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Bergen County polls close at 8 p.m. Here’s where to vote and follow the count

November 3, 2026

BERGEN COUNTY — Polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the general election. If you’re in line at your assigned polling place by 8 p.m., stay in line. […]

Westwood Regional High School students receive poll worker training Sept. 30 ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Photo by Lori Perlow.

Election 2026: More than 80 Westwood Regional students train to work the polls

November 2, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. — At a Hillsdale polling place last November, Mia Moreta-Perez greeted voters at the tablet station and helped older residents check in. A year later, that’s the […]

Citizens of the Year honoree Theresa “Teri” Capparelli with Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce President Anthony Rizzo and Treasurer Ken Baron; fellow honoree Dr. Peter Wohl with state Sen. Holly Schepisi at the chamber’s Oct. 20 dinner, at Seasons Catering in the Township of Washington. John Snyder photos.

Chamber cheers Citizens of the Year

November 1, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N,J.—To the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce, Theresa “Teri” Capparelli is a nonprofit leader, fundraiser and community advocate. To her daughters, she is also the mother […]

Students from Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley high schools explore Manhattan’s Chinatown during a trip connecting their Mandarin studies with food and culture. Leading them are teachers Liam O’Neill, front and center, and Debbie Yao, in red at left in the foreground. Courtesy photo

A lesson beyond words: Students from two local high schools put Mandarin to the test in Chinatown

November 1, 2026

LOWER MANHATTAN—A haircut on Pell Street could earn five points. So could a foot massage. Other assignments called for finding Chinese characters, photographing incense or recording a video of friends […]

Helen Delbove, seated, celebrates her 102nd birthday at Brookdale Emerson on Oct. 23 with family, staff, Mayor Danielle DiPaola and Police Chief Mark Savino. The officials presented her with a resolution honoring the milestone. Photo courtesy of Brookdale

At 102, Helen Delbove urges a loving heart

October 30, 2026

EMERSON, N,J.—Helen Delbove has traveled the world, raised a family and watched it grow to include grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At 102, her advice is simple. “Live your life because it’s […]

Nearly 75,500 ballots cast in Bergen ahead of Election Day

October 29, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY — Bergen County voters had returned mail-in ballots or voted early in person a combined 75,490 times by Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28, county election officials said, with several [...]

Early voting continues through Nov. 1; Election Day is Nov. 3

October 27, 2026

BERGEN COUNTY — Election officials are urging registered voters to plan ahead for the Nov. 3 general election, with early voting available through Sunday, Nov. 1, and deadlines approaching for [...]

A tree for Serenity

October 24, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J.—For Anouska Lowndes, a magnolia growing in her back garden offers a particular kind of comfort: something beautiful to watch grow in memory of the infant she lost nine [...]

Early voting opens in Bergen County; mail-ballot deadline is Oct. 27

October 24, 2026

BERGEN COUNTY — In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, with 10 locations available across Bergen County. The [...]

Woodcliff Lake council candidates outline development, spending priorities

October 24, 2026

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Two Republican incumbents and two Democratic challengers are seeking two Borough Council seats Nov. 3, with development, municipal spending and schools among their priorities. This roundup [...]

Park Ridge council hopefuls debate costs, water and development

October 24, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Mill Pond restoration, drinking water quality, property taxes and development are central issues for four candidates seeking two three-year Borough Council seats in the Nov. 3 general election. Democratic incumbents Robert [...]

Following Councilman Michael Ullman’s resignation for personal reasons, the council named Daisy Velez vice president in his place. Velez moved to appoint Realtor Michael Polito to fill the remainder of Ullman’s term. Courtesy photos.

Polito named to council, replacing Ullman

October 24, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—After rejecting two candidates to fill the unexpired term of recently resigned Councilman Michael Ullman, the Township Council voted unanimously Oct. 19 to appoint Planning Board member Michael Polito to the seat [...]

Cider Barn Band returns to Wortendyke Barn Oct. 25

October 24, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — The Cider Barn Band returns to the Wortendyke Barn Museum on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for its 16th annual bluegrass performance, closing Bergen County’s 2026 Music at [...]

Cudequest opposes AI data center; race uncontested

October 24, 2026

MONTVALE, N.J.—Two Republican incumbents, Council President Theresa Cudequest and Councilman Douglas Arendacs, are running unopposed for two Borough Council seats in the Nov. 3 election, as Montvale faces a consequential decision over affordable housing and [...]

Wall of remembrance a milestone for scout: PH senior Austin Miller earns Eagle after creating a tribute to vets at school

October 24, 2026

MONTVALE, N.J.—For Austin H. Miller, a tribute to veterans at Pascack Hills High School began with his own family’s military service and grew into a project connecting the school’s past with its present. Miller researched [...]