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April 22, 2026
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News about Westwood, N.J.

Westwood’s Casino theater operated out of a former carriage shop at Broadway and Irvington Street in the 1910s. Those were the silent movie days—and the silver screen captivated the locals. Westwood suffragists also hosted rallies here as they campaigned for women’s right to vote. Imagine the speeches made within those walls!
Back in Time

Silent films and suffrage rallies: The Casino theater in Westwood

April 18, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

WESTWOOD—If you lived in the Pascack Valley 90 years ago, and you had 15 cents to spare, Westwood’s Casino theater was one option for a Saturday evening out. This early […]

Scenes from the 28th Annual Friends of the Pascack Brook Fishing Contest. Images by Danielle O'Brien
Hillsdale

Hooked on Tradition: Kids Fishing Contest Returns to Pascack Brook May 2

April 17, 2026 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE/WESTWOOD—The Friends of the Pascack Brook will host their 34th annual Kids Fishing Contest on Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. The event is […]

Westwood Councilwoman Erin Collins hosts Rep. Josh Gottheimer and his dog Rosie at Westvale Park on April 7, during Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. Gottheimer outlined new federal proposals targeting gaps in how animal abuse cases are prosecuted, particularly when they cross state lines or occur on federal property. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

Gottheimer in town on push for child, pet safety

April 13, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) appeared in the Pascack Valley recently to promote a pair of bipartisan initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations — from abused animals to children navigating […]

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Community Voices

Custodial staffing concerns spur calls for turnout at April 13 regional BOE meeting

April 11, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE — A message circulating among Pascack Valley Regional High School District families is urging residents to attend the Board of Education’s April 13 meeting to support custodial staff amid […]

The Westwood Regional School District team won Best Overall Build at the third annual competition, held at American Dream Mall, for a fairy tale–inspired structure based on The Princess and the Pea. Via Lori Perlow.
Community Voices

Bergen County Canstruction yields can-do drive, winner

April 6, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT—The Bergen County Canstruction brought together student teams from eight schools this year—and Westwood Regional High School left with the top prize. The Westwood Regional School District […]

Bicycles were already a common sight in Westwood by the late 19th century, as reflected in archival images of local shops and riders.
Pascack Press

Ban on bikes, scooters at several downtown sites

April 6, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD—The Hub of the Pascack Valley has adopted a new ordinance requiring riders to “walk their wheels” in the Central Business District, restricting the use of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and […]

In 1935, owner Jerry Sexton sold the company to Rockland Coaches. Spring Valley Motor Coach Co. was later absorbed into Red & Tan Lines.Miss Spring Valley, launched in April 1926, made daily runs to Times Square with local stops in Montvale, Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, Westwood and Hillsdale. This photograph was taken on Broadway in Westwood, with the railroad tracks just visible in the background.
Back in Time

Motoring to NYC Roaring Twenties-style

April 6, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

A century ago, Pascack Valley residents gained a new option for getting into New York City. In April 1926, New York & New Jersey Motor Coach Co. opened an express […]

The Pascack Valley votes!
Community Voices

Primary Election June 2 to set party slates; most local races uncontested

March 30, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY—Registered Democratic and Republican voters in Pascack Valley will head to the polls June 2 to select party nominees in a limited number of contested congressional and county races, […]

Election

County board hands over names, party affiliations of 2025 poll workers to RNC; students’ names redacted

March 30, 2026 Michael Olohan

HACKENSACK—Bergen County elections officials have provided the names and party affiliations of poll workers who worked during early in-person voting and the 2025 General Election to the Republican National Committee. […]

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Pascack Press

Register now: Westwood spring break camps, spring programs on deck

March 30, 2026 Staff

The Westwood Recreation Department is urging families to register by Wednesday, April 1, for two spring break camps scheduled for Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9. A multisports camp […]

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