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August 14, 2026
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Month: July 2026

Westwood historian Helen Whalen
Back in Time

Westwood historian Helen Whalen honored posthumously as Hometown Hero

July 31, 2026 John Snyder

HACKENSACK—Among nearly two dozen recipients honored at Friday’s Fifth District Hometown Heroes ceremony at HACPAC, the Hackensack Performing Arts Center, was the late Helen Whalen, a longtime volunteer with the […]

The Counterfeiters
Pascack Press

Rain postpones Westwood summer concert — The Counterfeiters move to Aug. 4

July 27, 2026 Staff

Westwood’s Summer Concert Series is getting another weather-related delay. The Recreation Department announced that Tuesday night’s scheduled performance by The Counterfeiters has been postponed until Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial […]

Judge's gavel and law books
Montvale

Judge: First Amendment case to proceed

July 27, 2026 Staff

MONTVALE, N.J. — A Bergen County judge has allowed a First Amendment lawsuit against Mayor Michael Ghassali and the borough to proceed, rejecting their request to dismiss the case. Park […]

Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo listens to his Park Ridge counterpart, Keith Misciagna, delivers remarks at the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Mayors, held at Tavern at the Iron Horse in Westwood on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026. John Snyder photo.
Pascack Press

Rendo presses council on stalled sites

July 27, 2026 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Mayor Carlos Rendo cited three long-discussed properties where planned development has stalled, along with concerns about a private pond, in a July 20 update to residents. Rendo said […]

GROWING THE MOVEMENT: Rosemarie Birri D'Alessandro holds a picture of her daughter Joan with sons Michael and John in 2019. File photo.
Hillsdale

Borough hopes to honor D’Alessandro family’s ‘extraordinary legacy’ 

July 26, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The borough hopes to honor an “extraordinary legacy” created by the D’Alessandro family by renaming a local street in recognition of the family’s decades of work to pass child-safety […]

Aidan Beahm
Community Voices

Community mourns Aidan Beahm, 29; services set for July 29–30

July 26, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J. — Aidan James Beahm, a Westwood resident and Pascack Valley High School graduate remembered for his humor, intelligence and kindness, died unexpectedly July 21. He was 29. According […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Park Ridge

Park Ridge voters to decide whether to continue Open Space tax

July 26, 2026 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Local voters will be asked Nov. 3 whether they wish to continue funding a municipal Open Space fund through a small annual tax on their properties. Voters have […]

E-bikes on the rise—so are the risks. Throttle-powered e-bikes and high-speed models like Surrons are increasingly popular among teens, but unsafe riding—especially without helmets or regard for traffic laws—raises serious safety concerns. Advocates warn that reckless behavior could lead to injuries, tighter restrictions, and backlash against responsible riders.
Northern Valley Press

New rules of the road on e-bikes

July 26, 2026 Staff

TRENTON — New e-bike regulations took effect July 19, requiring riders across the state to meet licensing, registration and helmet requirements and, for faster models, carry liability insurance. Under the […]

Emerson

Mayors hail state supremes’ land-use ruling

July 26, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA—Pascack Valley mayors told Pascack Press that a recent state Supreme Court ruling appears to give local land use boards another layer of review and potential control over […]

Christine Pollinger, assistant principal of Pascack Hills High School since 2019, will become the school’s next principal on Aug. 1. Her appointment was approved by the Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education on July 15. Pollinger brings nearly 30 years of experience in education, with expertise in neuroeducation, school climate and instructional innovation. Courtesy photo.
Community Voices

Christine Pollinger new principal at Hills

July 26, 2026 Pascack Press

MONTVALE, N.J.—Superintendent of Schools Dirk Phillips tells Pascack Press he’s pleased to announce Christine Pollinger, assistant principal of Pascack Hills High School, as the next principal of Pascack Hills High […]

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