Back in Time
‘Swampless!’ Selling suburbia in the early 20th century
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, Bergen County, N.J.—By the dawn of the 1900s, the Pascack Valley was well on its way toward shedding its rural roots and becoming a suburb as we […]
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33rd Kid Fishing Contest May 3
PASCACK VALLEY AREA—The Friends of the Pascack Brook will host their 33rd Annual Kids Fishing Contest on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Open […]
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Borough eyes 3.3% tax jump for a $143 average increase
EMERSON—Borough officials introduced a 2025 budget on April 1 that includes a tax levy of $12.2 million and an average tax increase of $143 for an average home assessed at […]
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Anti-jet noise advocates urge residents to get involved
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A local representative on a committee to reduce jet aircraft noise said they will continue to speak out against the persistent jet noise that plagues the Pascack […]
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Primary election stage set
TRENTON—Officials tell Pascack Press this year’s June primary election will likely generate increased voter turnout as registered Democratic and Republican voters cast ballots to decide which candidates will face off […]
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New Jersey Architecture Week celebrates 125 years of design excellence
TRENTON—In honor of the 125th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New Jersey Chapter, Gov. Phil Murphy has proclaimed April 6–12 as New Jersey Architecture Week. The celebration […]
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Gottheimer slams Trump tariffs in Westwood visit
WESTWOOD, N.J. — In a campaign-season stop focused on economic policy, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Westwood on March 31 to announce new legislation opposing President Trump’s warned reciprocal tariffs. […]
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State school aid up some 6% for most PV districts
PASCACK VALLEY—Pascack Valley’s six local school districts and one regional K-12 district, spanning Westwood and Washington Township, received increased school aid amounts that will contribute to keeping property taxes in […]
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Valley towns face lawsuits after Fourth Round filings
PASCACK VALLEY—Most of our towns now face lawsuits or challenges over reduced affordable housing numbers they submitted for the state’s Fourth Round of affordable housing by the state-mandated Jan. 31 […]
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Dunkin’ burglary, vandalism spree lands suspect in jail
HACKENSACK—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman of Newark on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey […]