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A Tree Grew in Emerson
EMERSON—Washington Oak Park still serves in Emerson, but the onetime focal point of this land, a centuries-old oak tree, has been gone for decades. In 1959, the Daughters of the […]
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Questions on enviro warning sign
EMERSON—An unassuming sign affixed to a fence on Kinderkamack Road between Linwood Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard at the Citizen Emerson Station redevelopment site has quietly signaled an environmental cleanup effort […]
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Borough trims its Round 4 obligation by 14 units
EMERSON—The Borough Council unanimously approved a fourth round affordable obligation of 167 prospective need units, reducing their state-allocated obligation by 14 units and reserving the right to further reduce its […]
Community Voices
Motions to dismiss ‘Planning’ lawsuit delayed to May
MONTVALE—A Mercer County Superior Court judge postponed a decision on motions to dismiss Montvale’s legal challenge to the amended Fair Housing Act until early May. The decision, initially expected on […]
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Noms open for county historic preservation awards
HACKENSACK—The Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards, honoring exceptional efforts in preserving the county’s vital, rich history. Since […]
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Borough preps resolution to avoid builder’s remedy lawsuits; Ghassali alleges ‘mapping errors’ in Montvale’s favor
MONTVALE—A day after Montvale and its “Local Leaders for Responsible Planning” coalition lost a second bid to stay New Jersey’s affordable housing law, Mayor Michael Ghassali wrote residents to advise […]
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Judge rejects motion to pause N.J. affordable housing law; legal battles continue
TRENTON, N.J. — Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert T. Lougy on Jan. 27 denied a second request to stay New Jersey’s landmark affordable housing law, marking the fifth time courts […]
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Talk of the towns on menu: Mayors share local priorities at chamber forum
WESTWOOD—Eight Pascack Valley mayors provided updates on key local issues and hot topics at the annual Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce “Breakfast With the Mayors” Wednesday, Jan. 22 at […]
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Meals on Wheels North Jersey announces openings for Pascack Valley residents
WOODCLIFF LAKE—Meals on Wheels North Jersey says it’s pleased to announce that there are several openings available in the Pascack Valley region for older individuals and those with disabilities to […]
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Towns take a second swing at halting state’s affordables law
MONTVALE—A second effort to halt the state’s new affordable housing law will be decided in Mercer County Superior Court on Jan. 23, after the 27 towns challenging it have found […]