Theft Caught On Tape, New Chinese Restaurant This Week

It was a busy week in Mahwah. Here’s a look at some of the top stories of the week. If you have an idea for a story you’d like to see on Patch next week, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.

NY Men Caught Distracting Worker, Stealing Home Depot Hardware, Cops Say

A quick-thinking loss prevention manager pursued the men to a nearby gas station and alerted police.

New Chinese Restaurant Opens in Mahwah

Imperial Dynasty replaces a different type of restaurant that went out of business earlier this year.

'Safety Changes' May Come to Route 17, 287 Interchange

Officials say 'small-scale' changes may include additional signage at the merge.

Under 10% of Mahwah Voters Turn Out for Special Primary

Township voted in line with the rest of the state.

Data Tower Expansion to Earn Township $246K a Year

A wireless company plans to use the tower for cell phone and data transmission after adding a 30-foot extension to it, officials say.

Defoliated Trees Prompt Gypsy Moth Egg Study in Mahwah

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture will study the pest's nest population in Mahwah -one of only two municipalities in the county that showed a high number of affected trees.

'Parks Day' to Help Celebrate Open Space in Mahwah

The organizers of Mahwah's first-ever 'Parks Day' hope local groups will offer events like nature walks, historical tours, outdoor recreation activities, and more. Tell us what events you'd like to see.

Mahwah to House County's Flood Control HQ

Oakland Councilwoman has been named the county's first Flood Management Coordinator.