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June 14, 2025
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Articles by John Snyder

Launched in 2023, Historical Speakers for Seniors delivers live and virtual presentations to independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities, and sees growth in coffee houses and taverns. On the slide: Duomo of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy. It’s the largest masonry dome ever built, says Cynthia Affinito.
Northern Valley Press

Never too old to love learning

June 7, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—For Cynthia Affinito, a lifelong educator and Westwood resident, history isn’t just about facts and timelines—it’s also about connection. That belief is at the heart of Historical Speakers for […]

Among those powering the Third Annual Westwood Pride Celebration June 1: Chris Doran; Chris Haffler; Mackenzie Fox; county commissioners Germaine Ortiz, Tom Sullivan, and Mary Amoroso; Ann-Marie Jonas; Casey Bontemps; Bob Dzienis; and Lisa Bontemps. John Snyder photo set against the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag.
Community Voices

Third Westwood Pride Celebration: ‘Raise our voices’ 

June 5, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Dozens of supporters, some holding their young children close, lent their cheer and calls to action outside Westwood Borough Hall on Sunday, June 1 for the Third Annual Westwood […]

The happy scene May 29 at Memorial Elementary School’s new wing. Montvale Voters approved a $29.4 million bond referendum in December 2021, welcoming critical upgrades across the district, including new classrooms, STEAM labs, renovated restrooms, and modernized HVAC and safety systems. District photo.
Montvale

New wing takes flight: Cheering the future at Memorial Elementary School

June 5, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—Memorial Elementary School celebrated the official opening of its new wing with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 29, showcasing both the new facilities and the momentum of districtwide […]

Audiences often find themselves on a journey, too. At “Bach to Rock,” Alex Prizgintas doesn’t just perform—he narrates, pausing to explain a piece’s backstory or cultural significance. “I want listeners to connect with the music and the people who created it,” he says. Via alexprizgintas.com.
Northern Valley Press

‘Concert’? It’ll be so much more

June 1, 2025 John Snyder

RIVER VALE, N.J.—Musician, historian, and preservationist Alex Prizgintas returns to the River Vale Public Library on Friday, June 6 at 1 p.m. for “Bach to Rock”— an electric cello immersion […]

Daniel Epstein, a Pascack Valley alum and University of Delaware engineering student, was awarded the prestigious SMART Scholarship from the U.S. Department of Defense. His sister, Hannah Epstein, received the same honor in 2022.
Hillsdale

‘Best thing that ever happened to me,’ says DoD scholar and PVHS grad

May 26, 2025 John Snyder

RIVER VALE, N.J.—For Daniel Epstein, a mechanical engineering student at the University of Delaware, the moment arrived quietly—an email during lecture, a confusing subject line, a hasty click. Then it […]

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Hillsdale

District cheers retiring ‘pillars’

May 24, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The Hillsdale Board of Education on May 12 honored six members of its staff who are set to retire this school year, celebrating what amounts to more than 100 […]

Local beekeeper Sean Flannelly shares the wonders of honeybees and pollination during a hands-on, family-friendly presentation hosted by the Emerson Environmental Committee at the Emerson Public Library on May 21.
Emerson

Backyard beekeeper brings the buzz to Emerson Library

May 19, 2025 John Snyder

EMERSON, N.J.— Families curious about honeybees and the vital work they do for the environment are invited to a special presentation at the Emerson Public Library on Wednesday, May 21, at 3:30 p.m. The […]

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Memorial Day events return to Washington Township May 26

May 18, 2025 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The township invites residents to gather in tribute to local veterans at its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade steps off […]

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Pascack Press

Westwood to honor fallen heroes with Memorial Day parade, services

May 18, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The borough invites the community to its annual Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 26, featuring traditional services, a parade, and the ever-popular Children’s Bike & Wagon Brigade. The day begins […]

Hillsdale Memorial Day 2019, via Zoltan Horvath
Hillsdale

Hillsdale to honor fallen heroes with Memorial Day parade and ceremony

May 18, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.— The Borough of Hillsdale will mark Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 with a full slate of community events, culminating in a solemn ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. This year’s observance carries special significance […]

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