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August 19, 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.

Community Voices

COMMUNITY VOICES: Early picks disappoint former councilman

January 8, 2018 Pascack Press

To the editor: One would think newly elected Mayor Peter Calamari of the Township of Washington would be a man of his word and his campaign slogan, “It’s time for […]

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COMMUNITY VOICES: ‘What price is fair for regional schooling?’

January 8, 2018 Pascack Press

To the editor: Regarding “School Funding Dispute” (Page 1, Jan. 1): State government says regional school districts promote efficiencies that save taxpayers money. Not in our district, says Woodcliff Lake, […]

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Writer to mayor: Consider changing form of government

January 8, 2018 Pascack Press

To the editor: Bravo to our new Council! A statement made by our new Mayor at last night’s meeting implied that the taxpayers of our Township voted for him on […]

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Community rises around rec’s 55+ cardio fitness program

November 20, 2017 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, NJ—Ask these 50 area seniors what they’re getting out of the cardio fitness class at the Recreation Department’s Forever Young Fitness Program, open to those 55 and older, and […]

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Persico led the pack in Legion’s ‘Americanism’ essay contest

September 4, 2017 John Snyder

By JOHN SNYDER STAFF WRITER PARK RIDGE—Congratulations to the many area students who entered this year’s American Legion Auxiliary’s Americanism Essay Contest, particularly those students who took first-place and honorable […]

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COMMUNITY VOICES: Friend recalls legacy of local business owner

August 29, 2017 Pascack Press

To the editor: On Aug. 5, 2017, the Township of River Vale lost a very dedicated store keeper, Mr. Spyro Georgatos of Cousin’s Pizza and Restaurant (187 Rivervale Road). Cousin’s […]

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LETTER: Writers says state ‘fails’ on school funding

August 23, 2017 Pascack Press

To the editor: The lesson for all New Jersey school property taxpayers is that they should be focused on per-pupil cost, which ranges from $13,000 to over $30,000 statewide. Municipal […]

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