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August 21, 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.

Community Voices

District Sees Home Values, Lower Rates Likely to Buffer Renovation Bond Costs

December 8, 2023 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—The school district superintendent told Pascack Press Dec. 4 that the district is waiting for its bond counsel to update 2023 assessed home values and plug in recently lower bond […]

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Inaugural CW Gingerbread House Contest Dec. 11

December 4, 2023 Staff

WESTWOOD—Spots are open to register for the Celebrate Westwood ArtsHub Gingerbread House Contest on Dec. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Westwood Community Center. Registration is required to […]

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50-year time capsule departs Dec. 2

November 24, 2023 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—A public ceremony to bury the borough’s 125th Anniversary time capsule will be held at noon, Saturday, Dec. 2 in front of police Department headquarters on Hillsdale Avenue. Gerry Beatty, […]

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These scouts are sweetly all business

November 24, 2023 Staff

WESTWOOD—Westwood Candy Company & Gift Shoppe unwrapped as a vibrant classroom on Nov. 16 for Westwood Girl Scout Troop 97601 as the girls embarked on a journey to earn their […]

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Vince Crocitto,  WWII veteran, just fine at 99

November 19, 2023 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The peanut gallery at David’s Bagels on Pascack Road ebbs and flows but this morning’s lineup is typical: WCTV-NJ’s Larry Lifreri holds comfortable court at the front tables, […]

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Pascack Valley election turnout bests Bergen County average

November 19, 2023 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—The top three Pascack Valley communities in terms of voting percentage on Nov. 7 were Woodcliff Lake, Park Ridge and the Township of Washington—all topping more than 40% voter […]

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Joy to tragedy to celebration of life and love, Nov. 17

November 13, 2023 Staff

PASCACK VALLEY—It was supposed to be their wedding day. Now it’s a memorial for a special young man and “A Celebration of Life and Love of Devin and Lindsay.”  When […]

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Voters reject ‘parental rights’ candidates; local BOE changes

November 13, 2023 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Registered voters in Washington Township and Westwood appeared to reject candidates advocating for “parental rights” and more parental control over school curricula such as sex education, and elected candidates […]

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Borough as medical hub?

November 13, 2023 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE—Montvale wants to become a healthcare hub, or central locale for fulfilling all medical needs of a growing Pascack Valley population, officials said at a Nov. 2 forum at the […]

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‘I appreciate all of you…’

November 13, 2023 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE—The borough has honored 20 fine folks for, in Mayor Keith Misciagna’s words, “what’s best about Park Ridge, our volunteerism.” Misciagna presented awards during a 30-minute ceremony at the […]

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