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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: MAKE A VOTING PLAN FOR PRIMARY In New Jersey, only voters who are registered members of a political party may participate in nominating that party’s candidates. Unaffiliated voters can declare a party when voting in a primary up to and including Primary Election Day. DEVELOPER PRESENTS PLANS FOR MONTVALE-SECTION OF SONY SITE BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS MONTVALE, N.J.—An engineer and architect for Hornrock Properties’ proposal to construct a four story, 50-feet-tall 185-unit multifamily housing development in Montvale—including 37 affordable housing units— testified Jan. 2 on development details and were questioned about impacts on nearby Park Ridge, as well as local SHOVELS ARE IN: ‘URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN MONTVALE, N.J.—A top official of S. Hekemian Group told more than 100 business leaders at a Montvale Chamber of Commerce forum Feb. 4 that the first three buildings creating a major commercial and retail center at the former Mercedes-Benz site—known as COUNCILMAN ARTHUR CUMMING RESIGNS TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Republican Councilman and Planning Board member Arthur Cumming has resigned, citing failing health. In his letter of resignation March 3, Cumming said he was stepping down at his doctor’s advice, adding, “It has been a pleasure to work with each of you and to serve the residents of the township over thepast several years.
ALLEGED NORTHERN VALLEY CHILD PORN PERPS BRIEFLY SHARED HACKENSACK—Two Northern Valley men accused of child pornography crimes briefly shared a bunk bed inside a Bergen County Jail cell awaiting their days in court, before being released on bail, county sheriff’s department records show. CLOSTER COUNCIL DECLINES CORPORATE OFFICE PARK OWNER'S CLOSTER, N.J.—A request for Closter’s Borough Council to initiate a study on whether two lots totaling six acres on Herbert Avenue should be considered as an area in need of redevelopment—and a future 240-unit assisted living facility—was turned aside when council members and Mayor John Glidden did not see any benefits forCloster.
CLOSTER MAN PULLED FROM CAR AFTER OVERDOSING IS ALPINE, N.J.—A 50-year-old man from Closter was hospitalized in serious, but stable condition, after Palisades Interstate Parkway Police said he overdosed Sunday, Oct. 20 inside a car at the StatelineLookout.
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS FIRES AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNSEL; MAYOR ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—After vowing to appeal two recent Superior Court rulings to require rezoning for 347 new affordable units by mid-April and to permit a developer to construct a 600-unit development—including 100 affordable units—Mayor Mario Kranjac cast the deciding vote to fire the borough’s special counsel Jeffrey Surenian, a key attorney on its affordable housing litigation team. OBITUARY: CHARLES J. MOORE OF PARK RIDGE Charles J. Moore, DDS, 77, of Park Ridge passed away on Jan. 22, 2020. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bonnie” and his children: Bonnie Jean; Wendy and her husband Scott; Michael and his wife Anne; Megan and her husband Michael; his grandchildren Kelly Nora, Sean Edward, Ryan Charles, Caitlin Grace, and Isabella Jean; his brother John, wife Caryn, and their PASCACK PRESS & NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS Tree taking, residents’ settlement at fore in Viviano action Pascack Press Deal trims affordable housing trust fund? Long-settled Viviano pact might fall Pascack Press Primary races to watch: contests from governor ondown Emerson
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: MAKE A VOTING PLAN FOR PRIMARY In New Jersey, only voters who are registered members of a political party may participate in nominating that party’s candidates. Unaffiliated voters can declare a party when voting in a primary up to and including Primary Election Day. DEVELOPER PRESENTS PLANS FOR MONTVALE-SECTION OF SONY SITE BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS MONTVALE, N.J.—An engineer and architect for Hornrock Properties’ proposal to construct a four story, 50-feet-tall 185-unit multifamily housing development in Montvale—including 37 affordable housing units— testified Jan. 2 on development details and were questioned about impacts on nearby Park Ridge, as well as local SHOVELS ARE IN: ‘URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN MONTVALE, N.J.—A top official of S. Hekemian Group told more than 100 business leaders at a Montvale Chamber of Commerce forum Feb. 4 that the first three buildings creating a major commercial and retail center at the former Mercedes-Benz site—known as COUNCILMAN ARTHUR CUMMING RESIGNS TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Republican Councilman and Planning Board member Arthur Cumming has resigned, citing failing health. In his letter of resignation March 3, Cumming said he was stepping down at his doctor’s advice, adding, “It has been a pleasure to work with each of you and to serve the residents of the township over thepast several years.
ALLEGED NORTHERN VALLEY CHILD PORN PERPS BRIEFLY SHARED HACKENSACK—Two Northern Valley men accused of child pornography crimes briefly shared a bunk bed inside a Bergen County Jail cell awaiting their days in court, before being released on bail, county sheriff’s department records show. CLOSTER COUNCIL DECLINES CORPORATE OFFICE PARK OWNER'S CLOSTER, N.J.—A request for Closter’s Borough Council to initiate a study on whether two lots totaling six acres on Herbert Avenue should be considered as an area in need of redevelopment—and a future 240-unit assisted living facility—was turned aside when council members and Mayor John Glidden did not see any benefits forCloster.
CLOSTER MAN PULLED FROM CAR AFTER OVERDOSING IS ALPINE, N.J.—A 50-year-old man from Closter was hospitalized in serious, but stable condition, after Palisades Interstate Parkway Police said he overdosed Sunday, Oct. 20 inside a car at the StatelineLookout.
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS FIRES AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNSEL; MAYOR ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—After vowing to appeal two recent Superior Court rulings to require rezoning for 347 new affordable units by mid-April and to permit a developer to construct a 600-unit development—including 100 affordable units—Mayor Mario Kranjac cast the deciding vote to fire the borough’s special counsel Jeffrey Surenian, a key attorney on its affordable housing litigation team. OBITUARY: CHARLES J. MOORE OF PARK RIDGE Charles J. Moore, DDS, 77, of Park Ridge passed away on Jan. 22, 2020. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bonnie” and his children: Bonnie Jean; Wendy and her husband Scott; Michael and his wife Anne; Megan and her husband Michael; his grandchildren Kelly Nora, Sean Edward, Ryan Charles, Caitlin Grace, and Isabella Jean; his brother John, wife Caryn, and their HAWORTH SEEKS 'FAIR SHARE’ AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEAL BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS. HAWORTH, N.J.—Within six weeks, the Borough of Haworth must settle its affordable housing plan or risk being taken to court to settle an affordable housing obligation that it has been negotiating since July 2015. POLICE BLOTTER ARCHIVES Pascack Press and Northern Valley Press request neighborhood police reports every week and summarizes noteworthy items for readers. The following are allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless they are found guilty in court. CLOSTER MAN PULLED FROM CAR AFTER OVERDOSING IS ALPINE, N.J.—A 50-year-old man from Closter was hospitalized in serious, but stable condition, after Palisades Interstate Parkway Police said he overdosed Sunday, Oct. 20 inside a car at the StatelineLookout.
HISTORY UNEARTHED: RESEARCHER RECOVERS SHELLS FROM 19TH The excavation is funded by the National Science Foundation. The home once was owned by residents who worked for the Campbell Wampum Mill. In mid-July, after months of excavation, the Park Ridge dig near Mill Pond—also known as Electric Lake—came up empty in finding any remnants or shell-making debris on a site where a former wampum-making facility existed approximately 1810 to NO BRIDGE TOO FAR FOR CLOSTER'S DAVE FRIEDER CLOSTER, N.J.—If you have a fear of heights, you may not want to look too closely at the scores of never-before-seen high-altitude views that illustrate local photographer Dave Frieder’s newly released collection of photographs—featuring up-close and panoramic views taken from high atop nearly two dozen New York City bridges. ENGLEWOOD MAN ADMITS GUILT IN ONGOING CONSPIRACY NEWARK—An Englewood real estate developer has admitted guilt in a conspiracy to make false entries to deceive a financial institution and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the United States Department of Justice said April 12. TAKE A HIKE: EXPLORE MILLIONAIRE’S ROW ATOP THE PALISADES The mansion at ‘Cliff Dale,’ summer estate of George A. Zabriskie in Alpine, as it appeared around 1911. Hikers will explore the ruins from a bygone age during the ‘Millionaire’s Row’ hike on Jan. 13. | Photo by Palisades Interstate Park Commission. HAWORTH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANS TO BE PRESENTED The plan, submitted in 2015, states that Haworth fulfills its affordable housing obligations of 85 units by three measures. These measures include 18 affordable second-story apartments to be built in the downtown Business Zone, an accessory apartment program for properties fronting Hardenburgh Avenue and Schraalenburgh Road, and the addition of six new bedrooms for developmentally disabled WOODCLIFF LAKE COUNCIL CANDIDATES VYING FOR TWO SEATS ON WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Borough voters will elect their mayor and two council members while casting ballots for state, county and local officials on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. LOCAL NUNS TO SHUTTER TENAFLY THRIFT STORE AFTER 50 YEARS Plagiarism charges against BOE president divide regional board Pascack Press School tax fight: Mayor urges residents to weigh in on funding Hillsdale Proclamation on Lebanon Baptist Church’s 64th Pascack Press PASCACK PRESS & NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS February 22, 2021 Pascack Press. TRENTON—New Jersey’s second-longest- serving legislator, Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Bergen), DDS, passed on Saturday, Feb. 20 after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Cardinale went on to become a respected public servant, successful dentist,E-NEWSPAPER
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WWRSD $65.4M BUDGET SHOWS DIP IN REVENUE FROM TOWNS WWRSD $65.4M budget shows dip in revenue from towns. May 10, 2021 Michael Olohan. TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—. The final $65.4 million Westwood Regional School District Board of Education 2021–2022 budget presented at an April 29 public hearing shows a slight decrease in school taxes for Westwood and Washington Townshiphomeowners.
