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October 25, 2026
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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 […]

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 […]

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