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July's Top Ten Most-Clicked Stories

An armed robbery, Trayvon Martin rally, and drunk driving accident all make the list. See which story was #1 this month.

We may be in the middle of the summer of 2013, but July has been a very busy month in Mahwah. Below are the Top Ten most-clicked Mahwah Patch stories of the month, in reverse order.

10. Mahwah Moves to Buy Back Affordable Housing Units

Amidst controversy among unit owners over what happens to the money once mature units are sold, the township is looking to buy some of the 459 units whose controls are set to expire.

9. Potential Councilmen Denied Appointment to Vacant Seat

Some council members and potential candidates called the decision to leave a seat open until November 'shameful.'

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8. 5 Laws You Probably Didn't Know Were On The Books in Mahwah

Find out when you can't buy alcohol, and who you're not supposed to feed.

7. Board Proposes Indoor Athletic Complex at High School

The $3.8 million facility would be multi-purpose, able to house multiple activities simultaneously, and be open to the community, board members said.

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6. Mahwah Residents Rally in Memory of Trayvon Martin

A few dozen residents held signs up on the side of the street, purchased Skittles and iced tea, and marched to town hall Tuesday.

5. Cops Looking for Fourth of July Armed Robber

Police released a surveillance photo of a man who they say held a CVS manager at gunpoint and stole cash from the drugstore Thursday night.

4. One Ambulance Company to Take Over in Mahwah

‘Mahwah Emergency Medical Services,’ will be made up of the members of the previously separated Company 1 and Company 4. The switch is in an effort to promote unity and standardize procedures across the two township ambulance locations, members said.

3. Pool House ‘Totally Destroyed’ by Late Night Fire

Electrical malfunction likely sparked blaze.

2. Ramsey Man Launched from Drunk Driver's Car, in Serious Condition

Man was in serious condition at Hackensack University Medical Center.

1. Exempt Volunteers Strip Ambulance Building, Rigs of Supplies

New ambulance corps says it has not missed any calls, and is collecting donations to help re-stock.

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