MIXED-USE PROJECT STIRS HOPE; S.HEKEMIAN CUTS RIBBON AT MONTVALE, N.J.—Local dignitaries joined developer The S.Hekemian Group to celebrate the grand opening of Workplace North Market on May 12. The ribbon-cutting marked completion of the 52,000-square-foot-flagship office building at what looks like an exciting mixed-use district development. NO BRIDGE TOO FAR FOR CLOSTER'S DAVE FRIEDER No Bridge Too Far for Closter’s Dave Frieder. February 24, 2020 Michael Olohan. Closter resident Dave Frieder’s new photographic retrospective spans more than two decades of his work documenting the views from atop New York City’s iconic bridges. Above, he balances on a cable of the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. | Photo courtesy DaveFrieder.
SCHOOLS LEVY PASSES: BUDGET UP 2%; WOODCLIFF LAKE TAXES UP In Montvale, school taxes will show an annual $13.90 decrease; Woodcliff Lake school taxes will increase $545.58 yearly. The total tax levy, $53,597,807, was approved, 9–0, by SHOVELS ARE IN: ‘URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN MONTVALE, N.J.—A top official of S. Hekemian Group told more than 100 business leaders at a Montvale Chamber of Commerce forum Feb. 4 that the first three buildings creating a major commercial and retail center at the former Mercedes-Benz site—known as FUNDS SOUGHT TO RELOCATE HISTORIC HOME The nearly 150-year-old Taylor-Bliss House looks out of place now, completely surrounded by a new facility built for the community synagogue’s growing congregation. So far, say historic preservation advocates, about $90,000 has been committed to the home’s relocation, including $66,000 from the synagogue—money initially setaside for the
OBITUARY: MARY HIGGINS CLARK, FORMERLY OF WASHINGTON PV’s Spathis is top New Jersey foreign language educator, 2021 Hillsdale Polling places shift for June 8 primary Hillsdale Appraisal report, expected weeks ago, still out on ‘450’ Pascack Press ALLEGED NORTHERN VALLEY CHILD PORN PERPS BRIEFLY SHARED HACKENSACK—Two Northern Valley men accused of child pornography crimes briefly shared a bunk bed inside a Bergen County Jail cell awaiting their days in court, before being released on bail, county sheriff’s department records show. PASCACK PRESS & NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS February 22, 2021 Pascack Press. TRENTON—New Jersey’s second-longest- serving legislator, Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Bergen), DDS, passed on Saturday, Feb. 20 after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Cardinale went on to become a respected public servant, successful dentist,E-NEWSPAPER
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WWRSD $65.4M BUDGET SHOWS DIP IN REVENUE FROM TOWNS WWRSD $65.4M budget shows dip in revenue from towns. May 10, 2021 Michael Olohan. TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—. The final $65.4 million Westwood Regional School District Board of Education 2021–2022 budget presented at an April 29 public hearing shows a slight decrease in school taxes for Westwood and Washington Townshiphomeowners.
NO BRIDGE TOO FAR FOR CLOSTER'S DAVE FRIEDER No Bridge Too Far for Closter’s Dave Frieder. February 24, 2020 Michael Olohan. Closter resident Dave Frieder’s new photographic retrospective spans more than two decades of his work documenting the views from atop New York City’s iconic bridges. Above, he balances on a cable of the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. | Photo courtesy DaveFrieder.
MIXED-USE PROJECT STIRS HOPE; S.HEKEMIAN CUTS RIBBON AT MONTVALE, N.J.—Local dignitaries joined developer The S.Hekemian Group to celebrate the grand opening of Workplace North Market on May 12. The ribbon-cutting marked completion of the 52,000-square-foot-flagship office building at what looks like an exciting mixed-use district development. SCHOOLS LEVY PASSES: BUDGET UP 2%; WOODCLIFF LAKE TAXES UP In Montvale, school taxes will show an annual $13.90 decrease; Woodcliff Lake school taxes will increase $545.58 yearly. The total tax levy, $53,597,807, was approved, 9–0, by SHOVELS ARE IN: ‘URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN MONTVALE, N.J.—A top official of S. Hekemian Group told more than 100 business leaders at a Montvale Chamber of Commerce forum Feb. 4 that the first three buildings creating a major commercial and retail center at the former Mercedes-Benz site—known as OBITUARY: MARY HIGGINS CLARK, FORMERLY OF WASHINGTON PV’s Spathis is top New Jersey foreign language educator, 2021 Hillsdale Polling places shift for June 8 primary Hillsdale Appraisal report, expected weeks ago, still out on ‘450’ Pascack Press ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS FIRES AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNSEL; MAYOR ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—After vowing to appeal two recent Superior Court rulings to require rezoning for 347 new affordable units by mid-April and to permit a developer to construct a 600-unit development—including 100 affordable units—Mayor Mario Kranjac cast the deciding vote to fire the borough’s special counsel Jeffrey Surenian, a key attorney on its affordable housing litigation team. ALLEGED NORTHERN VALLEY CHILD PORN PERPS BRIEFLY SHARED HACKENSACK—Two Northern Valley men accused of child pornography crimes briefly shared a bunk bed inside a Bergen County Jail cell awaiting their days in court, before being released on bail, county sheriff’s department records show. WHERE TO VOTE JUNE 8: SOME POLL PLACES HAVE SHIFTED Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson 2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series Park Ridge Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale next PASCACK PRESS ARCHIVES Tree taking, residents’ settlement at fore in Viviano action Pascack Press Deal trims affordable housing trust fund? Long-settled Viviano pact might fall Pascack Press Primary races to watch: contests from governor ondown Emerson
BOROUGH CONSIDERS ADDING A SENIOR SERVICES POST Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson 2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series Park Ridge Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale next PRIMARY RACES TO WATCH: CONTESTS FROM GOVERNOR ON DOWN Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson 2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series Park Ridge Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale next WITH AYER AS BOROUGH ADMIN, ‘PARK RIDGE’S LOSS IS WESTWOOD Tree taking, residents’ settlement at fore in Viviano action Pascack Press Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson EMERSON, HILLSDALE, MONTVALE NEXT TO VOTE ON POT BANS Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson 2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series Park Ridge Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale next NO BRIDGE TOO FAR FOR CLOSTER'S DAVE FRIEDER No Bridge Too Far for Closter’s Dave Frieder. February 24, 2020 Michael Olohan. Closter resident Dave Frieder’s new photographic retrospective spans more than two decades of his work documenting the views from atop New York City’s iconic bridges. Above, he balances on a cable of the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. | Photo courtesy DaveFrieder.
FUNDS SOUGHT TO RELOCATE HISTORIC HOME ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—In Englewood, the past, apparently, is getting in the way of a local religious organization’s future. In order to preserve the past, the Englewood Historical Society has begun fundraising efforts to raise a total of about $170,000 to move a historic structure—the Taylor-Bliss House—2 miles to unoccupied land on Liberty Street—donated to the city by a former historicWESTWOOD ARCHIVES
Lake Tappan Paddle Day is a family-friendly day of paddling on the Lake Tappan Reservoir in Old Tappan. This year’s event takes place Saturday, Aug. 12 (rain or shine) and is a collaborative partnershipbetween
HAWORTH SEEKS 'FAIR SHARE’ AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEAL According to Haworth’s Fair Share Plan, both programs could be assisted by funds from the borough’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including up to $10,000 per accessory apartment development and installation. In addition, the plan states funds may be used for developing second-story affordable units and subsidizing propertyowners to
PASCACK PRESS & NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS February 22, 2021 Pascack Press. TRENTON—New Jersey’s second-longest- serving legislator, Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Bergen), DDS, passed on Saturday, Feb. 20 after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Cardinale went on to become a respected public servant, successful dentist, SCHOOLS LEVY PASSES: BUDGET UP 2%; WOODCLIFF LAKE TAXES UP In Montvale, school taxes will show an annual $13.90 decrease; Woodcliff Lake school taxes will increase $545.58 yearly. The total tax levy, $53,597,807, was approved, 9–0, by DEVELOPER PRESENTS PLANS FOR MONTVALE-SECTION OF SONY SITE Developer Presents Plans For Montvale-Section of Sony Site. MONTVALE, N.J.—. An engineer and architect for Hornrock Properties’ proposal to construct a four story, 50-feet-tall 185-unit multifamily housing development in Montvale—including 37 affordable housing units— testified Jan. 2 on development details and were questioned about OBITUARY: CHARLES J. MOORE OF PARK RIDGE Charles J. Moore, DDS, 77, of Park Ridge passed away on Jan. 22, 2020. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bonnie” and his children: Bonnie Jean; Wendy and her husband Scott; Michael and his wife Anne; Megan and her husband Michael; his grandchildren Kelly Nora, Sean Edward, Ryan Charles, Caitlin Grace, and Isabella Jean; his brother John, wife Caryn, and their SHOVELS ARE IN: ‘URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN MONTVALE, N.J.—A top official of S. Hekemian Group told more than 100 business leaders at a Montvale Chamber of Commerce forum Feb. 4 that the first three buildings creating a major commercial and retail center at the former Mercedes-Benz site—known as COUNCILMAN ARTHUR CUMMING RESIGNS Councilman Arthur J. Cumming. TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Republican Councilman and Planning Board member Arthur Cumming has resigned, citing failing health. In his letter of resignation March 3, Cumming said he was stepping down at his doctor’s advice, adding, “It has been a pleasure to work with each of you and toserve the residents
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS FIRES AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNSEL; MAYOR ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—After vowing to appeal two recent Superior Court rulings to require rezoning for 347 new affordable units by mid-April and to permit a developer to construct a 600-unit development—including 100 affordable units—Mayor Mario Kranjac cast the deciding vote to fire the borough’s special counsel Jeffrey Surenian, a key attorney on its affordable housing litigation team. ALLEGED NORTHERN VALLEY CHILD PORN PERPS BRIEFLY SHARED HACKENSACK—Two Northern Valley men accused of child pornography crimes briefly shared a bunk bed inside a Bergen County Jail cell awaiting their days in court, before being released on bail, county sheriff’s department records show. GOV. MURPHY SWEARS IN TENAFLY OFFICIAL TENAFLY, N.J.—Gov. Phil Murphy visited Tenafly Jan. 2 to officially swear in a former councilman who was welcomed back by voters and state Assemblyman Gordon Johnson arrived to swear-in a newly elected councilman during the Borough Council’s annual reorganization meeting. Murphy swore in Mark Zinna and Johnson swore in VenugopalMenon, who
CLOSTER COUNCIL DECLINES CORPORATE OFFICE PARK OWNER'S CLOSTER, N.J.—A request for Closter’s Borough Council to initiate a study on whether two lots totaling six acres on Herbert Avenue should be considered as an area in need of redevelopment—and a future 240-unit assisted living facility—was turned aside when council members and Mayor John Glidden did not see any benefits forCloster.
