Man Breaks Into Occupied Home, Borough Moves on Housing Development This Week

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

Police: Man Breaks Into Wyckoff Home, Flees After Hearing Owner

Man first rang the doorbell of the Godwin Avenue home, then smashed a window when the homeowner didn't answer, police say.

Franklin Lakes Moves to Rezone Golf Course Property for Affordable Housing

If approved, the zoning will allow for 275 residential units to be built on the property.

'It's Here,' Local Cops Say of Teen Heroin Use

The police departments of Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, and Oakland are teaming up with the Ramapo Indian Hills school district to host an informative anti-drug program for local parents.

Ramapo Indian Hills Makes 'AP Honor Roll'

Only 36 NJ districts were recognized by the College Board for increasing the number of AP exams offered, and the scores students are receiving on exams.

Wyckoff Test Scores 'Remain High' on First Common Core-Aligned Exam…

District officials say students in the district that took the NJ ASK last year took the first state exam to be aligned with the new Common Core standards.

Wyckoff Take Back Yields 215 Pounds of Prescription Drugs

Amount was the highest of any participating town in Bergen County, officials say.

County's 'Gingerbread Creation Contest' Coming to McFaul Environmental Center

May the best gingerbread house win.