News from Throughout Bergen County

Welcome to "Around The County," a weekly column that highlights stories in nearby Bergen County Patch communities.

Fair Lawn:

•  - Eric Bortz, 25, was incorrectly told when he bought the snake that its venom sacs were removed, police said.
•  - Driver suffered cuts and bruises, but injuries were not life-threatening.

Fort Lee:

•  - 5 Salon & Spa celebrated its grand re-opening Sunday.
•  - 1975 graduate of the elementary school, Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich will be the guest of honor at a dinner dance in March celebrating the school’s 100th anniversary.

Franklin Lakes:

•  - Marcus Ruta remembered in trackside vigil.
•  - Draft budget shows reduction in debt load offsetting increased costs, giving residents a tax break.

Glen Rock:

•  - Proximity to Central Business District is key, board says.
•  - Erica and Julia Machi use their unique bond to excel in softball, volleyball and basketball.

Hasbrouck Heights:

•  - Corpus Christi School sixth, seventh and eighth grade students now have access to an expanded science room thanks to the Knights of Columbus and other community  members.
• DOT Funds Next Phase of Boulevard Streetscape Plan - The borough will receive another $150,000 in grant funding from the Department of Transportation towards the next phase of the Boulevard Streetscape Plan.

Mahwah:

•  - Ad from Nigeria asked for $750 for apartment in town to be sent overseas.
•  - One driver taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

New Milford:

•  - Alexis Fatigati wins the 200m free in her final home event.
•  - More than 93 percent of seniors at NMHS have applied to college.

Ridgewood:

•  - The pool could have faces from other neighboring municipalities as well as the discount book that was discontinued in 2010.
•  - Village Attorney Matt Rogers 'doesn't see a threat of lawsuits' on the new library policy segregating businesses from public spaces for a fee.

River Dell:

•  - Panel of judges questions need for Lot 9 in project.
•  - No cuts in staffing proposed at this time at River Edge schools.

Teaneck:

•  - Bergen County Prosecutor's Office setting up reward for information on Davis murder case.
•  - Teaneck resident and co-founder of "The Diplomats" rap group arrested after search of his Bergenfield recording studio, county prosecutor says.

Westwood-Washington Township:

•  - Police say incident occurred at a party with underage drinking.
•  - Education officials are revising the curriculum to improve student learning and performance.

Wyckoff:

•  - Wyckoff-based foundation brings women health information, raises money.
•  - The group is proposing artificial turf, lighting at Memorial and Pulis fields.