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: Hate, Racism, Bigotry Have no Place in Our County

August 16, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I am deeply disturbed and saddened, yet again, by two horrific mass shootings gripping our nation this [past] weekend in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. My […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Hillsdale PD thanks many for ‘Night Out’ success

August 16, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: The Hillsdale Police Department gives profound thanks to all of those who participated in our National Night Out Event on the evening of Aug. 6. The show […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Call for Update to Second Amendment

August 16, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I believe that our country should closely examine the firearms policy of Israel. Several other nations have a similar approach. I urge all readers to research this. […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Post Laments Loss of Older Veterans

August 16, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: Dick Bozzone is a past commander of the Cpl. Jedh C. Barker Memorial Post 153 American Legion in Park Ridge, as well as our historian and the […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: NJ Doctor, Patient Alliance for Schepisi, Auth

August 16, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I am writing in response to the letter “‘Birkner, Falotico Get Health Care’” published Aug. 5. As the son of a surgeon based in Teaneck, someone […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Kudos For Reporting on Climate Findings

August 5, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: I commend and thank you for your article on page 31 of the July 29 Pascack Press, “New Jersey to feel the heat, study concludes.” Any honest […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Grateful For Poppy Drive Support

August 5, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: American Legion Post 162 of Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake and Old Tappan presented certificates of appreciation to four local businesses that provided strong support for our annual poppy […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: ‘Birkner, Falotico Get Health Care’

August 5, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: When I look ahead to New Jersey’s 2019 elections, healthcare is top of my mind. I say that as someone whose father lost his life in a […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Vanderbeck’s Loss Will Be Felt in Valley

July 30, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: On July 17, Westwood—“the Hub of the Pascack Valley”—lost a pillar of the community—Ed Vanderbeck. Ed was a longtime member and ardent supporter of the Pascack Historical […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Local Elections Matter: Vote Nov. 5

July 30, 2019 Pascack Press

To the editor: Many of us, from journalists to my own friends and neighbors, are already consumed with thoughts of the 2020 Presidential Election. But we can’t let 2020 Fever […]

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