Emerson
New life soon for Armenian Nursing Home?
EMERSON—The vacant nursing home on 3 1/2 prime acres at 70 Main St. might soon be ready for rejuvenation. After 83 years in the borough, and on the cusp on […]
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Emerson Station contractor sues over $1.4M said owed
EMERSON—A subcontractor working on the massive downtown residential-retail complex now called Citizen Emerson Station has filed a civil complaint and construction lien claim against the developer, Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal […]
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Council OKs $16M preliminary 2024 budget; average annual taxes up $98
EMERSON—The Borough Council have introduced a preliminary budget of nearly $16 million for 2024–2025—an increase of $562,498 over last year’s municipal budget—that will increase average annual taxes by $98. Council […]
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Westwood, Emerson soak up $1M federal grants
PASCACK VALLEY—The boroughs of Westwood and Emerson will each receive million-dollar federal grants, with the former to help elevate homes in flood prone areas and the latter to improve local […]
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Council hears fire, police ’24 budget requests for a growing borough
EMERSON – Leaders from local emergency services presented essential equipment needs aimed at enhancing resident safety from fire and crime during a March 5 budget review session with the Borough […]
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New delays sought in borough’s $500K case on ambulance HQ
EMERSON—A Superior Court judge has delayed a trial launched nearly four years as the borough works to recoup $500,000 in remuneration from its Emerson Station developer, given in exchange for […]
Community Voices
Honors for ‘Lid’ on 800th win
EMERSON—The Borough Council honored long-time resident and Academy of Holy Angels coach Susan ‘Lid’ Liddy on her 800th career win with a ceremony and proclamation at its March 5 meeting. […]
Back in Time
Tom Thumb Weddings
PASCACK VALLEY—A century ago, a popular fundraiser for schools and churches was the Tom Thumb Wedding. Gen. Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Stratton (1838–1883). Standing a little […]
Community Voices
A seat at the table: Annual mayors’ breakfast a hit for chamber
WESTWOOD—Nine area mayors and a new councilwoman headlined the annual Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce mayors breakfast at The Tavern at The Iron Horse in Westwood on Jan. 24, […]
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DiPaola on sale of Emerson Plaza, more
PASCACK VALLEY—Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola, speaking at the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast With the Mayors on Jan. 24, said developments to watch in 2024 included the recent […]