PASCACK PRESS & NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS February 22, 2021 Pascack Press. TRENTON—New Jersey’s second-longest- serving legislator, Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Bergen), DDS, passed on Saturday, Feb. 20 after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Cardinale went on to become a respected public servant, successful dentist, SCHOOLS LEVY PASSES: BUDGET UP 2%; WOODCLIFF LAKE TAXES UP In Montvale, school taxes will show an annual $13.90 decrease; Woodcliff Lake school taxes will increase $545.58 yearly. The total tax levy, $53,597,807, was approved, 9–0, by DEVELOPER PRESENTS PLANS FOR MONTVALE-SECTION OF SONY SITE Developer Presents Plans For Montvale-Section of Sony Site. MONTVALE, N.J.—. An engineer and architect for Hornrock Properties’ proposal to construct a four story, 50-feet-tall 185-unit multifamily housing development in Montvale—including 37 affordable housing units— testified Jan. 2 on development details and were questioned about OBITUARY: CHARLES J. MOORE OF PARK RIDGE Charles J. Moore, DDS, 77, of Park Ridge passed away on Jan. 22, 2020. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bonnie” and his children: Bonnie Jean; Wendy and her husband Scott; Michael and his wife Anne; Megan and her husband Michael; his grandchildren Kelly Nora, Sean Edward, Ryan Charles, Caitlin Grace, and Isabella Jean; his brother John, wife Caryn, and their SHOVELS ARE IN: ‘URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN MONTVALE, N.J.—A top official of S. Hekemian Group told more than 100 business leaders at a Montvale Chamber of Commerce forum Feb. 4 that the first three buildings creating a major commercial and retail center at the former Mercedes-Benz site—known as COUNCILMAN ARTHUR CUMMING RESIGNS Councilman Arthur J. Cumming. TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Republican Councilman and Planning Board member Arthur Cumming has resigned, citing failing health. In his letter of resignation March 3, Cumming said he was stepping down at his doctor’s advice, adding, “It has been a pleasure to work with each of you and toserve the residents
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS FIRES AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNSEL; MAYOR ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—After vowing to appeal two recent Superior Court rulings to require rezoning for 347 new affordable units by mid-April and to permit a developer to construct a 600-unit development—including 100 affordable units—Mayor Mario Kranjac cast the deciding vote to fire the borough’s special counsel Jeffrey Surenian, a key attorney on its affordable housing litigation team. ALLEGED NORTHERN VALLEY CHILD PORN PERPS BRIEFLY SHARED HACKENSACK—Two Northern Valley men accused of child pornography crimes briefly shared a bunk bed inside a Bergen County Jail cell awaiting their days in court, before being released on bail, county sheriff’s department records show. GOV. MURPHY SWEARS IN TENAFLY OFFICIAL TENAFLY, N.J.—Gov. Phil Murphy visited Tenafly Jan. 2 to officially swear in a former councilman who was welcomed back by voters and state Assemblyman Gordon Johnson arrived to swear-in a newly elected councilman during the Borough Council’s annual reorganization meeting. Murphy swore in Mark Zinna and Johnson swore in VenugopalMenon, who
CLOSTER COUNCIL DECLINES CORPORATE OFFICE PARK OWNER'S CLOSTER, N.J.—A request for Closter’s Borough Council to initiate a study on whether two lots totaling six acres on Herbert Avenue should be considered as an area in need of redevelopment—and a future 240-unit assisted living facility—was turned aside when council members and Mayor John Glidden did not see any benefits forCloster.
2021 SUMMER CONCERT/DINNER SERIES Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson 2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series Park Ridge Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale next WHERE TO VOTE JUNE 8: SOME POLL PLACES HAVE SHIFTED Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson 2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series Park Ridge Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale next DEAL TRIMS AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND? LONG-SETTLED TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The township might be receiving approximately $50,000 less for its Affordable Housing Trust Fund due to the proposed 66-unit Viviano project being reduced from its original 73 units and taking the number of affordable PRIMARY RACES TO WATCH: CONTESTS FROM GOVERNOR ON DOWN Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson 2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series Park Ridge Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale next BOROUGH CONSIDERS ADDING A SENIOR SERVICES POST Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson 2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series Park Ridge Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale next LT. DEVOE TAKES FINAL WALK-OUT, BUT IS JUST GETTING Nicely done! River Vale Police Lt. John J. DeVoe and Chief Sean Scheidle, amid a throng of supporters, at DeVoe’s final walk-out on May 21. Photos by Murray Bass. WITH AYER AS BOROUGH ADMIN, ‘PARK RIDGE’S LOSS IS WESTWOOD Tree taking, residents’ settlement at fore in Viviano action Pascack Press Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson EMERSON, HILLSDALE, MONTVALE NEXT TO VOTE ON POT BANS Primary races to watch: contests from governor on down Emerson Where to vote June 8: some poll places have shifted Emerson 2021 Summer Concert/Dinner Series Park Ridge Emerson, Hillsdale, Montvale next PASCACK PRESS & NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS Tree taking, residents’ settlement at fore in Viviano action Pascack Press Deal trims affordable housing trust fund? Long-settled Viviano pact might fall Pascack Press Primary races to watch: contests from governor ondown Emerson
OBITUARY: CHARLES J. MOORE OF PARK RIDGE Charles J. Moore, DDS, 77, of Park Ridge passed away on Jan. 22, 2020. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bonnie” and his children: Bonnie Jean; Wendy and her husband Scott; Michael and his wife Anne; Megan and her husband Michael; his grandchildren Kelly Nora, Sean Edward, Ryan Charles, Caitlin Grace, and Isabella Jean; his brother John, wife Caryn, and their PASCACK PRESS & NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS PV’s Spathis is top New Jersey foreign language educator, 2021 Hillsdale Polling places shift for June 8 primary Hillsdale Appraisal report, expected weeks ago, still out on ‘450’ Pascack Press POLICE BLOTTER ARCHIVES Pascack Press and Northern Valley Press request neighborhood police reports every week and summarizes noteworthy items for readers. The following are allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless they are found guilty in court. SHOVELS ARE IN: ‘URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION INCURRENT TIME IN TURKEY ANKARATIME IN TURKEY IZMIRTIME IN TURKEY VS USA MONTVALE, N.J.—A top official of S. Hekemian Group told more than 100 business leaders at a Montvale Chamber of Commerce forum Feb. 4 that the first three buildings creating a major commercial and retail center at the former Mercedes-Benz site—known as DEVELOPER PRESENTS PLANS FOR MONTVALE-SECTION OF SONY SITE BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS MONTVALE, N.J.—An engineer and architect for Hornrock Properties’ proposal to construct a four story, 50-feet-tall 185-unit multifamily housing development in Montvale—including 37 affordable housing units— testified Jan. 2 on development details and were questioned about impacts on nearby Park Ridge, as well as local POLICE PROMOTE GUGGER, RIEDEL, AND VEREB PV’s Spathis is top New Jersey foreign language educator, 2021 Hillsdale Polling places shift for June 8 primary Hillsdale Appraisal report, expected weeks ago, still out on ‘450’ Pascack Press ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS FIRES AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNSEL; MAYOR ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—After vowing to appeal two recent Superior Court rulings to require rezoning for 347 new affordable units by mid-April and to permit a developer to construct a 600-unit development—including 100 affordable units—Mayor Mario Kranjac cast the deciding vote to fire the borough’s special counsel Jeffrey Surenian, a key attorney on its affordable housing litigation team. FUNDS SOUGHT TO RELOCATE HISTORIC HOME ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—In Englewood, the past, apparently, is getting in the way of a local religious organization’s future. In order to preserve the past, the Englewood Historical Society has begun fundraising efforts to raise a total of about $170,000 to move a historic structure—the Taylor-Bliss House—2 miles to unoccupied land on Liberty Street—donated to the city by a former historic ALLEGED NORTHERN VALLEY CHILD PORN PERPS BRIEFLY SHARED HACKENSACK—Two Northern Valley men accused of child pornography crimes briefly shared a bunk bed inside a Bergen County Jail cell awaiting their days in court, before being released on bail, county sheriff’s department records show. ALPINE'S HISTORIC 'CHRISTMAS CHURCH' SELLS FOR $2.1M ALPINE, N.J.—A nearly 150-year-old historic church in Alpine on Old Closter Dock Road—which has laid vacant for several years following its acquisition by the United Methodist Church after a protracted legal battle for ownership—was sold in December for $2.1 million to a Presbyterian congregation in nearby Rockland County, N.Y. HAWORTH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANS TO BE PRESENTED BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS. HAWORTH, N.J.—A borough-wide informational meeting will be held March 12 at 8 p.m. at Haworth Public School by the mayor and council to discuss the borough’s affordable housing obligations and possible impacts from development of a 5.65-acre property—Schaefer’s Gardens—proposed for multifamily housing with an affordable units PASCACK PRESS & NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS PV’s Spathis is top New Jersey foreign language educator, 2021 Hillsdale Polling places shift for June 8 primary Hillsdale Appraisal report, expected weeks ago, still out on ‘450’ Pascack Press POLICE BLOTTER ARCHIVES Pascack Press and Northern Valley Press request neighborhood police reports every week and summarizes noteworthy items for readers. The following are allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless they are found guilty in court. SHOVELS ARE IN: ‘URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD’ UNDER CONSTRUCTION INCURRENT TIME IN TURKEY ANKARATIME IN TURKEY IZMIRTIME IN TURKEY VS USA MONTVALE, N.J.—A top official of S. Hekemian Group told more than 100 business leaders at a Montvale Chamber of Commerce forum Feb. 4 that the first three buildings creating a major commercial and retail center at the former Mercedes-Benz site—known as DEVELOPER PRESENTS PLANS FOR MONTVALE-SECTION OF SONY SITE BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS MONTVALE, N.J.