June 8, 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: Voting Birkner, Falotico For Gun Safety

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: As an advocate who lobbies for safety reforms in New Jersey, I take a keen interest in legislation aimed at curbing gun violence. I support the Second […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Arroyo Persevered for Residents

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: We are writing to tell you something about Ray Arroyo. Some may know him as a very nice guy. He is. But he has also been tenacious […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: ‘Experience Matters in Elections’

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: The best leaders, whether at work or in life, show little distinction between their values, principles. and leadership skills; they lead in the way they live their […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Progress with Arroyo, Dell, Bicocchi

October 28, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I’ve been a longtime resident of Westwood and was employed by our local post office for over 31 years. When I met and married my wife, Stefanie, […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Borough Will Again Impose Halloween Curfew, Mayor Says

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: Autumn is again upon us, together with its beautiful colors and its many holidays. One of the holidays that the young people of our Borough look […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Aronson Asks For Support

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: Back in 2004, I was hoping to become the newest member to the Board. I was full of ideas and I thought the board members at that […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: ‘Re-elect Mayor Rustin,’ Says Writer

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: My wife and I have been Tenafly residents for about 37 years. Both our sons received their elementary and high school educations in Tenafly Public Schools. I […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Rustin a ‘true public servant’

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: I had the privilege of serving on the Tenafly Borough Council from 2005 to 2007. Peter Rustin was the Mayor, and the Council consisted of three Democrats […]

Taste of Park Ridge Part of Borough’s 125 Anniversary Fun

October 22, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: The 125th Anniversary of Park Ridge Taste of Park Ridge held Oct. 13 at the Park Ridge Elks Lodge was a huge success! Special thanks to Mayor […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Backing Pontillo for WWRSD BOE

October 21, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I am writing this letter in full steadfast support of Michael Pontillo for Board of Education. This support has only grown since his announcement for running for […]

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