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October 21, 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.

Acclaimed poet and changemaker Tami Luchow headlines the Poet’s Café at the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. as part of the church’s cultural outreach program.
Community Voices

Shared passion for poetry: ‘Dare to Be You’ — Tami Luchow headlines PCAT’s Poet’s Café Sept. 14

August 29, 2025 Northern Valley Press

TENAFLY—Poetry takes center stage at the Presbyterian Church at Tenafly on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m., when the church’s adventurous arts outreach program welcomes acclaimed poet, artist, and changemaker […]

Oden and Wes Nazzaro of Chestnut Ridge had moved from Brooklyn and enjoyed the Halloween fun at DePiero’s in 2015. This Aug. 28 marked the last day of DePiero’s, but the farmland will keep busy thanks to an investment from the Borough of Montvale. Susan McTigue/file photo.
Community Voices

‘Grateful for every friend’ — Beloved DePiero’s Farmstand closes after 101 years of growing goodness; mayor on next phase

August 29, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE—For four generations, DePiero’s Farm Stand & Greenhouses was woven into the fabric of Montvale and the wider Pascack Valley — pumpkins in fall, mums in the greenhouses, hayrides and […]

Tuned in: Anthony “Tony” Salerno Jr., left, hosts Pascack Press senior reporter Michael Olohan on “Montvale in Motion” in late August. Salerno also recently interviewed residents singer/actress/teacher/director Rachel Menconi, Mayor Michael Ghassali, and Bergen County Commissioner Tom Sullivan. Screenshot.
Community Voices

Veteran reporter Olohan ‘in motion,’ on the air

August 29, 2025 Pascack Press

MONTVALE—Veteran community journalist Michael Olohan, senior reporter for Pascack Press, made his “Montvale in Motion” debut on the popular community television program in late August. On the show, longtime host […]

Robert Fisher, Park Ridge Board of Education trustee, faces criticism from recall organizers who say he actually lives in Tennessee while holding local office. Courtesy photo, with Pascack Press composite.
Community Voices

County nixes Fisher recall effort—petition wasn’t notarized

August 26, 2025 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE—An attorney for the Bergen County Clerk’s Office has determined that a recall petition signed by more than 2,100 residents to remove school trustee Robert Fisher is invalid because […]

Community Voices

Memorial Field plans ‘Pivot’; community center kitchen donated

August 18, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—Plans for Memorial Field include installing a new Pivot synthetic turf through a statewide buying cooperative, likely at a lower cost than if the project were publicly bid, Borough Administrator […]

Rep. Josh Gottheimer honored 21 Fifth District residents as Hometown Heroes during a July 18 ceremony at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center, including Joseph Bianco of Closter, Barry Wood of Harrington Park, Robert Tracy of Norwood, and Lisa Blumer of Teaneck. Courtesy photo.
Closter

Local doers honored as heroes

August 8, 2025 Staff

NORTHERN VALLEY—Among the 21 North Jersey residents recognized as Hometown Heroes by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer on July 18 were four familiar names from the Northern Valley: Joseph Bianco of […]

VISITING EH on July 23: Summer Business Apprenticeship Program high school juniors and seniors, as backed by the North New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and Bergen Family Center's The Zone. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

Career prescription: Englewood Health seminar connects with kids

August 8, 2025 John Snyder

ENGLEWOOD—Englewood Health welcomed local high school students on Tuesday, July 23, for its Youth Career Day —  designed for students participating in the city of Englewood’s Summer Business Apprenticeship Program […]

A still from surveillance footage shows a 15-year-old e-bike rider moments before colliding with a car exiting a Montvale gas station on July 18. Montvale Police.
Community Voices

Teen in viral e-bike vs. car crash video recovering; debate flares over e-bike safety, speed, and responsibility

August 6, 2025 Staff

MONTVALE—A crash involving a fast-moving e-bike and a car exiting a gas station on Chestnut Ridge Road has reignited community debate over the rules, risks, and responsibilities of sharing the […]

Nick Fea via official_nick_fea IG
Community Voices

Former Don Bosco wrestling coach dies in Woodcliff Lake crash

August 4, 2025 Pascack Press

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Frank J. Fea, 24, of Middletown, N.Y., was killed in a motorcycle crash on Friday afternoon, Aug. 1, at the intersection of Pascack Road and West Hill Road, according […]

Community Voices

500+ downed trees block waterways in four towns; state, federal funds sought for removal

August 2, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, Bergen County—If a tree falls into one of the brooks, rivers, or tributaries that traverse Pascack Valley’s eight towns, who’s responsible for removing it? The answer—depending on […]

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