—An engineer and architect for Hornrock Properties’ proposal to construct a four story, 50-feet-tall 185-unit multifamily housing development in Montvale—including 37 affordable housing units— testified Jan. 2 on development details and were questioned about impacts on nearby Park Ridge, as well as local POLICE PROMOTE GUGGER, RIEDEL, AND VEREB PV’s Spathis is top New Jersey foreign language educator, 2021 Hillsdale Polling places shift for June 8 primary Hillsdale Appraisal report, expected weeks ago, still out on ‘450’ Pascack Press ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS FIRES AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNSEL; MAYOR ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.—After vowing to appeal two recent Superior Court rulings to require rezoning for 347 new affordable units by mid-April and to permit a developer to construct a 600-unit development—including 100 affordable units—Mayor Mario Kranjac cast the deciding vote to fire the borough’s special counsel Jeffrey Surenian, a key attorney on its affordable housing litigation team. FUNDS SOUGHT TO RELOCATE HISTORIC HOME ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—In Englewood, the past, apparently, is getting in the way of a local religious organization’s future. In order to preserve the past, the Englewood Historical Society has begun fundraising efforts to raise a total of about $170,000 to move a historic structure—the Taylor-Bliss House—2 miles to unoccupied land on Liberty Street—donated to the city by a former historic ALLEGED NORTHERN VALLEY CHILD PORN PERPS BRIEFLY SHARED HACKENSACK—Two Northern Valley men accused of child pornography crimes briefly shared a bunk bed inside a Bergen County Jail cell awaiting their days in court, before being released on bail, county sheriff’s department records show. ALPINE'S HISTORIC 'CHRISTMAS CHURCH' SELLS FOR $2.1M ALPINE, N.J.—A nearly 150-year-old historic church in Alpine on Old Closter Dock Road—which has laid vacant for several years following its acquisition by the United Methodist Church after a protracted legal battle for ownership—was sold in December for $2.1 million to a Presbyterian congregation in nearby Rockland County, N.Y. HAWORTH AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLANS TO BE PRESENTED BY MICHAEL OLOHAN OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS. HAWORTH, N.J.—A borough-wide informational meeting will be held March 12 at 8 p.m. at Haworth Public School by the mayor and council to discuss the borough’s affordable housing obligations and possible impacts from development of a 5.65-acre property—Schaefer’s Gardens—proposed for multifamily housing with an affordable unitsOBITUARIES ARCHIVES
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* Councilman Arthur Cumming Resigns __ PascackPress
* District’s four mayors seek investigation over mascot selections __ Hillsdale * Broncos, Panthers approved; four mayors cry foul, call for investigation __ Hillsdale * Gottheimer Delivers Food to North Jersey Seniors with Meals on Wheels __ Emerson * Township moves to appraise 450 Pascack Road __Pascack Press
* Park prospects pick up as environmental fixes finish __ Pascack Press * Sooo many awards! District’s young journalists dazzle at state contest __ Hillsdale * Students close in on mascots; committees send choices to BOE for March 8 __ Hillsdale * District High Schools Vote: It’s PV Panthers, PH Broncos __ Hillsdale * ‘War and Peas’ takes PV sophomore far in New York Times contest __ Hillsdale * 157-unit active-adult complex dinged ondensity __ Montvale
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* GOP mayors urge Sen. Cardinale to bow out forSchepisi __ Emerson
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* Judge vets 448 rental units in Park Ridge; 68 ‘affordable’ __ Park Ridge * Township man adds child porn to his list of charges over meth, Xanax, GHB __ Uncategorized * Funds OK’d for equipping police with bodycameras __ Emerson
* $268K awarded for Huff Pond care; summer fun in sight __ Montvale * Proposed senior complex gets Feb. 2 hearing __Montvale
* Former mayor Higgins, running mate Schnoll sworn in to council __ Pascack Press * Township Council Takes Flak on ZBA; Chairman, Member Dropped; PB Change __ Pascack Press * Councils reorganize: Heartfelt messages, shifts in power __ Emerson * Borough man accused of sexual assault of child at his home __ Pascack Press * Promising to care for it, firefighter seeks kidney donation __ Community Voices * Town backs off deer survey, deer management __Pascack Press
* Brighter days: Luminaria project helps borough welcome 2021 __ Emerson * Council reorgs set; old business, fresh start Jan. 4–6 __ Emerson * DPW parking bound for Sherry Field, bank lot__ Pascack Press
* Ghassali on storm debris cleanup, power restoration __ Montvale * Grants hang in balance as ‘Galaxy’ site cleanup stalls __ Pascack Press * Vaccine update from Bergen County: Moderna doses on the way __ Pascack Press * President’s Message from the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce __ Community Voices * For the Corps: Cardinal cheerleaders deliver wreaths to COVID ambulance crews __ Pascack Press * Ruocco vetoes parts of redevelopment plan; special meeting set for Dec. 30 __ Hillsdale * Alert: Murphy declares state of emergency in advance of nor’easter snowstorm __ Emerson * Hometown Heroes include several from PascackValley __ Emerson
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* Grief to Giving: Rosemary D’Allesandro’s Mission, at a Milestone, Improving Laws and Lives __ Hillsdale * Deal Lands: Developer Would Get to Build 448 Multifamily Units on Former Sony Site; Affordable Housing There and on Borough Property; Hearing Nov. 23 __ Montvale * 52nd Annual Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service Gathers in Gratitude, Online, Nov. 22 __ Emerson * PVHS presents its fall play, an online ‘Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon,’ Nov. 19–21 __ Hillsdale * Provisional ballots boost leads in valley council races __ Emerson * Red Oak Falls in Storm, Takes Out Clark Field Fence __ Pascack Press * By the numbers: High turnout, split tickets favor Biden, Booker, Gottheimer __ Emerson * County Clerk Touts New, Modernized Election Results System __ Emerson * Home Free: ‘COVID-26.2’ Marathon Man Runs 14 Towns, Clocks Personal Best __ Alpine * County: Free Rounds of Golf for Veterans, Servicemen Nov. 11-13 __ Emerson * Fall Could Bring Action on American Dream Estates __ Pascack Press * ‘Celebrate Westwood’ Rescues 2020 Holiday Season with December Weekend Fun __ Emerson * PV Core Pushes for Renewed Effort on Diversity, Inclusion __ Community Voices * Developer Seeks Options as Residents Rally Over 450 Pascack Road __ Pascack Press * With Regret, Committee Cancels Home for the Holidays Parade 2020 __ Emerson * Borough to Vote on Drones Nov. 24 __ PascackPress
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* Cheers! Five Dimes Brewery wins Westwood variances __ Pascack Press * Update on Montvale events, capital projects __Montvale
* Park Ridge hires architect toward a community recreation center __ Park Ridge * Seasons dials down the noise as residents complain to council __ Pascack Press * Clerks: Voting is easy, safe, efficient… if you know how __ Emerson * Pay for parking touch-free; Westwood rolls out app option downtown __ Pascack Press * ‘May It Protect.’ Shovels in for township’s joint firehouse, ambulance headquarters __ Pascack Press * Microbrewery parking in focus, next ZBA session Oct. 5 __ Pascack Press * Is buffer at 450 Pascack Road right for conservation easement? __ Pascack Press * Endurance, purpose in Park Ridge firefighter’s 9/11 tribute stair climb __ Northern Valley Press * Vote-by-mail options in county focus for unusual Nov. 3 election __ Emerson * Free outdoor art show on Oct. 3 __ PascackPress
* Board to hear site plan for 24 townhomes onOct. 7 __ Demarest
* $12.5M for new public safety complex? Council considers architect’s concept __ Pascack Press * With stakes high, valley mayors are friendly rivals in U.S. Census push __ Montvale * Borough Hall $12M renovation, addition moves forward __ Emerson * ZBA hearing on proposed assisted living facility __ Pascack Press * CAVOS ON CAMERA: Teen drama filmed at Emerson High features local extras __ Emerson * Newly hired special counsel to guide redevelopment direction __ Hillsdale * Chamber’s video, events hope to revive businesses __ Pascack Press * Former student’s death inspires law in Florida, proposed nationwide __ Park Ridge * Driver arrested after injuring two at Montvale rest area __ Montvale * Aiming for the stars: Park Ridge native will join new U.S. Space Force __ Park Ridge * Hillsdale’s John Inserra, 48, found dead after car accident __ Pascack Press * Vandals target ‘Black Lives Matter’ sign, spray paint garage and fence in Hillsdale __ Hillsdale * HVAC work preceded middle school roof fire __Pascack Press
* Driveway, emergency access focus of Montvale ‘active adult’ complex hearing __ Montvale * Township’s dog park debate raises cost concerns __ Pascack Press * Mail-in, provisional vote ‘chaos’ possible for Nov. 3 election __ Emerson * Mask, glove litterbugs could see day in court__ Pascack Press
* Nine candidates file for Pascack Valley BOEseats __ Emerson
* Outside the valley: Cliffs mayor says Dems tried to ‘ram through’ affordable housing plan __ Englewood Cliffs * Assisted living proposal to generate ‘much less traffic’ Township of Washington __ Uncategorized * Street closed to allow for outside dining __Hillsdale
* Field improvement costs jump $70K for sprinklers__ Montvale
* Council votes 6-0 to approve 50-unit affordable complex as trial looms __ Park Ridge * Galaxy Gardens cleanup grows by $48K, grant sought __ Woodcliff Lake * $100K joint snow account is for ‘unplanned’costs __ River Vale
* Combined gas station, convenience store proposed on Railroad Avenue __ Montvale * Lightning detection snafu affects three towns __Emerson
* Planner: Proposal would help ease housing ‘fatigue’ __ Montvale * Craft brewery operation on tap for downtown __Westwood
* In early stages, senior housing plan sees pushback __ Washington Township * Knights’ food drive gathers 300 bags for pantries __ Pascack Press * Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Nearly All Bergen County Communities __ Alpine * CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: New Jersey Issues Statewide Stay-At-Home Order; All Non-Essential Retail Must Close __Alpine
* Law Enforcement Gets Guidance To Protect the Public During Pandemic __ Alpine * Pascack Valley Mayors: Coronavirus in Many Local Towns __ Community Voices * Coronavirus Testing Site Opens at Bergen Community College in Paramus __ Northern Valley Press * ‘Slow The Spread’: All Americans Summoned in COVID-19 Response __ Alpine * Bergen County Executive Backtracks On Order Suspending Most Commerce __ Alpine * PV’s Spathis is top New Jersey foreign language educator, 2021 __ HillsdaleSearch for:
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PV’S SPATHIS IS TOP NEW JERSEY FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATOR, 2021 __June 1, 2021 __Staff PASCACK VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT—¡Felicitaciones! The Pascack Valley Regional High School District announced with pride that Elena Spathis, Pascack Valley High School world language teacher, has been selected as the Foreign Language Educators ofHillsdale
POLLING PLACES SHIFT FOR JUNE 8 PRIMARY __June 1, 2021 __Michael Olohan PASCACK VALLEY—Almost 9,000 voters will be casting primary votes at two new locations in Hillsdale during the June 8 primary election—at an elementary school and the regional high school—that provide an overall safer environment andPascack Press
