2026 — Page 3 of 43 — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

Englewood Environmental Commissioner Erin Thomas displays a honeycomb frame with bees during the city’s sixth annual National Honey Bee Day celebration at the Englewood Public Library on Aug. 16. Hillary Viders photo.

Honey Bee Day celebration oh so sweet

September 7, 2026 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N,J.—More than 100 residents and visitors gathered on the front lawn of the Englewood Public Library on Sunday, Aug. 16, for the city’s sixth annual National Honey Bee Day […]

Facebook owner Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to an array of U.S. states over claims its platforms intentionally addicted teens. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)

Hills Valley Coalition leader welcomes Meta’s teen safeguards

September 7, 2026 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—Teenagers using Instagram and Facebook will face new time limits, overnight restrictions and other safety measures under a multistate settlement co-led by New Jersey. The court-approved agreement resolves government […]

“It is a great privilege to recognize Chef Kwame as our 2026 chef honoree,” Table to Table Executive Director Heather Thompson said in announcing the event. “We are honored to celebrate his achievements and are grateful that he is sharing our mission of reducing food waste and feeding our community in need.”

Onwuachi to headline hot Table to Table gala

September 6, 2026 Northern Valley Press

ROCKLEIGH, N,J. — James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur and author Kwame Onwuachi will be honored this fall as more than 30 chefs gather in Rockleigh to support a North Jersey […]

These were older students at Northvale’s Nathan Hale School in 1916. The borough broke off from Harrington Township the same year. (Colorized)

Back to school in newly minted Northvale

September 6, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

NORTHVALE, N.J.–The first school in Northvale, named for the patriot Nathan Hale, was constructed in 1909. A modest wooden structure, it burned to the ground just a few years after […]

Women’s winners show off their trophies at a previous Haworth 5K. This year’s race will bring runners back to the borough.

Haworth 5K returns Sept. 19: Now in its 17th year; run/walk brings state championship races

September 6, 2026 Northern Valley Press

HAWORTH, N.J.—The Haworth 5K Run/Walk returns Saturday, Sept. 19, for what organizers say will be the community event’s 17th running. The 3.1-mile race will begin at 9:30 a.m. at 142 […]

An examination and testing showed abnormalities in Buddy’s bloodwork and enlargement of his kidneys and liver. He was subsequently diagnosed with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can affect animals and people. Courtesy.

‘He could barely even wag his tail’ — After pup Buddy’s death, resident raises awareness of leptospirosis

September 6, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—When Joanna Policastro returned from vacation, she expected to find Buddy, her family’s 2-year-old golden retriever, waiting to greet her. Instead, she learned that her son had taken […]

Trophies await car show winners. Inset: Joey’s Fund founder Tony DeCarlo, Joey’s father. The charity’s 12th annual car show returns to Closter Plaza Sept. 20 to raise money for patients and families facing serious illness.

Joey’s Fund Classic Car Show Returns Sept. 20

September 5, 2026 Northern Valley Press

CLOSTER, N.J.—Hundreds of must-see cars, plus food trucks, raffles and an Elvis impersonator, return to Closter Plaza on Sunday, Sept. 20, but the purpose behind Joey’s Fund’s annual charity car […]

Children show off their backpacks at Englewood’s Back-to-School Splash at Mackay Park on Aug. 23. Students received backpacks filled with school supplies organized by grade. Hillary Viders photo.

Back-to-School Splash one for the books

September 5, 2026 Hillary Viders

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Hundreds of residents gathered on the Mackay Park lawn Sunday, Aug. 23, for the Back-to-School Splash, a free afternoon of swimming, food, music, games and school-year preparations. The event […]

New artificial turf underway at Memorial; $6M project eyes October opening

September 5, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Installation of artificial turf at Memorial Field began Sept. 1 and was expected to take about two weeks, with parking lot paving and landscaping to follow later in the […]

An L5F fixed-position license plate reader, designed for mounting on streetlights, utility poles and other structures. Montvale approved $94,528 for 11 new license plate reader cameras, related equipment and installation; their planned locations were not available by press time.

Borough green-lights $95K license plate reader spend

September 5, 2026 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE, N.J.—Approximately a dozen new automatic license plate reader cameras costing nearly $95,000 were approved for purchase at the Aug. 25 mayor and council meeting. We reached out to the police […]