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Republicans return to councils; Dems win in WCL, Hillsdale; $180K ask for WCL school guards nixed

November 6, 2024

PASCACK VALLEY—Contested council races in five Pascack Valley towns on Nov. 5 showed Republican candidates elected or reelected, while a couple of Democratic challengers appeared to take or reclaim seats: […]

Woodcliff Lake man guilty in child assault case; sentencing in January

November 6, 2024

WOODCLIFF LAKE—A former Woodcliff Lake man was convicted of aggravated sexual assault and related charges in connection with the assault of a child under the age of 13, Bergen County […]

Centennial Field improvement project set to begin

November 4, 2024

HILLSDALE—The Borough announced on Monday that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has approved its permit for the Centennial Field improvement project, with work set to begin on Monday, Nov. […]

Park Ridge seeks its own strategy in light of new, ‘ridiculous,’ state mandate on affordable housing

November 4, 2024

PARK RIDGE—Mayor Keith Misciagna said Park Ridge has begun developing a strategy to combat the latest state-mandated affordable housing numbers, which he claims will lead to overdevelopment in the borough. […]

$500K case against redeveloper delayed to Dec. 2

November 4, 2024

EMERSON—The long-awaited trial between Emerson and its downtown redeveloper over a $500,000 payment for deeded property has been postponed to Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. in Superior Court, Hackensack. Attorneys […]

Heavy truck traffic on hilly Highland Street raises safety concerns

November 4, 2024

PARK RIDGE—After receiving complaints from residents about hazardous tractor-trailer traffic on Highland Street, Mayor Keith Misciagna announced that police would assess the situation and likely prepare an ordinance soon to [...]

Demolition, excavation are seen to begin at 95 Linwood Ave., Township of Washington, on Nov. 2, 2024. John Snyder photo.

Montessori School rising on former Charlie Brown’s restaurant site

November 4, 2024

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Construction crews were seen on the long dormant Charlie Brown’s restaurant site at 95 Linwood Ave., on the Paramus border, in late October, starting to dig the foundation [...]

Judge keeps ERUR attorneys on case despite their motion to adjourn over unpaid invoices; jury trial over redevelopment starts Nov. 4

November 3, 2024

EMERSON—The legal firm representing Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal (ERUR) is not free to drop its client, the borough’s redevelopment partner and adversary, in a jury trial scheduled to start Nov. [...]

A Wacky Wager in Westwood

November 3, 2024

WESTWOOD—When former Mayor Harry Goodwin came up on the wrong side of an election wager in 1929, he had to give his friend a ride down Westwood Avenue in a [...]

Township girds for defense of its ‘Incandescent’ decision

November 3, 2024

RIVER VALE—The River Vale Joint Planning Board is gearing up for anticipated litigation following its recent decision to deny Incandescent Development, LLC’s proposal for a 52-unit townhouse complex at 691-693 [...]

Signs warn pedestrians near the stalled Emerson Station redevelopment project in April 2024. John Snyder photo

Build it where? Not so fast, Jack!

November 3, 2024

EMERSON—Local officials, led by the borough planner, are resisting a push from ERUR to amend zoning rules that would allow affordable housing on the ground floor of 129 Kinderkamack Road. At the Oct. 15 council [...]

Stay on mandates gets Superior Court hearing Dec. 3

November 2, 2024

MONTVALE—That escalated quickly: Montvale Mayor Michel Ghassali and the Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP) municipal coalition say they’re encouraged by the recent decision of the Superior Court of New Jersey to schedule a Dec. [...]

Pascack Voices: Angelina Capalbo on resilience, community, and advocacy

November 1, 2024

Editor’s note: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international health campaign held every October, promotes screening and prevention of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Wrapped in pink, the month’s programs are offered by [...]

Permit expected; $377K on track: Centennial Field due some love — improvements to make popular rec space ‘safer, more playable’

November 1, 2024

HILLSDALE—The borough administrator told Pascack Press on Oct. 29 that the Borough Council would vote on a $377,000 contract for Centennial Field improvements on Nov. 1, with state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) assurances to [...]

Panthers scratch NVOT for division title, No. 1 playoff seed

October 31, 2024

HILLSDALE—The 6-1 Pascack Valley Panthers on Friday night hosted the 7-0 NVOT Golden Knights in a showdown to determine the division champion and #1 seed heading into the playoffs. In front of a packed home [...]

ACEing Autism is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) grow, develop, and benefit from social connections and fitness through affordable tennis programming.

ACEing Autism expands in Tenafly

October 20, 2024

TENAFLY—ACEing Autism has expanded in the area with its newest program at the Kaplen JCC, bringing affordable and impactful tennis programming to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This initiative is allowing children aged 5–18 [...]

Max Mara fashion collage photo. Photo Credit: Max Mara

Fall fashion show to celebrate young women leaders in Bergen County

October 19, 2024

HACKENSACK—The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s Young Women’s Leadership Program will celebrate its seventh anniversary with a fashion show at Max Mara, featuring local young women leaders as models. The event, showcasing Max Mara’s [...]

Meals on Wheels North Jersey seeks volunteers to serve local seniors

October 17, 2024

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Meals on Wheels North Jersey is calling on community members to help deliver meals to homebound seniors, as demand for their services continues to rise. For more than 50 years, the organization has been [...]

Bergen Family Center announces new programs at SESCIL Senior Center

October 17, 2024

ENGLEWOOD — Bergen Family Center is proud to announce several new programs at the SESCIL Senior Center, at 228 Grand Ave. The Southeast Senior Center for Independent Living (SESCIL) is dedicated to supporting self-sufficiency and [...]

Celebrate all things autumn at lively Tenafly Fall Fest on Oct. 20

October 15, 2024

TENAFLY—The Borough of Tenafly, in collaboration with the Tenafly Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the entertainment lineup for the upcoming Tenafly Fall Festival. The event is Sunday, Oct. 20, from noon to 5 [...]

Amie AbuRustum photographed by Nadeem AbuRustum

The Chest aims at new heights with Amie AbuRustum as board president

October 12, 2024

ENGLEWOOD—The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County has announced that Amie AbuRustum of Tenafly has been appointed president of its Board of Managers. AbuRustum, who served as first vice president, has been an active member [...]

"The Black Women's Mural" and the "Beyond the Wall" website. Photo Credit: Northern New Jersey Community Foundation

Foundation launches ‘Beyond the Wall’ digital content Illuminating ‘The Black Women’s Mural’

October 12, 2024

ENGLEWOOD—The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) has launched Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women’s Mural, an interactive website developed through its ArtsBergen initiative. The site explores the meaning, significance, and creation [...]