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August 19, 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.

Among those powering the Third Annual Westwood Pride Celebration June 1: Chris Doran; Chris Haffler; Mackenzie Fox; county commissioners Germaine Ortiz, Tom Sullivan, and Mary Amoroso; Ann-Marie Jonas; Casey Bontemps; Bob Dzienis; and Lisa Bontemps. John Snyder photo set against the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag.
Community Voices

Third Westwood Pride Celebration: ‘Raise our voices’ 

June 5, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Dozens of supporters, some holding their young children close, lent their cheer and calls to action outside Westwood Borough Hall on Sunday, June 1 for the Third Annual Westwood […]

Teen Soiree
Community Voices

Teens honored for courage, connection, commitment

June 5, 2025 Staff

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—More than 180 teens, parents, and community members gathered Monday, May 19 for Valley Chabad’s Annual Teen Soirée, a heartfelt celebration of Jewish teen leadership across the Pascack […]

Mill Pond Park Ridge
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Mill Pond sediment testing OK’d; dredge question urged

June 5, 2025 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Efforts to upgrade Mill Pond were discussed at the May 27 Borough Council meeting, including testing pond sediment for contaminants and a resident-led effort to hold a November […]

The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County’s 2025 Young Women’s Leadership Award recipients. From left: Executive Director Dr. Shelly Wimpfheimer; Junior Award recipient Caitlin Liau; Senior Leadership Award recipient Chloey Cho; Junior Award recipient Lila Sora Bae; and Community Chest Vice President Emily Yang.
Community Voices

The Chest of Eastern Bergen County honors exceptional young women with Eighth Annual Leadership Awards

June 3, 2025 Northern Valley Press

EASTERN BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. (May 2025) — The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County has announced the recipients of its eighth annual High School Young Women’s Leadership Program awards. The honorees were […]

Geraldine Beatty, 125th Anniversary Committee chair, tells us the event marked “an extraordinary milestone in the life of our community” with the dedication of a new walkway “that will stand as a lasting tribute to our shared history, our values, and our vision for the future.”
Community Voices

Hillsdale’s way forward

June 3, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—More than 100 residents gathered at Veterans Park on Saturday, May 17, to celebrate the final event of Hillsdale’s 125th Anniversary celebration with the dedication of a paved walkway […]

Community Voices

Early primary voting June 3–8; new block-style ballot format

June 2, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J. — Thousands of registered Democratic and Republican voters have already returned their vote-by-mail ballots ahead of the Tuesday, June 10 primary election. Many more are expected to […]

Borough officials and other friends joined the large Van Eck family in celebrating the 100th birthday of Florence Guarneri Van Eck at Granita Grille. Via Ray Arroyo on Facebook
Community Voices

Westwood honors Florence Van Eck, 100 years young

May 26, 2025 Staff

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The Borough of Westwood recently marked a remarkable milestone: the 100th birthday of Florence Guarneri Van Eck, a beloved resident since 1977, whose long life and enduring presence have […]

Henna tattoos are popular at Pascack Hills High School’s Third Annual Celebration of Cultures, held May 2. Maya Zislin photo.
Community Voices

‘Everyone is welcome’ — Pascack Hills soars with Third Annual Celebration of Cultures

May 20, 2025 Pascack Press

BY MAYA ZISLINSpecial to Pascack Press MONTVALE, N.J.—The reviews are in, and the future looks bright! With the success of its Third Annual Celebration of Cultures—an event that reflects the […]

The Westwood G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic), organized on Dec. 10, 1885, became Westwood’s third major fraternal institution following the introduction of rail service through present-day Westwood on March 5, 1870.
Back in Time

Post No. 101: When Civil War veterans marched here at home

May 19, 2025 Pascack Press

By Joseph Oettinger Jr.SPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD, N.J.—After the organizations of the Westwood Cornet Band (December 1873) and the Westwood Odd Fellows (circa March 1882), the Westwood G.A.R. (Grand […]

E-bikes on the rise—so are the risks. Throttle-powered e-bikes and high-speed models like Surrons are increasingly popular among teens, but unsafe riding—especially without helmets or regard for traffic laws—raises serious safety concerns. Advocates warn that reckless behavior could lead to injuries, tighter restrictions, and backlash against responsible riders.
Community Voices

Complaints of ‘teen terrors’ on bikes draw responses

May 18, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Parents, police, and local youth are being called to action after growing complaints about teens riding bikes and e-bikes recklessly in Hillsdale and Westwood. From weaving through […]

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