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February 23, 2026
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Month: February 2026

1 Westwood Ave. VIa Westwood Historic Preservation Commission.
Pascack Press

Westwood Trust building at 1 Westwood Ave. designated historic landmark

February 23, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — A historic designation first headed to the Westwood governing body’s agenda this winter is now official: The Westwood Trust building at 1 Westwood Ave. — the prominent corner property that is […]

TOP FUNDRAISERS: Flanked by Westwood Regional Middle School physical education teachers Anthony Orsini and Elyssa Wottring are the school’s top student fundraisers for the American Heart Challenge, culminating in activities Feb. 18. Left to right are Ryleigh Fitzpatrick (6th grade), Maeve Fitzpatrick (7th grade), Nicholas “Nick” DeTore (8th grade), and Caroline Fennell (8th grade). The event raised at least $6,600 for the American Heart Association. John Snyder photo.
Pascack Press

‘The Heart Matters’ — Middle school students deliver for American Heart Association

February 22, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Students at Westwood Regional Middle School spent the day, Feb. 18, moving through heart-health activities, including learning hands-only CPR, as part of the school’s American Heart Challenge, a fundraising and […]

A look back in print: A column of brief items from the Westwood Chronicle, February 1916, offers a snapshot of daily life in the Pascack Valley more than a century ago. (Photo shown is a generic illustration.)
Back in Time

Timely Pascack Valley Happenings, February 1916

February 22, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

PASCACK VALLEY—In 1889, the first newspaper serving the Pascack Valley was founded in the form of the Park Ridge Local. Compiled by editors John C. Storms and James B.H. Storms, […]

A tree becomes hard to see during a blizzard. Credit: Stillwords/Dreamstime
Northern Valley Press

Veolia readies crews and resources as blizzard targets New Jersey

February 22, 2026 Pascack Press

HAWORTH—With a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow across New Jersey today, Veolia is prepared to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater service for the 1.1 million residents […]

Westwood Feed & Seed, at 515 Broadway in Westwood, will close March 7 after 142 years in business. Founded in 1884, the feed store traces its roots to the borough’s agricultural past and has served generations of customers and families.
Northern Valley Press

After 142 years, Westwood Feed Co. to close March 7

February 21, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — One of downtown’s longest-running businesses is preparing to close its doors. Westwood Feed Co., a fixture on Broadway since the 19th century, will close March 7, ending a […]

Friends in Old Tappan started a GoFundMe for Capt. Keith Wicker’s family “to ease their burden” as he battled cancer; organizers say donations surpassed $125,000 in under a week, with proceeds benefiting his wife, Amy, and their children. Via GoFundMe.
Englewood Cliffs

Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker dies at 51; GoFundMe continues as borough, PBA confirm family coverage

February 21, 2026 John Snyder

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Police Capt. Keith Wicker, a 25-year veteran of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, died Friday morning, Feb. 20, following a long battle with cancer. He was 51. […]

The affected bags carry Best By dates ranging from 9/8/2026 through 11/17/2026 and bear establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Northern Valley Press

Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice recalled over possible glass contamination

February 20, 2026 Pascack Press

PASCACK VALLEY — Shoppers with frozen Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice in their freezers are being urged to check the bag after a nationwide recall tied to possible glass contamination. […]

Rated R
Pascack Press

Updated: Westwood Cinemas reiterates R-rated policy after underage entry issues

February 20, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD — Westwood Cinemas, 182 Center Ave., says it has had ongoing issues with underage patrons attempting to enter R-rated movies and is reminding customers it will be enforcing age rules […]

Affordable housing
Pascack Press

Borough affordable housing plan hearing Feb. 24

February 20, 2026 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE—A Land Use Board public hearing on proposed amendments to the borough’s fourth-round affordable housing plan is set for Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 188 […]

Josh Engelking, Veolia senior director of operations, walks along the banks of the Oradell Reservoir recently. The area is usually underwater. Veolia photo.
Haworth

Reservoir levels remain far below normal despite recent snow; Veolia urges conservation

February 20, 2026 Pascack Press

HAWORTH — Don’t let the recent snow and rain fool you: New Jersey’s key reservoirs remain well below normal levels, prompting Veolia to ask the roughly 1.1 million residents it serves statewide […]

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