Mahwah police officers to appear in court for summonses they issued. Previously, officers were not required to be in court, council members said. Last month, police chief Jim Batelli …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. Got an idea for a story you’d like to see? Email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Kid Crime Juvenile arrests in 2012 jumped a significant amount over what they were in 2011, and according to cops, the crimes kids are being arrested for in Mahwah are “more serious,” than they were five years ago. Check Patch this week for more information on underage arrests in the township. School Budget This Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Mahwah Board of Education will conduct one of its …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see this week. If you have a story you’d like to see on the site, email your idea to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. New Bar One local business owner is facing a few obstacles before the township will grant him permission to use a liquor license in his restaurant. His plans, however, are to expand the Macarthur Blvd. establishment to include a full bar. Library Centennial This week, the Mahwah Museum will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mahwah Public Library. Find out details of its early …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. If you have an idea for a story you’d like to see on the site, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Bullying Statistics Mahwah schools have released data about how many incidents of bullying happened in Mahwah schools during the 2011-2012 school year. See the statistics this week on Patch. Communities Coming Together Last week, leaders from the Mahwah community met with leaders of the Ramapough Lenape Nation to discuss issues facing the two groups, and how they might …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the Patch stories you can expect to see on the site this week. Got an idea for another story you’d like to see? Email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. New School Year Goals As students in Mahwah are preparing to go back to school, Patch sits down with interim Superintendent Dr. Karen Lake to see what the district’s main goals for the new school year are. School Gets New Kindergarten Class Because of enrollment numbers, one Mahwah school has decided to add one more Kindergarten class, and hire a new teacher. Find out the …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch. Have an idea for another story you’d like to see? Email Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Survey Says The township is looking for feedback from Mahwah residents and business owners in order to develop its Sustainable Economic Development Plan. Get your sustainability survey this week on Patch. Park Grant Mahwah is applying for a grant to help build up a township park. The plan is to update both its playground equipment and picnic area. Find out the details this week on Patch. Future of …

As Mahwah residents are getting ready for the transition from summer to fall this week, Patch will highlight summer memories and look forward to what is happening this fall. Here’s a look at some of the articles you can expect to see this week on Patch: Back-to-School Shopping Guide Want to shop locally for back-to-school supplies, clothes and more? Want to find the best deals? Patch will have you covered with a comprehensive guide this week. Future Plan For Mahwah Mahwah’s Planning Board is beginning hearings on its newly revised “Master Plan” this September. Starting this week, Patch breaks…

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Check the Patch this week for the following stories. If you have an idea for a story you’d like to see on the site, email it to Jessica.Mazzola@Patch.com. Recycling Talk The mayor and town council are scheduled to pick up a conversation begun last month about the possibility of privatizing the township’s Recycling Department. Government officials are expected to ask and answer questions about potential cost savings and employee layoffs that would result from the switch. Prime Replacement A business’s closure earlier this summer marks the third …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. Have an idea for a story you’d like to see? Email it to Jessica.Mazzola@Patch.com. Road Closures Roadwork is about to start on one of Mahwah’s heavily trafficked roadways. Find out what improvements are coming, and how long the road will be closed to complete them, this week on Patch. 500-Mile Bike Trek A man making a 500-mile bike trek for a good cause will be stopping in Mahwah on his way through the tri-state area. Find out more about his journey this week on Patch. …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. Have an idea for another story you’d like to see? Email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Mahwah’s Beauty Queen A contestant from Mahwah who was crowned Miss Bergen County last year competed for the Miss New Jersey title this year. Find out who she is, and why she wants the crown, this week. Meet Mahwah’s New Teacher The school board just approved a new teacher who will be coming to the high school this fall. Part Patch’s Back-to-School coverage includes getting to know …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. If you have an idea for a story you’d like to see on the site, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. College Roomie Company A pair of college roomies stumbled upon a new idea after one bought a new home in Mahwah and the other started planning his wedding. Find out what these entrepreneurs are starting, and how their busy lives helped them come up with the idea, this week on Patch. Mahwah's Summer Games Mahwah adults are having fun in a way that is catching on. Find out…

This Thursday, the Mahwah Town Council is slated to consider potential changes to the township’s recycling department. Over the past few months, township administration has put out several bids for private recycling companies to pick up Mahwah’s recycling. It is currently picked up by the township’s Department of Public Works. Last week, DPW workers released a flier urging residents to attend Thursday night’s meeting to find out the details of the new plan. According to the flier, some DPW workers may face layoffs if the new plan is passed by the township council. “No matter how many people …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. As residents are prepping to host or attend 4th of July parties, check out some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. Got an idea for a story you’d like to see on Patch? Email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Run-A-Muck For four Mahwah women “running a muck” gained much more meaning last month. When one of the work-out buddies was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, they came together, and found out how leaning on each other helped all of them realize strength they didn’t know they had. Affordable Housing Mahwah is planning on a …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. If you have an idea for a story you’d like to see on the site, email Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Monday Young athletes in Mahwah are getting the opportunity to learn sports fundamentals in a non-traditional way. Find out why one township resident is changing the way kids play basketball, one wall post at a time. Tuesday Patch sat down with Bergen County’s Mosquito Commission to find out why officials there are warning of a summer pest who is becoming a big problem. Find …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on the site this week. Have a suggestion for a story you’d like to see? Email the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Monday Roadwork is set to begin soon on a Mahwah road that has developed sinkholes and potholes as the result of a drainage issue. Find out why officials say the township is only providing a temporary fix this year. Tuesday The Mahwah Planning Board is resuming an ongoing public hearing on the Crossroads Town Center Monday night. The application has not been heard since …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some stories to expect on Patch this week. Got a story you’d like to see on the site? Email Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Monday This week, the Readers’ Choice poll is getting ready for Memorial Day. To prepare for weekend BBQs, Patch will be asking for your favorite butcher in the area. Tuesday Patch will post an update on the status of the anti-Crossroads movement. Find out what the Committee to Stop Mahwah Mall is doing over a year after it started fighting a retail development near the Sheraton. Wednesday Despite the opposite …

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. If you have a suggestion for another story you’d like to see, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Monday This week’s Readers’ Choice poll is asking readers to choose their favorite farmers market, and tell us why. Look for the chance to vote Monday on Patch. Tuesday Mahwah’s Planning Board is meeting Monday to discuss the reworking of the township’s Master Plan. The document is designed to set out a plan for the future development of Mahwah. It is in the middle of its…

It’s shaping up to be a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the stories you can expect to see on Patch this week. If you have an idea for other stories you’d like to see on the site, email them to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. Monday Monday is the last day of National ‘Donate Life’ month. A group of Mahwah residents has taken an active role in promoting the message of organ donation, most for very personal reasons. The group recently got the month declared ‘Donate Life’ awareness month in the township. Find out their stories Monday. Tuesday The Mahwah Schools Foundation Golf Classic, …