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WESTWOOD — The Mayor and Council will meet Tuesday, March 3 at Borough Hall, 101 Washington Ave., beginning with a 7 p.m. closed session followed by a 7:30 public meeting. […]

Via congestionreliefzone.mta.info: "It’s time for a city that moves faster, breathes easier, and works better. Congestion Pricing will dramatically reduce traffic in the Congestion Relief Zone, transforming the area from gridlocked to unlocked. Less traffic means cleaner air, safer streets, and better transit."

Judge blocks federal effort to halt NYC congestion pricing

NEW YORK CITY — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in attempting to terminate New York City’s congestion pricing program, delivering a major victory […]

In which Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo grieves the evident impending loss of the borough’s storied “Kissing Tree,” the second-tallest copper beech in Bergen County. This proud beauty was recently recognized as an important Heritage Tree, and could be older than the United States. Richard Frant/FrantVisuals LLC photo.

Borough adopts five-year forestry plan

Community Forestry Management Plan aims to expand canopy and manage risk; ‘Capture the Love (Again)’ event returns to the Kissing Tree A new plan for street and park trees The […]

A cellular communications tower at Town Hall in the Township of Washington. Hillsdale officials are considering hiring an independent consultant to evaluate local cell-service gaps ahead of a planned meeting with Verizon. John Snyder photo over “Cellular Wave Dance" via StockCake.

Cell tower plan to be focus of March 10 council meeting with Verizon

HILLSDALE — Council members expect a robust discussion with Verizon Communications officials at the March 10 council meeting on whether placing a 150-foot cell tower at Stonybrook Swim Club is […]

Revised: Affordable housing ordinances introduced; hearings set for March; five budget meetings planned

March 2, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—During a 35-minute Zoom meeting Feb. 23, the Township Council introduced three revised affordable housing ordinances tied to the township’s fourth-round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. Council […]

A street scene captured in New York City during the Blizzard of 1888.

When the Great Blizzard of 1888 walloped the Pascack Valley

March 2, 2026

“So, you call this a blizzard, eh? Why, this is merely a dusting. Let me tell you about the big one. The ’88. Now that was something…” This is what [...]

Meals on Wheels North Jersey to hold Psychic Night fundraiser March 18

February 26, 2026

WOODCLIFF LAKE — Meals on Wheels North Jersey will host a Psychic Night fundraiser featuring intuitive and spiritual medium Catherine McCall on Wednesday, March 18, beginning at 6 p.m. at [...]

Westwood filmmaker’s short selected for Garden State Film Festival

February 25, 2026

WESTWOOD — A short film by Westwood filmmaker Abigail Hill has been selected for screening at the Garden State Film Festival, which returns March 26–29 for its 24th annual celebration of independent cinema. Hill’s [...]

Westwood Trust building at 1 Westwood Ave. designated historic landmark

February 23, 2026

WESTWOOD — A historic designation first headed to the Westwood governing body’s agenda this winter is now official: The Westwood Trust building at 1 Westwood Ave. — the prominent corner property [...]

‘The Heart Matters’ — Middle school students deliver for American Heart Association

WESTWOOD—Students at Westwood Regional Middle School spent the day, Feb. 18, moving through heart-health activities, including learning hands-only CPR, as part of the school’s American Heart Challenge, a fundraising and [...]

A look back in print: A column of brief items from the Westwood Chronicle, February 1916, offers a snapshot of daily life in the Pascack Valley more than a century ago. (Photo shown is a generic illustration.)

Timely Pascack Valley Happenings, February 1916

PASCACK VALLEY—In 1889, the first newspaper serving the Pascack Valley was founded in the form of the Park Ridge Local. Compiled by editors John C. Storms and James B.H. Storms, two brothers, it featured local [...]

A tree becomes hard to see during a blizzard. Credit: Stillwords/Dreamstime

Veolia readies crews and resources as blizzard targets New Jersey

HAWORTH—With a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow across New Jersey today, Veolia is prepared to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater service for the 1.1 million residents and businesses it serves statewide. [...]

After 142 years, Westwood Feed Co. to close March 7

WESTWOOD — One of downtown’s longest-running businesses is preparing to close its doors. Westwood Feed Co., a fixture on Broadway since the 19th century, will close March 7, ending a 142-year run that traces back [...]

Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker dies at 51; GoFundMe continues as borough, PBA confirm family coverage

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Police Capt. Keith Wicker, a 25-year veteran of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, died Friday morning, Feb. 20, following a long battle with cancer. He was 51. A GoFundMe campaign organized by [...]

Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice recalled over possible glass contamination

February 20, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY — Shoppers with frozen Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice in their freezers are being urged to check the bag after a nationwide recall tied to possible glass contamination. Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. [...]

Judge blocks federal effort to halt NYC congestion pricing

St. Anthony’s Church announces Holy Week events

NORTHVALE — St. Anthony’s Church, 199 Walnut St., invites the community to several Holy Week events. The parish will present the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m., with [...]

Veolia readies crews and resources as blizzard targets New Jersey

After 142 years, Westwood Feed Co. to close March 7

Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker dies at 51; GoFundMe continues as borough, PBA confirm family coverage