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November 17, 2025
HomeAuthorsMichael Olohan

Articles by Michael Olohan

Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a former assemblyman, and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman, were the front-runners in NJ Monitor's governor’s race. (Photos by Amanda Brown and Reena Rose Sibayan)
Northern Valley Press

Repub. Jack Ciattarelli tops 6 of 8 Pascack Valley towns for governor; Dem. Mikie Sherrill wins statewide

November 5, 2025 Michael Olohan

Although most Pascack Valley towns favored Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, statewide voters elected Democrat Mikie Sherrill as New Jersey’s 57th governor, giving her 56.2% of the statewide vote to […]

A centuries-old white oak near George G. White Middle School in Hillsdale glows in late autumn color. Borough and school officials say renovation plans will be revised to preserve the pre–Civil War–era tree, which an arborist recently confirmed is in good health. Michael Olohan photo.
Hillsdale

School district, town hope to save pre-Civil War white oak tree

November 3, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE — As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, Hillsdale’s town and school officials have joined together to save a small part of local history that likely […]

Aerial view of the proposed Hillsdale Self Storage site in the Patterson Street Redevelopment Zone. The applicant seeks approval to build a four-story, 110,000-square-foot self-storage facility and a 72-space vehicle parking lot. Traffic, flooding, and stormwater management concerns were the focus of testimony at the Planning Board’s Oct. 10 hearing. Source: NJGeoWeb, 2025.
Hillsdale

Church consultant tries boxing in self-storage application

November 2, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—A consultant for St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church argued Oct. 28 that Hillsdale’s redevelopment plan does not allow vehicle loading inside the proposed self-storage facility on Prospect Place—only […]

All 10 light poles at the Township of Washington’s Memorial Field now carry permanent warning signs. Michael Olohan photo.
Pascack Press

Memorial Field shock warnings: Accident surfaces wiring concern over 10 newer light poles; town says fixes due ‘soon’

October 31, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Town administration has posted signs on all 10 light poles at Memorial Field warning users not to touch them due to a risk of electric shock — possibly […]

A new look for old George G. White Middle School
Hillsdale

Funding school improvements

October 31, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—School trustees agreed Oct. 13 to issue $47.4 million in school bonds in November to fund the renovation of George White Middle School, marking the second phase of school bonding […]

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Emerson

Election 2025: Early voting totals strong across Pascack Valley; governor’s race tops Nov. 4 ballot

October 28, 2025 Michael Olohan

HACKENSACK—Early voters in Pascack Valley know a good thing when they find it, said a county elections official discussing in-person early voting. Nearly 45,000 registered Bergen County voters, of a […]

Township of Washington's Bethany Center hosts in-person voting Nov. 4 — not early voting
Pascack Press

Township clerk: Early voters should note official sites — not Bethany

October 28, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON— Township officials are reminding residents that the new polling place at Bethany Community Center is not an early voting location. The site, at 605 Pascack Road, will be open only on Tuesday, Nov. […]

Bethany Community Center, 605 Pascack Road, is a wellness and recreation hub offering fitness facilities, classes, sports, and community programs for all ages. It partners with local groups to provide activities ranging from swimming and martial arts to music and senior programs, and also serves as a worship site for Bethany Church.
Pascack Press

DPW at Bethany needs $58K in upgrades; lease, improvements total nearly $162K

October 27, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Township officials say they hope to begin work soon on a new driveway and security fencing at the Bethany Community Center property, the proposed site for an 18-month […]

A detail from Boswell Engineering’s fall 2024 Pre-Demolition Survey Report for the former swim club property at 464 Ridgewood Boulevard North. The survey was conducted to identify potential hazards—including asbestos, lead-based paint, universal waste, underground storage tanks, and PCBs—prior to demolition or redevelopment. Officials say the survey was a proactive step to ensure safety during future site work.
Pascack Press

Swim club grant OK’d; 450 Pascack work advances

October 27, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Township Administrator Mark DiCarlo reported Oct. 20 that a nearly $84,000 grant to reimburse preliminary studies of contamination at the former Washington Township Swim & Recreation Club was […]

Aspiring Hillsdale athletes gather to witness the start of the Memorial Field project, looking forward to playing on new football, baseball and softball fields. Anthony DeRosa photo.
Hillsdale

Shovels in, kids on the go, as borough breaks ground on $5.8M Memorial Field improvement

October 25, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—More than 100 residents — including public officials, local sports association leaders, and young athletes — turned out Oct. 20 for the official groundbreaking on the $5.8 million Memorial Field […]

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