Back in Time
The saloon that sold just one drink
PARK RIDGE—This story took place 110 years ago this week, in January 1914. At the time, the people of Park Ridge got quite the kick out of it. We hope you will, too. This is […]
Month: January 2024
Hillsdale
$165,000 OK’d for municipal flood repairs
HILLSDALE—In a 10-minute special Zoom meeting Jan. 22, the Borough Council unanimously approved an $85,000 contract for flood damage repairs at the police department as well as an $80,000 contract for lobby improvements at the […]
Pascack Press
Westwood Restaurant Week returns Feb. 22 to March 3
WESTWOOD—Celebrate Westwood’s BIZhub is pleased to announce the return of Westwood Restaurant Week Feb. 22–March 3. This newly organized dining event will feature daily specials and/or pre-fixe menus at participating eateries. The event is being […]
Pascack Press
Mayor balks at 10% budget trim; confronts members on spending
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Mayor Peter Calamari told the three-member council majority hoping to reduce the 2024 municipal budget by a 10% that only slightly over $800,000 was not employee-related or mandatory financial obligations in last year’s […]
Pascack Press
Reform eyed on how town seats ZBA members
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A new application form for candidates for the Zoning Board of Adjustment should be required of all candidates—and should include an interview before the council—agreed a councilwoman and the council president at the […]
Pascack Press
Hearing Feb. 6 on zoning update in Westwood Plaza
WESTWOOD—Mayor Ray Arroyo says the Planning Board and governing body are partnering to update the permitted uses in the Shopping Center (SC) Zone, locally known as Kmart Plaza. The location along Broadway is the only […]
Northern Valley Press
‘Art of the Tea Time’ fundraiser Feb. 10
WOODCLIFF LAKE—Meals on Wheels North Jersey has proudly served the greater Pascack Valley area for over 50 years. Delivering nutritious meals and a friendly well-check has been the focus of their mission since 1972. Last […]
Emerson
Consensus on leasing two cars for police department
EMERSON—Following a recommendation from the police chief and chief municipal financial officer, the Borough Council agreed Jan. 16 to approve the leasing of two police cars in 2024, saving about $30,000 in the department’s annual […]
Community Voices
Saluting a Hillsdale hero
HILLSDALE—Members of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 162 of Hillsdale held a flag raising ceremony at the Hillsdale home of paralyzed United States Marine Corps veteran Visnu Gonzalez, a member of Post 162. […]
Community Voices
Knights’ spelling bee for grades 6–8 seeks sign-ups
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427 of the Township of Washington says it’s e-x-c-i-t-e-d to invite the students of the Township of Washington and Westwood to take part in their 2024 Spelling […]