Back in Time
When Hillsdale met Seattle: The origins of Yesler Way
HILLSDALE—In the early days of the Pascack Valley, roads were not given names in the same way we know them today. The few roads that existed to serve the handful of […]
Pascack Press
Hackensack
Bergen250 highlights history, culture in October events
HACKENSACK — The Bergen250 Program, through the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs, will host five free events in October spotlighting Bergen County’s Revolutionary War role and its ongoing […]
Emerson
Voting starts in Pascack Valley; forum packed
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Voting in New Jersey’s Nov. 4 General Election is underway in Pascack Valley. Mail-in ballots have gone out — and are already coming back — while in-person early […]
Emerson
Cheering new councilman O’Neil Ellis, borough booster
EMERSON—The Borough Council voted Sept. 16 to appoint Republican O’Neil A. Ellis to fill the unexpired term of former Councilwoman Jill McGuire, who resigned in August. The term runs through […]
Pascack Press
Council boots no-show zoning member; ZBA to livestream
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Township Council voted unanimously, Sept. 22, to remove Zoning Board of Adjustment member Jeffrey Roberto from his post due over chronic absences in a period of two-plus […]
Park Ridge
Sept. 30 forum on Mill Pond dredge referendum
PARK RIDGE—The mayor and council will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at 53 Park Ave. The session will serve […]
Pascack Press
Council eyeing Memorial Field light upgrades
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The township administrator told council Sept. 22 that the 10 large light poles ringing Memorial Field likely need electrical upgrades, ranging from possible new grounding systems or complete […]
Hillsdale
Pastime at the right time: With ‘Everyone Wins Baseball,’ PVHS senior opens the field to those with special needs
HILLSDALE—Bottom of the first, sun on the grass, a kid digs in. Crack of the bat — a clean shot over the shortstop’s head. He’s hustling down the line, arms […]
Pascack Press
Warning signals urged at firehouse; 450 Pascack Road update
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Mayor Peter Calamari said he will reach out to Bergen County officials to see whether they can help the township fund emergency stop signals outside the new firehouse, […]
Community Voices
Bear spotted in Township of Washington; police remind residents to stay alert
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A black bear sighting in the area of Kennedy Drive on Saturday evening, Sept. 27, prompted an advisory from the Police Department, which reminded residents to use caution. […]