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November 18, 2025
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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.

Westwood resident Gale Herzing is a Top Five finalist in the 2025 Fab Over 40 competition, a nationwide fundraiser supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Courtesy photo.
Community Voices

Westwood’s Gale Herzing finds strength, confidence — and national recognition — in ‘Fab Over 40’ competition

November 17, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — For resident Gale Herzing, making the Top Five in the nationwide 2025 Fab Over 40 competition is less about titles and rankings and more about the message behind it: confidence, resilience, wellness, […]

Bethany Community Center, 605 Pascack Road, is a wellness and recreation hub offering fitness facilities, classes, sports, and community programs for all ages. It partners with local groups to provide activities ranging from swimming and martial arts to music and senior programs, and also serves as a worship site for Bethany Church.
Community Voices

Neighbors oppose $104K Bethany DPW lease; Council sets re-do vote for Nov. 17

November 16, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Due to a lack of quorum at the Nov. 10 meeting when the Township Council voted 2–1 to approve a $104,400 temporary lease at Bethany Community Center for […]

From left: Chamber Vice President Anthony Rizzo, Technology Director Ralph Crespo, Citizens of the Year Peter Wells and Jennifer Keilly Errity, Treasurer Ken Baron, and President Tony Pallogudis at Seasons on Oct. 21. GPVCOC photo.
Community Voices

Errity, Wells inspire as Chamber Citizens of the Year

November 16, 2025 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Nearly 200 community members, business leaders, and officials gathered Oct. 21 at Seasons Catering as the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 51st Annual Citizens of […]

Terre Roche of The Roches sits ‘In Conversation’ with PKRG-TV’s Lori Fredrics. Photo credit PKRG-TV.
Community Voices

Hometown harmony: Terre Roche 

November 16, 2025 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE—PKRG-TV is shining a light on a remarkable chapter of local , valley, and national music history with its new special, In Conversation with Terre Roche. The program profiles […]

300 Chestnut Ridge Road Redevelopment Plan, Block 602 Lot 1.
Community Voices

Council intros PILOT plan for former BMW site

November 16, 2025 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Borough Council on Nov. 10 introduced an ordinance authorizing a 30-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a proposed mixed-use redevelopment on the former BMW North […]

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Community Voices

Republicans hold ground in Pascack Valley as close mayor/council races highlight Election Day

November 9, 2025 John Snyder

Voters across the Pascack Valley delivered a mix of continuity and change on Nov. 4, re-electing several Republican incumbents while giving Democrats key wins in Woodcliff Lake and what remains […]

Five Dimes Brewery, at 247 Westwood Ave., occupies the former L.N. Grand 5 & 10 Cent Store, a longtime downtown landmark. The brewery, which opened in 2021, quickly became a hub for local music, community gatherings, and craft beer enthusiasts. (Courtesy photo)
Community Voices

Objectors spill into Five Dimes variance update; hearing carried to Dec. 1

November 7, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Eight downtown property interests, represented by Herold Law P.A., appeared Monday night to oppose Five Dimes Brewery’s bid to update its 2020 site-plan and use-variance approvals—but it was not their […]

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Community Voices

Cardinals Care: Food aid resources

November 3, 2025 Staff

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—”As the holiday and winter seasons approach, we are reminded of the strength and compassion that define our Cardinal community. This time of year offers a special opportunity […]

Sophie Rose Cheson — "Perfect Sylvia"
Community Voices

Honoring the Work: Her ‘Perfect Sylvia’ takes shape

November 2, 2025 Northern Valley Press

NORTHERN VALLEY—At just 20, Sophie Rose Cheson has found her voice — and she’s using it to confront silence that stretches across generations. The Tenafly native, an actress and writer, […]

The Pascack Hills Players will present Radium Girls, by D.W. Gregory, on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14–15, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., in the newly renovated Pascack Hills High School theater.
Community Voices

Pascack Hills Players to present ‘Radium Girls’ Nov. 14–16

November 1, 2025 Pascack Press

MONTVALE—The Pascack Hills Players will present Radium Girls, by D.W. Gregory, on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14–15, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m., in the newly renovated Pascack […]

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