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February 26, 2026
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1 Westwood Ave. Via Westwood Historic Preservation Commission.
Pascack Press

Westwood Trust building at 1 Westwood Ave. designated historic landmark

February 23, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — A historic designation first headed to the Westwood governing body’s agenda this winter is now official: The Westwood Trust building at 1 Westwood Ave. — the prominent corner property […]

TOP FUNDRAISERS: Flanked by Westwood Regional Middle School physical education teachers Anthony Orsini and Elyssa Wottring are the school’s top student fundraisers for the American Heart Challenge, culminating in activities Feb. 18. Left to right are Ryleigh Fitzpatrick (6th grade), Maeve Fitzpatrick (7th grade), Nicholas “Nick” DeTore (8th grade), and Caroline Fennell (8th grade). The event raised at least $6,600 for the American Heart Association. John Snyder photo.
Pascack Press

‘The Heart Matters’ — Middle school students deliver for American Heart Association

February 22, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Students at Westwood Regional Middle School spent the day, Feb. 18, moving through heart-health activities, including learning hands-only CPR, as part of the school’s American Heart Challenge, a fundraising and […]

Westwood Feed & Seed, at 515 Broadway in Westwood, will close March 7 after 142 years in business. Founded in 1884, the feed store traces its roots to the borough’s agricultural past and has served generations of customers and families.
Northern Valley Press

After 142 years, Westwood Feed Co. to close March 7

February 21, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — One of downtown’s longest-running businesses is preparing to close its doors. Westwood Feed Co., a fixture on Broadway since the 19th century, will close March 7, ending a […]

Friends in Old Tappan started a GoFundMe for Capt. Keith Wicker’s family “to ease their burden” as he battled cancer; organizers say donations surpassed $125,000 in under a week, with proceeds benefiting his wife, Amy, and their children. Via GoFundMe.
Englewood Cliffs

Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker dies at 51; GoFundMe continues as borough, PBA confirm family coverage

February 21, 2026 John Snyder

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Police Capt. Keith Wicker, a 25-year veteran of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, died Friday morning, Feb. 20, following a long battle with cancer. He was 51. […]

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

Coalition awaits Supreme Court ruling on affordable housing pause; Attorney General’s Office urges rejection of stay

February 19, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE—The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office on Feb. 17 urged U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito to reject an emergency appeal seeking to pause a March 15 affordable housing deadline, arguing that the […]

Inset: Nilene Evans of Washington Township volunteers with Bergen County CASA, where she advocates for children in foster care and serves on the organization’s board. Courtesy photo.
Northern Valley Press

Township resident advocates for foster children as Bergen County CASA seeks new volunteers

February 18, 2026 John Snyder

Township of Washington resident Nilene Evans became a Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) after reading a newspaper story about the work nearly a decade ago — and thinking, […]

Westwood illustrator, children’s book maker, and author Drew Panckeri’s (inset) winning submission for the library card redesign contest.
Community Voices

A library card redesign from the heart: Picture book maker, ‘New Yorker’ cartoonist, and Westwood patron Drew Panckeri says he’s happy to give back

February 16, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Patrons of the Westwood Free Public Library—of all ages—are in for a treat with the library’s newly redesigned card. Interpreted by illustrator, cartoonist, and longtime library user Drew Panckeri, it’s […]

Nicholas "Nico" Doell, Westwood Scouting America Troop 350. Courtesy photo.
Pascack Press

Eagle project could make composting a borough habit 

February 15, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Nicholas “Nico” Doell isn’t doing the Eagle Scout thing halfway. When the Westwood Regional High School junior earned his Life rank last spring, he started looking for a project that […]

Henry Herzing (center), a Scout with Troop 350, helps run a candy sale fundraiser Feb. 1 at Saint Andrew’s Church in support of his Eagle Scout project, which will assemble “Healing Go Bags” for children and families at Hackensack Meridian Children’s Hospital. Courtesy photo.
Pascack Press

Scout raises funds for children’s hospital through Eagle project

February 8, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Sixteen-year-old Henry Herzing is learning firsthand what it means to stick with a plan when conditions aren’t ideal. Herzing, a member of Boy Scout Troop 350, is working toward the […]

Rachel Fishman, whose grandmother survived the Holocaust, presents her family's story at Westwood Regional Middle School on Jan. 21. WWRSD photo.
Community Voices

Holocaust remembrance at Westwood Regional focuses on history, human rights

February 8, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON — In observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Westwood Regional School District hosted a series of educational events in January at Westwood Regional Middle School and Westwood […]

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