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Our annual fundraiser is back, and we’re raffling off a new Bronco Big Bend 4-Door 4X4 worth over $50,000!

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Live 2026 MMA Ford Bronco Raffle Drawing
Oct 3
Live 2026 MMA Ford Bronco Raffle Drawing

Come visit the MMA booth at Mahwah Day on 10/3 @ 5pm for the LIVE Drawing of the winner of a new Ford Bronco SUV! Good luck all, and thank you for the support!

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Child Car Seat Installation
Jan 1
Child Car Seat Installation

Assistance Available Year Round, Every Year!

Confused about installation or proper positioning? Get some help and get it right. The best protection for your child in a crash is a properly secured child safety seat. But, despite the importance of proper installation, research shows that 7 out of 10 child safety seats are not installed correctly.

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2026 Junior Police Academy (JPA)
Jul 6
2026 Junior Police Academy (JPA)

The 2026 Junior Police Academy is a 2-week program for students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, held at Ramapo Ridge Middle School, and features hands-on activities, physical training, informative lectures, field trips, and presentations by law enforcement and first responder professionals. The program's approximate hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age
Apr 23
Screenagers Next Chapter: Addressing Youth Mental Health in the Digital Age

Millions of young people experience high stress, anxiety, and depression. In Screenagers Next Chapter, we follow physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent stress, anxiety, and depression in the digital age.

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Live 2025 Jeep Raffle Drawing
Dec 7
Live 2025 Jeep Raffle Drawing

Come visit the MMA booth at Mahwah Winterfest on 12/7/25 @ 3pm for the LIVE Drawing of the winner of a new Jeep SUV! Good luck all and thank you for the support!

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View fullsize 🎶☀️ Ready to tap your foot and sing along? Free summer concerts are back across North Jersey! From parks and plazas to campus lawns, communities are coming alive with free live music all summer long—featuring rock, jazz, soul, country, Latin,
View fullsize 🌱 Parents, this one’s for you! 🌱 The Mahwah Municipal Alliance (MMA) invites you to a FREE 30-minute Parent Transformation Session with Parent Coach Fern Weis. 📖 Get full details and register: https://www.mahwahalliance.org/blog/2026/6/8/no
View fullsize 💙 Struggling with Addiction? You are not alone. 📞 Dana Romano, Community Substance Use Liaison, can help connect individuals, family members, and loved ones with the resources and services they need. 💊💉 📞 HOTLINE: 845-548-8781 That one call co
View fullsize 💊🚔 Safely Dispose of Old or Unused Medications! 🚔💊 This reminds our community that a Prescription Drug Drop Box is available to help properly dispose of expired or unused medications. Drop Box Location: 📍 Mahwah Police Department 221 Franklin T
View fullsize 💙 Struggling with Addiction? You are not alone. 📞 Dana Romano, Community Substance Abuse Liaison, can help connect individuals, family members, and loved ones with the resources and services they need. 💊💉 📞 HOTLINE: 845-548-8781 That one call
View fullsize 🚔 National Police Week: May 10–16, 2026 💙 The Mahwah Municipal Alliance extends our heartfelt appreciation and deepest gratitude to the brave men and women of law enforcement who serve and protect our communities every day. 🚨 We honor the
View fullsize 🚨🚔 Registration is NOW OPEN! 👮‍♀️ 🚨 Ready to step up and be a leader? From Now – June 1, sign up for the Mahwah Police Department 2026 Junior Police Academy – Recruit Class #23! 💪 👉 Get all the details & register today: ht
View fullsize 🍎 It’s time to celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference every single day! ✨ 📚The Mahwah Municipal Alliance (MMA) proudly recognizes Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week from Monday, May 4th through Friday, May 8th! 📚❤️ 🍏?
View fullsize 💃🕺 Did you know April 29th is International Dance Day? 🎉 The Mahwah Municipal Alliance encourages everyone to get up, get moving, and DANCE! Whether it’s in your living room, at a class, or out in the community—dancing is a fun way to
View fullsize 💐✨ Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th. Looking for something extra special for Mom this year? Skip the ordinary and treat her to an unforgettable experience right here in Bergen County! 👉 Check out all the amazing events here: https://bergencountyli
View fullsize 📱💬 A Special Virtual Event! Join us for a screening of Screenagers: Next Chapter and an important conversation on youth mental health in the digital age. 📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 💻 Virtual Event Learn more & reg
View fullsize 🚨🚔 Registration is NOW OPEN! 👮‍♀️ 🚨 Ready to step up and be a leader? From April 13 – June 1, sign up for the Mahwah Police Department 2026 Junior Police Academy – Recruit Class #23! 💪 👉 Get all the details & register today

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Mahwah Municipal Alliance Celebrates Ramapo College Foundation’s Generous Donation
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Mahwah Municipal Alliance Celebrates Ramapo College Foundation’s Generous Donation
Donations, Outreach, Fundraising

The Mahwah Municipal Alliance (MMA) is proud to announce a generous donation from the Ramapo College Foundation, made during their outdoor concert series recently. This donation, along with contributions from all our supporters, plays a…

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The Facts About Fentanyl and Xylazine
Heroin, Opioids, Xylazine, fentanyl, Substance Use
The Facts About Fentanyl and Xylazine
Heroin, Opioids, Xylazine, fentanyl, Substance Use

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is up to 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. These drugs contribute significantly to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the United States. Fentanyl, along with other synthetics, is the leading cause of overdose deaths. Even a small amount, such as 2mg, equivalent to the tip of a pencil, can be lethal to an average American. Over 150 individuals succumb daily to overdoses linked to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

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Substance Use Trends: Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine) and other Opiates
Narcan, Parenting, Drug & Alcohol Awareness, Newsletter, Heroin, High School, Middle School, Opioids, Students, fentanyl, tranq, xylazine, Substance Use

There are various addictive and dangerous substances that people in our community may access. This newsletter intends to highlight Fentanyl, Tranq (Xylazine), and Opiates which are substances causing serious health problems in the United States. People are now able to obtain these drugs via internet sources. This process only compounds the substance abuse crisis.

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Narcan, Parenting, Drug & Alcohol Awareness, Newsletter, Heroin, High School, Middle School, Opioids, Students, fentanyl, tranq, xylazine, Substance Use
 
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