Township of Washington Archives — Page 12 of 91 — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

The Westwood Regional School District Board of Education on Thursday, Sept. 26, agreed, 8-0, one abstention, to a five-year contract with Dr. Patrick McQueeney to lead the administration of the WWRSD.

New superintendent has full backing of WWRSD board

October 3, 2024 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Westwood Regional School District Board of Education on Thursday, Sept. 26, agreed, 8-0, one abstention, to a five-year contract with Dr. Patrick McQueeney, asking him to begin […]

Who’s appraising our properties? WT wants in on background checks

October 1, 2024 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Township officials said they would look into the background checks being conducted on employees from an appraisal company that is scheduled to begin appraising local homes as part […]

BSA Troop 321 Township of Washington, August 2024.

Pasta dinner Oct. 13 to help grow a community garden

October 1, 2024 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Derek Kaine, a local student and a Boy Scout with Troop 321, is working toward earning his Eagle Scout rank by leading a project that will benefit the […]

Westwood Regional School District BOE 2024

Westwood BOE to consider new superintendent, recognize student achievements Thursday

September 26, 2024 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Westwood Regional Board of Education holds its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Westwood Regional High School. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with an executive […]

Friends to those in need: Elizabeth Butryn, Charlotte Sinno, and Nicky DeFrancesco. Photo via Shannon DeFrancesco.

Three from township rally for critters at county shelter

September 22, 2024 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Three enterprising fourth-graders from Jessie F. George School—Elizabeth Butryn, Charlotte Sinno, and Nicky DeFrancesco—raised $276 for the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center through a lemonade stand […]

Get in now for early registration: Washington’s Wicked 5K & Kids Fun Run

September 21, 2024 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The early registration deadline for the inaugural Washington’s Wicked 5K & Kids Fun Run is quickly approaching. Participants must register by Wednesday, Sept. 25 to take advantage of discounted pricing and secure […]

Township of Washington Volunteer Ambulance Corps rig, posted April 18, 2020

Parents raise safety concerns after child injured in car vs. scooter crash

September 18, 2024 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Parents are calling for increased caution from both drivers and pedestrians after a crash involving a car and an electric scooter left one child injured at the intersection […]

450 Pascack Road, Township of Washington, September 2024 / File

Are there contaminants? Ball in town’s court on 450 Pascack Road

September 17, 2024 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—An environmental investigation of 450 Pascack Road—conducted as part of the township’s “due diligence” before purchasing the 3.2-acre property—suggested contaminants such as fuel oil, pesticides, asbestos insulation, and […]

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."

Some $72K in change orders OK’d for public safety complex

September 16, 2024 Michael Olohan

RIVER VALE—Since the start of construction in mid-2023, the contractor on the new public safety complex—Dobco. Inc. of Wayne—has submitted at least eight change orders totaling nearly $72,000, about 10% […]

Next for swim club site: Probing for hazardous materials

September 8, 2024 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Before any redevelopment can take place at the 6.1-acre former Washington Township Swim Club, a thorough environmental survey by Boswell Engineering is set to dive in, officials tell Pascack […]