October 3, 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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

‘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 […]

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 […]

COMMUNITY VOICES: Redevelopment, and eminent domain, was council’s choice

February 27, 2018 Pascack Press

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] To the editor: At its meeting of Feb. 6, Emerson’s borough council (minus the dissenting voice of Councilwoman DiPaola) voted to authorize the use of eminent domain to […]

Resident discusses bringing regionalism to Westwood

February 20, 2018 Pascack Press

[slideshow_deploy id=’899′] To the editor: The concern of the Westwood Borough Council is a simple fix. The time has come for Westwood to be a leader and re-invite the idea […]

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