APPRAISAL REPORT, EXPECTED WEEKS AGO, STILL OUT ON ‘450’ __June 1, 2021 __Michael Olohan TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The township attorney told the governing body on May 17 that he expected to receive a final property appraisal for 450 Pascack Road “soon,” and that once negotiations begin for the3.2-acre tract
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RESIDENTS SETTLE WITH DEVELOPER; AMERICAN DREAM ESTATES HEARING JUNE2
__June 1, 2021 __Michael Olohan TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A long-delayed development proposal for 14 acres off of Van Emburgh Avenue known as the American Dream Estates was reduced from 73 units to 66 units with no variances needed andwill be
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PICTURE PERFECT! HILLSDALE ACCESS FOR ALL ART SHOW DELIGHTS __June 1, 2021 __John Snyder HILLSDALE—Spring is in the air, and hung with pride at the Hillsdale Train Station, in a project that’s brought out some of the finest art from across Bergen County. At Hillsdale’s Access For All’sfirst
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CLASH ON 188 B’WAY; NEXT HEARING OVER APARTMENTS JUNE 16 __June 1, 2021 __Michael Olohan WOODCLIFF LAKE—Attorneys for the borough and 188 Broadway LLP sparred throughout a four-hour first hearing May 25 for a revised application to construct a 53-unit apartment complex at 188 Broadway that includes construction of aPascack Press
PLAGIARISM CHARGES AGAINST BOE PRESIDENT DIVIDE REGIONAL BOARD __May 25, 2021 __Michael Olohan Westwood Regional – Following allegations that a top school board official plagiarized a letter sent to district parents to praise the departing superintendent, at least two board members—Michelle Sembler and Michael Pontillo—called for the resignationsHillsdale
SCHOOL TAX FIGHT: MAYOR URGES RESIDENTS TO WEIGH IN ON FUNDING __May 24, 2021 __Michael Olohan WOODCLIFF LAKE—Two borough councilmen are joining the fight against the borough’s disproportionately high regional school district tax bills by demanding answers from the state about why local taxes went up an average $545 this yearPascack Press
PROCLAMATION ON LEBANON BAPTIST CHURCH’S 64TH __May 24, 2021 __Staff WESTWOOD—The mayor and council were delighted to present a proclamation to Lebanon Baptist Church at their meeting, held over Zoom, on May 19: WHEREAS, Lebanon Baptist Church, a respected member of the religious community inPascack Press
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: MAKE A VOTING PLAN FOR PRIMARY, JUNE 8 __May 24, 2021 __Staff PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV) reminds all citizens New Jersey’s Primary Election takes place on Tuesday, June 8. To prepare voters in Bergen County forwhat they need
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TRAFFIC LIGHT GOING UP; MARIJUANA BAN HEARING JUNE 10 __May 24, 2021 __Michael Olohan MONTVALE—Mayor Mike Ghassali apprised residents of top items of public interest last week, including items we’ve been reporting. He touched on the adoption, May 11, of the 2021 municipal budget; the introduction of a banPascack Press
HIGGINS LAUDS SURVEY RESPONSES; BROADWAY CORRIDOR A HOT ISSUE __May 24, 2021 __Michael Olohan WOODCLIFF LAKE—Councilwoman and Master Plan Committee Chair Josephine Higgins said survey feedback that residents gave on the town’s vision, the Broadway Corridor, and the borough’s short- and long-term challenges was excellent, and that more wouldPascack Press
PARK INPUT, DESIGNS ARE NEXT STEPS FOR GALAXY GARDENS SITE __May 24, 2021 __Michael Olohan WOODCLIFF LAKE—Mayor Carlos Rendo told council members May 17 that he wants to move ahead with efforts to gather public input and put out a request for proposals to advance plans for a long-discussed GalaxyHillsdale
HYBRID CLASSES REMAIN: DISTRICT WORRIES EXPOSED KIDS WOULD MISS OUT __May 24, 2021 __Michael Olohan PASCACK VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT—Pascack Valley and Pascack Hills high schools will operate in a hybrid fashion for the remainder of the school year. District trustees heard out many parents pushing for a returnEmerson
LIBRARY SUMMER: STAFF, VOLUNTEERS ON THE JOB AND READY TO SERVE __May 24, 2021 __Staff PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—We didn’t want to let another issue go by without honoring our area librarians and army of library staff and volunteers. We just passed National Library Week, and oh—also chalkit up
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WRESTLING HISTORY: 2021 BRONCOS SENIORS GO OUT IN A BLAZE OF GLORY __May 17, 2021 __Staff MONTVALE, N.J.—Congratulations to the Pascack Hills wrestling team, which enjoyed a banner year amid this Covid-rocked season. Hills won the Bergen County Small School Team of the Year award for the secondtime in the
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COUNCIL KEEPS GRANT WRITER; QUESTIONS OVER CLOSED MEETINGS __May 17, 2021 __Michael Olohan TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Township Council approved a new one-year contract May 3 for grant consultant GLD Associates of Summit, although concerns were raised on several occasions by at least one councilman over the firm’sHillsdale
REHAB PLAN, RESIDENTS’ INPUT SAID KEY IN DOWNTOWN VISION __May 17, 2021 __Michael Olohan HILLSDALE, N.J.—The borough should create a revitalization plan “vision” for its downtown to help with securing grants and to guide commercial development there, a planning official said at the May 10 council meeting. Following aHillsdale
TAX INCREASE OK’D; $500K SET ASIDE FOR POSSIBLE BOND __May 17, 2021 __Michael Olohan HILLSDALE, N.J.—After a nearly four-hour contentious budget meeting, where several council members accused the mayor of misleading the public about tax increases, the council voted, 5–1, to approve a $15.6 million budget and increase anMontvale
MIXED-USE PROJECT STIRS HOPE; S.HEKEMIAN CUTS RIBBON AT FORMER MERCEDEZ-BENZ CAMPUS __May 14, 2021 __Michael Olohan MONTVALE, N.J.—Local dignitaries joined developer The S.Hekemian Group to celebrate the grand opening of Workplace North Market on May 12. The ribbon-cutting marked completion of the 52,000-square-foot-flagship office building at what looks like anexciting
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GOLDEN GIRL VERSUS VAPING __May 10, 2021 __John Snyder MONTVALE, N.J.—Congratulations to Aria Anahita Chalileh of Montvale Girl Scout Troop 94006, whose 12 years of service have culminated in her Gold Award, the most prestigious Girl Scout honor. The award, bestowed April 30 byPascack Press
WWRSD SUPERINTENDENT RAY GONZÁLEZ RESIGNS, WELCOMED AT WESTFIELDPUBLIC SCHOOLS
__May 4, 2021 __John Snyder TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—For the second time in two weeks, the Pascack Valley has seen an embattled schools superintendent resign, bound perhaps for greener pastures. This week it’s Dr. Raymond A. González, Superintendent of SchoolsHillsdale
TO INSPIRE AND PROTECT: ALL-FEMALE SHIFT MAKES HISTORY IN HILLSDALE __May 1, 2021 __John Snyder HILLSDALE, N.J.—The borough’s first female police officer also stands front and center in the department’s first all-female shift. Sgt. Liz Zimmerman, Police Officer Amanda Turrin, and civilian dispatcher Amna Hijab found themselves sharing the nightMontvale
BOROUGH TIPS BASKETBALL COURTS TO RESIDENTS; OTHERS MUST PAY __April 28, 2021 __John Snyder MONTVALE, N.J.—The Borough Council has approved an ordinance to regulate the use of the basketball courts on Memorial Drive, aiming in the mayor’s words to answer complaints about “adults using the courts with loud musicMontvale
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONVERSATION ONLINE AND IN PASCACK VALLEY __April 27, 2021 __John Snyder PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Fair Share Housing Center has announced lotteries for preliminary applications for affordable housing units in Montvale and Park Ridge and elsewhere in the Garden State. In a noticeit sent via email
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PVRHSD’S GUNDERSEN RESIGNS; STARTING WITH SUFFERN CENTRAL DISTRICTJULY 1
__April 23, 2021 __John Snyder MONTVALE, N.J.—P. Erik Gundersen, superintendent of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education, tendered his resignation on April 21 and is set to depart on June 30. He said hehas accepted
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VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION: MONTVALE TURNS OUT ON CLEAN-UP DAY 2021 __April 23, 2021 __Staff MONTVALE, N.J.—The borough is thanking 110 residents who showed up to clean up on the weekend of April 10. “Montvale’s 2021 Clean-up Day was late this year but still a huge success. We had 110Pascack Press
CHURCH LEASE APPROVED; CALAMARI DINGED ON DPW PARKING PLAN __April 23, 2021 __John Snyder TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Township Council has approved a $60,600 lease with Our Lady of Good Counsel Church to harbor DPW vehicles on 35 parking spaces—the lot behind the rectory—for two years. The deal obligatesEmerson
DEVELOPER ALLEGES RACISM; LATEST BLOCK 419 SALVO A ‘BASELESS’FEDERAL SUIT
__April 17, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
EMERSON, N.J.—The borough’s redeveloper partner has filed a federal suit against Emerson over what it says is local interference with its contractual rights, bad-faith construction delays, and racial discrimination by local officials in effectively preventingPascack Press
SENIOR CENTER REOPENING MAY 3; EAGER RETURN OF A STAPLE BASED INWESTWOOD
__April 17, 2021 __John Snyder PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—The pandemic and a dreary winter? No problem. The Thomas J. Riley Senior Center is reopening, with limited capacity, on May 3. And its friends at Celebrate Westwood are cheeringthe news,
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SCHOOLS UPGRADE REFERENDUM TUESDAY, APRIL 20 __April 16, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
RIVER VALE, N.J.—On Tuesday, April 20, River Vale’s 8,561 registered voters can head to the polls 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to decide whether to spend $42.5 million to upgrade its three district schools,which
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TOWN TAKES PLUNGE? $850K EYED FOR PURCHASE OF STRUGGLING REC, POOL __April 8, 2021 __Michael Olohan TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Township Council authorized negotiations to begin toward acquisition of Washington Township Swim & Recreation Club, the private nonprofit social club on Ridgewood Boulevard abutting the Garden State Parkway, at a purchasePascack Press
DPW VEHICLES TO CHURCH? DROPPED PLAN DUE BACK FOR HEARING APRIL 19 __April 8, 2021 __Michael Olohan TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—In what would be an about-face for the township if the plan is executed, the town is preparing to rent 35 parking spaces at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church for $2,500Pascack Press
$35.7M VOTE NEAR; HEARING ON SCHOOLS REFERENDUM APRIL 6 __April 1, 2021 __Michael Olohan RIVER VALE, N.J.—The River Vale Public School Board of Education is hosting an online forum for voters to hear from architects, financial advisers and school staff—and each other—on the district’s $35.7 million facilities referendum, whichPascack Press
MAYOR FIGHTING COVID; TAKES OXYGEN __March 20, 2021 __John Snyder TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Mayor Peter Calamari checked in with residents on March 17 to wish them a blessed St. Patrick’s Day—and to say how much he’s appreciated their support as he recovers fromthe coronavirus.
