Westwood Archives — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

A business jet whines its passage over homes in the Township of Washington in March, 2025. John Snyder photo.

Anti-jet noise advocates urge residents to get involved

April 11, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A local representative on a committee to reduce jet aircraft noise said they will continue to speak out against the persistent jet noise that plagues the Pascack […]

The April 5 Freeman maple plantings at the Fairview Avenue lot were hosted in partnership with the Westwood Parking Utility. Saturday. April 12, shovels are in at Borough Hall, in partnership with the Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Borough of Westwood photo.

Rooting for the future

April 11, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The borough’s green thumbs had extra cause to celebrate this Arbor Fest season: a surprise delivery of two new street signs recognizing Westwood’s 20th consecutive year as a Tree […]

TRENTON—Officials tell Pascack Press this year’s June primary election will likely generate increased voter turnout as registered Democratic and Republican voters cast ballots to decide which candidates will face off […]

Westwood to consider $1M bond ordinance, dugouts, food truck rules

April 11, 2025 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The Borough Council meets Tuesday, April 15, with a public session set for 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 101 Washington Ave. Officials will consider nearly a dozen resolutions, introduce […]

Join the celebration: Stop by ShopRite of Hillsdale on Friday, April 11 at 1 p.m. for the unveiling of a special-edition Cheerios box and a $2,500 check presentation to support local hunger relief. Pascack Press illustration.

Hillsdale ShopRite staff to appear on Cheerios box; $2,500 to be donated to Westwood food pantry April 11

April 8, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Shoppers at ShopRite of Hillsdale will soon see familiar faces on their cereal shelves. Store team members Jack Callaghan and Shirley Jackson are being honored with their appearance on […]

AIA New Jersey, with more than 2,100 members, has led the state in advocating for good design and responsible stewardship of the built environment.

New Jersey Architecture Week celebrates 125 years of design excellence

April 4, 2025 Pascack Press

TRENTON—In honor of the 125th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New Jersey Chapter, Gov. Phil Murphy has proclaimed April 6–12 as New Jersey Architecture Week. The celebration […]

Aftermath! Dale Visage searched, like a man possessed, for the children he still believed trapped in the burning wreck of their house, 264 David Hooper Place in Westwood.The blast blew the wall out and threw the 30-year-old father into the yard, knocking him unconscious.

The house explosion that rocked Westwood

April 4, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Some readers might remember when this event took place. Maybe you heard or felt the blast. The date was April 4, 1955. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Visage were living […]

As COVID-era education funding disappears, New Jersey districts face steep financial shortfalls. The sudden cutoff of $85 million in federal aid—originally meant to support health and infrastructure upgrades—has left schools scrambling to adjust.

Westwood Regional faces $510K bill after sudden cutoff of federal reimbursement

April 2, 2025 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. — Westwood Regional School District is now confronting the potential loss of more than half a million dollars in expected federal reimbursement for two key infrastructure projects—part […]

Westwood Regional among NJ districts facing sudden loss of federal funds after deadline shift

March 31, 2025 John Snyder

This story has since been updated. See the latest at thepressgroup.net. WESTWOOD, N.J. — Westwood Regional School District is one of 20 public school districts in New Jersey that stand to […]

U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (center), joined by Westwood Councilwoman Erin Collins (left), Raymond Cantor of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, and Judith Fleischer of the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, announces new anti-tariff legislation during a March 31, 2025 press event in Westwood. John Snyder photo.

Gottheimer slams Trump tariffs in Westwood visit

March 31, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J. — In a campaign-season stop focused on economic policy, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Westwood on March 31 to announce new legislation opposing President Trump’s warned reciprocal tariffs. […]