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September 10, 2025
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PSEG utility crews work to replace a transformer and rewire key downtown corridors on July 14, nearly two weeks after a dramatic underground explosion darkened Westwood’s Central Business District just ahead of the July 4 holiday. The repair blitz, coordinated with borough and county agencies, aimed to restore resilience and minimize future disruption. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

When the lights went out, the borough and friends stepped up

July 20, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—It started with a bang and ended with a borough-wide mobilization to bring the lights back—and keep them on. On the morning of Monday, July 14, PSE&G utility crews […]

At his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony, July 18, 2025, Rep Josh Gottheimer honors Josephine Higgins, the first and only female mayor of Woodcliff Lake, who served on the borough's council, started the Senior Center in Woodcliff Lake, and volunteers with the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Courtesy photo.
Montvale

Pascack Valley doers Higgins, Cirelli, Levinson honored as Fifth District Hometown Heroes

July 18, 2025 Staff

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Among the 21 North Jersey residents recognized as “Hometown Heroes” by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer on July 18 were three familiar names from the Pascack Valley: Bryan […]

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Emerson

Flash floods, power outages, and a heat wave: Bergen County hit hard by summer storms

July 14, 2025 Staff

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, Bergen County, N.J. — A volatile summer weather pattern brought torrential downpours, flash floods, power outages, and a looming heat wave to the Pascack Valley and beyond […]

Back in Time

A dollar ride to summer: Laurel Lake and Pascack Pool 

July 14, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

THE PASCACK VALLEY—In summer 1952, Park Ridge taxi drivers likely were brushing sand from their seats after every run. The company was offering a special promotion: $1 would get your […]

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Pascack Press

$9,800 increase for library patio; RVFD OK’d for $54K vehicle

July 14, 2025 Michael Olohan

RIVER VALE, N.J.—The Township Council on June 23 approved a $9,800 change order for patio upgrades at the River Vale Public Library. The increase, awarded to Watch Us Grow Landscape […]

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Hillsdale

Memorial Field upgrade plans due ‘ahead of schedule’

July 14, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The borough engineer says a final Memorial Field design should be completed by September, and consultations to select on-site amenities — such as bleachers and coaches’ boxes — are […]

Borough of Montvale
Montvale

Borough aims to clamp down on access at its buildings

July 14, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE, N.J.—The Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that would designate certain areas in and around municipal facilities as “restricted access areas,” citing the need to safeguard records and protect […]

Pascack Press

‘Time for Change’? Township gets three-way mayor race

July 14, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Council President Michael DeSena is making a second bid for mayor—this time as an Independent—vying against Democrat Meghan Stamatopoulos and  Republican incumbent Peter Calamari for the township’s […]

Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo applauds as the name of the borough’s new park is officially revealed on Saturday, May 3. It is the borough’s first and only municipally owned park. Photo by Mike Olohan
Community Voices

‘Woodcliff Wednesdays’ bring music, movies, and more to new borough park

July 13, 2025 Staff

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The borough’s new Woodcliff Park is now hosting Woodcliff Wednesdays, a summer series of live performances and community events organized by the Woodcliff Lake Parks and […]

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Community Voices

Park Ridge races to finalize Mill Pond referendum question before Aug. 8 deadline

July 13, 2025 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Mayor Keith Misciagna said at the July 8 council meeting that efforts are underway to investigate dredging options for Mill Pond, gather cost estimates, and develop a […]

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