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COUNCILMAN ARTHUR CUMMING RESIGNS __March 20, 2021 __John Snyder TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Republican Councilman and Planning Board member Arthur Cumming has resigned, citing failing health. In his letter of resignation March 3, Cumming said he was stepping down at his doctor’s advice, adding, “ItHillsdale
DISTRICT’S FOUR MAYORS SEEK INVESTIGATION OVER MASCOT SELECTIONS __March 15, 2021 __Pascack Press MONTVALE, N.J.—The four mayors representing the towns comprising the Pascack Valley Regional High School District have written a sharp letter to the superintendent and Board of Education on the board’s approval of new mascots forHillsdale
BRONCOS, PANTHERS APPROVED; FOUR MAYORS CRY FOUL, CALL FORINVESTIGATION
__March 15, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
MONTVALE, N.J.—Following nearly three hours of emotional debate March 8, plus efforts by several trustees to delay the naming of new school mascots, the Pascack Valley Regional High School District Board of Education voted, 5–4,Emerson
GOTTHEIMER DELIVERS FOOD TO NORTH JERSEY SENIORS WITH MEALS ON WHEELS __March 1, 2021 __Pascack Press PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) delivered Meals on Wheels to North Jersey seniors on March 1, meeting with volunteers in Westwood and then making stops at Fifth District homes in Emerson—including localPascack Press
TOWNSHIP MOVES TO APPRAISE 450 PASCACK ROAD __March 1, 2021 __Michael Olohan TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Township Council on Feb. 16 approved a bill to conduct a property appraisal of 450 Pascack Road, abutting Memorial Field, only eight months after the property’s developer withdrew an application toPascack Press
PARK PROSPECTS PICK UP AS ENVIRONMENTAL FIXES FINISH __March 1, 2021 __Michael Olohan WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—A new passive park for walking, talking, daydreaming, and generally enjoying nature might soon be coming to the borough. The borough engineer said recently he hopes to have the 2.1-acre former Galaxy GardensHillsdale
SOOO MANY AWARDS! DISTRICT’S YOUNG JOURNALISTS DAZZLE AT STATECONTEST
__March 1, 2021 __John Snyder PASCACK REGIONAL, N.J.—Congratulations and job well done to two of the most impressive student news organizations in the state, operating right here in the Pascack Valley. Pascack Valley High School’s PV Student Publication and PascackHillsdale
STUDENTS CLOSE IN ON MASCOTS; COMMITTEES SEND CHOICES TO BOE FORMARCH 8
__March 1, 2021 __Michael Olohan PASCACK REGIONAL DISTRICT, N.J.—After students from both Pascack Valley Regional District high schools proposed their three mascot options to be voted on by their schools, several board members and parents criticized the selection process. OneHillsdale
DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOLS VOTE: IT’S PV PANTHERS, PH BRONCOS __February 26, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
MONTVALE, N.J.—After months of discussion and debate, the final mascot recommendations are in: Pascack Valley High School chose the Panthers; Pascack Hills High School chose the Broncos. Now it’s up to the Pascack Valley RegionalHillsdale
‘WAR AND PEAS’ TAKES PV SOPHOMORE FAR IN NEW YORK TIMES CONTEST __February 24, 2021 __PascackPress
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Congratulations and job well done to Pascack Valley High School sophomore Diego Mercado, a student in Matthew Morone’s English II class, who was named a round-four finalist in the Second Annual New York TimesMontvale
157-UNIT ACTIVE-ADULT COMPLEX DINGED ON DENSITY __February 24, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
MONTVALE, N.J.—Reduce the density. Reduce the height. Keep it age-restricted to 55 and over—and by all means, keep the publicly accessible walking trail in the plans. That was the parting advice that Planning Board ChairPascack Press
BMW’S NEARLY $4 MILLION TAX REFUND TO BE PAID OVER FOUR YEARS __February 23, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—The Borough Council has unanimously agreed to refund nearly $4 million in commercial taxes to BMW of North America LLC, for the tax years 2009–2012 as part of a settlement that wascontested
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SUEZ, NJDEP AT ODDS ON RESERVOIR TRAIL APPROVAL __February 23, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Has the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Nature Trail been approved? That depends on whom you ask. A state environmental protection agency spokesman said that in April 2019 the state’s Watershed Property Review BoardHillsdale
AVA MESSINA, GRADE 8, IS MUNDHENK HONOREE __February 22, 2021 __PascackPress
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Congratulations to Ava Messina, recipient of the William Mundhenk Character Recognition Award, which acknowledges a student at St. John’s Academy for his or her good manners, respectful attitude, cooperation, generosity of time and talent,Pascack Press
BASKETBALL, PICKLEBALL COMING TO CONVERTED TENNIS COURTS __February 22, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—One of America’s fastest-growing sports might soon be coming to a converted tennis court in the borough, thanks to a $33,700 state matching grant. Officials said the grant will be used tohelp
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EACH FAMILY HAS A STORY: LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON PANDEMIC’S ‘NEWRULES’
__February 22, 2021 __PascackPress
PARK RIDGE, N.J.—In a year of monumental changes around the world, photographers in 2020 filled a vital role in creating a visual record of the times. Park Ridge photographer Julia Chang-Lomonico is one ofmany
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CONTRACT VEXES ON BLOCK 419; BOROUGH LAMENTS ‘ZERO LEVERAGE’ AMIDDELAYS
__February 22, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
EMERSON, N.J.—The borough attorney has called the borough’s redevelopment partner “incompetent” and says there are major problems with agreements the previous administration struck with it, including lack of an enforceable timetable for completion. A lackEmerson
VACCINE PROGRESS? MAYORS FIGHT FOR LOCAL CLINIC; OFFER RIDES __February 22, 2021 __PascackPress
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—The mayors of Montvale, Park Ridge, and Woodclif Lake report good news following a call with state officials and the Bergen County health department. Referring to a call on Feb.11, Montvale
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GOTTHEIMER ANNOUNCES ALYSSA ACT ON SCHOOL SAFETY __February 22, 2021 __PascackPress
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined the parents of Alyssa Alhadeff—a Woodcliff Lake native who lost her life in the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., inEmerson
SEN. GERRY CARDINALE, DEAN OF THE STATE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS, DIES AT 86 __February 22, 2021 __PascackPress
TRENTON—New Jersey’s second-longest- serving legislator, Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Bergen), DDS, passed on Saturday, Feb. 20 after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Cardinale went on to become a respected public servant, successful dentist,Woodcliff Lake
SECOND TRY FOR APARTMENTS AT 188 BROADWAY; ZBA MEETS FEB. 23 __February 22, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—A developer whose previous application at 188 Broadway was rejected will appear before the ZBA on Tuesday, Feb. 23 with a similar proposal for a two building complex with 60 apartmentunits. Zoning
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BOROUGH PROJECTS, PLANNING BOARD APPLICATIONS IN PROGRESS __February 16, 2021 __PascackPress
MONTVALE, N.J.—Mayor Michael Ghassali’s February projects report has no new information relative to a vaccination site in town, but work with other towns in the area continues with that goal in mind.“In the meantime,
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$50K MASTER PLAN UPDATE CLEARS COUNCIL, 5–1 __February 15, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—The Borough Council approved a $50,000 plan to perform a comprehensive review and update of the Master Plan on Feb. 8, after arguing whether it should be paid for via a five-yearemergency
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SHOUT-OUTS RESONATE: VIDEO PROJECT CELEBRATES PASCACK DISTRICT __February 15, 2021 __JohnSnyder
PASCACK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT—It’s an exchange of valentines like no other. To kick off their second semester, the Pascack Regional High School District Communication Department engineered a surprise for teachers and students. Teachers secretlyEmerson
COUNTY HONOR FOR PHIL LANGNER, A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT __February 15, 2021 __JohnSnyder
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Congratulations are pouring in for Phillip Langner, Bergen County Board of Commissioner Bergen County Veteran of the Week for Feb. 3. Calling him a great man in receipt of a very wellHillsdale
GOVERNING BODY MULLS WISH LISTS FOR ‘MORE EXPANSIVE’ COMMUNITYCENTER
__February 15, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
HILLSDALE, N.J.—While the Patterson Street Redevelopment project and downtown rehabilitation have traction heading into 2021, a long-discussed community center for all residents has yet to come into focus. Throughout November and December 2020, residents forEmerson
FAIR SHARE LAUNCHING PODCAST; WILL HOUSING FORUM TAKE ONOVERDEVELOPMENT?
