Back in Time
‘Swampless!’ Selling suburbia in the early 20th century
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 […]
Hillsdale
Hillsdale
Town warns Centennial fence jumpers amid grounds care
HILLSDALE, N.J.—The borough’s $500,000 investment in Centennial Field is entering its final phase, but officials say repeated trespassing is jeopardizing the project’s success. The field remains closed through the end […]
Hillsdale
Taxes up ranging 38 cents to $121
MONTVALE, N.J.—The Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 28 and vote on a proposed budget of nearly $70 million […]
Emerson
33rd Kid Fishing Contest May 3
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 […]
Hillsdale
Throws shade on field-lights bid
HILLSDALE—A proposal to seek alternate bids for field lighting at Memorial Field was voted down April 15 after Mayor Michael Sheinfield broke a 3–3 council tie, opposing the motion. The […]
Hillsdale
School, town plans layer up $526 tax hike on average
HILLSDALE—Residents can expect to pay about $526 more in property taxes next year under proposed school and municipal budgets now under review. The Board of Education projects a total school […]
Hillsdale
Accord confirms Smith’s retirement
HILLSDALE—A months-long chapter in Hillsdale government closed quietly April 15 when the Borough Council unanimously approved a consent resolution finalizing Police Chief Sean Smith’s retirement, following his reinstatement and an […]
Community Voices
Two paths, one sweet destiny
PASCACK VALLEY—Dr. Edie Weinthal and Greg Germakian—both longtime Pascack Valley residents—are engaged and planning to tie the knot this May in an intimate ceremony at Bear’s Cove in Ramsey, where […]
Hillsdale
Supt. Bilotti to resign June 30; trustees accept ‘with regret,’ eye next steps
MONTVALE, N.J.—Pascack Valley Regional High School District Superintendent Dr. Sarah Bilotti has resigned, effective June 30, and will become the new superintendent of the Eastern Camden County Regional School District […]
Hillsdale
Hillsdale voters to cast ballots at new location starting with June primary
HILLSDALE, N.J. — Beginning with the June 10, 2025, primary election, all Hillsdale voters will head to a new polling location. The borough has announced that Pascack Valley High School’s new gym, at 200 […]