Park Ridge Archives — Page 34 of 68 — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

Fairness hearing Jan. 15 over housing settlement

January 4, 2021 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—At least one resident, Burton Hall, has filed a formal legal objection to the borough’s affordable housing settlement that permits a 448-unit development, including 68 affordable units, on […]

Promising to care for it, firefighter seeks kidney donation

January 1, 2021 Staff

PARK RIDGE, N.J.— Longtime Volunteer Fire Department member Mark “Cookey” Eisen needs a kidney transplant. According to Mayor Keith Misciagna in an appeal to residents last week, “Mark has spent […]

Council reorgs set; old business, fresh start Jan. 4–6

December 30, 2020 Michael Olohan

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 […]

Ghassali on storm debris cleanup, power restoration

December 27, 2020 Pascack Press

MONTVALE, N.J.—Mayor Michael Ghassali took to email on Dec. 26 to advise on cleanup and power restoration following a messy storm overnight into Christmas. Wind gusts reached 67 mph in […]

Access Road OK? Variance Vote Jan. 19 Over Housing Plan

December 21, 2020 Michael Olohan

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Nearly 18 months after the proposal’s approval by Montvale, the developer of a 185-unit inclusionary development—which will provide 37 affordable units—got preliminary approval for an access road to […]

Alert: Murphy declares state of emergency in advance of nor’easter snowstorm

December 16, 2020 Pascack Press

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Be careful out there. Gov. Phil Murphy has issued a state of emergency for New Jersey ahead of a nor’easter snowstorm that could bring more than a […]

Hometown Heroes include several from Pascack Valley

December 15, 2020 Pascack Press

GLEN ROCK, N.J.—Congratulations to the Pascack Valley residents who star in Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s December 2020 roster of Fifth District Hometown Heroes. The class of first responders, veterans, students, life-saving […]

Police chiefs back body cameras; gear required statewide Jan. 1

December 9, 2020 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Only one of eight Pascack Valley towns has plans to have police officers wear body cameras starting Jan. 1, 2021, with most chiefs responding to a Pascack […]

Local Restaurants, Shops Struggle as Cases Rise

December 7, 2020 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—New Jersey and nationwide, a much-debated question among business owners and business advocates is whether the traditionally busy holiday shopping season will be enough to sustain struggling […]

Pantry Power! Helping Hand Turkey Drive 2020 Delivers the Goods

November 25, 2020 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Helping Hand Food Pantry Turkey Drive 2020 took in a flock of approximately 400 donated frozen turkeys and an unprecedented haul of side dishes and other food donations. The […]