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November 12, 2026
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Month: October 2026

Montvale's Theresa Cudequest is running unopposed for re-election to the Borough Council.
Election

Cudequest opposes AI data center; race uncontested

October 24, 2026 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE, N.J.—Two Republican incumbents, Council President Theresa Cudequest and Councilman Douglas Arendacs, are running unopposed for two Borough Council seats in the Nov. 3 election, as Montvale faces a consequential […]

PH senior Austin Miller earns Eagle after creating a tribute to vets at school.
Community Voices

Wall of remembrance a milestone for scout: PH senior Austin Miller earns Eagle after creating a tribute to vets at school

October 24, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—For Austin H. Miller, a tribute to veterans at Pascack Hills High School began with his own family’s military service and grew into a project connecting the school’s past […]

The Borough of Hillsdale and Meadowbrook School are all in on hands-on environmental stewardship. Zoltán Horváth photo.
Community Voices

Call to increase street-tree planting budget

October 23, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Hillsdale Environmental Commission Chair Fred Rubel is urging the borough to increase funding for street tree planting after reporting a net loss of 237 street trees in nine months. […]

Park Ridge officials and residents celebrate the grand reopening of the borough’s restored 1871 train depot with a ribbon cutting Oct. 20. A new plaque recognizes borough officials, staff, historians and restoration committee members. Photos: Mike Olohan.
Park Ridge

‘The heart of Park Ridge is beating again’

October 23, 2026 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—More than 100 residents, public officials and a former Park Ridge mayor gathered Oct. 20 to celebrate the grand reopening of the borough’s newly renovated historic train depot, […]

Chance Whiting, 27, of Aynor, South Carolina, faces weapons charges after Park Ridge police said a loose-dog complaint led officers to a handgun and ammunition Oct. 21. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Photo courtesy of Park Ridge Police Department.
Montvale

Dog complaint leads to firearm arrest

October 22, 2026 Pascack Press

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — A report of two dogs running at large led officers to recover a handgun, a large-capacity ammunition magazine and hollow-point ammunition near Kinderkamack Road, police said. […]

The candidates: Democratic incumbent Erin Collins with newcomer Kristian Rasmussen on the left, and Republican incumbent Lauren Letizia with former councilwoman Beth Staples on the right. Two seats are up for grabs on the Westwood Borough Council. Campaign photos.
Community Voices

Council hopefuls talk plaza’s future, ‘Hub’ priorities

October 22, 2026 Michael Olohan

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Four candidates vying for two Westwood Council seats Nov. 3 have differing visions for the future of Westwood Plaza, the borough shopping center whose former Kmart anchor store has […]

The old Haring house on Kinderkamack Road in Westwood took inspiration from the mansions of the American South. Its expansive grounds later became the Westwood Hills garden apartments.
Back in Time

Halloween Night at Westwood’s Southern Mansion

October 22, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Wouldn’t you love to spend a spooky Halloween night exploring this place? This was the old Haring mansion on Kinderkamack Road in Westwood. Its former location is now home […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Community Voices

School board contests give Park Ridge, Hillsdale voters choices

October 22, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Park Ridge voters will choose among four candidates for three school board seats Nov. 3, while Hillsdale voters will select two of three candidates to represent their borough on […]

A PROMISE KEPT: Rudolph “Rudy” Jaeger, in red tie, gathers with family and friends Sept. 26 outside Central Unitarian Church in Westwood to mark his 39th wedding anniversary with his late wife, Susan Ulich Jaeger. The Rev. Andrée Cornelia Mol, center, officiated.
Pascack Press

A promise kept: love, loss, and 39 years of wedding vows

October 19, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The rain stopped just long enough. On Sept. 26, Rudolph “Rudy” Jaeger gathered with family and friends outside Central Unitarian Church on Bergen Street to mark his 39th wedding […]

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 […]

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