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September 1, 2025
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Emerson fire captain charged with forgery, record tampering over respirator fit tests

May 16, 2025 Staff

EMERSON, N.J. (May 16, 2025)—A senior fire official in the Borough of Emerson has been charged with forgery and falsifying public records, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced May 16. […]

Emerson

Local students honored — our ‘Unsung Heroes’

May 15, 2025 Staff

PARAMUS, N.J.— Five Pascack Valley-area high school seniors were among 57 Bergen County students honored in March at the 2025 Unsung Hero Student Recognition Ceremony, which celebrates students whose quiet […]

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Emerson

Pascack Valley commuters face disruption in looming rail walkout

May 14, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J. (May 14, 2025)—A complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service — including the Pascack Valley Line — could begin as early as Friday, May 16, following a breakdown in […]

Emerson Budget 2025
Emerson

Lowered $16.7M spend plan costs average taxpayer $125 more yearly

May 13, 2025 Michael Olohan

EMERSON, N.J.—A unanimous Borough Council on May 6 adopted an amended $16,774,933 municipal budget with a $12,184,725 tax levy that will raise property taxes by about $125 for the average […]

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Emerson

As clock ticks, towns seek more time on state’s affordable housing rules

May 5, 2025 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Pascack Valley officials tell Pascack Press that they are conducting vacant land analyses and adjustments and starting to complete affordable housing fair share plans — […]

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Community Voices

Forum on teens’ mental health May 7 at Hills

May 4, 2025 Staff

MONTVALE, N.J.—Parents, teachers, students, and community members are invited to a powerful evening of connection and conversation on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Pascack Hills High School […]

Emerson

Judge throws ERUR out on Block 419

May 4, 2025 Michael Olohan

EMERSON, N.J.—A federal lawsuit filed against Emerson and Mayor Danielle DiPaola by Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal (ERUR), alleging the borough caused delays that raised project costs and stalled affordable housing, […]

Farmland was giving way to front yards in the Pascack Valley at the turn of the 20th century. Park Ridge was described as a commuter’s paradise when this view was captured around 1905 from the top of the Mittag & Volger typewriter ribbon factory. These houses still stand on South Maple Avenue, although then it was called Elizabeth Street.
Back in Time

‘Swampless!’ Selling suburbia in the early 20th century

April 26, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

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 […]

Kid Fishing Contest
Emerson

33rd Kid Fishing Contest May 3

April 19, 2025 Pascack Press

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 […]

Emerson Budget 2025
Emerson

Borough eyes 3.3% tax jump for a $143 average increase

April 19, 2025 Michael Olohan

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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