October 1, 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: Birkner, Falotico, and Chapter 78

October 15, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I am concerned about the future of public education in New Jersey. I see a teacher shortage headed our way thanks to the harm state legislators have […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Emerson Boro Hall a Monument To Preserve

October 15, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: While I was not a resident of Emerson when the Emerson Boro Hall was built under the WPA program, I can well appreciate the benefits of the […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Re-elect Gloeggler in Montvale

October 15, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: Attend a Montvale Mayor and Council meeting and you will notice something dispiriting: the opinions shared by the Council members are strikingly similar. You can even hear […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: DeJoseph’s Ouster Raises Concerns For Former Hillsdale Mayor

October 15, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: After a botched attempt to fire well-performing Borough Administrator and CFO Jon DeJoseph on Sept. 10, and despite an amazing lack of understanding of what they were […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Endorsing Arroyo for WW mayor

October 15, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I am writing this letter to share a personal experience that my neighbors and I had with Westwood mayoral candidate Ray Arroyo. As some may know my […]

ELECTION 2019: Ruocco Unopposed For Mayor; Three Vie For Two Seats on Council

October 15, 2019 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Voters here are expected to return unopposed Mayor John Ruocco to office and elect two council members to serve three-year terms this Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Seeking reelection […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Endorsing Downing and Dinallo

October 14, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: As someone who served on Emerson Council in 2018, I have firsthand knowledge of the hard work involved in ensuring a town is run properly. It is […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Experience Matters in Mayor Race

October 14, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: When we look at our supposed leaders, what defines them for our vote? Do we need character, a person with moral and ethical codes? Is integrity important, […]

Vote for a new Tenafly mayor

October 4, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: Bernard Shaw once said, “Democracy is a device that insures that we shall be governed no better than we deserve. Whose fault is it? … It […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Arroyo, Dell, Bicocchi for Westwood

September 30, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: My husband and I enthusiastically support Ray Arroyo for Westwood’s next mayor. Incumbents Beth Dell and Rob Bicocchi have earned re-election by their proven service to our […]

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