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November 3, 2026
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Citizens of the Year honoree Theresa “Teri” Capparelli with Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce President Anthony Rizzo and Treasurer Ken Baron; fellow honoree Dr. Peter Wohl with state Sen. Holly Schepisi at the chamber’s Oct. 20 dinner, at Seasons Catering in the Township of Washington. John Snyder photos.
Community Voices

Chamber cheers Citizens of the Year

November 1, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N,J.—To the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce, Theresa “Teri” Capparelli is a nonprofit leader, fundraiser and community advocate. To her daughters, she is also the mother […]

Students from Pascack Hills and Pascack Valley high schools explore Manhattan’s Chinatown during a trip connecting their Mandarin studies with food and culture. Leading them are teachers Liam O’Neill, front and center, and Debbie Yao, in red at left in the foreground. Courtesy photo
Community Voices

A lesson beyond words: Students from two local high schools put Mandarin to the test in Chinatown

November 1, 2026 John Snyder

LOWER MANHATTAN—A haircut on Pell Street could earn five points. So could a foot massage. Other assignments called for finding Chinese characters, photographing incense or recording a video of friends […]

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Election

Early voting opens in Bergen County; mail-ballot deadline is Oct. 27

October 24, 2026 Pascack Press

BERGEN COUNTY — In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, with 10 locations available across Bergen County. The […]

PH senior Austin Miller earns Eagle after creating a tribute to vets at school.
Community Voices

Wall of remembrance a milestone for scout: PH senior Austin Miller earns Eagle after creating a tribute to vets at school

October 24, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—For Austin H. Miller, a tribute to veterans at Pascack Hills High School began with his own family’s military service and grew into a project connecting the school’s past […]

The Borough of Hillsdale and Meadowbrook School are all in on hands-on environmental stewardship. Zoltán Horváth photo.
Community Voices

Call to increase street-tree planting budget

October 23, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Hillsdale Environmental Commission Chair Fred Rubel is urging the borough to increase funding for street tree planting after reporting a net loss of 237 street trees in nine months. […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Community Voices

School board contests give Park Ridge, Hillsdale voters choices

October 22, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Park Ridge voters will choose among four candidates for three school board seats Nov. 3, while Hillsdale voters will select two of three candidates to represent their borough on […]

American Legion Post 162 Commander Tom Robinson, from left, presents a two-star Blue Star Service Flag to Shane Svorec, joined by husband Rich and daughter Lainey. The stars honor the Hillsdale couple’s two daughters serving in the U.S. military: Pfc. Destiny Svorec, left, an Army horizontal construction engineer, and AG3 Lainey Svorec, right, a Navy reservist and aerographer’s mate third class. The presentation was made at the post’s Oct. 3 meeting. Zoltán Horváth photo.
Community Voices

Two daughters in uniform, two blue stars for Hillsdale family

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.—When Shane Svorec was handed a Blue Star Service Flag bearing two stars, she found herself staring at them and holding back tears. The two stars represent her daughters: […]

Justin Saxon in a courtesy photo
Community Voices

School board VP Saxon steps down, reflects 

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—School Board Vice President Justin Saxon resigned effective Sept. 15 after nearly seven years of service. Candidates for the vacancy will be interviewed by the board in closed session […]

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Community Voices

Hillsdale to end student parking on Liberty Avenue

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Pascack Valley High School students will no longer be allowed to park along Liberty Avenue, and borough officials have arranged alternative parking at Stonybrook Swim Club following complaints about […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Election

East-side cell service fix divides council hopefuls as election nears

October 16, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The debate over how best to improve vital cellular service on the borough’s east side has emerged as a key issue in the Nov. 3 Borough Council election. The […]

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