News about the Township of Washington, N.J.
WESTWOOD, N.J.—A light rain fell but ceremonial shovels rose to a bright future at Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County’s latest groundbreaking, Nov. 18 at a former minor dump: 95 […]
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The inscriptions in chill brick brought many to their knees, fingers outstretched. Others, some atop canes or clad in motorcycle leather, recognized veterans’ names and pointed. Of […]
HACKENSACK—New and effective strategies to address two growing youth challenges—mental health and vaping—dominated the 28th annual countywide conference held by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Oct. 29 before over 400 […]
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A state Superior Court judge has overturned the Planning Board’s 2018 denial of a site plan for a proposed smoke and vape shop at Washington Town Center, […]
NEW JERSEY—Voters here cast ballots to elect candidates to represent them in the New Jersey General Assembly, county and local governments and on school boards on Election Day, Nov. 5. […]
To the editor: I am a past member of the Westwood Regional Board of Education. I was a trustee for 14 years, holding top committee positions and serving as board […]
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—You know it’s the real deal when the Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County start to play. Police Chief Glenn Hooper, 65, took his final walk […]
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The township and Bergen County—and so many others—lost a friend, WWII veteran Vito “Pal” Trause, 94, who died Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. following a brief hospitalization. […]
NORTHERN VALLEY AND PASCACK VALLEY AREAS, N.J.—Call it whatever name you prefer—Cabbage Night, Mischief Night or Goosey Night—but police officials say it appears the night before Halloween has become less […]
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Three incumbent council members who campaigned side by side in 2016 all seek reelection—but only two remain independent—in a contested campaign. Incumbent Steve C. Cascio, who defected […]
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