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November 3, 2026
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News about Westwood, N.J.

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 […]

A portrait of Serenity Lynn rests beside the poem “Serenity’s Tree” at the foot of the magnolia planted in her memory at Brookside Park. The tree was dedicated Oct. 17 during Westwood’s first Autumn Arbor Fest. Photo by John Snyder.
Pascack Press

A tree for Serenity

October 24, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—For Anouska Lowndes, a magnolia growing in her back garden offers a particular kind of comfort: something beautiful to watch grow in memory of the infant she lost nine […]

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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 […]

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 […]

The old Haring house on Kinderkamack Road in Westwood took inspiration from the mansions of the American South. Its expansive grounds later became the Westwood Hills garden apartments.
Back in Time

Halloween Night at Westwood’s Southern Mansion

October 22, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Wouldn’t you love to spend a spooky Halloween night exploring this place? This was the old Haring mansion on Kinderkamack Road in Westwood. Its former location is now home […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
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 […]

A PROMISE KEPT: Rudolph “Rudy” Jaeger, in red tie, gathers with family and friends Sept. 26 outside Central Unitarian Church in Westwood to mark his 39th wedding anniversary with his late wife, Susan Ulich Jaeger. The Rev. Andrée Cornelia Mol, center, officiated.
Pascack Press

A promise kept: love, loss, and 39 years of wedding vows

October 19, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The rain stopped just long enough. On Sept. 26, Rudolph “Rudy” Jaeger gathered with family and friends outside Central Unitarian Church on Bergen Street to mark his 39th wedding […]

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, […]

Margaret Levy-Cook, left, with Lee Tremble, recipient of the Gold Heart Volunteer Award at Meals on Wheels North Jersey’s Oct. 1 fundraising gala. Tremble was honored for his many years of dedicated volunteer service to the organization and the homebound seniors it serves. Richard Frant/FrantVisuals LLC.
Community Voices

Meals on Wheels NJ honors Lee Tremble, Christ Lutheran Church

October 14, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—When Meals on Wheels North Jersey Executive Director Janelle Larghi had a problem, she knew the words Lee Tremble would have trouble resisting. “I need your help.” […]

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