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August 19, 2026
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Township of Washington Green Team
Community Voices

Tree canopy seen trending down; health fears

August 13, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A team of Montclair State University students studying the township’s tree canopy health told the governing body that projections indicate local tree canopy coverage could fall below […]

Kieran Scott - The Getaway
Local Author Spotlight

River Vale author covers friendship, fear, bad behavior in ‘The Getaway’

August 13, 2026 Pascack Press

RIVER VALE, N.J. — Kieran Scott knows that divorce changes a family. For her latest thriller, the River Vale author began wondering what it might do to everyone gathered around […]

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) speaks Aug. 12 in Park Ridge, with one of the borough’s massive water tanks as a backdrop. Joining him are, among others, state Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-39), New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell Director Michael Geraghty, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, Bergen County Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer, Mayor Keith Misciagna, and councilmen Will Fenwick and Bruce Goldsmith. John Snyder photo.
Park Ridge

Bipartisan push on cybersecurity action after new attacks

August 12, 2026 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Standing just off the firehouse on Wednesday with one of Park Ridge’s massive municipal water tanks behind him, Rep. Josh Gottheimer pointed to the borough’s water system as […]

Allison “Allie” Polyniak advances the ball for Pascack Valley during her senior season. Polyniak was named to the United Soccer Coaches 2025–26 High School Scholar All-America Team. Courtesy photo.
Hillsdale

PV’s Polyniak earns national scholar-athlete honor

August 10, 2026 Staff

HILLSDALE, N.J. — Pascack Valley High School graduate Allison “Allie” Polyniak has been named to the United Soccer Coaches 2025–26 High School Scholar All-America Team, recognizing her achievements in the […]

Yard sign illustration
Montvale

Political sign ordinance changes tabled

August 10, 2026 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Following concerns a resident raised about potential privacy and constitutional violations, the Borough Council voted, 3-2, in July to table a proposed ordinance amendment regulating the placement of […]

No phone zone
Pascack Press

Westwood Regional extends bell-to-bell device ban to high school

August 10, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Westwood Regional School District students will face a bell-to-bell restriction on personal internet-enabled devices when classes resume Wednesday, Sept. 2, with the district’s existing expectations for younger […]

John “Cal” Calvin Gardenier operated his livery stable in Hillsdale from the 1880s through the 1910s. Well placed to serve those coming and going at the Hillsdale station, it stood on Park Avenue near the railroad tracks, now the location of the Bank of America. The building was lost in a fire in 1930. Colorized.
Back in Time

Horses for Hire in Old Hillsdale

August 10, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

In 1909, the Bergen County Standard described Calvin Gardenier’s livery stable as “one of the largest and most successful business enterprises in Hillsdale.” In 2026, the majority of people have […]

Park Ridge

Council OKs $2.5M in bonds, proposes $6.75M for well filtration

August 10, 2026 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—The Borough Council authorized slightly more than $2.5 million in bonds July 14 for various public improvements, including electric utility capital improvements, a bucket truck and emergency generators […]

Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo applauds as the name of the borough’s new park is officially revealed on Saturday, May 3. It is the borough’s first and only municipally owned park. Photo by Mike Olohan
Pascack Press

Woodcliff Park as borough’s gathering place

August 10, 2026 John Snyder

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—When Woodcliff Park opened to several hundred cheering residents in May 2025, Mayor Carlos Rendo described its purpose in a single word: community. Barely more than a year […]

Westwood Avenue in downtown Westwood will be closed between Broadway and Kinderkamack Road on Aug. 17 for milling and repaving work.
Pascack Press

Westwood Avenue to close Aug. 17 for paving work

August 10, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Westwood Avenue will be closed to all vehicle traffic between Broadway and Kinderkamack Road on Monday, Aug. 17, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for milling and repaving work […]

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