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February 23, 2026
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Year: 2026

Westwood historian Helen Whalen
Back in Time

New book celebrates stories that shaped Westwood

February 14, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

The Westwood Heritage Society is proud to announce the release of “Did You Know? Stories and History of Our Hometown of Westwood,” by Helen Whalen, a new book celebrating the […]

The Park Avenue railroad crossing in the 1910s. The road coming up from the bottom right corner is Broadway, then called Railroad Avenue, and it meets up with Park Avenue, which runs horizontally. At far left we see a portion of the Mittag & Volger typewriter ribbon factory. Behind where the men are standing is the Park Ridge train station. The three-story, Second Empire-style building across from Broadway was a hotel.
Back in Time

‘The hearse received a glancing blow from the locomotive…’

February 14, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

PARK RIDGE—“A narrow escape from serious injury or perhaps from instant death occurred at the Park Avenue crossing of the railroad, Park Ridge, at about 6 o’clock Monday evening, when […]

A cellular communications tower at Town Hall in the Township of Washington, one day this month at 3:50 p.m. Hillsdale officials are considering hiring an independent consultant to evaluate local cell-service gaps ahead of a planned meeting with Verizon. John Snyder photo over “Cellular Wave Dance" via StockCake.
Hillsdale

Yes to cellular study; council eyes tower at Stonybrook

February 14, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—Acknowledging reservations, the Borough Council voted, 5-1, on Feb. 10 to approve a cellular coverage survey of the town’s northeast section, with a report due ahead of a planned March […]

Vradenberg, McGee, Schiavone, and Dispoto. Photos: Bergen County Prosecutor's office.
Hillsdale

Off-duty officers among those charged over Park Ridge assault, obstruction allegations

February 14, 2026 Pascack Press

HACKENSACK—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced arrests and charges against four individuals stemming from an aggravated assault investigation connected to an incident outside The Park Steakhouse. Charged are Nicholas K. […]

Bagels for Businesses
Hillsdale

Bagels, coffee — and grant dollars — for Hillsdale businesses

February 13, 2026 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE — Local business owners are invited to Bagels for Businesses, a grants and resources seminar set for 9-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Borough Hall, Councilwoman Melissa Mazza-Chiong tells Pascack Press. Businesses wishing to […]

Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassai, left, in a file photo, and Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Getty Images/Pool photo.
Montvale

‘First hurdle passed’ — Alito orders N.J. to respond to bid to halt March 15 housing deadline

February 10, 2026 Michael Olohan

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito has ordered the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office to respond by Feb. 17 to an emergency application from Local Leaders for Responsible […]

A house fire that began Saturday, Feb. 7 and burned into Sunday morning destroyed a one-family home at 43 Poplar Ave., according to Borough of Oradell Police Chief David L. Gangemi. Courtesy photo.
Emerson

Westwood, Emerson crews assist as fire destroys Oradell home over Super Bowl weekend

February 10, 2026 Pascack Press

ORADELL — Firefighters from Westwood and Emerson were among the mutual-aid responders who assisted Oradell emergency crews during a two-alarm house fire that destroyed a single-family home at 43 Poplar Ave., authorities said. […]

Alzheimer’s disease has destroyed neurons in the right-hand brain above. Jessica Wilson/Science Photo Library/New Scientist
Pascack Press

Alzheimer’s Association to present brain-health program Feb. 26 at Christ Lutheran

February 10, 2026 Pascack Press

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter will present a free educational program, “Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body for Aging in Good Health,” on Thursday, Feb. 26, […]

America 250 in Westwood
Pascack Press

In Westwood, America 250 becomes a yearlong community story (save the dates!)

February 9, 2026 Pascack Press

The Borough of Westwood is inviting residents to step back in time with America 250 in Westwood, a yearlong, community-wide initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United […]

Gracious gatherings at Post 21 Cresskill.
Cresskill

Feb. 22, March 15, April 3: Camp Merritt Post 21 plans public meals

February 9, 2026 Northern Valley Press

CRESSKILL — The American Foreign Legion, Camp Merritt Post 21, 75 Legion Drive, will host three upcoming public food events to support veterans. For information, call (201) 894-9723.

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