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Yi-An Jin and her winning River Vale Day poster. Courtesy photos.

Poster contest puts arts in spotlight at Town Day

October 4, 2025

RIVER VALE—When River Vale gathers for its town-wide celebration on Sunday, Oct. 5, one new tradition will greet residents at the gate: a commemorative poster by sophomore artist Yi-An Jin, […]

Former councilman DeRosa, Casale vs. Dems Camp, Ianni for two open seats Nov. 4

October 3, 2025

HILLSDALE—Six of eight Pascack Valley towns feature contested council races this Nov. 4, and Pascack Press reached out to candidates for their views on key themes and local issues. Montvale’s […]

Dell, Bicocchi face challengers Lagatol, Mundhenk

October 3, 2025

WESTWOOD—Six of eight Pascack Valley towns feature contested council races this Nov. 4. Montvale’s race is uncontested, with two incumbent Republicans unchallenged; River Vale has no local seats on the […]

Council to tackle tax maps, library expansion, and housing issues Oct. 7

October 3, 2025

WESTWOOD — The Borough Council’s work session on Tuesday, Oct. 7, will bring forward a full slate of policy and infrastructure discussions — from tax maps and drainage concerns to […]

Lead trainer Wes Wagner of the Bergen County Board of Elections (center) and Chairman of the Bergen County Board of Elections Richard L. Miller on Sept. 30 orient dozens of Westwood Regional High School students to facilitating the general election, which is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The work is nonpartisan and vital. John Snyder photo.

Poll workers in training: Record number of teens step up to run the vote; county partners in civics program

October 3, 2025

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—More Pascack Valley-area high school students than ever will be working as poll workers on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Bergen County, said the Board of Elections […]

Bethany Community Center, 605 Pascack Road, is a wellness and recreation hub offering fitness facilities, classes, sports, and community programs for all ages. It partners with local groups to provide activities ranging from swimming and martial arts to music and senior programs, and also serves as a worship site for Bethany Church.

Town eyes 18-month lease at Bethany Community Center for DPW storage

October 3, 2025

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Township officials are weighing an 18-month lease of a 1.25-acre rear parking lot at Bethany Community Center to store Department of Public Works vehicles and equipment while the [...]

Partner to operate ‘Montvale Farms’ sought

October 3, 2025

MONTVALE—As farms and open fields vanish across the region, Montvale is moving to keep a piece of its agricultural heritage alive by leasing and operating a working farm and farmstand [...]

Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau hosts annual babysitters program

October 3, 2025

PARK RIDGE — The Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau held its annual Peter J. Harkin Babysitters Program on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. We’re told approximately 51 area children ages [...]

District OKs $33.6M contract for George White renovations, expansion

October 3, 2025

HILLSDALE—School trustees unanimously approved a nearly $33.6 million construction contract Sept. 26 with Dobco Inc. of Wayne for full-scale renovations at George White Middle School and construction of a six-classroom [...]

When Hillsdale met Seattle: The origins of Yesler Way

October 3, 2025

HILLSDALE—In the early days of the Pascack Valley, roads were not given names in the same way we know them today. The few roads that existed to serve the handful of [...]

Detail of poster, “The Garden of America”: Historian Robert Selig, Ph.D., offers an illustrated talk on Franco-American encounters during Rochambeau’s 1781 march through Mahwah.

Bergen250 highlights history, culture in October events

October 2, 2025

HACKENSACK — The Bergen250 Program, through the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs, will host five free events in October spotlighting Bergen County’s Revolutionary War role and its ongoing cultural contributions. The county’s initiative [...]

Township Clerk Sue Witkowski talks with Bergen County elections officials Debra Francica and Wes Wagner following their Sept. 24 presentation to residents on the upcoming Nov. 4 General Election, which includes the statewide race for governor. Mike Olohan photo.

