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June 2, 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.

Westwood Library Martha Urbiel
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Martha Urbiel on her and Westwood library’s next chapter

January 2, 2025 Pascack Press

Dear Library Friends. Today, New Year’s Eve 2024, I am especially thoughtful of the last 18 years, my time here as the library director in Westwood. As you may already […]

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UPDATE: $76.1M Tenafly schools referendum too close to call — to be decided this week

September 27, 2024 Michael Olohan

TENAFLY SCHOOL VOTE UPDATE: Board of Election officials said Friday, Sept. 27, that they anticipate final election totals on the Tenafly schools referendum by 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, which […]

Rabbi Dov Drizin blows the shofar Sunday evening at Valley Chabad during a candle lighting ceremony honoring David, Michele, and Brooke Dryerman, remembered for their generosity and strong community ties following a tragic car accident. Photo of Rabbi Drizin by John Snyder; the Dryermans’ image appeared on the front of a Hebrew prayer guide with English transliteration provided by Valley Chabad.
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Community gathers, tears flowing, to honor Dryerman family at Valley Chabad

September 15, 2024 John Snyder

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Approximately 150 people from the Pascack Hills High School and Valley Chabad Center for Jewish Living communities gathered Sunday evening for a solemn candle lighting ceremony to honor three […]

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Shock, grief as three members of Woodcliff Lake family killed in car crash

September 15, 2024 Pascack Press

WOODCLIFF LAKE—A devastating car crash in Woodbridge has claimed the lives of three members of a Woodcliff Lake family. David Dryerman, 54, his wife, Michele Dryerman, 54, and their 17-year-old […]

The Sundial Garden Club hosts “Sustaining Wildlife in Fall and Winter Gardens,” a presentation by Deb Ellis, on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Free Public Library.
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Sundial Garden Club meets Oct. 7: ‘Get Your Garden Ready for Winter’

September 12, 2024 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE—The Sundial Garden Club hosts “Sustaining Wildlife in Fall and Winter Gardens,” a presentation by Deb Ellis, on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Free Public Library, […]

The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its Citizen of the Year Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Seasons Catering in Washington Township. This year, the honorees are Robin Malley and Jeff Jasper.
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Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce Honoring Malley, Jasper

September 11, 2024 Pascack Press

PASCACK VALLEY—The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its Citizen of the Year Awards on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at Seasons Catering in Washington Township. The Chamber […]

Alex Prizgintas with his electric cello, preparing to perform his "Bach to Rock" program, which blends classical, jazz, and rock music in a dynamic and engaging concert experience. Courtesy photo
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‘Bach to Rock’ returns to Old Tappan Public Library

September 9, 2024 Northern Valley Press

OLD TAPPAN—Alex Prizgintas is set to bring his unique “Bach to Rock” electric cello program, now known as “B-2-R,” to the Old Tappan Free Public Library on Sunday, Sept. 29, […]

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County seeks high-schoolers to work the polls for Nov. 5 election

September 8, 2024 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—County elections officials tell Pascack Press they hope to recruit up to 300 student poll workers over the next month to help staff busy polling stations during the Nov. […]

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Hillsdale sup’t.: Sept. 17 ‘yes’ is long-term fix for middle school

September 8, 2024 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE— Superintendent Robert Lombardy clarified concerns raised during an Aug. 26 forum on the $62.4 million referendum to renovate George G. White Middle School, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive, long-term […]

Community Voices

‘Modernize the Middle School’ forum a wealth of facts, opinions

August 31, 2024 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE—More than two dozen residents attended the Hillsdale Public Schools final question-and-answer session on the $62.4 million George White renovation referendum, Aug. 26, peppering officials and the project architect with […]

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