Back in Time
When farmers, commuters clashed over roads
PARK RIDGE—As Election Day approaches, here is a look at the political scene in one Pascack Valley town 130 years ago. Park Ridge had broken off from Washington Township and […]
election 2025
Emerson
Election 2025: Early voting totals strong across Pascack Valley; governor’s race tops Nov. 4 ballot
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 […]
Pascack Press
Township clerk: Early voters should note official sites — not Bethany
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON— Township officials are reminding residents that the new polling place at Bethany Community Center is not an early voting location. The site, at 605 Pascack Road, will be open only on Tuesday, Nov. […]
Montvale
School safety, modernization, spending priorities shape Montvale BOE race
MONTVALE—Three candidates are vying for two open three-year seats on the Montvale Board of Education, with incumbents Alisha Foley, current president, and Anita Bagdat being challenged by newcomer Katharine Arena. […]
Pascack Press
Funding, class size, teacher shortage top concerns in Westwood school race
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Three candidates are vying for two open three-year Westwood seats on the Westwood Regional School District (WWRSD) school board, with incumbent Jason Garcia being challenged by newcomers Sabrina […]
Pascack Press
River Vale candidates differ on how to keep schools strong, sustainable
RIVER VALE—Four candidates are seeking two open three-year seats on the local Board of Education, offering voters a choice between continuity and new perspectives. Incumbents Louan Austin and Virginia “Ginny” […]
Hillsdale
One 3-year seat, one 1-year unexpired term up for grabs Nov. 4 on school board
HILLSDALE—The borough’s school board features two contested races on the Nov. 4 ballot: one for a full three-year term, with incumbent Salvatore Sileo challenged by Jonathan Braunstein; and one for […]
Park Ridge
Taxes, transparency, test scores at heart of crowded Park Ridge BOE race
PARK RIDGE—In the most crowded Pascack Valley school board contest this year, five new candidates are challenging to replace departing school board members John Pierotti Jr. and Tom Monahan at […]
Emerson
Contested Emerson school board race spotlights parents’ role, fiscal priorities
EMERSON—Three candidates, including incumbent Amy Mara, are seeking two open seats on the Emerson Board of Education in the Nov. 4 election. Challengers Emily M. Fernandez-Justo and Shannon Lucas round out the field. Trustee Keith Smith is […]
Emerson
Voters to decide direction of Emerson’s progress Nov. 4
EMERSON—Two Republican incumbents and two Democratic challengers are vying for two open Borough Council seats in Emerson on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Six of eight Pascack Valley towns feature […]