Pascack Press
HVAC work preceded middle school roof fire
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Westwood’s volunteer firefighters. They were already out at another call on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 1, when a report came in […]
Pascack Press
Montvale
Driveway, emergency access focus of Montvale ‘active adult’ complex hearing
Concerns about how “active adult” residents of a proposed 157-unit senior complex at 127 Summit Ave. will be able to exit the grounds on foot was debated by Planning Board […]
Pascack Press
Township’s dog park debate raises cost concerns
A dog park grant discussion July 13 had local officials and residents barking at each other over the grant’s future cost. Although the Township Council voted 3–2 to submit a […]
Emerson
Mail-in, provisional vote ‘chaos’ possible for Nov. 3 election
Nearly two-and-a-half weeks after the predominantly mail-in July 7 primary election, Bergen County elections officials finally certified the results and one top official told Pascack Press that “if [the governor] […]
Pascack Press
Mask, glove litterbugs could see day in court
Improper disposal of used surgical masks and gloves—used by residents to protect others and themselves from potentially spreading coronavirus—will officially be illegal and punishable by a fine or jail time […]
Emerson
Nine candidates file for Pascack Valley BOE seats
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Nine candidates filed for four open seats on the Pascack Valley Regional District Board of Education that are up for grabs Nov. 3 during a year marked by one […]
Township of Washington
Assisted living proposal to generate ‘much less traffic’ Township of Washington
An applicant traffic consultant for a 100-bed assisted living facility proposed at 620 Pascack Road said the facility will generate “much less traffic” than a previous tennis and fitness facility […]
Hillsdale
Street closed to allow for outside dining
Looking to show support for struggling local eateries, the Hillsdale Borough Council July 14 unanimously approved a resolution to close a portion of Washington Avenue near Broadway that will create […]
Montvale
Field improvement costs jump $70K for sprinklers
A last-minute upgrade to replace a malfunctioning sprinkler system at the LaTrenta recreation complex will boost field improvement project costs nearly 20 percent, said the borough engineer. Borough Council members […]
Park Ridge
Council votes 6-0 to approve 50-unit affordable complex as trial looms
After a nearly two-hour closed session meeting July 21, Park Ridge’s Borough Council voted unanimously to approve a “partial settlement agreement” with a developer to “create a realistic opportunity” for […]