Voting starts in Pascack Valley; forum packed

September 28, 2025

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Voting in New Jersey’s Nov. 4 General Election is underway in Pascack Valley. Mail-in ballots have gone out — and are already coming back — while in-person early voting begins Oct. 25. Seniors [...]

Cheering new councilman O’Neil Ellis, borough booster

September 28, 2025

EMERSON—The Borough Council voted Sept. 16 to appoint Republican O’Neil A. Ellis to fill the unexpired term of former Councilwoman Jill McGuire, who resigned in August. The term runs through Dec. 31. Ellis, a nine-year [...]

Council boots no-show zoning member; ZBA to livestream

September 28, 2025

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Township Council voted unanimously, Sept. 22, to remove Zoning Board of Adjustment member Jeffrey Roberto from his post due over chronic absences in a period of two-plus years. Attorney Siobhan Spillane Bailey [...]

Sept. 30 forum on Mill Pond dredge referendum

September 28, 2025

PARK RIDGE—The mayor and council will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at 53 Park Ave. The session will serve as a town hall on [...]

Bergen250 highlights history, culture in October events

October 2, 2025

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) joins local leaders and the Alexander family in Tenafly on a lovely Sept. 29 to dedicate a street named “Edan Alexander Way.” Alexander, 21, a Tenafly High School graduate and dual U.S.–Israeli citizen, was kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched its surprise assault on Israel. Via Peter Figueroa.

Cheering Edan Alexander Way

September 29, 2025

Tenafly on Monday, Sept. 29 renamed River Edge Road Edan Alexander Way in honor of a borough native whose 584 days in Hamas captivity transfixed the world and whose homecoming this spring drew cheers across [...]

Medicinal Herbs From Your Own Backyard

September 26, 2025

HARRINGTON PARK — The Garden Club of Harrington Park will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Church’s Founders’ Hall, 1 Spring St. Guest speaker Shannon Mulligan-Mayernik, herbalist and plant medicine maker, [...]

Jazz and Generosity: The Community Chest’s annual benefit, Sept. 25

September 21, 2025

RIVER VALE — The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County will hold its annual benefit, Jazz and Generosity, on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Edgewood Country Club, 449 Rivervale Road. Emmy Award-winning TV journalist and [...]

Westwood vigil draws leaders, mourners from Pascack Valley and beyond, to honor Charlie Kirk

September 21, 2025

WESTWOOD — Hundreds gathered in Veterans Park on Saturday night, Sept. 20, to mourn conservative activist Charlie Kirk, take their place in a historic moment for conservative identity, and hear calls for peace, unity, and respect in [...]

Gottheimer adds voice to those condemning burning of Israeli flag outside Tenafly synagogue

September 17, 2025

TENAFLY — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) on Wednesday denounced the burning of an Israeli flag outside Temple Sinai of Bergen County, calling it “vile, unacceptable, and has no place in our community, state, or [...]

Officials consider next steps on deer management

September 17, 2025

PASCACK VALLEY—Local mayors and other public officials turned their attention to a topic close to home: the Pascack Valley’s growing white-tailed deer population — and what to do about it. At the Sept. 16 Emerson [...]

Demarest’s Madison Choo to shine as oboe soloist with Hanover Wind Symphony

September 14, 2025

DEMAREST — Music and movement will take center stage this fall when the Hanover Wind Symphony (HWS) presents its free autumn concert, Dance On, a program built around the rhythms and traditions of dance. The performance takes place [...]

Gottheimer selected as co-chair of bipartisan review of 9/11 Commission report

September 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in remembrance of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, U.S. reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Elise Stefanik (NY-21)were appointed to be the co-chairs of the bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee on [...]

Accidents, complaints spur Pascack Valley deer forums

September 7, 2025

PASCACK VALLEY —Three area councils will take up the region’s growing deer problem this month, as residents press officials for solutions to rising accidents, property damage, and health concerns. Meetings are scheduled for Sept. 9 in [...]