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January 2, 2026
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Affordable housing
Pascack Press

Former Party City site deal on housing: 91 units, including 18 ‘affordable’ age-55-plus apartments

December 27, 2025 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Borough Council voted unanimously Dec. 18 to approve a mediated settlement with Fair Share Housing Center and an intervenor that would permit 91 housing units — 73 market-rate […]

Pascack Press staff writer Michael Olohan / staff photo
Emerson

Reporter’s Notebook: Hot stories to watch for in 2026

December 27, 2025 Michael Olohan

Welcome to my year-end wrap-up and 2026 preview — a chance to look back at the municipal matters (and occasional madness!) that filled our pages in 2025 and flag the […]

U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer with the Fifth District’s latest “Hometown Heroes” honorees at the district’s Hometown Heroes Ceremony, held Monday, Dec. 15 at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee — among them Westwood student leader Jordan Schwartz, Woodcliff Lake resident Jennifer Errity, and Montvale honorees Valerie Kimel and Chief Geoffrey Gibbons. Via Haradan Bottomley of Joshh Gottheimer’s office.
Emerson

Look to Our Helpers: Pascack Valley well represented in latest Fifth District Hometown Heroes awards

December 21, 2025 John Snyder

FORT LEE—U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer honored 20 Fifth District residents as Hometown Heroes during a ceremony held Monday, Dec. 15, at the Barrymore Film Center, recognizing “life-saving first responders, veterans, […]

Hillsdale

PVRHSD board extends Interim Superintendent Dirk Phillips for another year

December 16, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE—The Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education has decided to retain Interim Superintendent Dirk Phillips for an additional year, citing continuity, leadership performance, and fiscal considerations. In […]

300 Chestnut Ridge Road Redevelopment Plan, Block 602 Lot 1.
Pascack Press

Council OKs PILOT for 300 Chestnut Ridge Road; estimated $106M over 30 years

December 11, 2025 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Borough Council on Dec. 10 unanimously approved a financial agreement for the 370-unit redevelopment at 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) expected to generate slightly more than […]

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Alpine

Millions in road, safety funds headed to Pascack and Northern valleys under FY26 municipal aid

November 30, 2025 Staff

TRENTON—Gov. Phil Murphy has announced $150 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Aid grants, with 537 municipalities statewide receiving funding for road, bridge, safety, and quality-of-life improvements. Every municipality that […]

300 Chestnut Ridge Road Redevelopment Plan, Block 602 Lot 1.
Pascack Press

Planning Board, Council talk 300 Chestnut Ridge: Planners Dec. 2; council now at senior center, and on Dec. 10

November 30, 2025 Pascack Press

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Borough Planning Board will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. to continue hearing the redevelopment application for 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, a […]

Unstoppable: Alex Friend and Jagger Rose organized a basketball tournament Nov. 22 to raise funds for their friend and teammate — and Hills quarterback — Dren Bauta and his family. Bauta is in remission. Lisa Friend photo.
Montvale

‘Dren Strong’ hoops tourney for the win

November 30, 2025 John Snyder

MONTVALE—Pascack Hills High School Principal Tim Weiland watched from the sideline as whistles echoed, sneakers squeaked, and cheers bounced between the walls of both the front and back gyms. Students […]

More than 300 turkeys were collected at the 33rd Annual Helping Hand Food Pantry Turkey Drive, thanks in part to student volunteers who helped unload and sort donations on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. John Snyder photo.
Emerson

Community generosity packs out Helping Hand Food Pantry at 33rd Annual Turkey Drive

November 24, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE —Among a season of cheery and vital food drives in the Pascack Valley, the 33rd Annual Helping Hand Turkey Drive, held Saturday, Nov. 22 at Hillsdale United Methodist Church, was […]

300 Chestnut Ridge Road Redevelopment Plan, Block 602 Lot 1.
Pascack Press

Special hearing over 300 Chestnut Ridge Road redevelopment Dec. 2

November 24, 2025 Pascack Press

WOODCLIFF LAKE — The Borough Planning Board will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.to continue hearing the redevelopment application for 300 Chestnut Ridge Road, a 21-acre […]

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