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April 15, 2026
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Articles by Michael Olohan

Affordable housing
Park Ridge

Fast track or detour? Pascack Valley towns diverge on affordable housing plans

May 9, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, Bergen County, N.J. (May 9, 2025) — With a June 30 deadline looming, Park Ridge and Woodcliff Lake — the two Pascack Valley towns facing the largest affordable […]

Montvale Budget 2025
Montvale

Montvale approves $2M in bonds, $95 average tax increase

May 9, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE, N.J. (May 9, 2025) — Montvale’s Borough Council unanimously approved nearly $2 million in bonds on April 29 to fund capital improvements including a new ambulance, police vehicles, road resurfacing, […]

Affordable Housing River Vale
Pascack Press

Big moves in River Vale: 179 units, $5M in bonds

May 9, 2025 Michael Olohan

RIVER VALE, N.J. (May 8, 2025) — The Township Council has approved a revised fourth-round affordable housing obligation of 179 units, following a mediation session with the New Jersey Builders Association […]

Affordable housing illustration.
Pascack Press

Council advances affordable housing, names redevelopment planner

May 9, 2025 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (May 8, 2025) — The Borough Council took key steps toward expanding affordable housing and guiding redevelopment at a special meeting held May 5. In a brief noon […]

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WRHS student sounds alarm on ‘silent killer’ of kids

May 9, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A local high school sophomore’s mission to expand cardiac screenings for students earned backing from Township of Washington officials at the May 5 council meeting. Jordan Schwartz, […]

The debate over natural sod versus artificial turf continues as Hillsdale officials weigh costs, environmental impact, and long-term maintenance for Memorial Field.
Hillsdale

Council’s next decision: What turf type best fits Memorial Field upgrades?

May 8, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The borough administrator said May 6 that a new no-infill synthetic turf—costing approximately $100,000 more than traditional crumb rubber infill—is under serious consideration for Memorial Field’s planned upgrades. Administrator […]

HPD Lt. Travis Woods
Hillsdale

Council selects Lt. Woods as next police chief; vote set for May 13

May 7, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Lt. Travis Woods has been selected to become Hillsdale’s next police chief following a closed session interview with the mayor and Borough Council at their May 6 meeting. It […]

Affordable housing illustration.
Emerson

As clock ticks, towns seek more time on state’s affordable housing rules

May 5, 2025 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Pascack Valley officials tell Pascack Press that they are conducting vacant land analyses and adjustments and starting to complete affordable housing fair share plans — […]

More than two dozen New Jersey towns have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s affordable housing mandate, claiming it was shaped by “backroom deals” between officials and special interests. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court, names Attorney General Matthew Platkin and Acting Courts Director Michael Blee, and seeks to block enforcement of the current laws, arguing they violate the state constitution. Pascack Press illustration.
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Montvale, allies hope for better footing in federal court

May 4, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE, N.J.—Undeterred by a pair of rejections in state Superior Court, a coalition of 27 towns has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop New Jersey’s fourth round of affordable […]

Emerson Station rendering — as pitched to the borough.
Emerson

Judge throws ERUR out on Block 419

May 4, 2025 Michael Olohan

EMERSON, N.J.—A federal lawsuit filed against Emerson and Mayor Danielle DiPaola by Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal (ERUR), alleging the borough caused delays that raised project costs and stalled affordable housing, […]

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