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November 5, 2026
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Articles by Michael Olohan

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Democrats poised to gain in Hillsdale and Westwood; Republicans hold leads in Emerson, Woodcliff Lake

November 4, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—The blue wave that swept Democrats to control of Congress on Nov. 3 gently lapped the Pascack Valley. Democrats were poised to gain council seats in Hillsdale and Westwood […]

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Nearly 75,500 ballots cast in Bergen ahead of Election Day

October 29, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY — Bergen County voters had returned mail-in ballots or voted early in person a combined 75,490 times by Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 28, county election officials said, with several […]

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Election

Woodcliff Lake council candidates outline development, spending priorities

October 24, 2026 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Two Republican incumbents and two Democratic challengers are seeking two Borough Council seats Nov. 3, with development, municipal spending and schools among their priorities. This roundup […]

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Election

Park Ridge council hopefuls debate costs, water and development

October 24, 2026 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Mill Pond restoration, drinking water quality, property taxes and development are central issues for four candidates seeking two three-year Borough Council seats in the Nov. 3 […]

Following Councilman Michael Ullman’s resignation for personal reasons, the council named Daisy Velez vice president in his place. Velez moved to appoint Realtor Michael Polito to fill the remainder of Ullman’s term. Courtesy photos.
Election

Polito named to council, replacing Ullman

October 24, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—After rejecting two candidates to fill the unexpired term of recently resigned Councilman Michael Ullman, the Township Council voted unanimously Oct. 19 to appoint Planning Board member […]

Montvale's Theresa Cudequest is running unopposed for re-election to the Borough Council.
Election

Cudequest opposes AI data center; race uncontested

October 24, 2026 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE, N.J.—Two Republican incumbents, Council President Theresa Cudequest and Councilman Douglas Arendacs, are running unopposed for two Borough Council seats in the Nov. 3 election, as Montvale faces a consequential […]

The Borough of Hillsdale and Meadowbrook School are all in on hands-on environmental stewardship. Zoltán Horváth photo.
Community Voices

Call to increase street-tree planting budget

October 23, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Hillsdale Environmental Commission Chair Fred Rubel is urging the borough to increase funding for street tree planting after reporting a net loss of 237 street trees in nine months. […]

Park Ridge officials and residents celebrate the grand reopening of the borough’s restored 1871 train depot with a ribbon cutting Oct. 20. A new plaque recognizes borough officials, staff, historians and restoration committee members. Photos: Mike Olohan.
Park Ridge

‘The heart of Park Ridge is beating again’

October 23, 2026 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—More than 100 residents, public officials and a former Park Ridge mayor gathered Oct. 20 to celebrate the grand reopening of the borough’s newly renovated historic train depot, […]

The candidates: Democratic incumbent Erin Collins with newcomer Kristian Rasmussen on the left, and Republican incumbent Lauren Letizia with former councilwoman Beth Staples on the right. Two seats are up for grabs on the Westwood Borough Council. Campaign photos.
Community Voices

Council hopefuls talk plaza’s future, ‘Hub’ priorities

October 22, 2026 Michael Olohan

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Four candidates vying for two Westwood Council seats Nov. 3 have differing visions for the future of Westwood Plaza, the borough shopping center whose former Kmart anchor store has […]

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Community Voices

School board contests give Park Ridge, Hillsdale voters choices

October 22, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Park Ridge voters will choose among four candidates for three school board seats Nov. 3, while Hillsdale voters will select two of three candidates to represent their borough on […]

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