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March 16, 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.

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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 […]

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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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Community Voices

River Vale hosts free outdoor concert with Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra July 21

July 13, 2024 Staff

PASCACK VALLEY—River Vale is thrilled to announce a free evening of enchanting outdoor music featuring the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra. This special event, open to all residents of Bergen County, will […]

Community Voices

Third Rivervale Road townhouse complex hearing postponed

July 13, 2024 Michael Olohan

RIVER VALE—A third public hearing scheduled for July 17 on a controversial application to build nine buildings and 52 townhomes on 5.4 acres at 691–693 Rivervale Road was postponed for […]

Community Voices

Engineer, mayor hear from residents on swim club site redevelop

July 13, 2024 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Members of the Township’s Recreation Advisory Board spoke up for the proposed “great lawn” concept plan they recommended for the former swim club property on Ridgewood Boulevard North […]

Community Voices

Westwood Goes Broadway: Revue ‘Part Deux’ on July 20 to aid food pantry

July 13, 2024 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Mark your calendar for a night of musical magic as Parkside Community Church, at 545 4th Ave., hosts “Westwood Goes Broadway: Part Deux” on Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m.  […]

Community Voices

Emerson Fishing Club leaps into action

June 29, 2024 Pascack Press

BY KAREN ROBERTSFOR PASCACK PRESS EMERSON—School may be out, but fishing is in. At least for the Emerson Fishing Club. These middle school students visited the Oradell Reservoir recently to […]

Community Voices

Alumni surprise in final concert by Fieldstone’s Mr. Q.

June 7, 2024 Staff

MONTVALE—A beloved Fieldstone Middle School music and choir teacher—many of whose students have gone on to professional careers in music, education, on Broadway, in Hollywood and in the film and […]

Community Voices

Hills class of 2026 organizes food truck festival

June 7, 2024 John Snyder

MONTVALE—The Pascack Hills High School sophomore class says it’s thrilled to announce its food truck festival, Tuesday, June 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the school parking lot, […]

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