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May 4, 2026
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Articles by Michael Olohan

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

Cell tower plan to be focus of March 10 council meeting with Verizon

March 3, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE — Council members expect a robust discussion with Verizon Communications officials at the March 10 council meeting on whether placing a 150-foot cell tower at Stonybrook Swim Club is […]

Affordable housing
Pascack Press

Revised: Affordable housing ordinances introduced; hearings set for March; five budget meetings planned

March 2, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—During a 35-minute Zoom meeting Feb. 23, the Township Council introduced three revised affordable housing ordinances tied to the township’s fourth-round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. Council […]

Affordable housing
Pascack Press

Borough affordable housing plan hearing Feb. 24

February 20, 2026 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE—A Land Use Board public hearing on proposed amendments to the borough’s fourth-round affordable housing plan is set for Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 188 […]

Ackerman Park, off Ackerman Avenue, features lighted, newly repaved basketball courts, a bocci court, age-specific playgrounds, and picnic seating, with the Kyle Griffin Memorial at the entrance honoring the Emerson resident killed while serving in Iraq. Borough of Emerson.
Emerson

Ackerman Park due more love via open space bid

February 20, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—Borough officials said Feb. 17 that they would like to continue making improvements at Ackerman Park by applying for a county Open Space grant for a gazebo to create a shaded […]

Admin Michael Carelli
Emerson

Borough gets new, part-time administrator: Michael Carelli

February 19, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—The borough has hired a part-time administrator under a shared-service agreement with Pompton Lakes, approving a $79,000 contract that runs Feb. 1 through Dec. 31. Michael E. Carelli, Pompton Lakes’ […]

Spring Series Speakers - Adriance
Community Voices

Taking sides during the Revolution? Historian Tim Adriance to explore Bergen County’s Patriot–Loyalist divide

February 15, 2026 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE—If you’re unsure where your political sympathies lie, then you likely had a lot in common with the Pascack Valley residents who lived through the Revolutionary War. For local […]

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 […]

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