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June 12, 2025
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Articles by Michael Olohan

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At swim club site, township waits for answers as contamination testing expands

May 15, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. (May 15, 2025)—A second round of soil contamination testing by Boswell Engineering was conducted in early May at the former Washington Township Swim Club to determine […]

‘Under the authority of the people…’ Borough clerk Denise Kohan facilitates, and Mayor Michael Sheinfield officiates, swearing in Travis Woods as Hillsdale’s new police chief on Tuesday, May 13. Borough of Hillsdale photo.
Hillsdale

Chief Travis Woods sworn; says promotions near

May 14, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Lt. Travis Woods was sworn in as Hillsdale’s new police chief shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, following the Borough Council’s 6–0 vote approving his appointment.  Woods […]

Emerson Budget 2025
Emerson

Lowered $16.7M spend plan costs average taxpayer $125 more yearly

May 13, 2025 Michael Olohan

EMERSON, N.J.—A unanimous Borough Council on May 6 adopted an amended $16,774,933 municipal budget with a $12,184,725 tax levy that will raise property taxes by about $125 for the average […]

Township of Washington
Pascack Press

Township OKs $16.5M spend plan: tax bump, capital upgrades

May 9, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. (May 9, 2025) — The Township Council on May 5 unanimously adopted a $16.5 million municipal budget for 2025, reflecting a 1.11% increase over last year. The […]

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 […]

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