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Joan D'Alessandro Memorial, School Grant, Restaurant's Fine Top This Week's News

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

Memorial For Joan D'Alessandro, Murdered at 7, Approved by Officials

Hillsdale officials agreed to describe the murder as "a heinous crime," appeasing both Joan's mother and the concerns of some residents over graphic language.

State Awards $2M Grant to Westwood Regional Schools

The grant will be used to pay for work on schools in Westwood and Washington Township.

Washington Twp. Officials Promise Personnel Investigation After Restaurant Fined

Washington Township officials are undergoing an personnel investigation after a restaurant was allegedly issued a violation for electrical work without receiving a visit from an inspector, administrator Catherine Navarro-Steinel said last week.

Sogno's Caffe Anello Opens in Westwood

Caffe Anello, the new reservation-only restaurant connected to Westwood's Sogno, opened on Broadway this week.

Assemblyman Schroeder Claims Limited Assests, $100 in Cash

Robert Schroeder owes millions of dollars, according to court documents.

New Westwood Development Defined as 'Townhouse'

A developer plans to replace a house with a five-unit building on Crest Street.

State Releases School Violence, Vandalism Report

Officials from the New Jersey Department of Education released Thursday the 2012-13 school year Violence, Vandalism and Substance Abuse in the Schools Report.

IHA Students Win 'Soaring Eagle' Awards

A Washington Township student was among the winners.


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