Emerson
BOE weighs $28.2M budget April 29; levy up 2.9%
EMERSON—The Emerson Board of Education will hold a hearing April 29 on its introduced total budget of $28.2 million that includes a nearly 3% increase in the local tax levy. […]
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New life soon for Armenian Nursing Home?
EMERSON—The vacant nursing home on 3 1/2 prime acres at 70 Main St. might soon be ready for rejuvenation. After 83 years in the borough, and on the cusp on […]
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Emerson Station contractor sues over $1.4M said owed
EMERSON—A subcontractor working on the massive downtown residential-retail complex now called Citizen Emerson Station has filed a civil complaint and construction lien claim against the developer, Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal […]
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Council OKs $16M preliminary 2024 budget; average annual taxes up $98
EMERSON—The Borough Council have introduced a preliminary budget of nearly $16 million for 2024–2025—an increase of $562,498 over last year’s municipal budget—that will increase average annual taxes by $98. Council […]
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Westwood, Emerson soak up $1M federal grants
PASCACK VALLEY—The boroughs of Westwood and Emerson will each receive million-dollar federal grants, with the former to help elevate homes in flood prone areas and the latter to improve local […]
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Council hears fire, police ’24 budget requests for a growing borough
EMERSON – Leaders from local emergency services presented essential equipment needs aimed at enhancing resident safety from fire and crime during a March 5 budget review session with the Borough […]
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New delays sought in borough’s $500K case on ambulance HQ
EMERSON—A Superior Court judge has delayed a trial launched nearly four years as the borough works to recoup $500,000 in remuneration from its Emerson Station developer, given in exchange for […]
Community Voices
Honors for ‘Lid’ on 800th win
EMERSON—The Borough Council honored long-time resident and Academy of Holy Angels coach Susan ‘Lid’ Liddy on her 800th career win with a ceremony and proclamation at its March 5 meeting. […]
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 […]
Community Voices
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, […]