Community Corner
November's Most Popular Stories
Here's a look at the most clicked-on stories from Westwood, Hillsdale and Washington Township in the past month.
Woman Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car Outside Trader Joe's
An employee at the Trader Joe's in Westwood was severely injured when she was hit by a customer's car Wednesday afternoon, according to Police Chief Frank Regino.Police Charge Driver Who Struck Hillsdale Woman
Maryann Lewis, of New Milford, hit Hillsdale resident Ruta Fiorino with her car outside the Westwood Trader Joe's Wednesday afternoon, according to police.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 was hit by a car outside the Westwood Trader Joe's last week.Former Washington Township Trash Tycoon Admits Racketeering
Longtime Hillsdale garbage fixture Carmine Franco could spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to secretly controlling the trash industry in North Jersey and part of New York.New Owners Renovate Burke's as Recovery Room
Renovations are finished at the former Burke's on Old Hook and the bar/restaurant has reopened as the Recovery Room.The name is a play on their proximity to Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley.
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.Burglars Target Washington Township Homes, Cars
Washington Township Police are searching for two men spotted fleeing from a township home that was broken into Tuesday night and for a burglar who hit three parked cars a few hours later, according to Lt. Rich Skinner.Developer Plans to Replace Westwood Home With Condos
An application for the Crest Street property has drawn an objection from a neighboring condominium association.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
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