Pascack Press
Funds for Galaxy Gardens-site park hinge on enviro report
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—A site remediation consultant told the governing body on March 15 that he hopes to present a final report by the end of April that will give the […]
Articles by Michael Olohan
Pascack Press
Covid-19 ‘savings’ at WWRSD; trustees float $65M budget
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Westwood Regional School District Board of Education has introduced a preliminary 2021–2022 budget of more than $65 million with a proposed zero percent tax levy increase. […]
Hillsdale
Borough aims to hold line on budget, double trash pickups
HILLSDALE, N.J.—A preliminary municipal budget with a 0% increase that permits the twice-a-week garbage pickups residents have long requested likely will be introduced April 6. That’s according to Borough Business […]
Emerson
‘Expedite Emerson Station’ — Judge demands action on affordable housing
EMERSON, N.J.—A Superior Court judge has set timetables for Emerson to follow in reviewing redeveloper applications to help expedite the Emerson Station project and construct the 29 affordable housing units […]
Hillsdale
Dispatch plan aims to save $1M over five years
HILLSDALE, N.J.—A proposal to outsource emergency dispatch services to Bergen County’s Public Safety Operations Center (PSOC) could save the borough more than $1 million over five years, according to the […]
Pascack Press
District makes its pitch on $35.7M facilities referendum
RIVER VALE, N.J.—River Vale Public Schools will ask the community to vote on a $35.7 million bond proposal in an April 20 special election. If the referendum is approved, state […]
Hillsdale
PV board rebuffs mayors, rejects call for probe into mascot selection process
HILLSDALE, N.J.—At an emotional three-hour meeting March 22, the Pascack Valley Regional High School District superintendent defended his actions related to retiring the Cowboy and Indian mascots, while a majority […]
Hillsdale
PVRHSD board meets March 22; critical mayors await response
MONTVALE, N.J.—After their unprecedented call for an independent investigation into the Pacack Valley Regional High School board’s decision-making process leading to new mascots at Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley high […]
Pascack Press
WWRSD passes $1M+ on ‘man trap’ doors at five schools
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Westwood Regional School District board has voted, 5–4, to approve spending more than $1 million to install security vestibules at each of five district schools to […]
Hillsdale
Council faces decision on cannabis ventures
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Whether you prefer to call it pot, marijuana or cannabis, that’s your choice. But whether you have a legal choice to buy it locally—and pay taxes on it—that will […]