__February 13, 2021 __JohnSnyder
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Fair Share Housing Center, “the only public interest organization entirely devoted to defending the housing rights of New Jersey’s poor through enforcement of the 1975 Mount Laurel doctrine,” is launching a podcast.Emerson
ARROYO ON ‘BUSINESS CHURN,’ SHARED SERVICES, AND TRENDS __February 9, 2021 __John Snyder WESTWOOD, N.J.—Mayor Ray Arroyo had more to say than his time allowed at the Jan. 27 session of the 2021 Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce Mayors Breakfast, held on Zoom this year insteadof
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SNUBBED 188 BROADWAY APPLICANT RETURNS, SEEKING VARIANCES __February 8, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—A developer whose previous application to build a two-building, 60-unit apartment complex at 188 Broadway was rejected has applied with a similar proposal to the Zoning Board, citing years-long declines in office spaceUncategorized
WEBINAR FEB, 11: ‘BURNOUT ON THE FRONTLINE: MANAGING COVID-19FATIGUE’
__February 8, 2021 __PascackPress
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage New Jersey and its residents, especially first responders throughout the state facing the brunt of the physical and mental toll of the virus. The exhaustion theseEmerson
VALENTINE’S DAY FOOD DRIVE __February 8, 2021 __John Snyder PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—The Pascack Valley Regional High School District’s award-winning robotics competition team—which is as devoted to community causes as it is to preparing young people for the future—has set Valentine’s Day as itsHillsdale
WHERE’S THE TRAIL? __February 8, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Three mayors in towns that encircle a long-awaited Woodcliff Lake Reservoir Nature Trail are ready and willing to work with Suez water to make the trail a reality and hopethat occurs
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REC CENTER ‘UNCERTAIN’ FOR 2021 __February 8, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
HILLSDALE, N.J.—In ranging remarks at the recent Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce Mayors Breakfast, Mayor John Ruocco said the borough is waiting for expressions of interest from developers following the passage of the borough’sEmerson
GOP MAYORS URGE SEN. CARDINALE TO BOW OUT FOR SCHEPISI __February 3, 2021 __John Snyder PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Eight Bergen County Republican mayors in the 39th legislative district, including four from the Pascack Valley, have written to State Sen. Gerald Cardinale asking him not to run forre-election and to
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SHERRY FIELD, DOG HOUSE AREA, AND WESTWOOD OUT AS DPW SITES __February 1, 2021 __John Snyder TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Mayor Peter Calamari has pulled back from siting temporary DPW parking adjacent to Sherry Field, and on town-owned land behind the Dog House Saloon & Grill, after potentially affected residents spoke outPascack Press
‘PAY IT FORWARD’ AID REACHES GRATEFUL BIBI’Z RESTAURANT __January 30, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
WESTWOOD, N.J.—Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge, struggling to survive amid Covid-19 shutdowns and restrictions, got a new lease on life with financial support from an online fund supporting small businesses. The Barstool Fund, created by BarstoolEmerson
BOROUGH GETS TO WORK __January 29, 2021 __John Snyder EMERSON, N.J.—Mayor Danielle DiPaola and the borough’s two new councilmembers addressed the 117th Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Borough of Emerson on Jan. 4, with the mayor reporting on an uptick in Covid-19 cases—and progressHillsdale
VETERAN OF THE WEEK: HILLSDALE’S GEORGE DEROSA NABS BERGEN COUNTYHONOR
__January 29, 2021 __John Snyder PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Congratulations to George M. DeRosa, recent New Jersey Fifth District Hero, an American Legion Post 162 past commander—and ongoing recruitment dynamo—and all-around Hillsdale-area champion. To his long list of life accomplishments heEmerson
AT ANNUAL ‘BREAKFAST,’ MAYORS SPEAK TO A BRIGHTER YEAR AHEAD __January 29, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—A majority of Pascack Valley mayors, who just met for an annual confab, acknowledged that 2020 was a mixed bag for businesses due to Covid-19 closures. Moving forward, theyexpressed hope for
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VACCINES FOR VALLEY: MAYORS TEAM UP TO CREATE A LOCAL HUB __January 28, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—The mayors of Woodcliff Lake, Park Ridge, and Montvale have banded together to provide alternatives for residents hoping to secure a Covid-19 vaccine apart from the state’s sprawling and under-supplied network ofCommunity Voices
FRANCESCA IANORA DAY, ON A BELOVED BOROUGH BOOSTER’S 100TH __January 28, 2021 __John Snyder EMERSON, N.J.—Congratulations to Francesca Ianora, who enjoyed “Francesca Ianora Day” in the borough Jan. 23 in honor of her 100th birthday. As Mayor Danielle DiPaola noted with a photo spread on the borough’s Facebook page,Pascack Press
SLOW DOWN – WTPD POSTING RADAR SPEED SIGNS AT HOT SPOTS __January 28, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Speeders take heed: radar signs to warn you to slow down and keep to the speed limit are going up on streets where local police know we tend to exceed the legalPascack Press
GALAXY ‘PARK’ SOIL REPLACEMENT UNDERWAY __January 28, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—An excavator and large container were seen Jan. 22 at the former Galaxy Gardens site at Woodcliff Avenue and Werimus Road, with long-delayed soil remediation work at the former GalaxyGardens site set
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SUEZ HOLDING UP WOODCLIFF LAKE RESERVOIR TRAIL? __January 28, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Three Pascack Valley mayors are frustrated with Suez North America’s delays in approving a long-awaited nature trail around Woodcliff Lake Reservoir that all three towns had approved nearly two years ago. MayorsPark Ridge
JUDGE VETS 448 RENTAL UNITS IN PARK RIDGE; 68 ‘AFFORDABLE’ __January 18, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Superior Court Judge Gregg Padovano found the borough’s much-contested affordable housing settlement to be “fair, reasonable and appropriate” and granted a preliminary judgment of compliance and repose at a fairness hearing held Jan.Uncategorized
TOWNSHIP MAN ADDS CHILD PORN TO HIS LIST OF CHARGES OVER METH, XANAX,GHB
__January 11, 2021 __PascackPress
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Michael D. Rosen, 32, single and unemployed, of Sutton Way, on charges of possession of child pornography, possession of controlled dangerous substances, andEmerson
FUNDS OK’D FOR EQUIPPING POLICE WITH BODY CAMERAS __January 11, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Gov. Phil Murphy approved $58 million in funding for police body-worn cameras on Dec. 23, 2020, the money to help reimburse local police departments for camera purchases. Murphy mandated the cameras effectiveMontvale
$268K AWARDED FOR HUFF POND CARE; SUMMER FUN IN SIGHT __January 9, 2021 __John Snyder MONTVALE, N.J.—The Borough Council on Dec. 29, 2020 approved a resolution on a $268,042 contract with DTS Trucking LLC of Hawthorne for construction services to maintain and repair Huff Pond. The basebid was the
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PROPOSED SENIOR COMPLEX GETS FEB. 2 HEARING __January 8, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
MONTVALE, N.J.—The Planning Board decided Jan. 5 that a land use variance was not needed for a Waypoint Residential Services’ proposed 157-unit active-adult senior living complex off of Summit Avenue, although at least two membersPascack Press
FORMER MAYOR HIGGINS, RUNNING MATE SCHNOLL SWORN IN TO COUNCIL __January 7, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Former Democratic Mayor Josephine Higgins and running mate Richard A. Schnoll were sworn in as Woodcliff Lake’s newest council members Jan. 6. Exiting members Nancy Gross and Brian Singleton heard praise from thePascack Press
TOWNSHIP COUNCIL TAKES FLAK ON ZBA; CHAIRMAN, MEMBER DROPPED; PBCHANGE
__January 7, 2021 __John Snyder TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Residents are speaking out against a change to the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment following the Township Council’s reorganization meeting Jan. 4. Late in the nearly two-hour meeting, which wasEmerson
COUNCILS REORGANIZE: HEARTFELT MESSAGES, SHIFTS IN POWER __January 7, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Some wore face coverings, some did not, and some newly elected members were in council chambers while others remained secure at home. But Pascack Valley municipal councils held combined annual end-of-year andPascack Press
BOROUGH MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD AT HIS HOME __January 6, 2021 __Staff WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Resident Marcelo Velez, a vice president at Columbia University, has been charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault by sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child. Authorities allege Velez assaulted theCommunity Voices
PROMISING TO CARE FOR IT, FIREFIGHTER SEEKS KIDNEY DONATION __January 1, 2021 __Staff PARK RIDGE, N.J.— Longtime Volunteer Fire Department member Mark “Cookey” Eisen needs a kidney transplant. According to Mayor Keith Misciagna in an appeal to residents last week, “Mark has spent 30 years serving his communityPascack Press
TOWN BACKS OFF DEER SURVEY, DEER MANAGEMENT __January 1, 2021 __MichaelOlohan
RIVER VALE, N.J.—The township is not investing in another drone survey to gauge the local deer population and is backing off altogether on its idea to manage that population. At least for theforeseeable future.
