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October 21, 2025
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Fifty-one area children participated in the Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau’s annual Peter J. Harkin Babysitters Program, held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at fire headquarters. The clinic, offered each fall for more than 40 years, teaches babysitting safety with help from local police, EMS, dispatchers, pediatric experts, and firefighters. Mayor Keith Misciagna joined in distributing certification cards. Tammy Levinson photo.
Park Ridge

Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau hosts annual babysitters program

October 3, 2025 Staff

PARK RIDGE — The Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau held its annual Peter J. Harkin Babysitters Program on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. We’re told approximately 51 area children ages […]

The $62.4 million referendum to fully renovate George White Middle School was approved by a majority of Hillsdale voters on Sept. 17, 2024, according to unofficial election results.
Hillsdale

District OKs $33.6M contract for George White renovations, expansion

October 3, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—School trustees unanimously approved a nearly $33.6 million construction contract Sept. 26 with Dobco Inc. of Wayne for full-scale renovations at George White Middle School and construction of a six-classroom […]

The Vorrath farmhouse, at the corner of Hillsdale Avenue and Yesler Way, has been the home of the Hillsdale Free Public Library since 1957.
Back in Time

When Hillsdale met Seattle: The origins of Yesler Way

October 3, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

HILLSDALE—In the early days of the Pascack Valley, roads were not given names in the same way we know them today. The few roads that existed to serve the handful of […]

Detail of poster, “The Garden of America”: Historian Robert Selig, Ph.D., offers an illustrated talk on Franco-American encounters during Rochambeau’s 1781 march through Mahwah.
Hackensack

Bergen250 highlights history, culture in October events

October 2, 2025 Staff

HACKENSACK — The Bergen250 Program, through the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs, will host five free events in October spotlighting Bergen County’s Revolutionary War role and its ongoing […]

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) joins local leaders and the Alexander family in Tenafly on a lovely Sept. 29 to dedicate a street named “Edan Alexander Way.” Alexander, 21, a Tenafly High School graduate and dual U.S.–Israeli citizen, was kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched its surprise assault on Israel. Via Peter Figueroa.
Northern Valley Press

Cheering Edan Alexander Way

September 29, 2025 John Snyder

Tenafly on Monday, Sept. 29 renamed River Edge Road Edan Alexander Way in honor of a borough native whose 584 days in Hamas captivity transfixed the world and whose homecoming […]

Township Clerk Sue Witkowski talks with Bergen County elections officials Debra Francica and Wes Wagner following their Sept. 24 presentation to residents on the upcoming Nov. 4 General Election, which includes the statewide race for governor. Mike Olohan photo.
Emerson

Voting starts in Pascack Valley; forum packed

September 28, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Voting in New Jersey’s Nov. 4 General Election is underway in Pascack Valley. Mail-in ballots have gone out — and are already coming back — while in-person early […]

O'Neil Ellis–Borough Hall composite
Emerson

Cheering new councilman O’Neil Ellis, borough booster

September 28, 2025 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—The Borough Council voted Sept. 16 to appoint Republican O’Neil A. Ellis to fill the unexpired term of former Councilwoman Jill McGuire, who resigned in August. The term runs through […]

Zoning Map, Township of Washington
Pascack Press

Council boots no-show zoning member; ZBA to livestream

September 28, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Township Council voted unanimously, Sept. 22, to remove Zoning Board of Adjustment member Jeffrey Roberto from his post due over chronic absences in a period of two-plus […]

Back in Time

He insulted Miss Carlock — Her father lies in wait and administers a drubbing to the fellow

September 28, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

New York Sun, Oct. 1, 1895 — John J. Carlock, superintendent of streets, lives at Saddle River, and comes to Hackensack every morning on the New Jersey & New York […]

Mill Pond Park Ridge
Park Ridge

Sept. 30 forum on Mill Pond dredge referendum

September 28, 2025 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE—The mayor and council will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at 53 Park Ave. The session will serve […]

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