Back in Time
‘And long may it wave!’
PARK RIDGE—It was in the decade after the U.S. Civil War that the ladies of Park Ridge came together and held something like an old-fashioned sewing bee, except this was […]
Month: June 2024
Community Voices
Alumni surprise in final concert by Fieldstone’s Mr. Q.
MONTVALE—A beloved Fieldstone Middle School music and choir teacher—many of whose students have gone on to professional careers in music, education, on Broadway, in Hollywood and in the film and […]
Community Voices
Hills class of 2026 organizes food truck festival
MONTVALE—The Pascack Hills High School sophomore class says it’s thrilled to announce its food truck festival, Tuesday, June 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the school parking lot, […]
Community Voices
Essay salute: second in U.S.
By VICTOR J. CONTISPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS MONTVALE—Excitement filled the halls of Fieldstone Middle School as eighth-grader Samantha Wainhause returned from an awards ceremony hosted by Park Ridge Elks Lodge […]
Community Voices
Westwood volunteer on Bergen County Age-Friendly Task Force
HACKENSACK—Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and the Board of County Commissioners have announced the establishment of Bergen County’s Age-Friendly Task Force, the first countywide task force of this […]
Park Ridge
Misciagna: Council OKs a balanced town budget
PARK RIDGE—After numerous budget meetings, on May 14 the Park Ridge Council approved the 2024 Municipal Budget. Mayor Keith Misciagna explains, “A balanced budget is achieved by using a portion […]
Back in Time
Late, great Borough of Eastwood
PASCACK VALLEY—This week 130 years ago, the Pascack Valley saw the formation of its third borough. But unlike the two preceding it—Westwood and Park Ridge—hardly anyone knows the name Eastwood. […]
Community Voices
Library shows off art in memory, inspiration of ‘Pat’ Stella
WESTWOOD—The Westwood Free Public Library is displaying artwork by a friend, the late Patricia “Pat” Stella, who gave much to the library and its patrons. Throughout June, patrons can view […]
Community Voices
See League’s ‘Make a Voting Plan’ for June 4 primary
PASCACK VALLEY–The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) wants citizens to be prepared with nonpartisan information to participate in New Jersey’s Primary Election on Tuesday, June 4. To prepare […]
Community Voices
Borough artists exhibit at HFPL
HILLSDALE—Art from local artists featuring a wide array of media is on display at the Hillsdale Free Public Library. Visitors will find a combination of attractions, including water color, drawings, […]