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June 25, 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.

A small jet aircraft flies over the Township of Washington in fall 2025. Air traffic connected to Teterboro Airport is a near-constant presence — and to many a tiresome intrusion for Pascack and Northern Valley residents. Credit John Snyder.
Community Voices

Is Anybody Listening? 39th District lawmaker presses federal officials on Teterboro Airport rules, routes

May 25, 2026 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Assemblyman Robert Auth is pressing federal transportation officials to explain whether operations at Teterboro Airport comply with longstanding federal restrictions intended to keep the airport from functioning as […]

Heat Advisory
Community Voices

Heat advisory issued for Bergen County through Wednesday evening

May 18, 2026 Pascack Press

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Bergen County and surrounding areas from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday, with heat index values expected to reach […]

Affordable housing illustration.
Community Voices

Affordable housing webinar set for May 28

May 18, 2026 Pascack Press

CHERRY HILL, N.J.—Have unanswered questions about New Jersey’s affordable housing law and what it means for local communities? A webinar titled “Building Homes, Building Local Economies: How NJ’s Affordable Housing […]

Peter Muhlenberg / Public domain
Closter

St. Paul’s to Host America 250 Program on ‘Fighting Lutheran Parson’

May 14, 2026 Northern Valley Press

CLOSTER, N.J. — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a special program on Peter Muhlenberg, the Revolutionary War-era minister and military officer remembered as “the fighting […]

Pictured from left are Bergen County Commissioner Chairman Steven Tanelli, Oradell Mayor James Koth, Stefano, Oradell Police Chief David Gangemi, Lt. Joe Maino and Councilman Ted Gullo.
Community Voices

Oradell honors officer for lifesaving response at hockey rink

May 11, 2026 Pascack Press

ORADELL, N.J. — The Oradell mayor and council recognized Police Officer Frank Stefano on April 28 for helping save the life of a man who collapsed during an adult hockey […]

Anthony Rizzo, left, was elected May 8 as next president of the board of the Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds Tony Pallogudis, right, who recruited him as vice president three years ago. (Rizzo portrait Havana Photography.)
Community Voices

Chamber marks new leadership, small-business push at Westwood library

May 8, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce marked Small Business Month on Friday, May 8, with a morning program at the Westwood Public Library focused on practical resources for local […]

Mail-in voting
Community Voices

5,000+ Pascack voters receive mail-in ballots; early return urged ahead of June 2 primary

April 28, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—More than 5,000 registered voters across eight Pascack Valley towns have received mail-in ballots for the Tuesday, June 2 primary, with county officials urging voters to return them early—preferably […]

WCL Trep$ 2026
Community Voices

Something for everyone at TREP$ Marketplace

April 28, 2026 Pascack Press

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Games, plants, s’mores pizza kits, custom jewelry and Woodcliff Lake spirit wear were among the items that appealed to shoppers of all ages at the TREP$ Marketplace, held […]

A featured work from Youth Consultation Service’s annual Blossoms Art Exhibit, opening May 4 at bergenPAC in Englewood, showcases the expressive, mixed-media creations of youth in YCS programs.
Community Voices

Art that ‘lifts and frees’: YCS youth showcase returns to bergenPAC

April 27, 2026 Northern Valley Press

ENGLEWOOD — For some of New Jersey’s most vulnerable young people, art is more than expression — it’s survival, healing, and a way to be seen. That idea will take […]

Hillsdale United Methodist Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, May 3, at 10 a.m., marking generations of faith, worship and service in the community.
Community Voices

Hillsdale church to mark 150 years

April 27, 2026 Pascack Press

Hillsdale United Methodist Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, May 3, at 10 a.m., marking generations of faith, worship and service in the community. The church, at the […]

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