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March 16, 2026
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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.

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Keeping Schools Safe: County Task Force Urges Immediate Steps

March 15, 2019 Michael Olohan

BY MICHAEL OLOHANOF PASCACK PRESS PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—A Bergen County task force on school safety, formed after the Valentine’s Day 2018 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in […]

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A Nod To Powerful Women in Politics

March 12, 2019 Hillary Viders

BY HILLARY VIDERSSPECIAL TO NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS NORTHERN VALLEY AREA, N.J.—In 2019, women in the political arena are making headway but many feel that there is much more ground to […]

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Volunteers, Programs Distinguish Thomas J. Riley Senior Center

March 8, 2019 John Snyder

BY JOHN SNYDEROF PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD, N.J.—You don’t have to live in the Westwood House or the Borough of Westwood to enjoy the Thomas J. Riley Senior Center, 100 Madison […]

Community Voices

YOUR VIEW? Englewood Council Funds Forums on Community Center

March 1, 2019 Michael Olohan

BY MICHAEL OLOHANOF NORTHERN VALEY PRESS ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Hoping to hold a citywide conversation to decide if Englewood should move forward on developing a community center, City Council members approved a […]

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Open House on Northern Valley Greenway March 5

March 1, 2019 Michael Olohan

BY MICHAEL OLOHANOF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS NORTHERN VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Residents of six towns traversed by a proposed 7.4-mile Northern Valley greenway are urged to make their voices heard March 5 […]

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Seventh Annual WWRSD Has heART Connects For Charity

February 8, 2019 John Snyder

BY JOHN SNYDEROF PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD—Congratulations to 14 talented young artists from the Westwood Regional School District who have their art exhibited this month at Westwood Gallery. Their works, collectively […]

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Westwood mayor throws out pot ban: Wants path to sales of medical marijuana

September 28, 2018 John Snyder

BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD, N.J.—Executing the third veto of his administration, Westwood Mayor John Birkner Jr. on Sept. 22 negated a nearly unanimous council vote banning both […]

Community Voices

Opinion: Westwood Police Chief Pontillo on the borough’s marijuana ban

September 27, 2018 Pascack Press

TO THE EDITOR: I was shocked and disappointed to read on the front cover of a local newspaper that the Westwood police chief was accused by Mayor John Birkner Jr. […]

Community Voices

‘Emergency celebration’: Hundreds inaugurate Westwood first responders night

July 27, 2018 John Snyder

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] BY JOHN SNYDER OF PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD, N.J.—Westwood’s police, fire, and volunteer ambulance services sparkled at Westvale Park July 18, stars at a first annual Emergency Services Night […]

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IN THE GARDEN: Early spring things and lawn care, too

March 5, 2018 Tom Clancey

BY GERRI GIBNEY Can you believe it? My “In the Garden” column is celebrating its seventh year anniversary and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it, and hopefully, dear reader, you […]

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