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Off-duty officers among those charged over Park Ridge assault, obstruction allegations

February 14, 2026

HACKENSACK—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced arrests and charges against four individuals stemming from an aggravated assault investigation connected to an incident outside The Park Steakhouse. Charged are Nicholas K. […]

Bagels, coffee — and grant dollars — for Hillsdale businesses

February 13, 2026

HILLSDALE — Local business owners are invited to Bagels for Businesses, a grants and resources seminar set for 9-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Borough Hall, Councilwoman Melissa Mazza-Chiong tells Pascack Press. Businesses wishing to […]

Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassai, left, in a file photo, and Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Getty Images/Pool photo.

‘First hurdle passed’ — Alito orders N.J. to respond to bid to halt March 15 housing deadline

February 10, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito has ordered the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office to respond by Feb. 17 to an emergency application from Local Leaders for Responsible […]

A house fire that began Saturday, Feb. 7 and burned into Sunday morning destroyed a one-family home at 43 Poplar Ave., according to Borough of Oradell Police Chief David L. Gangemi. Courtesy photo.

Westwood, Emerson crews assist as fire destroys Oradell home over Super Bowl weekend

February 10, 2026

ORADELL — Firefighters from Westwood and Emerson were among the mutual-aid responders who assisted Oradell emergency crews during a two-alarm house fire that destroyed a single-family home at 43 Poplar Ave., authorities said. […]

Alzheimer’s disease has destroyed neurons in the right-hand brain above. Jessica Wilson/Science Photo Library/New Scientist

Alzheimer’s Association to present brain-health program Feb. 26 at Christ Lutheran

February 10, 2026

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter will present a free educational program, “Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body for Aging in Good Health,” on Thursday, Feb. 26, […]

In Westwood, America 250 becomes a yearlong community story (save the dates!)

February 9, 2026

The Borough of Westwood is inviting residents to step back in time with America 250 in Westwood, a yearlong, community-wide initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United [...]

Deb Ellis and Virginia bluebell. Ellis, founder and leader of the Essex Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, will present “Spring Beauties for Biodiversity” on Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m. at the Hillsdale Public Library.

Sundial Garden Club invites public to ‘Spring Beauties for Biodiversity’

February 8, 2026

HILLSDALE—The Sundial Garden Club will sponsor a public lecture, “Spring Beauties for Biodiversity,” by Deb Ellis on Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m. at the Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale [...]

New singers welcome: Lakeside Choraliers open house set Feb. 9

February 8, 2026

PARK RIDGE—Love to sing — and looking for a creative, joyful community? The Lakeside Choraliers are welcoming new voices for the upcoming spring season. The group will hold an open [...]

Scout raises funds for children’s hospital through Eagle project

February 8, 2026

WESTWOOD—Sixteen-year-old Henry Herzing is learning firsthand what it means to stick with a plan when conditions aren’t ideal. Herzing, a member of Boy Scout Troop 350, is working toward the [...]

Council seeks cellular study ahead of March 10 Verizon meet

February 7, 2026

HILLSDALE—The mayor and borough council plan to hire an independent cellular consultant at their Feb. 10 meeting to evaluate persistent gaps in cell service on the town’s east side, ahead [...]

Left: Mill Pond Park Ridge — Pascack Press "winter" illustration.

A century ago, Mill Pond ice was center stage

February 7, 2026

PARK RIDGE—Generations of people who grew up in Park Ridge spent winter days skating on Mill Pond. A future Olympian once skated there, too. This week we go back a century, to the first week [...]

VFW Post 6192 student and teacher honorees are joined by school representatives, local officials, and post leaders following the Jan. 13 education awards ceremony at the Washington Township Senior Center, recognizing winners of the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests and the post’s 2025–26 Teachers of the Year. Courtesy photo.

Speaking up on democracy: Local high schools, middle schools shine with winners of VFW’s audio-essay contests

February 7, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—VFW Post 6192 honored local winners of its annual Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests — along with three Teachers of the Year — during an education awards ceremony held Jan. 13 [...]

Deer population surveys due soon — Hillsdale, Montvale employ drones to get accurate data

February 7, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—Hillsdale and Montvale expect to receive results of deer drone population surveys soon and likely will discuss them at public meetings, the borough administrator tells Pascack Press. Administrator Mike Ghassali, who also serves as [...]

More Forgotten Westwood: Early ice men

February 7, 2026

By JOSEPH OETTINGER JR.Special to Pascack Press WESTWOOD—One summer Saturday in 1958, I accompanied my father in one of my grandfather’s trucks to a location on the north side of Grand Avenue in Montvale, just [...]

Extra $45K needed ahead of DPW HQ construction

February 7, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Township Administrator Mark DiCarlo told the Township Council on Feb. 2 that $45,280 in unanticipated pre-construction costs must be addressed before work begins on the township’s $4.9 million Department of Public Works facility. [...]

Gracious gatherings at Post 21 Cresskill.

Feb. 22, March 15, April 3: Camp Merritt Post 21 plans public meals

February 9, 2026

CRESSKILL — The American Foreign Legion, Camp Merritt Post 21, 75 Legion Drive, will host three upcoming public food events to support veterans. Sunday, Feb. 22 (8 a.m. to noon): Breakfast, $10 per person; second servings [...]

It's school pick-up time for this busy mom, at Westwood Regional High School on Thursday, July 11, 2024. John Snyder photo.

Deer population surveys due soon — Hillsdale, Montvale employ drones to get accurate data

February 7, 2026

Old Tappan earns Veteran-Friendly Municipality certification

February 3, 2026

OLD TAPPAN — The Borough of Old Tappan received a Veteran-Friendly Municipality Certification from the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce during the Mayor and Council meeting Jan. 5. The chamber said the designation recognizes municipalities that adopt policies [...]

‘A great day for Closter’ — Cheers as groundbreaking marks adaptive reuse of 1900 school into 35 homes

February 3, 2026

CLOSTER—For nearly three decades, the Village School stood quiet — a landmark with a venerable past and an uncertain future, its windows looking out over a town that had grown up around it. On Jan. [...]

Borough steps up flood prep in 2026

February 3, 2026

By KARIN LEESpecial to Northern Valley Press Closter, building on lessons learned from Hurricane Ida in 2021, is kicking off 2026 determined to plan more deliberately for flooding. Initiatives include tightening stormwater standards, pursuing new [...]