MAHWAH – With Mahwah embroiled in a controversy over a proposed Jewish boundary, one Township Council slate sees a town divided.
Mahwah Township Council candidate David May at the meet the candidates forum on Oct. 19.Ervin, also serving an unexpired term, says the large crowds packing council meetings are worlds away from the days when only handfuls of people would attend over small neighborhood issues.
Mahwah counsel candidate Susan Steinberg at the meet the candidates meeting on Oct 19.After township officials threatened to start issuing summonses if the eruv was not taken down, the group that put it up – the Bergen Rockland Eruv Association – filed a federal lawsuit against the town.
Mahwah counsel candidate George Ervin at the meet the candidates meeting on Oct 19.Ervin declined to comment on the suit on the advice of counsel, but defended the park ban, which he said was unbiased and served the interests of residents, several of whom complained of overcrowding at parks.