Man Allegedly Collects Dead Mother's Money, Car Thieves Strike Franklin Lakes This Week

It’s been a busy week in Wyckoff and Franklin Lakes. Here’s a look at some of the top Patch stories of the week. And, if you have an idea for a story that you’d like to see on the site, email it to Jessica.mazzola@patch.com.

Benz Stolen From Franklin Lakes Driveway, Cops Say

Theft was one of two parked car break-ins in Franklin Lakes this week, police say.

Wyckoff Man Collected $72K Intended for Dead Mother

Authorities say Joseph Taradyna received tens of thousands of dollars in federal payments intended for his mother, who had been dead since 2009.

Teachers Fight 'Insulting' Merit-Based Bonuses for RIH Superintendent

The Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education approved a 15% bonus for the interim superintendent Monday night, but not before rewording some of the bonus criteria district teachers objected to.

Burglars Strike Summit Ave. Home

UPDATE: Police say the incident might be related to other recent burglaries in the borough.

For Sale: Kevin Jonas’s $2.2M Home

An agent from Wyckoff is listing the home. 

Borough Plans Halloween Trunk-or-Treat

Officials say last year's event was a success, so they hope to continue that this year.

Christian Health Care Center Expansion Needs Additional 'OK'

199-unit senior living facility on the township's border has already been approved in Wyckoff. However, it needs to be OK'd by a Hawthorne board before it can be built.