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February 7, 2026
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Articles by Michael Olohan

Tony Salerno hosts two programs: “My Montvale,” which regularly features local and county officials (including mayoral interviews), and “Montvale in Motion,” which spotlights community newsmakers and local personalities. "15 Minutes With Fame: 50 Years Among the Stars" is his first book.
Local Author Spotlight

Paging through Salerno’s 50 years among the stars

February 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

A Local Author Spotlight by Michael Olohan MONTVALE—Over five decades in show business, Montvale’s Anthony “Tony” Salerno Jr. has worked with hundreds of top entertainers, celebrities and VIPs — from […]

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

Council seeks cellular study ahead of March 10 Verizon meet 

February 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—The mayor and borough council plan to hire an independent cellular consultant at their Feb. 10 meeting to evaluate persistent gaps in cell service on the town’s east side, ahead […]

It's school pick-up time for this busy mom, at Westwood Regional High School on Thursday, July 11, 2024. John Snyder photo.
Emerson

Deer population surveys due soon — Hillsdale, Montvale employ drones to get accurate data

February 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Hillsdale and Montvale expect to receive results of deer drone population surveys soon and likely will discuss them at public meetings, the borough administrator tells Pascack Press. Administrator Mike […]

An approved rendering of the Township of Washington's pending DPW headquarters.
Pascack Press

Extra $45K needed ahead of DPW HQ construction

February 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Township Administrator Mark DiCarlo told the Township Council on Feb. 2 that $45,280 in unanticipated pre-construction costs must be addressed before work begins on the township’s $4.9 million […]

Township of Washington Police Chief Arsenio Pecora welcomes new Police Officer Jamie Daugherty at Monday’s Township Council meeting. Daugherty joins the department from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office and is the department’s second female police officer, Pecora said. From left: SO V. Montalbano, PO S. Riedel, PO N. Hiletzaris, Cpl. M. Sinatra, D/Cpl. R. Luscombe, Lt. R. Parsells, Capt. M. Glock, Chief A. Pecora, PO Jamie Daugherty, Lt. R. Scherer, D/Sgt. J. Gugger, Sgt. T. Cangialosi, Cpl. D. Ferrazzano, Sgt. M. Ferrarini, Sgt. C. Osenbruck, PO I. O’Hanlon, PO J. Boesch. (Photo courtesy of WTPD)
Pascack Press

‘Welcome to our family’ — Daugherty joins WTPD

February 6, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Mayor Peter Calamari swore in Police Officer Jamie Daugherty at the Feb. 2 Township Council meeting before more than a dozen fellow officers and an audience of family […]

Emerson

Deer population surveys due soon; Hillsdale, Montvale employ drones to get accurate deer data

February 3, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE — Hillsdale and Montvale expect to receive results of deer drone population surveys sometime in February and will likely discuss them at public meetings, the borough administrator told Pascack […]

A bouquet of red roses blooms as Emerson resident Francesca Ianora, a beloved former schoolteacher in the borough, celebrates her 105th birthday — honored by the mayor and council at their Jan. 20 meeting. Mayor Danielle DiPaola, a former student of Ianora’s, calls her “one of our most treasured residents.” (Danielle DiPaola photo.)
Emerson

‘A lifetime of blessings’ — Emerson celebrates dear friend, borough booster, teacher Francesca Ianora, 105

February 1, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—Cake, roses, and a roomful of admiration marked the Borough Council’s Jan. 20 meeting as officials celebrated longtime resident Francesca Ianora on her 105th birthday. Mayor Danielle DiPaola — once […]

Judge's gavel and law books
Hackensack

County’s $23,500 payout ends Fisher recall dispute; Hogan’s office admits no liability in petition mess

February 1, 2026 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE—A court-approved settlement will pay $23,500 in legal fees to the attorney for the Committee to Recall Robert Fisher Jr., led by Laura Clark and Theresa Hollers, after the […]

An artist’s rendering shows the proposed 122-unit assisted living facility planned for the former Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center site at 70 Main St. in Emerson.
Emerson

Stormwater, parking, fire access pressed at assisted living hearing; traffic expert up Feb. 19

January 26, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON — An engineer for a proposed 122-unit assisted living facility at the former Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center site told the Land Use Board the project would reduce stormwater runoff through porous parking pavement and two bioretention […]

Receiving new badges at the Jan. 19 meeting of the Township of Washington mayor and council: With WTPD Chief Arsenio Pecora are Capt. Michael Glock, Lt. Richard Parsells, Sgt. Michael Ferrarini, Sgt. Christopher Osenbruck, Cpl. Peter Vereb, Cpl. Michael Sinatra (all promoted), and P.O. Justin Boesch. Courtesy photo.
Pascack Press

Calamari lauded; new badges as WTPD promotes six

January 24, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Police Department honored newly retired Chief John Calamari after his 32-plus years of service, celebrated promotions for six officers, and welcomed a new hire in a jam-packed […]

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