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PARK RIDGE—If you’re unsure where your political sympathies lie, then you likely had a lot in common with the Pascack Valley residents who lived through the Revolutionary War. For local […]

Tuned in: Pascack Press Back In Time columnist Kristin Beuscher appears as a guest on Montvale in Motion, discussing Pascack Valley history and upcoming programs at the Pascack Historical Society.

Right on time: Kristin Beuscher discusses lure, light of Pascack Valley history on Montvale TV

PASCACK VALLEY — “She’s got her fingers on the keyboard, and her heart firmly entwined with the history of the Pascack Valley. If you want to know how we got to […]

Judge: Town must scrap data center plan on affordables

MONTVALE—A state Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program judge ruled Feb. 10 that Montvale’s amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan can be deemed compliant only if the borough [...]

Nicholas "Nico" Doell, Westwood Scouting America Troop 350. Courtesy photo.

Eagle project could make composting a borough habit

WESTWOOD—Nicholas “Nico” Doell isn’t doing the Eagle Scout thing halfway. When the Westwood Regional High School junior earned his Life rank last spring, he started looking for a project that [...]

In search of lost time on middle school renovation

HILLSDALE — Cold weather, frozen pipes, and an aging heating system are complicating progress on the multimillion-dollar renovation of century-old George G. White Middle School, as the district works to regain [...]

New book celebrates stories that shaped Westwood

The Westwood Heritage Society is proud to announce the release of “Did You Know? Stories and History of Our Hometown of Westwood,” by Helen Whalen, a new book celebrating the [...]

‘The hearse received a glancing blow from the locomotive…’

PARK RIDGE—“A narrow escape from serious injury or perhaps from instant death occurred at the Park Avenue crossing of the railroad, Park Ridge, at about 6 o’clock Monday evening, when [...]

A cellular communications tower at Town Hall in the Township of Washington, one day this month at 3:50 p.m. 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.

Yes to cellular study; council eyes tower at Stonybrook

HILLSDALE—Acknowledging reservations, the Borough Council voted, 5-1, on Feb. 10 to approve a cellular coverage survey of the town’s northeast section, with a report due ahead of a planned March 10 meeting with Verizon Communications. [...]

Vradenberg, McGee, Schiavone, and Dispoto. Photos: Bergen County Prosecutor's office.

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

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. Dispoto, 31, of Hillsdale; Jason [...]

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 attend should email emclaughlin@hillsdalenj.org to RSVP. Mazza-Chiong [...]

‘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 Planning seeking to stay a [...]

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. Oradell Police Chief David L. Gangemi said [...]

Township resident advocates for foster children as Bergen County CASA seeks new volunteers

February 18, 2026

Township of Washington resident Nilene Evans became a Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) after reading a newspaper story about the work nearly a decade ago — and thinking, simply, I can do that. Evans, [...]

Washington’s Birthday celebration set Feb. 22 at Historic New Bridge Landing

February 17, 2026

RIVER EDGE — The Bergen County Historical Society will host a George Washington’s Birthday celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Historic New Bridge Landing, featuring Revolutionary War demonstrations, live period [...]

Taking sides during the Revolution? Historian Tim Adriance to explore Bergen County’s Patriot–Loyalist divide

PARK RIDGE—If you’re unsure where your political sympathies lie, then you likely had a lot in common with the Pascack Valley residents who lived through the Revolutionary War. For local farmers and landowners in the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Fred Puglisi (center, blue shirt), Old Tappan’s veterans organizer and chairman, stands with Peter Lugo, a recently retired U.S. Army colonel with the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce, holding the certification plaque, and Mayor Thomas Gallagher (right). Also pictured are Old Tappan councilmembers and three honored Old Tappan veterans. The plaque includes a photo taken over Afghanistan by Col. Lugo of a Chinook helicopter carrying steel from the World Trade Center.

Old Tappan earns Veteran-Friendly Municipality certification

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 [...]

At the shovels Jan. 21, for the new Village School Commons, are Radame Perez, president of Mastermind Development LLC and master of ceremonies; Closter Mayor John Glidden; representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA); project financing and development partners; and local elected officials and community leaders, including Closter HPC chair Tim Adriance. William J. Martin photo.

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

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

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 [...]

After on-court rescue, Northvale to honor nurse, coach