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January 27, 2026
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Old Tappan

News about Old Tappan, N.J.

A firefighter works at a snow-cleared hydrant on Howard Drive near Doris Place in Old Tappan, where a 5-inch supply line has been anchored and connected — a critical step in establishing a water source at a fire scene. The department says buried hydrants can delay these first operations, which is why residents are urged to keep a 3-foot area around hydrants free of snow. (Joe Fasulo photo)
Northern Valley Press

Keep those hydrants well clear of snow, your fire department urges

January 27, 2026 Northern Valley Press

OLD TAPPAN — After the Jan. 25 snowstorm, the Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department is reminding residents and business owners to “adopt” the fire hydrant closest to their home or business […]

Left to right: Ken and Monique Hickey and Mark Durkin share a table at the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Mayors, held at Tavern at the Iron Horse on Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026.. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

Chamber’s annual mayors’ breakfast: Laughs leaven civic session at Tavern at The Iron Horse; business leaders tuck into wide-ranging reports

January 23, 2026 Michael Olohan

WESTWOOD—The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual  “Breakfast with the Mayors” drew a capacity crowd at The Tavern at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, with the front room limited […]

NJ State House
Alpine

Millions in road, safety funds headed to Pascack and Northern valleys under FY26 municipal aid

November 30, 2025 Staff

TRENTON—Gov. Phil Murphy has announced $150 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Aid grants, with 537 municipalities statewide receiving funding for road, bridge, safety, and quality-of-life improvements. Every municipality that […]

Hillsdale

Post 162 invites letters to deployed troops

November 21, 2025 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE/WOODCLIFF LAKE/OLD TAPPAN—American Legion General Leonard E. Wood Post 162 is calling on residents to help ensure that soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard members serving overseas know their […]

Community Voices

Officials consider next steps on deer management

September 17, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Local mayors and other public officials turned their attention to a topic close to home: the Pascack Valley’s growing white-tailed deer population — and what to do about it. […]

New Jersey residents who apply for a concealed carry permit pay a $200 fee, with $150 kept by local police — the portion Old Tappan’s council recently voted not to refund.
Community Voices

Concealed carry permit fee debate stirs nearby; Old Tappan declines refund, Dumont approves

September 7, 2025 Michael Olohan

OLD TAPPAN—A split Borough Council narrowly defeated a resolution that would have refunded a $150 municipal permit fee to local gun owners who apply for a concealed carry permit, and […]

WHY DO DEER REQUIRE MANAGEMENT IN NEW JERSEY? White-tailed deer are abundant across the state, creating safety, health, and ecological challenges. Photo: NJDEP Fish & Wildlife, Bureau of Wildlife Management
Community Voices

Accidents, complaints spur Pascack Valley deer forums

September 7, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY —Three area councils will take up the region’s growing deer problem this month, as residents press officials for solutions to rising accidents, property damage, and health concerns. Meetings […]

Northern Valley Press

Hopes for regional fix on deer woes: All welcome to hear expert at Old Tappan Borough Council meeting Sept. 15

August 29, 2025 Michael Olohan

OLD TAPPAN—A senior Department of Environmental Protection biologist will provide local and regional options to Northern Valley and Pascack Valley officials in Old Tappan to address concerns about deer overpopulation, […]

Old Tappan's two-room schoolhouse, along with teachers, principal, and the student body, in 1900.
Back in Time

Remembering Old Tappan’s little schoolhouse

August 29, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

OLD TAPPAN—Thirty-one students, two teachers, and a principal—this comprised the entirety of Old Tappan’s two-room wooden schoolhouse in 1900.    The school stood on Old Tappan Road near Leonard Drive, […]

Firefighters perform one of the six fireground tasks: Search and Rescue. OTFD photo.
Northern Valley Press

Old Tappan firefighters rescue ducklings from storm drain

June 2, 2025 Northern Valley Press

OLD TAPPAN, N.J. — The Old Tappan Volunteer Fire Department responded to an unusual call on Saturday, May 31, when a resident reported ducklings trapped in a storm drain. After […]

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