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WESTWOOD REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT—The Bergen County Canstruction brought together student teams from eight schools this year—and Westwood Regional High School left with the top prize. The Westwood Regional School District […]

Bicycles were already a common sight in Westwood by the late 19th century, as reflected in archival images of local shops and riders.

Ban on bikes, scooters at several downtown sites

WESTWOOD—The Hub of the Pascack Valley has adopted a new ordinance requiring riders to “walk their wheels” in the Central Business District, restricting the use of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and […]

Bergen County stands up ‘United We Serve’ April 18–26

HACKENSACK—Bergen County has announced the launch of United We Serve Bergen, a countywide Week of Service scheduled for April 18–26 as part of its broader commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. […]

In 1935, owner Jerry Sexton sold the company to Rockland Coaches. Spring Valley Motor Coach Co. was later absorbed into Red & Tan Lines.Miss Spring Valley, launched in April 1926, made daily runs to Times Square with local stops in Montvale, Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, Westwood and Hillsdale. This photograph was taken on Broadway in Westwood, with the railroad tracks just visible in the background.

Motoring to NYC Roaring Twenties-style

A century ago, Pascack Valley residents gained a new option for getting into New York City. In April 1926, New York & New Jersey Motor Coach Co. opened an express […]

Matt Epstein, manager of the Montvale Farmstand, joins Mayor Mike Ghassali and Administrator Joe Voytus inside one of the 40 raised-bed containers planned for the borough’s new community garden. Photo by Mike Olohan.

‘Fair Share’ community garden registration open

MONTVALE—The borough’s community garden will likely open at D’Agostino Farms off Summit Avenue in early May, with room for 40 gardeners as the 2026 growing season begins, the mayor and […]

Woodcliff Lake taxes would drop about $508 under proposed regional school budget

April 1, 2026

WOODCLIFF LAKE — The proposed 2026–2027 Pascack Valley Regional High School District budget would reduce the average Woodcliff Lake tax bill by approximately $508, according to figures presented to the [...]

Primary Election June 2 to set party slates; most local races uncontested

PASCACK VALLEY—Registered Democratic and Republican voters in Pascack Valley will head to the polls June 2 to select party nominees in a limited number of contested congressional and county races, [...]

County board hands over names, party affiliations of 2025 poll workers to RNC; students’ names redacted

HACKENSACK—Bergen County elections officials have provided the names and party affiliations of poll workers who worked during early in-person voting and the 2025 General Election to the Republican National Committee. [...]

Register now: Westwood spring break camps, spring programs on deck

The Westwood Recreation Department is urging families to register by Wednesday, April 1, for two spring break camps scheduled for Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9. A multisports camp [...]

Regional BOE OKs $72M prelim budget; taxes up more than 5% in sending towns

MONTVALE—The Pascack Valley Regional High School District has approved a $72,754,203 preliminary budget for 2026–2027 that would increase local property taxes by about 5.11% across its four sending towns, officials [...]

Water restrictions take effect April 1 amid drought, system limits

PARK RIDGE—The Park Ridge Water Department will implement mandatory water restrictions beginning April 1, citing ongoing drought conditions in New Jersey and reduced system capacity tied to wells taken offline for treatment and mechanical upgrades. [...]

River Vale author maps the many lives of Hoboken

RIVER VALE—Hoboken holds a unique place in American history that few cities its size can match — a one-square-mile stage where industry, immigration, invention and celebrity all took their turn. River Vale author and journalist [...]

At 91, Fay Yeager still inspires from the heart

By TARA SCHLUTERSpecial to Pascack Press EMERSON—Fay Yeager has been teaching yoga for more than half her life.Like most fitness instructors, she is committed to improving the health of her students. Like many instructors, she [...]

$3.5M increase on George G. White School overhaul — trustees approve 10%-plus boost as catch-up

HILLSDALE—The local school board on March 23 approved a $3.5 million increase to the George G. White Middle School renovation contract, pushing the Dobco Inc. agreement from $33,557,000 to $37,057,700 as district works to keep [...]

History sealed in stone: Masonry’s humble beginnings at Pascack

PARK RIDGE—“This Saturday, April 3, is likely to be an occasion long remembered in Park Ridge and vicinity, as the one on which the Masonic Temple cornerstone is to be laid,” reads an article in [...]

County board hands over names, party affiliations of 2025 poll workers to RNC; students’ names redacted

Emerson’s Fay Yeager, 91, is a force of nature, teaching yoga across the Pascack Valley. “I start with a simple version of a posture, easy for most,” she explains. “Then I add more challenging elements.” Eileen Johnson photo.

At 91, Fay Yeager still inspires from the heart