January 14, 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.

COMMUNITY VOICES: Know your history on Second Amendment

September 17, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: What all gun advocates are missing are history and the preamble to the Second Amendment: 1. History. When the American militia fought against the stifling rules of […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Freeholders Add Emerson Land To Parks

September 9, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: Recently, the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund Advisory Board, of which I am a recent appointee, approved recommending an allocation of $12,330,558 to 57 of the […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Student Touts Vote-By-Mail Law

September 9, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: Voting is the most essential part of our democracy. Looking through the Constitution, you can see that there six amendments that specifically protect our right to vote. […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Congregants Still ‘Paying It Forward’

September 9, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: Sixty years ago a Lutheran church in Brooklyn took out a $35,000 mortgage on their sanctuary for startup money for a congregation organizing in Woodcliff Lake. That […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Candidate Seeking to Enhance Schools

September 9, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: It is time for a new voice to be heard and I am seeking the support of the Englewood residents to become that voice. My goal […]

Oppose Toll Hikes, Contact Governors, Writer Says

September 9, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: Can you believe the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s plan to drastically increase the bridges and tunnels tolls by taking the car tolls […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Thanking River Vale Leaders For Deer Efforts

September 3, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: First I have to show my appreciation to Mayor Glenn Jasionowski and members of the River Vale Council for their dedication, respect and patience shown to all […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Knights Happily Host Donation Bin

September 3, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: Our ongoing clothing drive has a new face. We now have a Catholic Charities Donation bin on our property—79 Pascack Road, Washington Township—where the public can make […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Montvale Worker For County A Lifesaver

September 3, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: At the Aug. 21 Freeholder Work Session, the Bergen County Freeholder Board recognized Montvale resident Laureana Organ with a commendation and award for her recent lifesaving actions. […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Former Westwood Mayor on Leadership

September 3, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: The annual exercise in democracy, where we choose leaders to manage our communities, is fast approaching. Hopeful leaders will offer standard rhetoric in line with residents’ perspective […]

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