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July 15, 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.

Ned Barber of PKRG-TV
Community Voices

What Ned Barber built preserves — Son says late PKRG-TV volunteer believed everyday moments were worth celebrating

July 13, 2026 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—For years, if something important happened in Park Ridge, there was a very good chance Ned Barber was there to document it. For sure, he would have made […]

League of Women Voters of Northern Valley president Tomasina Schwarz displays books that have faced challenges or bans elsewhere during a discussion on school board elections and public education issues June 18 at the Westwood Community Center. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

League discussion on school board elections, book challenges

June 27, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—More than a dozen educators, League of Women Voters members, and residents gathered Thursday evening at the community center for a discussion on New Jersey school board elections and […]

Joan’s Joy tells a story decades old and growing. The 30th Annual Joan’s Joy Child Safety Fest fundraiser was Sept. 30, 2023 in Hillsdale. Zoltan Horvath photo.
Community Voices

Local honors; child safety; park improvements

June 21, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—During a Zoom meeting on June 15, the mayor established a special committee to help develop a policy to honor current and former residents, including a set of criteria […]

Gethsemane Cemetery
Community Voices

Gethsemane Cemetery open for Juneteenth commemoration June 19

June 16, 2026 John Snyder

LITTLE FERRY, N.J.—The Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs invites the public to visit historic Gethsemane Cemetery in Little Ferry for self-guided tours in honor of Juneteenth on […]

"Support Bruce Laughton’s Family" on GoFundMe
Community Voices

Community fundraiser launched following death of coach, dad Bruce Laughton

June 16, 2026 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE/WESTWOOD, N.J.—Friends and family members are raising funds to help cover funeral and final expenses following the unexpected death of Bruce D. Laughton, a former youth and high school […]

DEMAREST, N.J. — The Art School at Old Church will present two summer ceramic exhibitions, In Hand III and The Figure: Interpretations in Clay, from June 11 through July 24.
Community Voices

Art School at Old Church presents summer ceramic exhibitions

June 8, 2026 Northern Valley Press

DEMAREST, N.J. — The Art School at Old Church will present two summer ceramic exhibitions, In Hand III and The Figure: Interpretations in Clay, from June 11 through July 24. An opening reception […]

Montvale’s new community garden officially opened May 31 at the former DePiero Farm property on Summit Avenue. The inaugural season features 40 raised garden beds available to residents. Environmental Commission Chair Robert Hanrahan says plans are underway to more than double the garden’s size. Colin Hanrahan photo.
Community Voices

Cheers as community garden unfurls

June 7, 2026 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE, N.J.—Vegetables and flowers are beginning to sprout in Montvale’s new community garden, which officially opened May 31 at the former DePiero Farm property on Summit Avenue. The inaugural season […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Community Voices

Valley’s primary election voters have their say

June 6, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA—With most local races uncontested and no municipal contests on the ballot in Washington Township, voter turnout remained modest across Bergen County during the June 2 primary election. […]

Westwood magazine
Community Voices

Westwood launches digital municipal magazine to highlight borough news, initiatives, resources

June 3, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J. — The Borough of Westwood has launched a new digital municipal magazine featuring borough news, department updates, community features and local history in an effort to keep residents […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Community Voices

Primary Election: Emerson mayoral race set for November; most local contests uncontested

June 3, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA—With most local races uncontested and no municipal contests on the ballot in Washington Township, voter turnout remained modest across Bergen County during the June 2 primary election. […]

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