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August 23, 2025
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News about Westwood, N.J.

In news articles of the 1920s, this section of open space in downtown Westwood was often referred to as Center Park. With the new station built there, in the 1930s it became Station Plaza Park. On Memorial Day in 1949, it was renamed Veterans Memorial Park.
Back in Time

Across the dirt road: A long-ago scene in downtown Westwood

July 11, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Photographed from across an (unpaved) Washington Avenue, this is the park in downtown Westwood as it looked around 1910. Of course, minus the leafy canopy, walkways, bandstand, and war […]

Extreme Heat Warning
Emerson

Power outages, extreme heat prompt expanded cooling measures across Bergen

June 23, 2025 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, Bergen County, N.J.—As temperatures climb into dangerous territory this week, more than 3,000 PSE&G customers in New Jersey were without power Monday, June 23—including more than 1,000 […]

Westwood Borough Hall
Pascack Press

Council to recognize Eagle Scout, take up affordable housing plan

June 16, 2025 Staff

WESTWOOD, N.J.— The Borough Council will meet Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall, 101 Washington Ave., with a full agenda that includes proclamations, ordinances, committee updates, and multiple […]

Mike Olohan — I Voted stickers
Emerson

Valley voters go for Jack & Josh; N.J. picks Ciattarelli, Sherrill for governor race

June 11, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY, Bergen County, N.J.—While Democrat Josh Gottheimer and Republican Jack Ciattarelli topped Pascack Valley and Bergen County voter ballots, only Ciattarelli won the statewide race to become the party’s […]

Launched in 2023, Historical Speakers for Seniors delivers live and virtual presentations to independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities, and sees growth in coffee houses and taverns. On the slide: Duomo of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy. It’s the largest masonry dome ever built, says Cynthia Affinito.
Northern Valley Press

Never too old to love learning

June 7, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—For Cynthia Affinito, a lifelong educator and Westwood resident, history isn’t just about facts and timelines—it’s also about connection. That belief is at the heart of Historical Speakers for […]

Among those powering the Third Annual Westwood Pride Celebration June 1: Chris Doran; Chris Haffler; Mackenzie Fox; county commissioners Germaine Ortiz, Tom Sullivan, and Mary Amoroso; Ann-Marie Jonas; Casey Bontemps; Bob Dzienis; and Lisa Bontemps. John Snyder photo set against the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag.
Community Voices

Third Westwood Pride Celebration: ‘Raise our voices’ 

June 5, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Dozens of supporters, some holding their young children close, lent their cheer and calls to action outside Westwood Borough Hall on Sunday, June 1 for the Third Annual Westwood […]

Westwood’s Annual Summer Concert Series kicks off the 2025 season with the first of seven shows on Thursday, June 12 at Veterans Memorial Park. Danny V’s 52nd Street Band, a Billy Joel tribute, begins at 8 p.m. Photo: Richard Frant/FrantVisuals LLC.
Pascack Press

Westwood Summer Concert Series Returns June 12

June 5, 2025 Staff

WESTWOOD, N.J.—The borough’s annual Summer Concert Series kicks off the 2025 season with the first of seven shows on Thursday, June 12 at Veterans Memorial Park. Danny V’s 52nd Street […]

Teen Soiree
Community Voices

Teens honored for courage, connection, commitment

June 5, 2025 Staff

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—More than 180 teens, parents, and community members gathered Monday, May 19 for Valley Chabad’s Annual Teen Soirée, a heartfelt celebration of Jewish teen leadership across the Pascack […]

The Westwood Regional High School Class of 1980 is gearing up for its 45th reunion with a full day of celebration set for Saturday, Sept. 20.
Pascack Press

Westwood High School Class of 1980 plans 45th reunion bash

June 4, 2025 Pascack Press

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Westwood Regional High School Class of 1980 is gearing up for its 45th reunion with a full day of celebration set for Saturday, Sept. 20. The festivities […]

John Snyder photo.
Emerson

County: Nearly 2K early voters cast ballots on first day—a record

June 4, 2025 Michael Olohan

HACKENSACK, N.J.—Nearly 2,000 registered Bergen County voters took advantage of early Primary Election voting at nine countywide locations on Tuesday, June 3, marking the highest-ever first-day turnouts for early voting, said the […]

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