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 […]
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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 […]
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Consensus on leasing two cars for police department
EMERSON—Following a recommendation from the police chief and chief municipal financial officer, the Borough Council agreed Jan. 16 to approve the leasing of two police cars in 2024, saving about […]
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Hillsdale, Westwood in shared-court pact
PASCACK VALLEY—The borough councils of Hillsdale and Westwood approved a first-ever shared-service municipal court agreement recently to start the New Year off with savings for both towns estimated at $50,000 […]
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Firehouse elevator project climbs toward bids
EMERSON—After questions over a redacted invoice on the proposed elevator project at the firehouse, the Borough Council voted, 4-0, on Jan. 16 to authorize its architect to prepare bid specs […]
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Ruth Maceluch, who blazed a trail, gets her own day
EMERSON—Happy birthday and congratulations to Ruth Maceluch, who turned 102 on Nov. 29 and who, on Dec. 5, was recognized with a day in her honor. Mayor Danielle DiPaola posted […]
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Dietsche, retiring, gets her own day
EMERSON—A unanimous Borough Council and mayor proclaimed this month that Dec. 31 would be Jane Dietsche Day in the borough in honor of borough clerk Jane Dietsche, who retires that […]
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Zoning request for affordables paused; March 4 trial looms
EMERSON—Mayor Danielle DiPaola said the borough is awaiting answers to questions posed nearly two years ago before the town can consider a zoning change request from Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal […]
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Zoning Request For Affordables at 129 Kinderkamack Paused; March 4 Trial Looms
EMERSON—Mayor Danielle DiPaola said the borough is awaiting answers to nine questions posed nearly two years ago before they can consider a zoning change request from Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal […]