June 9, 2025

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: ‘Liaison’ Ray Arroyo for Westwood Mayor

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: As the 2018 chief of the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department I had the opportunity to work closely with our then fire and ambulance council liaison, Ray Arroyo. […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Knoller for Downing, Dinallo

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: This is my eighth year serving on the Emerson Borough Council. Serving on the council is a great honor and a tremendous amount of work. I’ve been […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Tom Browne for Dinallo, Downing

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I served with Pat Dinallo and Brian Downing on the Emerson Environmental Commission when I was chairman. They were engaged and interested to serve the town, especially […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Elks Lodges Support Our Veterans

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: An estimated 20 million veterans live in our communities. Each with a different story, they all shared a common pledge: to support and defend this country. In […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: ‘Sincere and fierce’—Yes to McGuire, Argenzia

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: The ballot appearing this November in the emerging yet admirably scrappy Borough of Emerson conveys a great story. The all-female (hell yeah) ticket composed of current Councilwoman […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Brian Downing a Friend of Recreation

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I am a member of the Emerson Recreation Commission. Brian Downing was our council liaison for many years, and he was without a doubt the best council […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Elected Officials Need to Reduce Costs

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: The one subject that is not discussed by council and mayoral candidates during this or any election season is how to reduce costs and cut taxes. Everyone […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Bruno and Ullman for ‘Experience, Not Politics’

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: Michael Ullman and Robert Bruno have decided to run again as Independents in the upcoming November elections. We are tried and true and sticking with the Independent […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Women’s Clubs Build on 125 Years of Progress

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: As the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs celebrates its 125th anniversary on Nov. 16, we want to thank and celebrate our members locally—GFWC Paskack Junior […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Arroyo, Dell, Bicocchi ‘For Progress, Tradition’

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: We have lived in Westwood for almost 12 years. We have experienced its successful growing modernization and development. At the same time we have appreciated that during its […]

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