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October 28, 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

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 […]

Community Voices

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 […]

Community Voices

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 […]

Community Voices

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 […]

Community Voices

‘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 […]

Community Voices

125th Gala tickets going fast

November 13, 2023 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—In the run-up to the 125th Anniversary Gala on Nov. 30, the borough’s anniversary committee co-chair urges last-minute celebrants make haste to buy tickets that are going fast—and to stock […]

Community Voices

Help power the big parade! Deadline Nov. 15 for Home for the Holidays

October 21, 2023 Staff

WESTWOOD—Dust off your jingle bells, Pascack Valley! The Westwood Recreation Department and parade planning committee are pleased to announce “Santa’s Elves” as the theme for this year’s Home for the […]

Community Voices

Kids to see Rockettes courtesy safety fest supporters

October 21, 2023 Staff

HILLSDALE—Proceeds from the Ninth Annual Joan’s Joy Child Safety Fest fundraiser, held Sept. 30 in Hillsdale, are sending youth in the YCS Holley Center and YCS Davis House in Newark […]

Community Voices

Eye on valley’s school board races 2023

October 21, 2023 Michael Olohan

PASCSCK VALLEY—Five of six local school board races in the General Election Nov. 7 are contested in Pascack Valley towns, with one town’s school board uncontested, and a highly competitive […]

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Hillsdale public pushes for field upgrades

October 14, 2023 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—Scores of residents — including from sports and recreation teams — pressed the Borough Council Oct. 10 to improve recreation fields for teams’ and youngsters’ access to safe and well-maintained […]

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