River Vale Archives — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

A business jet whines its passage over homes in the Township of Washington in March, 2025. John Snyder photo.

Anti-jet noise advocates urge residents to get involved

April 11, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A local representative on a committee to reduce jet aircraft noise said they will continue to speak out against the persistent jet noise that plagues the Pascack […]

Primary election stage set

April 11, 2025 Michael Olohan

TRENTON—Officials tell Pascack Press this year’s June primary election will likely generate increased voter turnout as registered Democratic and Republican voters cast ballots to decide which candidates will face off […]

Join the celebration: Stop by ShopRite of Hillsdale on Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. for the unveiling of a special-edition Cheerios box and a $2,500 check presentation to support local hunger relief. Pascack Press illustration.

Hillsdale ShopRite staff to appear on Cheerios box; $2,500 to be donated to Westwood food pantry April 11

April 8, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Shoppers at ShopRite of Hillsdale will soon see familiar faces on their cereal shelves. Store team members Jack Callaghan and Shirley Jackson are being honored with their appearance on […]

AIA New Jersey, with more than 2,100 members, has led the state in advocating for good design and responsible stewardship of the built environment.

New Jersey Architecture Week celebrates 125 years of design excellence

April 4, 2025 Pascack Press

TRENTON—In honor of the 125th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New Jersey Chapter, Gov. Phil Murphy has proclaimed April 6–12 as New Jersey Architecture Week. The celebration […]

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (center), joined by Westwood Councilwoman Erin Collins (left), Raymond Cantor of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, and Judith Fleischer of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, announces new anti-tariff legislation during a March 31, 2025 press event in Westwood. John Snyder photo.

Gottheimer slams Trump tariffs in Westwood visit

March 31, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J. — In a campaign-season stop focused on economic policy, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Westwood on March 31 to announce new legislation opposing President Trump’s warned reciprocal tariffs. […]

River Vale Township hired Settembrino Architects to design the New Public Safety Complex. Then firm says online, "The surrounding site caters to several neighborhoods on both Rivervale Road and Prospect Avenue, Settembrino Architects has approached the Public Safety Complex to have a more residential feel to fit within the neighborhood’s context."

Look to summer, fall for public safety complex opening

March 31, 2025 Michael Olohan

RIVER VALE, N.J.—Unexpected construction delays and anticipated change orders might push the long-awaited opening of River Vale’s nearly $15 million Public Safety Complex to late summer or early fall, according to […]

PVHS Chamber Jazz 2024–25, with its jazz quintet, is going places! At left: Director of Bands Craig Yaremko. Photo via by Craig Yaremko

Rising stars on a streak: PVHS Chamber Jazz Quintet opens at Jersey Jazz LIVE! April 6

March 31, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—A quintet of student musicians from Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale will perform as the Rising Stars opening act at the New Jersey Jazz Society’s April 6 Jersey Jazz […]

The Corps placed an order in February for a Ford E-450 Wheeled Coach Type III ambulance, a modern upgrade that will expand its capacity to respond to emergencies.

River Vale Volunteer Ambulance Corps rallies for new rig, facility upgrade

March 28, 2025 John Snyder

RIVER VALE— The River Vale Volunteer Ambulance Corps (RVVAC), a fixture in town since 1957, is calling on the community it serves to help meet a critical need: raising the […]

Barbara Lowin stars as Alma Mahler in Outrageous!, a 75-minute performance blending music and storytelling, March 26 at the River Vale Public Library.

River Vale Library Presents: “Outrageous!” — Alma Mahler Comes to Life on Stage

March 22, 2025 Pascack Press

RIVER VALE— A powerful blend of music, storytelling, and history comes to the River Vale Public Library on Wednesday, March 26 at 6 p.m., as local favorite Barbara Lowin stars in Outrageous!, a 75-minute theatrical […]

State school aid up some 6% for most PV districts

March 19, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Pascack Valley’s six local school districts and one regional K-12 district, spanning Westwood and Washington Township, received increased school aid amounts that will contribute to keeping property taxes in […]