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WESTWOOD—Students at Westwood Regional Middle School spent the day, Feb. 18, moving through heart-health activities, including learning hands-only CPR, as part of the school’s American Heart Challenge, a fundraising and […]

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.)

Timely Pascack Valley Happenings, February 1916

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, […]

A tree becomes hard to see during a blizzard. Credit: Stillwords/Dreamstime

Veolia readies crews and resources as blizzard targets New Jersey

HAWORTH—With a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow across New Jersey today, Veolia is prepared to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater service for the 1.1 million residents […]

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.

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

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 […]

Friends in Old Tappan started a GoFundMe for Capt. Keith Wicker’s family “to ease their burden” as he battled cancer; organizers say donations surpassed $125,000 in under a week, with proceeds benefiting his wife, Amy, and their children. Via GoFundMe.

Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker dies at 51; GoFundMe continues as borough, PBA confirm family coverage

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Police Capt. Keith Wicker, a 25-year veteran of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, died Friday morning, Feb. 20, following a long battle with cancer. He was 51. […]

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.

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

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. [...]

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

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 [...]

Borough affordable housing plan hearing Feb. 24

WOODCLIFF LAKE—A Land Use Board public hearing on proposed amendments to the borough’s fourth-round affordable housing plan is set for Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at Borough Hall, 188 [...]

Reservoir levels remain far below normal despite recent snow; Veolia urges conservation

HAWORTH — Don’t let the recent snow and rain fool you: New Jersey’s key reservoirs remain well below normal levels, prompting Veolia to ask the roughly 1.1 million residents it serves statewide [...]

Ackerman Park due more love via open space bid

EMERSON—Borough officials said Feb. 17 that they would like to continue making improvements at Ackerman Park by applying for a county Open Space grant for a gazebo to create a shaded [...]

Borough gets new, part-time administrator: Michael Carelli

February 19, 2026

EMERSON—The borough has hired a part-time administrator under a shared-service agreement with Pompton Lakes, approving a $79,000 contract that runs Feb. 1 through Dec. 31. Michael E. Carelli, Pompton Lakes’ borough administrator, will serve Emerson [...]

Inset: Nilene Evans of Washington Township volunteers with Bergen County CASA, where she advocates for children in foster care and serves on the organization’s board. Courtesy photo.

Township resident advocates for foster children as Bergen County CASA seeks new volunteers

February 18, 2026

Township of Washington resident Nilene Evans became a Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) after reading a newspaper story about the work nearly a decade ago — and thinking, simply, I can do that. Evans, [...]

Washington’s Birthday celebration set Feb. 22 at Historic New Bridge Landing

February 17, 2026

RIVER EDGE — The Bergen County Historical Society will host a George Washington’s Birthday celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Historic New Bridge Landing, featuring Revolutionary War demonstrations, live period [...]

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

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 a slim, pure piece of [...]

Taking sides during the Revolution? Historian Tim Adriance to explore Bergen County’s Patriot–Loyalist divide

February 15, 2026

PARK RIDGE—If you’re unsure where your political sympathies lie, then you likely had a lot in common with the Pascack Valley residents who lived through the Revolutionary War. For local farmers and landowners in the [...]

Veolia readies crews and resources as blizzard targets New Jersey

HAWORTH—With a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow across New Jersey today, Veolia is prepared to maintain safe and reliable water and wastewater service for the 1.1 million residents and businesses it serves statewide. [...]

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

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 142-year run that traces back [...]

Englewood Cliffs Police Capt. Keith Wicker dies at 51; GoFundMe continues as borough, PBA confirm family coverage

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Police Capt. Keith Wicker, a 25-year veteran of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, died Friday morning, Feb. 20, following a long battle with cancer. He was 51. A GoFundMe campaign organized by [...]

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

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. Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. [...]

Reservoir levels remain far below normal despite recent snow; Veolia urges conservation