Township of Washington Archives — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

Suspicious package prompts evacuation on Beech Street

January 22, 2025 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A report of a suspicious package on Wednesday, Jan. 22 prompted an evacuation of nearby homes and the closure of Beech Street as local and county agencies responded. […]

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 […]

Mayor urges action on new DPW; DeSena asks to review another option

January 21, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Employees of the Department of Public Works are working out of an “open tent in a confined yard,” according to DPW Director Daniel Scudieri, who urged the council […]

Mercer County Superior Court Judge Robert T. Lougy.

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 […]

Bergen County’s new superintendent of schools, Patrick Fletcher, speaks at the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley meeting on Jan. 9 at the Westwood Community Center. John Snyder photo.

Bergen County Superintendent of Schools on Civics, School Funding

January 16, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Nearly three dozen parents, grandparents, educators, and past and current officials from the Pascack and Northern Valley areas gathered at the Westwood Community Center on Jan. 9 to hear from […]

With the support of his wife, Alissa, and their children, Kristian and Hannah, and many friends old and new — here, the first major DBF fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus in Washington Township — Dennis Burke has embraced his journey with resilience, dignity, and humor. Credit: Mary Evans.

Have friends, will triumph

January 16, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—When Dennis Burke was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in June 2023, he faced not only the profound challenges posed by the disease but also the many daunting emotional […]

US Airways Flight 1549 (N106US) after crashing into the Hudson River.

16 Years Later: Remembering the Miracle on the Hudson

January 15, 2025 Pascack Press

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Sixteen years ago today, a quick-thinking crew of NY Waterway ferries performed what is considered the most successful marine rescue in aviation history. On Jan. 15, 2009, US […]

Borough backs ‘realistic’ affordable housing legislation

January 13, 2025 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Borough Council on Dec. 16, 2024 threw unanimous support to a resolution backing a proposed statewide legislative effort to reduce affordable housing obligations by up to 80%. The push […]

Pascack Mayors Breakfast Returns to Iron Horse Restaurant

Pascack Mayors Breakfast Returns Jan. 22

January 13, 2025 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD—The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce invites residents and local professionals to kick off the new year with the Pascack Mayors Breakfast 2025, a signature event bringing together community members […]

Members of the township’s police and fire departments and ambulance corps gather with members of the community on Dec. 18, 2024 to congratulate and thank Sgt. Riedel on his 26 years of exemplary service. WTPD/Facebook

DPW, fire, council updates; Sgt. Steve Riedel retires

January 11, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A packed council chamber erupted in applause multiple times during the town’s annual council reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 6. Officers were promoted, new hires were announced, and […]