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

A look back in print: A column of brief items from the Westwood Chronicle, February 1916, offers a snapshot of daily life in the Pascack Valley more than a century ago. (Photo shown is a generic illustration.)
Back in Time

Timely Pascack Valley Happenings, February 1916

February 22, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

PASCACK VALLEY—In 1889, the first newspaper serving the Pascack Valley was founded in the form of the Park Ridge Local. Compiled by editors John C. Storms and James B.H. Storms, […]

Westwood Feed & Seed, at 515 Broadway in Westwood, will close March 7 after 142 years in business. Founded in 1884, the feed store traces its roots to the borough’s agricultural past and has served generations of customers and families.
Northern Valley Press

After 142 years, Westwood Feed Co. to close March 7

February 21, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — One of downtown’s longest-running businesses is preparing to close its doors. Westwood Feed Co., a fixture on Broadway since the 19th century, will close March 7, ending a […]

The affected bags carry Best By dates ranging from 9/8/2026 through 11/17/2026 and bear establishment number P-18356 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Northern Valley Press

Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice recalled over possible glass contamination

February 20, 2026 Pascack Press

PASCACK VALLEY — Shoppers with frozen Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice in their freezers are being urged to check the bag after a nationwide recall tied to possible glass contamination. […]

Rated R
Pascack Press

Updated: Westwood Cinemas reiterates R-rated policy after underage entry issues

February 20, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD — Westwood Cinemas, 182 Center Ave., says it has had ongoing issues with underage patrons attempting to enter R-rated movies and is reminding customers it will be enforcing age rules […]

Westwood illustrator, children’s book maker, and author Drew Panckeri’s (inset) winning submission for the library card redesign contest.
Community Voices

A library card redesign from the heart: Picture book maker, ‘New Yorker’ cartoonist, and Westwood patron Drew Panckeri says he’s happy to give back

February 16, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Patrons of the Westwood Free Public Library—of all ages—are in for a treat with the library’s newly redesigned card. Interpreted by illustrator, cartoonist, and longtime library user Drew Panckeri, it’s […]

Nicholas "Nico" Doell, Westwood Scouting America Troop 350. Courtesy photo.
Pascack Press

Eagle project could make composting a borough habit 

February 15, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Nicholas “Nico” Doell isn’t doing the Eagle Scout thing halfway. When the Westwood Regional High School junior earned his Life rank last spring, he started looking for a project that […]

Westwood historian Helen Whalen
Back in Time

New book celebrates stories that shaped Westwood

February 14, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

The Westwood Heritage Society is proud to announce the release of “Did You Know? Stories and History of Our Hometown of Westwood,” by Helen Whalen, a new book celebrating the […]

Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassai, left, in a file photo, and Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Getty Images/Pool photo.
Montvale

‘First hurdle passed’ — Alito orders N.J. to respond to bid to halt March 15 housing deadline

February 10, 2026 Michael Olohan

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito has ordered the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office to respond by Feb. 17 to an emergency application from Local Leaders for Responsible […]

A house fire that began Saturday, Feb. 7 and burned into Sunday morning destroyed a one-family home at 43 Poplar Ave., according to Borough of Oradell Police Chief David L. Gangemi. Courtesy photo.
Emerson

Westwood, Emerson crews assist as fire destroys Oradell home over Super Bowl weekend

February 10, 2026 Pascack Press

ORADELL — Firefighters from Westwood and Emerson were among the mutual-aid responders who assisted Oradell emergency crews during a two-alarm house fire that destroyed a single-family home at 43 Poplar Ave., authorities said. […]

America 250 in Westwood
Pascack Press

In Westwood, America 250 becomes a yearlong community story (save the dates!)

February 9, 2026 Pascack Press

The Borough of Westwood is inviting residents to step back in time with America 250 in Westwood, a yearlong, community-wide initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United […]

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