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October 3, 2026
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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.

Rosa L. Antonini. Courtesy photo.
Community Voices

New direction doesn’t discount the road behind

September 28, 2026 Pascack Press

SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESSBY ROSA L. ANTONINI I was standing behind the counter of a check-cashing store in Union City when a decision I didn’t know I was making began […]

Community Voices

Officials echo resident’s concerns over plate readers

September 28, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A resident’s objections to automated license plate readers drew sympathetic responses Sept. 8 from Mayor Peter Calamari and Councilor Michael Ullman, though neither endorsed his call to […]

Images courtesy of Ryan Huban and Improv Everywhere.
Community Voices

Giant puppets, audio flash mob and light displays coming to Hackensack Oct. 3

September 26, 2026 Northern Valley Press

HACKENSACK — A giant puppet procession, a synchronized audio adventure and nighttime light installations will bring art into downtown streets Saturday, Oct. 3, during Illumination 250, a celebration of America’s […]

“Between Forms” brings together works by women artists Brittany Clifford, Marina Chisty, Soo Kim and Oxana Kovalchuk at Sfumato Gallery, 24 Booker St., Westwood. Exploring the space between abstraction and recognizable imagery, the exhibition runs through Oct. 23. Admission is free.
Community Voices

Four women, four perspectives in ‘Between Forms’

September 21, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J. — Four women artists bring distinct approaches to color, texture and imagery to “Between Forms,” a group exhibition on view through Oct. 23 at Sfumato Gallery, 24 Booker […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Community Voices

Bergen election officials to discuss voting, ballot security Sept. 22

September 19, 2026 Pascack Press

PASCACK VALLEY— Bergen County election officials will answer residents’ questions about voting procedures, ballot security and voter rights during a virtual information session Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. The […]

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Hopper Street parking concerns aired

September 19, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The mayor said the ordinance allowing parking on only one side of Hopper Street—which borders newly renovated Memorial Field—will be enforced by the Police Department as an immediate response […]

Hillsdale’s police force in 1928: James Holland, Charles Bulach, Chief Lawrence Foley, William Bulach, and Henry Koelsch. The starting salary for a Hillsdale police officer was $1,650, while the chief made $2,000 a year.
Community Voices

Survey: Lower taxes, small-town charm, downtown improvements top priorities

September 13, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Affordable taxes, small-town charm and a more attractive, active downtown topped residents’ priorities in an economic development survey presented at the Sept. 8 Borough Council meeting. More than 80% […]

Park Ridge High School student Viana Mattson sings the national anthem at a crowded Veterans Park on Sept. 11, 2026, as Post 153 Commander Ryan O’Hara, County Commissioner Tom Sullivan and borough officials render honors behind her. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

A quarter century on, Park Ridge remembers seven residents lost on 9/11

September 11, 2026 Pascack Press

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Residents gathered at Veterans Park on Friday evening, Sept. 11, to honor the borough’s seven residents killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks, all who died that day, 25 […]

“Once Upon a Time in Jersey” screens Sept. 12 at noon at Teaneck Cinemas as part of the Northeast Film Festival. An after-party follows at 2:30 p.m. at Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Montvale.
Community Voices

‘Once Upon a Time in Jersey’ screening, Montvale after-party Sept. 12

September 8, 2026 Staff

MONTVALE, N.J. — Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 5 Park St., will host a 2:30 p.m. after-party Saturday, Sept. 12, following a Northeast Film Festival screening of “Once Upon a […]

Free concerts in the perfect venue: Violinist and Tenafly graduate Elli Choi performs Sept. 13; organist Daniel Ficarri follows Sept. 19. Courtesy photos
Community Voices

Concerts not to miss at PCAT: Violinist Elli Choi and organist Daniel Ficarri perform free this month

September 7, 2026 Northern Valley Press

TENAFLY, N.J.—The Presbyterian Church at Tenafly will present two free September concerts featuring internationally recognized musicians Elli Choi and Daniel Ficarri. Choi, a 2020 graduate of Tenafly High School and […]

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