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Westwood Councilwoman Erin Collins hosts Rep. Josh Gottheimer and his dog Rosie at Westvale Park on April 7, during Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. Gottheimer outlined new federal proposals targeting gaps in how animal abuse cases are prosecuted, particularly when they cross state lines or occur on federal property. John Snyder photo.

Gottheimer in town on push for child, pet safety

April 13, 2026

WESTWOOD—U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) appeared in the Pascack Valley recently to promote a pair of bipartisan initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations — from abused animals to children navigating […]

Custodial staffing concerns spur calls for turnout at April 13 regional BOE meeting

April 11, 2026

MONTVALE — A message circulating among Pascack Valley Regional High School District families is urging residents to attend the Board of Education’s April 13 meeting to support custodial staff amid […]

Montvale to host Armenian Genocide commemoration April 18

April 11, 2026

MONTVALE — A pan-Armenian community commemoration of the Armenian Genocide is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at 4 p.m. at Huff Pond on Memorial Drive. In the event of inclement […]

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.

Residents question proposed Stonybrook cell tower; cite property, health impacts, call for ‘independent’ study

April 10, 2026

HILLSDALE—Nearly a dozen residents spoke April 7 against a proposed 130-foot cell tower at Stonybrook Swim Club, citing concerns about property values, health impacts, and potential declines in membership. A […]

$5.8M Memorial Field overhaul targets early summer finish

April 8, 2026

HILLSDALE—The borough engineer said a $5.8 million renovation of Memorial Field will likely be finished in mid-June, plus or minus a few weeks depending on spring weather conditions. Borough Engineer […]

The Westwood Regional School District team won Best Overall Build at the third annual competition, held at American Dream Mall, for a fairy tale–inspired structure based on The Princess and the Pea. Via Lori Perlow.

Bergen County Canstruction yields can-do drive, winner

April 6, 2026

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

April 6, 2026

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

April 6, 2026

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. [...]

Motoring to NYC Roaring Twenties-style

April 6, 2026

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 [...]

‘Fair Share’ community garden registration open

April 6, 2026

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 board of education. The district’s [...]

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

March 30, 2026

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, while most local council contests [...]

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

March 30, 2026

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. The disclosure followed a legal [...]

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

March 30, 2026

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 for grades K–6 will run [...]

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

March 30, 2026

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 said. The March 16 vote [...]

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

March 30, 2026

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

March 29, 2026

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 [...]

March 27 deadline nears for county open space grant letters

March 23, 2026

HACKENSACK — Bergen County officials are reminding municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations that letters of intent for the 2026 Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program are due Friday, March 27. The annual program offers funding [...]

De La Rosa on policing, technology, and mental health

March 22, 2026

ENGLEWOOD—Deputy Police Chief Matthew De La Rosa has served with the Englewood Police Department since 2002, working assignments that range from patrol and investigations to training and administration. This month, De La Rosa discusses his [...]

Former councilman charged in criminal mischief, stalking case

March 17, 2026

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Former borough councilman Glen A. Luciano has been charged in connection with a series of incidents involving damage to residential property, according to the Police Department. Police said a victim reported damage to residential [...]

Lead trainer Wes Wagner of the Bergen County Board of Elections (center) and Chairman of the Bergen County Board of Elections Richard L. Miller on Sept. 30 orient dozens of Westwood Regional High School students to facilitating the general election, which is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The work is nonpartisan and vital. John Snyder photo.

RNC sues Bergen elections board, demands poll worker names, affiliations

March 17, 2026

HACKENSACK—The Republican National Committee has filed a lawsuit seeking the names and political affiliations of poll workers who served during the Nov. 4, 2025 general election and the state’s nine-day early voting period. The complaint, [...]

Don Torino, president of the Bergen County Audubon Society, has released a new book, More… Life in the Meadowlands: Exploring Birds, Wildlife, and Wetland Restoration in New Jersey’s Meadowlands. The volume is a follow-up to his 2022 book Life in the Meadowlands and reflects on decades observing wildlife and ecological recovery in the Meadowlands.

Torino releases second Meadowlands book; signing set March 21

March 14, 2026

TEANECK—Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino has released a second book exploring the wildlife and ecological recovery of the New Jersey Meadowlands, with a book signing scheduled later this month in Paramus. The new [...]

Bergen 250 Revolutionary War Roundtable series to explore life of Peggy Shippen Arnold

March 10, 2026

HACKENSACK — Bergen250, the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, and the County of Bergen invite the public to attend the 2026 American Revolutionary War Roundtable Series on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 [...]

Teaneck alumna earns national College Television Awards nomination

March 9, 2026

TEANECK — Teaneck High School alumna Monique Dzaba has been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 45th College Television Awards, recognizing excellence in student-produced television programs from colleges across the country. Dzaba, now a senior [...]

Demarest senior Elizabeth Maxwell earns Hogan’s Five-Star Student Award

March 9, 2026

DEMAREST — Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan recently presented the Five-Star Student Award to Elizabeth Maxwell, a senior at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, recognizing her extensive work in public health, emergency [...]