Back-To-School District Goals, Candidates Finalized This Week

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 details this week.

Filing Deadline

Tuesday afternoon marks the filing deadline for candidates planning to run for mayor or a spot on the township council. Check Patch this week for an update on who will be running this November.

Business Owner Overcomes The Odds

Check Patch this week for the story of a township business owner who took over the family business when her husband unexpectedly lost his life. See why she took over the company in a male dominated industry, and why she now tries to inspire other women to overcome their own obstacles and succeed.

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