Hillsdale
Where’s the trail?
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Three mayors in towns that encircle a long-awaited Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Nature Trail are ready and willing to work with Suez water to make the trail a […]
Hillsdale
Hillsdale
Rec center ‘uncertain’ for 2021
HILLSDALE, N.J.—In ranging remarks at the recent Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce Mayors Breakfast, Mayor John Ruocco said the borough is waiting for expressions of interest from developers following […]
Emerson
GOP mayors urge Sen. Cardinale to bow out for Schepisi
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Eight Bergen County Republican mayors in the 39th legislative district, including four from the Pascack Valley, have written to State Sen. Gerald Cardinale asking him not to […]
Hillsdale
Veteran of the Week: Hillsdale’s George DeRosa nabs Bergen County honor
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Congratulations to George M. DeRosa, recent New Jersey Fifth District Hero, an American Legion Post 162 past commander—and ongoing recruitment dynamo—and all-around Hillsdale-area champion. To his long […]
Emerson
At annual ‘breakfast,’ mayors speak to a brighter year ahead
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—A majority of Pascack Valley mayors, who just met for an annual confab, acknowledged that 2020 was a mixed bag for businesses due to Covid-19 closures. Moving […]
Hillsdale
Suez holding up Woodcliff Lake Reservoir trail?
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Three Pascack Valley mayors are frustrated with Suez North America’s delays in approving a long-awaited nature trail around Woodcliff Lake Reservoir that all three towns had approved […]
Emerson
Funds OK’d for equipping police with body cameras
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Gov. Phil Murphy approved $58 million in funding for police body-worn cameras on Dec. 23, 2020, the money to help reimburse local police departments for camera purchases. […]
Emerson
Councils reorganize: Heartfelt messages, shifts in power
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Some wore face coverings, some did not, and some newly elected members were in council chambers while others remained secure at home. But Pascack Valley municipal councils […]
Emerson
Council reorgs set; old business, fresh start Jan. 4–6
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Virtual handshakes, well wishes, and congratulations will greet new and returning Pascack Valley council members as 2021 begins with small reorganization meetings being held in person at […]
Hillsdale
Ruocco vetoes parts of redevelopment plan; special meeting set for Dec. 30
HILLSDALE, N.J.—As he suggested he might after the controversial ordinance passed Dec. 8, Mayor John Ruocco has vetoed several parts of Ordinance 20-15, adopting the Patterson Street Redevelopment Plan, warning […]