Emerson
Borough’s former grant writer sues over fees
EMERSON—A former grant writing consultant hired in 2016 and again in 2017 on a six-month contract has filed a lawsuit against Emerson to recoup a percentage of nearly $1 million in […]
Articles by Michael Olohan
Pascack Press
Council gets Master Plan update March 21
WOODCLIFF LAKE—After more than a year of meetings, debates, surveys and public input at 12 committee meetings and six Planning and Zoning Board meetings, the Planning Board voted March 15, […]
Emerson
That’s Captain Savino and lieutenants Duardo and Sokerka
EMERSON—Scores of friends, family and fellow officers crowded Borough Hall council chambers March 15 to celebrate as the Emerson Police Department promoted three officers, including one captain and two lieutenants. […]
Pascack Press
One ‘no’ as ‘visible’ property number ordinance approved
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—One councilman voted against an ordinance that mandates visible house numbers, saying he opposed it over freedom concerns. Ordinance 22-05, requiring visible house and building numbers “to be […]
Montvale
Field upgrades likely at Memorial Drive Athletic Complex
MONTVALE—Four of the six baseball/softball fields at the Memorial Drive Athletic Complex are planned for infield upgrades this summer, based on a planned contract with Colliers Engineering and Design up […]
Pascack Press
Questions as town shapes $800K grant bid on swim club
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The township is applying for full reimbursement of its $800,000 anticipated cost to purchase the 6.4-acre former Washington Township Swim and Recreation Club to the county’s Trust Fund […]
Montvale
25 affordable units near approval for Summit Avenue
MONTVALE—A public hearing is set for March 29 on final approval of a proposal to construct 25 low- or moderate-income units on a 3-plus-acre borough property on Summit Avenue. The siting, […]
Pascack Press
Hub Kmart soon to be state’s last; eyes on Westwood Plaza as anchor tenant wavers
WESTWOOD—It might be called an infamous claim to fame: the self-described Hub of the Pascack Valley may soon host the Garden State’s sole surviving Kmart discount store, in Westwood Plaza […]
Pascack Press
Tracking change orders at emergency services building
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The cost of the new emergency services building, taking shape on Washington Avenue and tentatively scheduled for move-in this spring, has increased by at least $216,785, about 4% […]
Hillsdale
Parklets, gamelets, green streets: The future of Hillsdale?
HILLSDALE—A councilman on the borough’s Economic Development Committee has reported on several new ideas toward boosting commerce, increasing foot traffic and safety, and creating more dining options downtown. In a […]