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District cheers retiring ‘pillars’
HILLSDALE, N.J.—The Hillsdale Board of Education on May 12 honored six members of its staff who are set to retire this school year, celebrating what amounts to more than 100 […]
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Hillsdale to honor fallen heroes with Memorial Day parade and ceremony
HILLSDALE, N.J.— The Borough of Hillsdale will mark Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 with a full slate of community events, culminating in a solemn ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. This year’s observance carries special significance […]
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Complaints of ‘teen terrors’ on bikes draw responses
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Parents, police, and local youth are being called to action after growing complaints about teens riding bikes and e-bikes recklessly in Hillsdale and Westwood. From weaving through […]
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How it’s done: three Hillsdale ‘Teachers of the Year’
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Three Hillsdale teachers were honored as Teachers of the Year at the May 12 Board of Education meeting, recognized through the Bergen County Teacher and Educational Services Professionals Recognition […]
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BOE approves $4.1M lease for modular classrooms
HILLSDALE, N.J.—The Hillsdale Board of Education has approved a $4.1 million contract with MobileLease Modular Space Inc. to lease and install modular classrooms that will house George G. White Middle […]
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Local students honored — our ‘Unsung Heroes’
PARAMUS, N.J.— Five Pascack Valley-area high school seniors were among 57 Bergen County students honored in March at the 2025 Unsung Hero Student Recognition Ceremony, which celebrates students whose quiet […]
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Pascack Valley commuters face disruption in looming rail walkout
WESTWOOD, N.J. (May 14, 2025)—A complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service — including the Pascack Valley Line — could begin as early as Friday, May 16, following a breakdown in […]
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Chief Travis Woods sworn; says promotions near
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Lt. Travis Woods was sworn in as Hillsdale’s new police chief shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, following the Borough Council’s 6–0 vote approving his appointment. Woods […]
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Board to honor teachers, retirees at May 12 meeting
HILLSDALE, N.J.—The Hillsdale Board of Education will meet on Monday, May 12 at Ann Blanche Smith School, beginning with a closed executive session at 5:30 p.m., followed by the public session at 6 p.m. in […]
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‘Daughter of Mine’ wins Best Short Film at NJ Documentary Festival
SPARTA, N.J. (May 9, 2025) — Daughter of Mine, the emotional short film chronicling Hillsdale resident Rosemarie D’Alessandro’s decades-long fight for justice following the 1973 murder of her daughter Joan, was named Best […]