September 8, 2025

Community Voices

“Community Voices” is a platform dedicated to highlighting the forums, gatherings, and opportunities in our communities that encourage meaningful dialogue, diverse perspectives, and active participation. These spaces—whether town hall meetings, local discussion groups, school board sessions, or neighborhood forums—offer residents a chance to share their views, learn from each other, and collaborate on issues that matter most to them. By drawing attention to these opportunities, “Community Voices” aims to empower residents to engage, advocate, and shape the future of their communities through informed and open conversation.

New Jersey residents who apply for a concealed carry permit pay a $200 fee, with $150 kept by local police — the portion Old Tappan’s council recently voted not to refund.

Concealed carry permit fee debate stirs nearby; Old Tappan declines refund, Dumont approves

September 7, 2025 Michael Olohan

OLD TAPPAN—A split Borough Council narrowly defeated a resolution that would have refunded a $150 municipal permit fee to local gun owners who apply for a concealed carry permit, and […]

WHY DO DEER REQUIRE MANAGEMENT IN NEW JERSEY? White-tailed deer are abundant across the state, creating safety, health, and ecological challenges. Photo: NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, Bureau of Wildlife Management

Accidents, complaints spur Pascack Valley deer forums

September 7, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY —Three area councils will take up the region’s growing deer problem this month, as residents press officials for solutions to rising accidents, property damage, and health concerns. Meetings […]

U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) visits with Emerson resident Emma Chance at Brookdale Emerson Assisted Living, bestowing honors on the happy event of her 101st birthday. Screenshot from video sent by the office of Josh Gottheimer..

Capitol honors as Emma Chance celebrates her 101st

September 7, 2025 Staff

EMERSON—U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) stopped by Brookdale Emerson Senior Living on Sept. 2 to help mark a remarkable milestone: the 101st birthday of longtime North Jersey resident Emma Chance. […]

Pascack Valley towns join forces to mark America’s 250th anniversary

September 5, 2025 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE—Three Pascack Valley boroughs are joining forces to help mark the nation’s 250th anniversary — the nation’s semiquincentennial — planning a year-long slate of events that will tie local […]

The Art School at Old Church, 561 Piermont Road, Demarest.

Faculty artists return with Salon 561 at Old Church

September 4, 2025 Staff

DEMAREST—The Art School at Old Church is spotlighting the creative talents of its instructors this fall with the return of Salon 561: Annual Faculty Show, a wide-ranging exhibition opening Sept. 15 […]

Artist Angeli Gonzalez is exhibiting "Moving Through Pages" at Demarest Free Public Library all month.

‘Moving Through Pages’ exhibition at Demarest Public Library

September 3, 2025 Northern Valley Press

DEMAREST — The Demarest Public Library is hosting Moving Through Pages, a month-long exhibition of works by local artist Angeli Gonzalez, on view throughout September Gonzalez, a self-taught artist and avid reader, […]

League panel on protecting democracy set for Sept. 17 in Westwood

September 2, 2025 Staff

WESTWOOD—The League of Women Voters Northern Valley, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, invites the public to a Constitution Day panel discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at […]

Janet Pagan, co-president of the Rotary Club of Englewood and a trailblazer in the mortgage industry, says her work is about more than numbers — it’s about guiding families toward stability, empowerment, and the joy of homeownership.

Janet Pagan on breaking barriers, building homeownership

August 29, 2025 Hillary Viders

NORTHERN VALLEY—Janet Pagan, co-president of the Rotary Club of Englewood and a recipient of the “New Jersey Top 100 Latina Leaders” award, is a noted entrepreneur. Pagan broke the glass […]

Acclaimed poet and changemaker Tami Luchow headlines the Poet’s Café at the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. as part of the church’s cultural outreach program.

Shared passion for poetry: ‘Dare to Be You’ — Tami Luchow headlines PCAT’s Poet’s Café Sept. 14

August 29, 2025 Northern Valley Press

TENAFLY—Poetry takes center stage at the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m., when the church’s adventurous arts outreach program welcomes acclaimed poet, artist, and changemaker […]

Oden and Wes Nazzaro of Chestnut Ridge had moved from Brooklyn and enjoyed the Halloween fun at DePiero’s in 2015. This Aug. 28 marked the last day of DePiero’s, but the farmland will keep busy thanks to an investment from the Borough of Montvale. Susan McTigue/file photo.

‘Grateful for every friend’ — Beloved DePiero’s Farmstand closes after 101 years of growing goodness; mayor on next phase

August 29, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE—For four generations, DePiero’s Farm Stand & Greenhouses was woven into the fabric of Montvale and the wider Pascack Valley — pumpkins in fall, mums in the greenhouses, hayrides and […]

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