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March 22, 2026
HomeAuthorsMichael Olohan

Articles by Michael Olohan

Judge's gavel and law books
Montvale

Judge: Town must scrap data center plan on affordables

February 15, 2026 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE—A state Affordable Housing Dispute Resolution Program judge ruled Feb. 10 that Montvale’s amended Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan can be deemed compliant only if the borough […]

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

In search of lost time on middle school renovation

February 15, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE — Cold weather, frozen pipes, and an aging heating system are complicating progress on the multimillion-dollar renovation of century-old George G. White Middle School, as the district works to regain […]

A cellular communications tower at Town Hall in the Township of Washington. Hillsdale officials are considering hiring an independent consultant to evaluate local cell-service gaps ahead of a planned meeting with Verizon. John Snyder photo over “Cellular Wave Dance" via StockCake.
Hillsdale

Yes to cellular study; council eyes tower at Stonybrook

February 14, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—Acknowledging reservations, the Borough Council voted, 5-1, on Feb. 10 to approve a cellular coverage survey of the town’s northeast section, with a report due ahead of a planned March […]

Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassai, left, in a file photo, and Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Getty Images/Pool photo.
Montvale

‘First hurdle passed’ — Alito orders N.J. to respond to bid to halt March 15 housing deadline

February 10, 2026 Michael Olohan

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito has ordered the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office to respond by Feb. 17 to an emergency application from Local Leaders for Responsible […]

A cellular communications tower at Town Hall in the Township of Washington. Hillsdale officials are considering hiring an independent consultant to evaluate local cell-service gaps ahead of a planned meeting with Verizon. John Snyder photo over “Cellular Wave Dance" via StockCake.
Hillsdale

Council seeks cellular study ahead of March 10 Verizon meet 

February 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—The mayor and borough council plan to hire an independent cellular consultant at their Feb. 10 meeting to evaluate persistent gaps in cell service on the town’s east side, ahead […]

It's school pick-up time for this busy mom, at Westwood Regional High School on Thursday, July 11, 2024. John Snyder photo.
Emerson

Deer population surveys due soon — Hillsdale, Montvale employ drones to get accurate data

February 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Hillsdale and Montvale expect to receive results of deer drone population surveys soon and likely will discuss them at public meetings, the borough administrator tells Pascack Press. Administrator Mike […]

An approved rendering of the Township of Washington's pending DPW headquarters.
Pascack Press

Extra $45K needed ahead of DPW HQ construction

February 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Township Administrator Mark DiCarlo told the Township Council on Feb. 2 that $45,280 in unanticipated pre-construction costs must be addressed before work begins on the township’s $4.9 million […]

Township of Washington Police Chief Arsenio Pecora welcomes new Police Officer Jamie Daugherty at Monday’s Township Council meeting. Daugherty joins the department from the Essex County Sheriff’s Office and is the department’s second female police officer, Pecora said. From left: SO V. Montalbano, PO S. Riedel, PO N. Hiletzaris, Cpl. M. Sinatra, D/Cpl. R. Luscombe, Lt. R. Parsells, Capt. M. Glock, Chief A. Pecora, PO Jamie Daugherty, Lt. R. Scherer, D/Sgt. J. Gugger, Sgt. T. Cangialosi, Cpl. D. Ferrazzano, Sgt. M. Ferrarini, Sgt. C. Osenbruck, PO I. O’Hanlon, PO J. Boesch. (Photo courtesy of WTPD)
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‘Welcome to our family’ — Daugherty joins WTPD

February 6, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Mayor Peter Calamari swore in Police Officer Jamie Daugherty at the Feb. 2 Township Council meeting before more than a dozen fellow officers and an audience of family […]

Emerson

Deer population surveys due soon; Hillsdale, Montvale employ drones to get accurate deer data

February 3, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE — Hillsdale and Montvale expect to receive results of deer drone population surveys sometime in February and will likely discuss them at public meetings, the borough administrator told Pascack […]

A bouquet of red roses blooms as Emerson resident Francesca Ianora, a beloved former schoolteacher in the borough, celebrates her 105th birthday — honored by the mayor and council at their Jan. 20 meeting. Mayor Danielle DiPaola, a former student of Ianora’s, calls her “one of our most treasured residents.” (Danielle DiPaola photo.)
Emerson

‘A lifetime of blessings’ — Emerson celebrates dear friend, borough booster, teacher Francesca Ianora, 105

February 1, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—Cake, roses, and a roomful of admiration marked the Borough Council’s Jan. 20 meeting as officials celebrated longtime resident Francesca Ianora on her 105th birthday. Mayor Danielle DiPaola — once […]

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