Pascack Press
Board: BMW site concept squares with goals
WOODCLIFF LAKE—A major redevelopment of the former BMW campus is one step from approval, with officials set to vote Aug. 18 on a plan that would bring nearly 400 housing […]
Articles by Michael Olohan
Pascack Press
New life for long-abandoned gas station site as borough approves multifamily/retail building
WOODCLIFF LAKE— A long-abandoned former gas station at 126 Broadway is on its way out following the Land Use Board’s unanimous July 22 approval of a three-story mixed-use development featuring eight […]
Community Voices
500+ downed trees block waterways in four towns; state, federal funds sought for removal
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, Bergen County—If a tree falls into one of the brooks, rivers, or tributaries that traverse Pascack Valley’s eight towns, who’s responsible for removing it? The answer—depending on […]
Montvale
Beloved Octagon House making its mark
MONTVALE—If you’ve ever driven through Montvale, you’ve seen the Octagon House. It’s not just a local curiosity; it’s a claim to fame and should be an instantly recognized symbol: The […]
Pascack Press
Public notices move online, ending newspaper mandate
TRENTON—A new law going into effect in March 2026 will require all New Jersey municipalities to post official public notices—such as meeting announcements, bid solicitations, and legal disclosures—on their town […]
Hillsdale
Pivot turf gets green light; $100K increase likely covered
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Borough Administrator Michael Ghassali told Pascack Press on July 22 that a decision had been made to move ahead with a new type of artificial turf called Pivot — […]
Community Voices
New park costs, online access, and emergency prep aired at council
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Two longtime residents took to the mic at the July 21 council meeting, raising concerns about the cost of the new Woodcliff Park, the lack of online public […]
Park Ridge
Session on dredge referendum Aug. 5
PARK RIDGE, N.J.—A special mayor and council meeting is set for Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 53 Park Ave., to finalize the wording of a non-binding […]
Pascack Press
$9,800 increase for library patio; RVFD OK’d for $54K vehicle
RIVER VALE, N.J.—The Township Council on June 23 approved a $9,800 change order for patio upgrades at the River Vale Public Library. The increase, awarded to Watch Us Grow Landscape […]
Hillsdale
Memorial Field upgrade plans due ‘ahead of schedule’
HILLSDALE, N.J.—The borough engineer says a final Memorial Field design should be completed by September, and consultations to select on-site amenities — such as bleachers and coaches’ boxes — are […]