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March 20, 2026
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Firefighters from Hillsdale and mutual aid departments operate at ShopRite early Nov. 15 after a sprinkler-controlled fire broke out in the store’s bakery area. Crews stretched a line, confirmed no extension, and spent more than an hour ventilating the large building. (Photo courtesy Hillsdale Fire Department)
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Sprinkler system contained ShopRite bakery fire; no major damage reported

November 15, 2025 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE — A fire that broke out early Saturday morning in the bakery area of the Hillsdale ShopRite was quickly contained by the store’s sprinkler system, preventing what officials say […]

Westwood Regional Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick J. McQueeney shared a Veterans Day message with the school community Tuesday, reflecting on service, sacrifice, and the values veterans model for students.
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Westwood Regional Schools honor veterans, reflect on service and sacrifice

November 11, 2025 John Snyder

Across the Westwood Regional School District, students and staff paused Tuesday to honor the nation’s veterans. Superintendent Dr. Patrick J. McQueeney said the day “reminds us that the freedoms we […]

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Voters reelect Dell, Bicocchi in close Westwood Council contest

November 9, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — Republican incumbents Beth Anne Dell and Robert Bicocchi were re-elected to the Borough Council on Nov. 4, defeating Democrats Kyle C. Lagatol and Kathryn M. Mundhenk, according to […]

The entrance to a Big Lots store in Portland, Oregon. (Stock photo by hapabapa/Getty Images)
Emerson

Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown

November 7, 2025 Pascack Press

BY JACOB FISCHLER  – NOV. 7, 2025 WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture told states Friday it was releasing full November funding for the nation’s major food assistance program that helps 42 million […]

Five Dimes Brewery, at 247 Westwood Ave., occupies the former L.N. Grand 5 & 10 Cent Store, a longtime downtown landmark. The brewery, which opened in 2021, quickly became a hub for local music, community gatherings, and craft beer enthusiasts. (Courtesy photo)
Community Voices

Objectors spill into Five Dimes variance update; hearing carried to Dec. 1

November 7, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Eight downtown property interests, represented by Herold Law P.A., appeared Monday night to oppose Five Dimes Brewery’s bid to update its 2020 site-plan and use-variance approvals—but it was not their […]

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Election

Pascack Valley local, regional school board tallies

November 7, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY VOTERS decided six contested local school board races — along with a Westwood seat on the Westwood Regional School District Board of Education — on Nov. 4. School […]

Five Dimes Brewery, at 247 Westwood Ave., owned by Chris Alepa, got its feet wet in a series of soft openings, then blew the roof off in its official grand opening weekend, April 22–24, 2021. Festivities included live music by Midnight Moonlight, fanfare by the Police Pipes & Drums of Bergen County, and treats by Cakes of Wrath. (Courtesy photo)
Pascack Press

Update: Five Dimes brewery hearing still on ZBA agenda

November 3, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — The Zoning Board of Adjustment intends to start a requested hearing on an application by Five Dimes Brewery Monday night, but the full proceedings will have to wait until […]

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Community Voices

Cardinals Care: Food aid resources

November 3, 2025 Staff

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—”As the holiday and winter seasons approach, we are reminded of the strength and compassion that define our Cardinal community. This time of year offers a special opportunity […]

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Emerson

Election 2025: Early voting totals strong across Pascack Valley; governor’s race tops Nov. 4 ballot

October 28, 2025 Michael Olohan

HACKENSACK—Early voters in Pascack Valley know a good thing when they find it, said a county elections official discussing in-person early voting. Nearly 45,000 registered Bergen County voters, of a […]

Westwood’s newly built Woolworth’s store in the 1930s. The boys at left sport a style of the era — knickers and patterned knee socks.Most readers will remember Woolworth’s looking something like this. The store was on Westwood Avenue until the late 1970s.
Back in Time

‘Up and coming’ Westwood lands a Woolworth’s

October 27, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

WESTWOOD—Who here remembers shopping at Woolworth’s at the corner of Westwood and Center avenues? The store was there for 40 years, from the 1930s until the 1970s.  The Westwood Woolworth’s […]

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