September 13, 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: 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 […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: New Dwight Morrow Leader Ready to Serve

September 3, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: On behalf of the Englewood Public School District, I would like to introduce myself to the parents, guardians, staff, students and community members of the City of […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Furnishings Will Move From Old Site To New, Firefighter Says

August 26, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: In your article on Aug. 19 regarding the funding of a new firehouse in the Township of Washington, Councilman Michael Ullman was quoted as saying there will […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Schepisi on Her Record Against Gun Violence

August 19, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I write today concerned by recent attacks against me over the issue of gun safety and gun violence and saddened that politics has sunk to such a […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Post 162 Lauds Hillsdale PD

August 19, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: When the project to create a new veterans memorial in Hillsdale was announced in fall 2018, Hillsdale Police Chief Robert Francaviglia and Capt. Sean Smith immediately made […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Schepisi for Patients’ Rights on Healthcare

August 19, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: If you spend 36-plus years in the healthcare arena you tend to see the trends and changes. Most of my patients claim their insurance companies restrict access, […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Student, 16, for Birkner, Falotico

August 19, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: The school day was almost over, and I was in the cafeteria doing homework and looking forward to the weekend. Suddenly, our principal’s voice came over the […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Adopt a Deer-Smart Community Plan Instead

August 16, 2019 Northern Valley Press

To the editor: Re: “Woodland Stewards Worry About Deer Impact,” Northern Valley Press, Aug. 9: It’s disappointing when trusted nature mavens mislead the public by blaming deer for our problems. […]

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