October 25, 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: Northvale Councilman for Menafra, Meola

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: I am writing in support of Leigh Meola and Domenic Menafra for Northvale Council. This letter is an opinion and does not represent the views of the […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Closter GOP Slate Seeks Your Support

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: Since we are running for re-election to Closter Council, we would like to introduce ourselves to your readers. There have been plenty of improvements and positive changes […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Republican chairman backs Meola and Menafra

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: I am writing in support of Leigh Meola and Domenic Menafra for Northvale Council. Both Leigh and Dom are exactly what Northvale needs to break the logjam […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Mayor Supports Incumbents For Reelection

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: As the Mayor of Closter, I want to convey my appeal to our Borough residents to re-elect our experienced council members, Vicky Amitai and Joe Yammarino. […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Planning Board Member Backs Closter Incumbents

October 28, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: I am writing in support of the re-election of Victoria Amatai and Joseph Yammarino to the Closter Council. Councilwoman Amatai and I are longstanding members of the […]

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 […]

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