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March 30, 2026
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Emerson’s Fay Yeager, 91, is a force of nature, teaching yoga across the Pascack Valley. “I start with a simple version of a posture, easy for most,” she explains. “Then I add more challenging elements.” Eileen Johnson photo.
Community Voices

At 91, Fay Yeager still inspires from the heart

March 29, 2026 Pascack Press

By TARA SCHLUTERSpecial to Pascack Press EMERSON—Fay Yeager has been teaching yoga for more than half her life.Like most fitness instructors, she is committed to improving the health of her […]

An artist’s rendering shows the proposed 122-unit assisted living facility planned for the former Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center site at 70 Main St. in Emerson.
Emerson

Armenian assisted living proposal next hearing April 9

March 29, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—A fourth hearing on a proposed 122-unit assisted living facility at the 3.5-acre Armenian Nursing Home site is set for Thursday, April 9 at 8 p.m. at Borough Hall, 146 […]

Going nowhere fast: Detail of the cold shell of the once-vaunted, always controversial Citizen Emerson Station mixed-use redevelopment dominating Kinderkamack between Lincoln and Linwood, in a moment from January. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

Mayor, borough seek jury trial over Block 419

March 21, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—A court brief filed March 12 by attorney for Emerson and Mayor Danielle DiPaola denies every accusation made by developer Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal (ERUR) in a Nov. 2025 lawsuit […]

Michael P. Gorman
Community Voices

Local historian on our pivotal Revolutionary year

March 21, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—WE HAD THE PLEASURE recently of spending time with Michael P. Gorman, an Oradell resident and longtime volunteer with local historical organizations, and the author of 1778: The Revolution in New […]

An artist’s rendering shows the proposed 122-unit assisted living facility planned for the former Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center site at 70 Main St. in Emerson.
Community Voices

Zoning criteria questioned for assisted living proposal; building height, floor area also concerns

March 11, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—A disagreement over whether zoning exceptions granted to the former Armenian Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center should apply to a proposed assisted living facility dominated a recent Land Use Board […]

A look back in print: A column of brief items from the Westwood Chronicle, February 1916, offers a snapshot of daily life in the Pascack Valley more than a century ago. (Photo shown is a generic illustration.)
Back in Time

Timely Pascack Valley Happenings, February 1916

February 22, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

PASCACK VALLEY—In 1889, the first newspaper serving the Pascack Valley was founded in the form of the Park Ridge Local. Compiled by editors John C. Storms and James B.H. Storms, […]

Ackerman Park, off Ackerman Avenue, features lighted, newly repaved basketball courts, a bocci court, age-specific playgrounds, and picnic seating, with the Kyle Griffin Memorial at the entrance honoring the Emerson resident killed while serving in Iraq. Borough of Emerson.
Emerson

Ackerman Park due more love via open space bid

February 20, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—Borough officials said Feb. 17 that they would like to continue making improvements at Ackerman Park by applying for a county Open Space grant for a gazebo to create a shaded […]

Admin Michael Carelli
Emerson

Borough gets new, part-time administrator: Michael Carelli

February 19, 2026 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—The borough has hired a part-time administrator under a shared-service agreement with Pompton Lakes, approving a $79,000 contract that runs Feb. 1 through Dec. 31. Michael E. Carelli, Pompton Lakes’ […]

A house fire that began Saturday, Feb. 7 and burned into Sunday morning destroyed a one-family home at 43 Poplar Ave., according to Borough of Oradell Police Chief David L. Gangemi. Courtesy photo.
Emerson

Westwood, Emerson crews assist as fire destroys Oradell home over Super Bowl weekend

February 10, 2026 Pascack Press

ORADELL — Firefighters from Westwood and Emerson were among the mutual-aid responders who assisted Oradell emergency crews during a two-alarm house fire that destroyed a single-family home at 43 Poplar Ave., authorities said. […]

VFW Post 6192 student and teacher honorees are joined by school representatives, local officials, and post leaders following the Jan. 13 education awards ceremony at the Washington Township Senior Center, recognizing winners of the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests and the post’s 2025–26 Teachers of the Year. Courtesy photo.
Community Voices

Speaking up on democracy: Local high schools, middle schools shine with winners of VFW’s audio-essay contests

February 7, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—VFW Post 6192 honored local winners of its annual Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy contests — along with three Teachers of the Year — during an education […]

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