News from Throughout Bergen County: Snake Bite, Rapper Released on Bail

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.

Paramus:

• - Jenni "Jwoww" Farley made an appearance at the Garden State Plaza.
• - A transformer fire blocked the entrance to Route 17 southbound from Linwood Avenue eastbound and the right lane of a section of the highway at about 8:45 a.m. Wednesday.

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.

Wyckoff:

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