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Emerson’s Douce-McDermott to Guyana with Peace Corps
EMERSON, N.J.—Omana Douce-McDermott, 23, of Emerson, has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will depart for Guyana in June to begin training as a health volunteer. She said […]
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STUDENTS SEEK RECORD RELAY: Annual Fundraiser Against Cancer May 18
EMERSON, N.J.—This year’s Relay For Life of the Pascack Valley marks Emerson Jr./Sr. High School’s second consecutive year hosting the event, and organizers say they’re excited for a huge turnout. […]
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BACK IN TIME: A Sweet Deal For A Guy And His Gal
“Got a date tomorrow night?” asks this advertisement, published April 30, 1957. “Come on over to Dairy Queen for a real treat for you and your gal. Just order any […]
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Boy Scouts’ ‘Perversion Files’ Show Alleged Predators
Two of 52 former New Jersey Boy Scout leaders identified as alleged sexual abusers of boys—one from Emerson and one from Old Tappan—were publicly named in a list that the […]
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#EmersonEarthWeek Takes Root With Family Activities
EMERSON, N.J.—Emerson is celebrating Earth Week, April 22–28, with a series of events sure to keep The Family Town in the green. Preserving the local environment and its resources for […]
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Family of Westwood’s Pompilio John Sambogna Seeks Help in Cancer Fight
BY JOHN SNYDEROF PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD, N.J.—Wishes of buona fortuna, buona salute, and heartfelt love are pouring in for Pompilio John Sambogna, owner of Pompilio’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, who was […]
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Council Lauds Hoop Star John Dime, Hall of Famer John Ziemba
BY JOHN SNYDEROF PASCACK PRESS EMERSON, N.J.—The mayor and council honored Emerson Cavos basketball player John Dime and Coach John Ziemba at their work meeting on April 2. They thanked […]
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THIS WEEK IN LOCAL HISTORY: Emerson gets its start as Etna
BY KRISTIN BEUSCHEROF PASCACK PRESS The borough we know as Emerson has gone by a number of names over the years. While still a part of Washington Township in the […]
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Easter Egg Events Abound in the Pascack Valley
BY E.B. RABBITSPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS The hunt is on! We’ve rounded up local municipal Easter egg-related events so you don’t have to search to find one close to home. […]
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Emerson Redeveloper Turns up Environmental ‘Areas of Concern’
BY JOHN SNYDEROF PASCACK PRESS EMERSON, NJ.—There evidently are environmental trouble spots on Block 419 where the borough’s redeveloper partner intends to start building shops and luxury and affordable housing […]