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 […]
Articles by Michael Olohan
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 […]
Montvale
Borough aims to clamp down on access at its buildings
MONTVALE, N.J.—The Borough Council has introduced an ordinance that would designate certain areas in and around municipal facilities as “restricted access areas,” citing the need to safeguard records and protect […]
Pascack Press
‘Time for Change’? Township gets three-way mayor race
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Council President Michael DeSena is making a second bid for mayor—this time as an Independent—vying against Democrat Meghan Stamatopoulos and Republican incumbent Peter Calamari for the township’s […]
Community Voices
Park Ridge races to finalize Mill Pond referendum question before Aug. 8 deadline
PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Mayor Keith Misciagna said at the July 8 council meeting that efforts are underway to investigate dredging options for Mill Pond, gather cost estimates, and develop a […]