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October 12, 2026
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News about Westwood, N.J.

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Parkside Community Church to host benefit concert supporting new mental health nonprofit

September 8, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J. — Parkside Community Church will present a special benefit concert featuring Christopher Doran performing the music of Josh Groban, with special guest vocalist Nancy Feldman, on Saturday, Sept. […]

Facebook owner Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to an array of U.S. states over claims its platforms intentionally addicted teens. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)
Community Voices

Hills Valley Coalition leader welcomes Meta’s teen safeguards

September 7, 2026 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—Teenagers using Instagram and Facebook will face new time limits, overnight restrictions and other safety measures under a multistate settlement co-led by New Jersey. The court-approved agreement resolves government […]

An examination and testing showed abnormalities in Buddy’s bloodwork and enlargement of his kidneys and liver. He was subsequently diagnosed with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can affect animals and people. Courtesy.
Community Voices

‘He could barely even wag his tail’ — After pup Buddy’s death, resident raises awareness of leptospirosis

September 6, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—When Joanna Policastro returned from vacation, she expected to find Buddy, her family’s 2-year-old golden retriever, waiting to greet her. Instead, she learned that her son had taken […]

It's school pick-up time for this busy mom, at Westwood Regional High School on Thursday, July 11, 2024. John Snyder photo.
Emerson

Deer forum gives residents opportunity to weigh local control options

September 5, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The proliferation of white-tailed deer in Hillsdale—and what to do about them—will be the focus of a town hall meeting in early October at Borough Hall. The issue of […]

American Summer, the directorial debut of Westwood native Michael W. Gray, will play at Westwood Cinemas Sept. 2–10. The coming-of-age family comedy was filmed at locations in Westwood, Allendale and Ho-Ho-Kus.
Ho-Ho-Kus

Showtimes, tickets available for Westwood native Michael Gray’s directorial debut, ‘American Summer’

August 30, 2026 Michael Olohan

WESTWOOD, N.J.—”American Summer,” a film produced by former Westwood resident and current Ho-Ho-Kus resident Michael W. Gray, is set to open nationally Sept. 4. It will premiere at Westwood Cinemas […]

Pascack Press

Westwood Cares seeks donations as emergency assistance funds run low

August 28, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J. — Westwood Cares is appealing to the community for donations as its funds for helping local residents facing financial emergencies run critically low. The nonprofit assists Westwood residents […]

Raising funds for the Dennis Burke Foundation on Aug. 6. Christine Green photos.
Hillsdale

Kids stir lemonade stand into ALS fundraiser

August 24, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J.—An enterprising group of Westwood children spent a summer afternoon turning a neighborhood lemonade and snack stand into a fundraiser for families affected by ALS. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral […]

Michael Gray, Steve Guttenberg, and Christie Brinkley in Westwood. Courtesy photo.
Pascack Press

Borough stars with Guttenberg, Brinkley, family in ‘American Summer’

August 24, 2026 Michael Olohan

WESTWOOD, N.J.—A film that explores a life-changing summer for one youngster growing up in small-town America is the focus of a new movie by a borough native, featuring scenes shot […]

Flooding on Broadway on the Westwood side of the Hillsdale line, May 2022.
Emerson

On floods, ‘the need is clear and now’

August 24, 2026 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Hillsdale Mayor Michael Sheinfield told residents Aug. 11 that a proposed $8.9 million flood mitigation and brook improvement project — aimed at reducing flooding and improving water […]

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES—Members of Township of Washington Cub Scout Pack 228 gather with New Jersey Army National Guard personnel in front of a UH-60 Black Hawk at Memorial Field on Aug. 22. The helicopter landing and public display anchored “Scouts Take to the Skies,” a community event celebrating aviation, service and Scouting. | Photo by John Snyder
Park Ridge

Scouts, families delight as Black Hawk makes big entrance at Memorial Field

August 22, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—On a gorgeous summer Saturday morning, Memorial Field swarmed with families. Scouts clustered with friends. Parents readied their phones. Veterans, first responders, and community leaders scanned the […]

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