'Alarming' Beggar, Senior Center Budget Cuts This Week

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

Cops on Look Out for 'Alarming' Beggar

Police are warning residents of five recent reports of a man persistently begging for money from women sitting in their cars at local shopping centers

Budget Cuts Will Likely Cost Senior Center Classes

The township council voted to cut the Mahwah Senior Center budget for 2013 by $6,000, which the organization's director said will likely lead to fewer classes for seniors

Mahwah Fields Remain ‘Unplayable’ from Sandy Damage

But, the township DPW says repairs will be made in time for the start of spring sports on April 1

Mahwah Musicians Featured on New NOW 45 CD

Two of the members of the band 'Born Cages' are recent Mahwah High School graduates

The township commended the volunteer response agencies for improving response times it questioned last year

Mahwah Cops Get Perfect Score on Internal Affairs Test

48 of the 69 police departments in Bergen County answered at least one question about filing complaints against officers wrong during a recent ACLU study, report says

Poll: Should Mahwah Increase Trash or Recycling Pick Up?

The township is considering upping recycling pick-up to once-a-week

Mahwah Bowlers Win First League Championship in 18 Years

The girls varsity team had a better season record than any other team in its league

Ramapo College Receives ‘High’ Grades on National Scorecard

The school has a high graduation rate and low cost, new report says

Mahwah Chamber Names New President

The Chamber of Commerce's new leader has been with Sharp Electronics for 10 years

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