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November 5, 2026
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Township of Washington

News about the Township of Washington, N.J.

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Election

Democrats poised to gain in Hillsdale and Westwood; Republicans hold leads in Emerson, Woodcliff Lake

November 4, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—The blue wave that swept Democrats to control of Congress on Nov. 3 gently lapped the Pascack Valley. Democrats were poised to gain council seats in Hillsdale and Westwood […]

Westwood Regional High School students receive poll worker training Sept. 30 ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Photo by Lori Perlow.
Election

Election 2026: More than 80 Westwood Regional students train to work the polls

November 2, 2026 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. — At a Hillsdale polling place last November, Mia Moreta-Perez greeted voters at the tablet station and helped older residents check in. A year later, that’s the […]

Citizens of the Year honoree Theresa “Teri” Capparelli with Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce President Anthony Rizzo and Treasurer Ken Baron; fellow honoree Dr. Peter Wohl with state Sen. Holly Schepisi at the chamber’s Oct. 20 dinner, at Seasons Catering in the Township of Washington. John Snyder photos.
Community Voices

Chamber cheers Citizens of the Year

November 1, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N,J.—To the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce, Theresa “Teri” Capparelli is a nonprofit leader, fundraiser and community advocate. To her daughters, she is also the mother […]

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Election

Early voting opens in Bergen County; mail-ballot deadline is Oct. 27

October 24, 2026 Pascack Press

BERGEN COUNTY — In-person early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 1, with 10 locations available across Bergen County. The […]

Following Councilman Michael Ullman’s resignation for personal reasons, the council named Daisy Velez vice president in his place. Velez moved to appoint Realtor Michael Polito to fill the remainder of Ullman’s term. Courtesy photos.
Election

Polito named to council, replacing Ullman

October 24, 2026 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—After rejecting two candidates to fill the unexpired term of recently resigned Councilman Michael Ullman, the Township Council voted unanimously Oct. 19 to appoint Planning Board member […]

The candidates: Democratic incumbent Erin Collins with newcomer Kristian Rasmussen on the left, and Republican incumbent Lauren Letizia with former councilwoman Beth Staples on the right. Two seats are up for grabs on the Westwood Borough Council. Campaign photos.
Community Voices

Council hopefuls talk plaza’s future, ‘Hub’ priorities

October 22, 2026 Michael Olohan

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Four candidates vying for two Westwood Council seats Nov. 3 have differing visions for the future of Westwood Plaza, the borough shopping center whose former Kmart anchor store has […]

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Community Voices

School board contests give Park Ridge, Hillsdale voters choices

October 22, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Park Ridge voters will choose among four candidates for three school board seats Nov. 3, while Hillsdale voters will select two of three candidates to represent their borough on […]

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Pascack Press

Colonial Boulevard to remain open to traffic on Halloween; police advise caution

October 16, 2026 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Colonial Boulevard will remain open to through traffic on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, with no planned street closure, the Police Department announced Oct. 15. Police said additional […]

The “before” picture. Dozens of men age 55-plus have signed up for Westwood Recreation’s inaugural functional fitness program, which will meet weekly at the Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave. It’s free for borough residents. John Snyder photo
Pascack Press

New men’s fitness class off to a strong start

October 16, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—What brings a roomful of men, ages 55 to 88, to the Westwood Community Center on a Friday afternoon for a new fitness class? For Alex, 72, of Westwood, […]

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Pascack Press

Ullman resigns from Township Council, citing time demands; vacancy opens

October 15, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.— Council Vice President Michael Ullman resigned effective Oct. 13, saying he could no longer devote the time necessary to fulfill his responsibilities to residents. His departure leaves […]

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