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Fine Follows TV Appearance, Friends Help Woman Hit by Car, Couple Indicted in Scheme Top This Week's News

Here's a look at the past week in Westwood, Hillsdale and Washington Township.

Restaurant's TV Appearance Leads to Trouble With Town

The owner of Gyros & Goodies in Washington Township said she was fined, without having the premises inspected, for work that was never done and some residents reportedly complained about a temporary sign advertising their appearance on TV.

Friends, Neighbors Organize Help For Woman Struck by Car

Local residents have come together to provide support to Ruta Fiorino, a Hillsdale mom who washit by a car outside the Westwood Trader Joe's last week.

Married Westwood Couple Convicted in $3.4M Mortgage Fraud

Linda Yarleque and Fabio Moreno Vargas were both convicted of bank fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Proposed CVS Property Owner Appeals $12K Fine

The DEP alleges 660 Pascack Realty violated the state Flood Hazard Area Control Act by clearing brush, adding fill and building a retaining wall.

Society Men Expands With Society Femme

The Westwood shop now carries both men's and women's clothing and accessories.

Hillsdale Man Turns Balloons Into Business

David Lima's "Bambaballoon" creates unique balloon art for parties and other events.

Sober Living Home Tenants Count as 'Family,' Planner Says

The definition of "family" under Hillsdale law will determine whether or not a homeowner needs a use variance to rent rooms to recovering addicts.

'Have a Heart' Collecting Gifts For Westwood Families

The drive will run from November 27 to December 11.


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