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October 23, 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.

The Woodcliff Lake Borough Council on June 17, 2024 unanimously approved a more than $2.7 million construction contract to build a passive park on the former Galaxy Gardens site at the corner of Woodcliff Avenue and Werimus Road. Officials say “a good portion” of park construction, said soon underway at press time, will be reimbursed. WCL rendering.
Community Voices

‘Galaxy’ park name contest draws world of ideas

August 31, 2024 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The borough’s contest to name the passive park under construction at the corner of Werimus Road and Woodcliff Avenue has generated more than 50 potential park names to replace […]

Left to right: Jennifer Sirchio, second vice president co-chair; Mary Ceratti, corresponding secretary; Madeleine Ciocco, recording secretary; Deen Meloro, president; Geraldine Bree, second vice president co-chair; Lynda Bager, first vice president co-chair; and Nicole Dragona, first vice president co-chair. Photos via Madeleine Ciocco
Community Voices

Women rally for charity at Garden Party

August 25, 2024 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD—The Garden Party, held on Aug. 15, is a members’ social event founded by The Contemporaries committee of GFWC/NJSFWC The Woman’s Club of Westwood.  This midsummer gathering offers an opportunity […]

WFDU-FM DJ Jack Pignatello, host of Road Trip Radio and Let's Get Lost, talks with WFDU listeners Mike Olohan, and his wife, Kathe, who attended the Aug. 11 radio station fundraiser that featured BBQ favorites, music, and celebratory WFDU baseball caps. The event ran from 2 to 5 p.m. at FDU's Teaneck campus. Courtesy: WFDU Facebook.
Community Voices

‘Retro Radio’ station WFDU fans cap summer with BBQ, music, and memories

August 15, 2024 Michael Olohan

TEANECK—Nearly 100 WFDU-FM listeners gathered on Aug. 11 at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Teaneck campus for a fundraiser and BBQ, celebrating the end of summer. Attendees mingled with the station’s popular […]

BCPO National Night Out 2023
Community Voices

Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Partners with Nine Police Departments for National Night Out

August 5, 2024 Staff

BERGEN COUNTY—The evening of Tuesday, Aug. 6 will be celebrated nationally as America’s night out against crime. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police/community partnerships […]

An undersized auditorium/cafeteria is just one of the problems seen at George G. White Middle School that Hillsdale Public Schools aims to correct, with voters’ help, in a special election on Sept. 17. The district is eager to answer voters’ questions at a Zoom session on Aug. 7 and at the next Board of Education meeting, Aug. 26 in the multipurpose room of Meadowbrook School. Via hillsdaleschools.com/vote 2024.
Community Voices

Voter forum on Geo. White: Hillsdale gets bond referendum Zoom session Aug. 7

August 4, 2024 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—One of the last public opportunities to ask questions and voice opinions on the school district’s $62.4 million George G. White Middle School renovation referendum runs this Wednesday, Aug. 7, […]

Property tax illustration
Community Voices

Borough settles with office site owners; town to lose revenue as multi-year tax appeals succeed

July 28, 2024 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Borough Council approved two tax settlements covering multi-year tax appeals for office buildings at 300 Tice Boulevard and 595 Chestnut Ridge Road during its July 15 meeting. Officials […]

From left to right: Councilor Michael Mintz, Mayor Keith Misciagna, honored volunteer Thomas Madru, his wife, Ellen, and his daughter, Meghan, stand for cameras and cheers following the ceremony honoring Madru’s four decades of volunteer service. Madru continues to serve on the local and county library boards. Photo courtesy Maggie Giandomenico.
Community Voices

One of our finest: Park Ridge hails Tom Madru for four decades of service

July 28, 2024 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE—A borough volunteer who has dedicated four decades to various vital committees and groups was honored with a proclamation and heartfelt praise at the July 9 Borough Council meeting. […]

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Community Voices

Ghassali ‘just making noise’ on affordables campaign?

July 21, 2024 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE—Republican Mayor Michael Ghassali launched an effort last week to increase support and raise funds for a legal battle aiming to equally apportion affordable housing obligations statewide. A statewide affordable […]

WT MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Community Voices

Call for roundup of town sites’ renovation costs, tax hits

July 21, 2024 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Council President Michael DeSena has requested that the mayor provide estimated annual tax impacts for each of the proposed township construction projects—including the DPW building, police department expansion, […]

Rep. Josh Gottheimer on July 15, 2024 with Fifth District Hometown Heroes Dan Olivier and Andy Scallo, who built Westwood's second 9/11 memorial, and Westwood Mayor Raymond Arroyo. Zachary Florman photo.
Community Voices

In wake of tragedy, Fifth District Hometown Heroes Awards showcase valley spirit

July 15, 2024 Staff

FORT LEE—The Pascack Valley shines, once again, in Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s Fifth District Hometown Heroes awards ceremony, the latest installation spotlighting 20 movers and shakers on Monday, July 15. Among […]

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