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Township OKs 147 units for 4th round; total could change

February 9, 2025 Michael Olohan

RIVER VALE—Based on a new analysis from its planner, the Borough Council approved a resolution that reduced the township’s fourth round affordable obligation to 147 units from an original state […]

Brookside Hall, also known as Lachmund's Hotel, stood at the River Vale and Old Tappan border.

Celebrating Lincoln With a Frolic in Calico

February 9, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

PASCACK VALLEY—“A novel and interesting reception will take place at Brookside Hall, River Vale, N.J., on Lincoln’s Birthday, Friday evening, February 11, 1910,” the Bergen County Standard newspaper reported 115 […]

Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert T. Lougy.

Motions to dismiss ‘Planning’ lawsuit delayed to May

February 7, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE—A Mercer County Superior Court judge postponed a decision on motions to dismiss Montvale’s legal challenge to the amended Fair Housing Act until early May. The decision, initially expected on […]

Harvard Researcher Eric Johnson sifts dirt excavated at a site, searching for remnants of production debris from Campbell’s Wampum Mill, which existed near the Electric Lake area.

Noms open for county historic preservation awards

February 1, 2025 John Snyder

HACKENSACK—The Bergen County Historic Preservation Advisory Board is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Bergen County Historic Preservation Awards, honoring exceptional efforts in preserving the county’s vital, rich history. Since […]

On a winter’s day circa 1960, Florence Blakeney stands in front of the stately Blakeney mansion on Rivervale Road. Soon after, the home was demolished to make way for Florence Road and a housing development.

River Vale’s Blakeney mansion

February 1, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

RIVER VALE—One of River Vale’s stateliest homes was the Blakeney mansion, which once stood at 270 Rivervale Road. Jacob M. Blakeney moved to River Vale (then still part of the […]

Borough preps resolution to avoid builder’s remedy lawsuits; Ghassali alleges ‘mapping errors’ in Montvale’s favor

January 28, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE—A day after Montvale and its “Local Leaders for Responsible Planning” coalition lost a second bid to stay New Jersey’s affordable housing law, Mayor Michael Ghassali wrote residents to advise […]

Judge rejects motion to pause N.J. affordable housing law; legal battles continue

January 27, 2025 John Snyder

TRENTON, N.J. — Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert T. Lougy on Jan. 27 denied a second request to stay New Jersey’s landmark affordable housing law, marking the fifth time courts […]

Left to right: GPVCOC tech support Ralph Crespo, president Tony Pallogudis, and secretary Greg Giardino; Hillsdale Mayor Michael Sheinfield, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo, Assemblyman Robert Auth (R-39), Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna, Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali, Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo, River Vale Mayor Mark Bromberg, Township of Washington Mayor Peter Calamari, Emerson Mayor Danielle DiPaola; and the chamber’s treasurer, Kenneth Baron, and vice president, Anthony Rizzo. Courtesy photo.

Talk of the towns on menu: Mayors share local priorities at chamber forum

January 26, 2025 Michael Olohan

WESTWOOD—Eight Pascack Valley mayors provided updates on key local issues and hot topics at the annual Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce “Breakfast With the Mayors” Wednesday, Jan. 22 at […]

Meals on Wheels North Jersey announces openings for Pascack Valley residents

January 21, 2025 Pascack Press

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Meals on Wheels North Jersey says it’s pleased to announce that there are several openings available in the Pascack Valley region for older individuals and those with disabilities to […]

Towns take a second swing at halting state’s affordables law

January 16, 2025 Michael Olohan

MONTVALE—A second effort to halt the state’s new affordable housing law will be decided in Mercer County Superior Court on Jan. 23, after the 27 towns challenging it have found […]