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September 9, 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.

The Washington Elementary School community—and then some—gathered in a raucous and heartfelt show of support on Friday, Feb. 7, to celebrate the resilience and courage of 9-year-old Shane McCooe, affectionately known as “Shane the Brave.” John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

Cheers, chants, and a red carpet: ‘Shane the Brave,’ 9, honored at end-of-treatment clap out

February 7, 2025 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Washington Elementary School community—and then some—gathered in a raucous and heartfelt show of support on Friday, Feb. 7, to celebrate the resilience and courage of 9-year-old Shane […]

Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert T. Lougy.
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Motions to dismiss ‘Planning’ lawsuit delayed to May

February 7, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE—A Mercer County Superior Court judge postponed a decision on motions to dismiss Montvale’s legal challenge to the amended Fair Housing Act until early May. The decision, initially expected on […]

Harvard Researcher Eric Johnson sifts dirt excavated at a site, searching for remnants of production debris from Campbell’s Wampum Mill, which existed near the Electric Lake area.
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Noms open for county historic preservation awards

February 1, 2025 John Snyder

HACKENSACK—The Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards, honoring exceptional efforts in preserving the county’s vital, rich history. Since […]

The Demarest Free Public Library is featuring Recent Travel Photographs, an exhibit by local photographer John Mancuso, through Feb. 28.
Community Voices

Exhibit by local photographer John Mancuso through Feb. 28.

January 29, 2025 Northern Valley Press

DEMAREST—The Demarest Free Public Library is featuring Recent Travel Photographs, an exhibit by local photographer John Mancuso, through Feb. 28. Mancuso’s exhibit showcases photographs from his travels to Tuscany, Sicily, […]

Bergen County’s new superintendent of schools, Patrick Fletcher, speaks at the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley meeting on Jan. 9 at the Westwood Community Center. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

Bergen County Superintendent of Schools on Civics, School Funding

January 16, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Nearly three dozen parents, grandparents, educators, and past and current officials from the Pascack and Northern Valley areas gathered at the Westwood Community Center on Jan. 9 to hear from […]

With the support of his wife, Alissa, and their children, Kristian and Hannah, and many friends old and new — here, the first major DBF fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus in Washington Township — Dennis Burke has embraced his journey with resilience, dignity, and humor. Credit: Mary Evans.
Community Voices

Have friends, will triumph

January 16, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—When Dennis Burke was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in June 2023, he faced not only the profound challenges posed by the disease but also the many daunting emotional […]

U.S. Marine Sgt. Chris Hrbek, a Westwood volunteer firefighter, was killed in action in Afghanistan on Jan. 14, 2010. He was 25.
Community Voices

A mayor reflects on sacrifice, community, and history

January 13, 2025 Pascack Press

Ahead of the Jan. 19  memorial service on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Marine Sgt. Chris Hrbek’s death, Mayor Ray Arroyo has asked us to reprint these remarks […]

Westwood Library Martha Urbiel
Community Voices

Martha Urbiel on her and Westwood library’s next chapter

January 2, 2025 Pascack Press

Dear Library Friends. Today, New Year’s Eve 2024, I am especially thoughtful of the last 18 years, my time here as the library director in Westwood. As you may already […]

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UPDATE: $76.1M Tenafly schools referendum too close to call — to be decided this week

September 27, 2024 Michael Olohan

TENAFLY SCHOOL VOTE UPDATE: Board of Election officials said Friday, Sept. 27, that they anticipate final election totals on the Tenafly schools referendum by 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, which […]

Rabbi Dov Drizin blows the shofar at Valley Chabad during a candle lighting ceremony honoring David, Michele, and Brooke Dryerman, remembered for their generosity and strong community ties following a tragic car accident. Photo of Rabbi Drizin by John Snyder; the Dryermans’ image appeared on the front of a Hebrew prayer guide with English transliteration provided by Valley Chabad.
Community Voices

Community gathers, tears flowing, to honor Dryerman family at Valley Chabad

September 15, 2024 John Snyder

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Approximately 150 people from the Pascack Hills High School and Valley Chabad Center for Jewish Living communities gathered Sunday evening for a solemn candle lighting ceremony to honor three […]

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