Bergen County News: Worker Rescued After Fall in Manhole, Drug Trafficking Charges and More

Welcome to "Around The County," a weekly column that highlights stories in Bergen County Patch communities. This week, a United Water worker was pulled to safety after a fall into a manhole, a good samaritan explained how he rescued a man from a fire, government and school officials worked on budgets and more. Check out our list of some of the top stories on Patch sites this week:

• Rescue personnel from Paramus, Washington Township, and Westwood pulled a United Water worker from a manhole after he tripped and fell into it Thursday afternoon. Watch video of the rescue .
  
  
• A good samaritan who helped a wheel-chair bound man out of a Fair Lawn Avenue fire talked to Patch. Watch the video .
  
  
• If you've ever wondered what it's like to investigate a fatal accident, read about Franklin Lakes Police Officer Robert Lyons. He spoke about his job as a traffic officer who is charged with investigating any crashes involving serious injuries or deaths.
  
  
• Some Ridgewood residents oppose a developer's plan to demolish a historic home in the village and replace it with two modern homes. The .
  
  
• Council members in River Edge decided Monday not to seek a referendum to exceed the 2 percent property tax cap. They said .
  
  
• A Teaneck resident and 14 others have been operating between Buffalo and the Bronx.
  
  
• The majority of the Washington Township council voted to during a budget meeting Wednesday night. The mayor said the township would "probably get sued" for the decision.
  
  
• The champ from last year's Spelling Bee in Glen Rock gave a repeat performance this week winning the 23rd annual competition, which had more than 100 kids competing. Read the story and watch a video from the event .
  
  
• Paramus homeowners with an average assessed home at $533,000 if the $78.5 million school budget that was sent to the county is approved at the county level and by voters.