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October 1, 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

‘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 […]

Hillsdale
Community Voices

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 […]

Community Voices

School options range $45M to $55M: Pick due by February

October 14, 2023 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—Hillsdale’s schools superintendent said the three middle school renovation options presented at an Oct. 5 forum were based on what residents told the district they wanted done, including saving George […]

Mill Pond Park Ridge
Community Voices

Borough flows FAQ on multimillion-dollar Mill Pond dredge

October 14, 2023 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE—The borough’s engineer has furnished a frequently asked questions document about the Nov. 7 public referendum over a $15 million-plus plan to dredge Mill Pond. One highlight: The pond’s […]

Community Voices

Parent Academy panel on breast cancer Oct. 18

October 14, 2023 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—Jennifer Charnow is a coordinator of Hills Valley Coalition For Resilient Youth and the Pascack Hills High School PFA Parent Academy, and is Woodcliff Lake’s Stigma Free representative. A […]

Community Voices

Mental health an IHA priority

October 14, 2023 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Immaculate Heart Academy observed World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, helping raise awareness and offering support to those suffering with a mental illness. As part of its commemoration of this day, […]

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