November 13, 2026

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.

James Perlas of Cresskill stars as Dracula in Bergen County Players’ Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, running Oct. 24–Nov. 14 at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. Inset: Co-playwright Steve Rosen. Richard Frant/FrantVisuals LLC

Bergen County Players plans Halloween festivities, ‘Dracula’ writer talkback

October 15, 2026 Pascack Press

ORADELL, N.J.—Bergen County Players will celebrate Halloween weekend with a costume contest, special ticket offer and a post-show discussion with playwright Steve Rosen during its production of “Dracula: A Comedy […]

Margaret Levy-Cook, left, with Lee Tremble, recipient of the Gold Heart Volunteer Award at Meals on Wheels North Jersey’s Oct. 1 fundraising gala. Tremble was honored for his many years of dedicated volunteer service to the organization and the homebound seniors it serves. Richard Frant/FrantVisuals LLC.

Meals on Wheels NJ honors Lee Tremble, Christ Lutheran Church

October 14, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—When Meals on Wheels North Jersey Executive Director Janelle Larghi had a problem, she knew the words Lee Tremble would have trouble resisting. “I need your help.” […]

A new chapter, an enduring question: Who shapes who we become?

October 11, 2026 John Snyder

TENAFLY, N.J.—Last year, Sophie Rose Cheson told Northern Valley Press that she was learning who she was through the stories she created. “My grandmother was a writer,” she said. “I […]

A permanent home for Family Promise

October 11, 2026 Michael Olohan

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—An organization that helps Bergen County families find stability has received a permanent home of its own. Tim and Kristie Woods of Demarest have donated a 4,500-square-foot building […]

County counters election misinformation

October 10, 2026 Michael Olohan

HACKENSACK—Nearly two dozen rumors and false claims about elections and voting are addressed in a Bergen County brochure being mailed to registered voters before early in-person voting begins Saturday, Oct. […]

Council OKs golf management contract, mailbox damage policy, traffic signal agreement

October 9, 2026 Michael Olohan

RIVER VALE, N.J.—The Township Council approved a golf course management contract, a mailbox damage reimbursement policy and an agreement for a new traffic signal at its Sept. 28 meeting. The […]

County elections officials tout mail-in ballots’ security, convenience

October 9, 2026 Michael Olohan

HACKENSACK—With mail-in ballots already coming back, early voting starting Oct. 24, and the Nov. 3 General Election day only four weeks away, county elections officials joined with the League of […]

Photo caption: Eliya Cohen, left, and his wife, Ziv Abud, survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, with Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo at Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley on Oct. 8. The couple shared their experiences during an event commemorating the third anniversary of the attacks. Photo courtesy of Mayor Carlos Rendo.

Oct. 7 survivors share story of captivity, survival as Bergen marks anniversary of Hamas attacks

October 9, 2026 John Snyder

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—Survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel shared their experiences at Woodcliff Lake’s Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley on Thursday, Oct. 8, one day […]

The Possums perform at the Nancy Woods Memorial Gazebo in Demarest during Feeding Neighbors Night on Aug. 12. At the event, student reporter Karin Lee polled residents about climate change concerns and their awareness of local resilience efforts. Photo by Karin Lee.

Residents voice concerns about flooding, heat

October 1, 2026 Northern Valley Press

BY KARIN LEESPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS DEMAREST, N.J.—Bergen County residents on the evening of Aug, 7 received their 10th flash flood warning from the county’s Office of Emergency Management […]

Fundraising Committee chair Cindy Micucci and church Treasurer Jack Rickly lead the project, supported by about 20 volunteers who arrange the display and staff the sales table throughout the month. Before sales can begin, friends, relatives and students from area high schools help unload the pumpkins from a tractor-trailer. Courtesy photo

At church pumpkin patch, new generation sprouts into play

October 1, 2026 John Snyder

When Cresskill Congregational Church brought back its pumpkin patch last fall, some visitors arrived with memories as well as children: They had picked out pumpkins there when they were young. […]

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