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February 21, 2026
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Rosemarie D'Alessandro and her sons, John and Michael, have been working tirelessly to advance the cause of child safety. Courtesy photo.
Community Voices

Justice for Victims Law marks 25 years; inspired by Joan D’Alessandro case

December 3, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE — A landmark New Jersey law championed by Hillsdale resident and victims’ rights advocate Rosemarie D’Alessandro quietly marked its 25th anniversary on Nov. 17, underscoring a legacy of legal […]

Affordable housing illustration.
Montvale

‘Targeted’ Montvale, Park Ridge seek settlements with Fair Share, developers

December 2, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—With a Dec. 31 deadline looming to resolve challenges from the Fair Share Housing Center — and, in Montvale’s case, several intervening developers — both Montvale and Park Ridge […]

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Hillsdale

Court: Dec. 8 hearing likely to decide 20-year lease for DePiero farm property

December 2, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE—A Superior Court hearing on Dec. 8 before Judge Gregg Padovano will likely determine whether D’Agostino Landscaping of West Nyack was properly awarded a 20-year lease for the former 8.4-acre […]

Five Dimes Brewery, at 247 Westwood Ave., occupies the former L.N. Grand 5 & 10 Cent Store, a longtime downtown landmark. The brewery, which opened in 2021, quickly became a hub for local music, community gatherings, and craft beer enthusiasts. (Courtesy photo)
Pascack Press

Five Dimes Brewery hearing carried; ZBA still set for full Dec. 1 docket

December 1, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Five Dimes Brewery’s application will not be heard at the Dec. 1 meeting of the Westwood Zoning Board of Adjustment. The amended agenda formally carries the matter (ZB-25-0111) to Jan. 12, 2026 — which […]

The Emerson Police Department on Oct. 8 congratulated PO Sean Croal, who received the SRO of the Year at the Annual Bergen County SNAP Conference. “Thank you, Prosecutor Mark Musella and Chief of Community Engagement and Public Affairs Melanie Ozuna Silletti, for the great event.” EPD via Facebook
Emerson

Safety drills, bike clinics, more: SRO Sean Croal earns Bergen County honor

December 1, 2025 Staff

EMERSON — School Resource Officer Sean Croal has been honored with the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office School Resource Officer Excellence Award, recognizing his wide-ranging work with students, staff, and the […]

NJ State House
Alpine

Millions in road, safety funds headed to Pascack and Northern valleys under FY26 municipal aid

November 30, 2025 Staff

TRENTON—Gov. Phil Murphy has announced $150 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Aid grants, with 537 municipalities statewide receiving funding for road, bridge, safety, and quality-of-life improvements. Every municipality that […]

300 Chestnut Ridge Road Redevelopment Plan, Block 602 Lot 1.
Pascack Press

Planning Board, Council talk 300 Chestnut Ridge: Planners Dec. 2; council now at senior center, and on Dec. 10

November 30, 2025 Pascack Press

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Borough Planning Board will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. to continue hearing the redevelopment application for 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, a […]

Unstoppable: Alex Friend and Jagger Rose organized a basketball tournament Nov. 22 to raise funds for their friend and teammate — and Hills quarterback — Dren Bauta and his family. Bauta is in remission. Lisa Friend photo.
Montvale

‘Dren Strong’ hoops tourney for the win

November 30, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE—Pascack Hills High School Principal Tim Weiland watched from the sideline as whistles echoed, sneakers squeaked, and cheers bounced between the walls of both the front and back gyms. Students […]

Park Ridge officials are amused and mortified in equal measure as their mayor, Donald F. Gelnaw, sports a Glen Rock football sweatshirt at the Dec. 10, 1980 meeting of the governing body. A good sport, Gelnaw was fulfilling the terms of a wager with that borough’s mayor after the state championship tipped Glen Rock’s way, 22-21. Photo: Thomas Moorhead
Back in Time

Two mayors, one wager, and an embarrassing sweatshirt

November 30, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

PARK RIDGE—In this week’s featured photograph, Mayor Donald F. Gelnaw, right, having lost a bet, is forced to wear a Glen Rock High School Panthers sweatshirt at a borough council […]

Bethany Community Center, 605 Pascack Road, is a wellness and recreation hub offering fitness facilities, classes, sports, and community programs for all ages. It partners with local groups to provide activities ranging from swimming and martial arts to music and senior programs, and also serves as a worship site for Bethany Church.
Pascack Press

DPW moves on two fronts: Bethany lease, Valley Bank parking on Dec. 2 council agenda

November 29, 2025 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON — The Township Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. with a full agenda headlined by the public hearing and second-reading vote on Ordinance 25-25, which […]

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