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October 23, 2026
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Month: October 2026

Approximately 65 youngsters took part in the annual Peter J. Harkin Babysitters Program, hosted by the Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau Sept. 29 and 30. Photo credit Tamara Levinson
Park Ridge

Babysitter class act: Dozens level up at Peter J. Harkin program, hosted by Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau

October 18, 2026 Pascack Press

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — More than a half-century after Park Ridge began teaching young people how to handle the responsibilities, and occasional emergencies, that come with babysitting, a new generation […]

Colonial Boulevard sign
Pascack Press

Colonial Boulevard to remain open to traffic on Halloween; police advise caution

October 16, 2026 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Colonial Boulevard will remain open to through traffic on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, with no planned street closure, the Police Department announced Oct. 15. Police said additional […]

American Legion Post 162 Commander Tom Robinson, from left, presents a two-star Blue Star Service Flag to Shane Svorec, joined by husband Rich and daughter Lainey. The stars honor the Hillsdale couple’s two daughters serving in the U.S. military: Pfc. Destiny Svorec, left, an Army horizontal construction engineer, and AG3 Lainey Svorec, right, a Navy reservist and aerographer’s mate third class. The presentation was made at the post’s Oct. 3 meeting. Zoltán Horváth photo.
Community Voices

Two daughters in uniform, two blue stars for Hillsdale family

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.—When Shane Svorec was handed a Blue Star Service Flag bearing two stars, she found herself staring at them and holding back tears. The two stars represent her daughters: […]

Justin Saxon in a courtesy photo
Community Voices

School board VP Saxon steps down, reflects 

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—School Board Vice President Justin Saxon resigned effective Sept. 15 after nearly seven years of service. Candidates for the vacancy will be interviewed by the board in closed session […]

Pascack Valley High School
Community Voices

Hillsdale to end student parking on Liberty Avenue

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Pascack Valley High School students will no longer be allowed to park along Liberty Avenue, and borough officials have arranged alternative parking at Stonybrook Swim Club following complaints about […]

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Demarest

Permanent home for Family Promise of Bergen County

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HACKENSACK—Tim and Kristie Woods of Demarest have donated a 4,500-square-foot building in Hackensack to Family Promise of Bergen County, honoring the legacy of Tim’s mother, the late Nancy Woods, one […]

Jamik Ligon has taken his storytelling to the microphone. In January 2026, he launched the “Every Runner, Every Day” podcast, featuring conversations with runners about training, perseverance and the role running plays in their lives. Photo at right, by John Snyder at River Vale Day 2026.
Pascack Press

Runner on track with book release

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

RIVER VALE, N.J.—After 36 marathons and more than 150 road races, Jamik Ligon has earned the right to call himself a runner. But he doesn’t think anyone needs to go […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Hillsdale

East-side cell service fix divides council hopefuls as election nears

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The debate over how best to improve vital cellular service on the borough’s east side has emerged as a key issue in the Nov. 3 Borough Council election. The […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Community Voices

Battle for the gavel in ‘The Family Town’ 

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON, N.J.—Republican Mayor Danielle DiPaola is making her case for a third term, against Democratic challenger Joseph Solimando, III in the Nov. 3 municipal election. Two Borough Council seats also […]

The “before” picture. Dozens of men age 55-plus have signed up for Westwood Recreation’s inaugural functional fitness program, which will meet weekly at the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. It’s free for borough residents. John Snyder photo
Pascack Press

New men’s fitness class off to a strong start

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—What brings a roomful of men, ages 55 to 88, to the Westwood Community Center on a Friday afternoon for a new fitness class? For Alex, 72, of Westwood, […]

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