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October 26, 2025
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Month: October 2025

Aspiring Hillsdale athletes gather to witness the start of the Memorial Field project, looking forward to playing on new football, baseball and softball fields. Anthony DeRosa photo.
Hillsdale

Shovels in, kids on the go, as borough breaks ground on $5.8M Memorial Field improvement

October 25, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—More than 100 residents — including public officials, local sports association leaders, and young athletes — turned out Oct. 20 for the official groundbreaking on the $5.8 million Memorial Field […]

Montvale BOE race 2025
Montvale

School safety, modernization, spending priorities shape Montvale BOE race

October 22, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE—Three candidates are vying for two open three-year seats on the Montvale Board of Education, with incumbents Alisha Foley, current president, and Anita Bagdat being challenged by newcomer Katharine Arena. […]

Firefighters battle a blaze at 29 Ellen Court in Hillsdale early Oct. 21. Ten firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries after a flashover occurred inside the structure. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Arson Squad and the Hillsdale Fire Marshal, officials said. HFD photo.
Hillsdale

Update: 10 Hillsdale firefighters hurt in ‘Mayday’ blaze; cause not suspicious

October 21, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE — Ten firefighters were treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a flashover early Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, during a blaze that tore through a home at 29 Ellen Court, officials […]

Home security footage captures a coyote attacking a woman and her dog in Woodcliff Lake on Oct. 20. Inset: stock image of a coyote (Getty Images).
Pascack Press

Woman, dog recovering after coyote attack; officials urge caution

October 21, 2025 John Snyder

WOODCLIFF LAKE — A 31-year-old local woman and a loyal golden retriever are recovering after both were bitten by a coyote in the backyard of their home early Monday afternoon, Oct. 20, according […]

WCL circa 1910
Back in Time

Perishes in newly named borough

October 20, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Fewer than 500 people called the newly minted Borough of Woodcliff Lake home when this photo was snapped, around 1910. The view down Prospect Avenue toward the reservoir. At […]

WWRSD BOE elex feat
Pascack Press

Funding, class size, teacher shortage top concerns in Westwood school race

October 20, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Three candidates are vying for two open three-year Westwood seats on the Westwood Regional School District (WWRSD) school board, with incumbent Jason Garcia being challenged by newcomers Sabrina […]

To lead the new team, IHA has tapped Jack Walsh, a Saint Joseph Regional alumnus and varsity coach at his alma mater, where he graduated in 2015. Courtesy IHA.
Pascack Press

IHA to kick off girls’ varsity flag football this spring

October 20, 2025 Staff

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—When the Immaculate Heart Academy Blue Eagles take the field this spring, they’ll be making school history — not on the softball diamond or soccer pitch, but on […]

River Vale BOE race
Pascack Press

River Vale candidates differ on how to keep schools strong, sustainable

October 20, 2025 Michael Olohan

RIVER VALE—Four candidates are seeking two open three-year seats on the local Board of Education, offering voters a choice between continuity and new perspectives. Incumbents Louan Austin and Virginia “Ginny” […]

NJ-PBA shield
Pascack Press

PBA presses for answers in police sergeant exam probe

October 20, 2025 John Snyder

WOODBRIDGE — The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (NJSPBA) is urging the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to ensure transparency and fairness following allegations of cheating during the Police Sergeant […]

The cast of Academy of the Holy Angels’ fall drama, Radium Girls, brings to life the true story of New Jersey factory workers whose bravery helped change labor laws. Performances run Nov. 7–9 at AHA in Demarest.
Demarest

AHA students bring ‘Radium Girls’ to the stage Nov. 7–9

October 20, 2025 John Snyder

DEMAREST—The Academy of the Holy Angels Theater Program will present Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory from Nov. 7 to 9 at the school’s theater, offering four performances of a drama […]

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