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BRIGHTER DAYS: LUMINARIA PROJECT HELPS BOROUGH WELCOME 2021 __December 30, 2020 __JohnSnyder
EMERSON, N.J.—Resident Daniela Musano has ideas about community building and place-making that, fortunately, she also acts on. Over the summer, during the lockdown, she, her daughter, and a few friends created an enchanted forest behindEmerson
COUNCIL REORGS SET; OLD BUSINESS, FRESH START JAN. 4–6 __December 30, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Virtual handshakes, well wishes, and congratulations will greet new and returning Pascack Valley council members as 2021 begins with small reorganization meetings being held in person at town halls and broadcast remotely.Pascack Press
DPW PARKING BOUND FOR SHERRY FIELD, BANK LOT __December 28, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Parking spaces at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church—at a cost of $2,500 per month—will not be needed for DPW vehicles as alternate locations were found, Mayor Peter Calamari reported at theMontvale
GHASSALI ON STORM DEBRIS CLEANUP, POWER RESTORATION __December 27, 2020 __PascackPress
MONTVALE, N.J.—Mayor Michael Ghassali took to email on Dec. 26 to advise on cleanup and power restoration following a messy storm overnight into Christmas. Wind gusts reached 67 mph in New York City.Here in
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GRANTS HANG IN BALANCE AS ‘GALAXY’ SITE CLEANUP STALLS __December 24, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Despite more than $48,000 approved by the Borough Council in July for site remediation and environmental oversight at Galaxy Gardens—site of a future park—no remediation has been done mostly due to COVID-related staffPascack Press
VACCINE UPDATE FROM BERGEN COUNTY: MODERNA DOSES ON THE WAY __December 23, 2020 __PascackPress
HACKENSACK—County Executive Jim Tedesco announced on Dec. 23 that the County of Bergen in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center anticipates the arrival of 1,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine within the nextCommunity Voices
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE FROM THE GREATER PASCACK VALLEY CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE
__December 23, 2020 __PascackPress
AS 2020 COMES TO A CLOSE, I think we can all agree that this has truly been a year to remember. No one could have predicted the impact the pandemic would have on our lives,Pascack Press
FOR THE CORPS: CARDINAL CHEERLEADERS DELIVER WREATHS TO COVIDAMBULANCE CREWS
__December 23, 2020 __JohnSnyder
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Not seven swans a-swimming but rather seven Cardinals a-cheering! Going door to door, a squad of Junior Cardinals cheerleaders, whose program has merged those of the Westwood and Washington Township rec programs,Hillsdale
RUOCCO VETOES PARTS OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; SPECIAL MEETING SET FORDEC. 30
__December 18, 2020 __JohnSnyder
HILLSDALE, N.J.—As he suggested he might after the controversial ordinance passed Dec. 8, Mayor John Ruocco has vetoed several parts of Ordinance 20-15, adopting the Patterson Street Redevelopment Plan, warning the measure could add 1,100Emerson
ALERT: MURPHY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN ADVANCE OF NOR’EASTERSNOWSTORM
__December 16, 2020 __PascackPress
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Be careful out there. Gov. Phil Murphy has issued a state of emergency for New Jersey ahead of a nor’easter snowstorm that could bring more than a foot of snow to someEmerson
HOMETOWN HEROES INCLUDE SEVERAL FROM PASCACK VALLEY __December 15, 2020 __PascackPress
GLEN ROCK, N.J.—Congratulations to the Pascack Valley residents who star in Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s December 2020 roster of Fifth District Hometown Heroes. The class of first responders, veterans, students, life-saving bystanders, volunteers, teachers, communityleaders,
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STIRRING FIRST NOVEL FROM LONGTIME MONTVALE WRITER __December 14, 2020 __JohnSnyder
MONTVALE, N.J.—Joseph and Josephine Morelli came to America from Italy in 1907 with their three young children and a secret that would go undiscovered for 80 years. Through four generations the family rana restaurant
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FIELDSTONE STUDENTS STUDY BIAS, THEIR WORKS BOUND FOR SMITHSONIAN __December 14, 2020 __JohnSnyder
MONTVALE, N.J.—George Merrill, eighth-grade social studies teacher at Fieldstone Middle School, says his students are famous but don’t know it: “Well, famous to future historians,” he says. Those historians will see Merrill’s students through theirMontvale
GIRLS DELIVER! STUDENTS’ VIRAL TOY DRIVE BENEFITS NONPROFIT’SKIDS IN NEED
__December 11, 2020 __PascackPress
BY MATTHEW WIKFORSSPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS MONTVALE, N.J.—An act of volunteerism became an act of spreading holiday cheer for Woodcliff Middle School students Nina Indugula, Astrid Velozo, and Avery Maloney. The girls collected more thanHillsdale
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN A GO; PASSES HANDILY, 5–1; RUOCCO, PIZZELLACLASH
__December 10, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Following almost three hours of public comment, including an angry outburst between a councilman and mayor, the Borough Council Dec. 8 easily approved the Patterson Street Redevelopment Plan, 5–1, with the mayor noting theEmerson
POLICE CHIEFS BACK BODY CAMERAS; GEAR REQUIRED STATEWIDE JAN. 1 __December 9, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Only one of eight Pascack Valley towns has plans to have police officers wear body cameras starting Jan. 1, 2021, with most chiefs responding to a Pascack Press survey expressingconfidence in
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MAYOR WARNS ON LOCAL IMPACT OF CHESTNUT RIDGE VILLAGE SCHOOL PROJECT __December 7, 2020 __John Snyder MONTVALE, N.J.—Mayor Michael Ghassali reached out to residents Dec. 4 to urge their awareness of a school project in Village of Chestnut Ridge across the borough’s northern border in New York State. “This project, whichPascack Press
JUNIOR CARDINALS, POST-MERGER, WIN TITLE AT WESTVALE __December 7, 2020 __John Snyder WESTWOOD, N.J.—Police Chief Michael R. Pontillo and the Westwood Police Department were among the first to congratulate the Junior Cardinals football team on their Junior BCJFL championship win Nov. 28 at Westvale Park. On theirEmerson
LOCAL RESTAURANTS, SHOPS STRUGGLE AS CASES RISE __December 7, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—New Jersey and nationwide, a much-debated question among business owners and business advocates is whether the traditionally busy holiday shopping season will be enough to sustain struggling local businesses, restaurants and shops.Emerson
BRINGING IT: HILLSDALE, MONTVALE MOMS IN 3RD ANNUAL CHARITY CLASH __December 7, 2020 __John Snyder HILLSDALE, N.J.—Michele Carcich DeVincenzo observed “a few amazing things resulted from my last-minute decision to join a flag football team as a 42 year old woman.” The obvious, she said: Her team, theHillsdale Lady
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VEHICLE STOLEN, OTHERS ENTERED IN WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP; OWNER LEFT KEYFOB INSIDE
__December 6, 2020 __Staff TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—At approximately 4 a.m. on Dec. 6, a vehicle was stolen from the driveway of a house on Willow Street. Two other vehicles in the area, which includes Clark Field, were alsoHillsdale
UNDEFEATED HILLSDALE HAWKS THUMP GLEN RIDGE FOR SUPER BOWL WIN,27–7
__November 30, 2020 __JohnSnyder
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Congratulations to the Hillsdale Hawks senior football team for culminating their undefeated season in a 27–7 Super Bowl victory over Glen Ridge on Friday, Nov. 27. The contest was fought on neutral territory: WashingtonUncategorized
‘BEST WE COULD DO’: COUNCIL TAKES DEAL FOR 448 UNITS AT FORMERSONY SITE
__November 26, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Faced with the prospect of builder’s lawsuits that could add hundreds more market-rate and affordable units in the borough—on the former Sony property and elsewhere—the Borough Council has approved a settlement agreement thatPascack Press
YOU’RE INVITED AS WESTWOOD WELCOMES WINTER DEC. 5 __November 25, 2020 __Staff WESTWOOD, N.J.—Celebrate Westwood invites residents and neighbors to stroll downtown on Dec. 5 to enjoy the sights, sounds, scents, and sales of the 2020 holiday season in the Hub of the Pascack Valley.Stroll the
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PANTRY POWER! HELPING HAND TURKEY DRIVE 2020 DELIVERS THE GOODS __November 25, 2020 __JohnSnyder
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Helping Hand Food Pantry Turkey Drive 2020 took in a flock of approximately 400 donated frozen turkeys and an unprecedented haul of side dishes and other food donations. The event, at HillsdaleUnited Methodist
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AID POURS IN FOR THREE FAMILIES DISPLACED BY FIRE __November 25, 2020 __Staff EMERSON, N.J.—Mayor Danielle DiPaola expressed her pride in how “the family town” came together to help three families left homeless in the wake of a three-alarm fire last Monday. No injuries were reported in theHillsdale
GRIEF TO GIVING: ROSEMARY D’ALLESANDRO’S MISSION, AT A MILESTONE, IMPROVING LAWS AND LIVES __November 23, 2020 __JohnSnyder
HILLSDALE, N.J.—The devastating loss. The trauma, sometimes relived for years. For some survivors, that’s the end of the story. For others, there’s that grief plus a rarity: purpose, passion, and toiltoward a safer and
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DEAL LANDS: DEVELOPER WOULD GET TO BUILD 448 MULTIFAMILY UNITS ON FORMER SONY SITE; AFFORDABLE HOUSING THERE AND ON BOROUGH PROPERTY;HEARING NOV. 23
__November 19, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PARK RIDGE, N.J.—A proposed settlement agreement headed to Borough Council vote Nov. 23 permits a developer to build 448 multifamily housing units—including 68 affordable rental units—on a 30-acre tract of former Sony property at theEmerson
52ND ANNUAL INTERFAITH COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE GATHERS IN GRATITUDE, ONLINE, NOV. 22 __November 17, 2020 __Staff PARK RIDGE, N.J.—You’re invited to the Upper Pascack Valley 52nd Annual Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. The online event is hosted by Pascack Reformed Church in Park Ridge. The Rev. MarcHillsdale
PVHS PRESENTS ITS FALL PLAY, AN ONLINE ‘BROTHERS GRIMM SPECTACULATHON,’ NOV. 19–21 __November 16, 2020 __Staff HILLSDALE, N.J.—Pascack Valley High School presents its fall play, “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” (stay-at-home version) Nov. 19–21, online only. Performances are at 7 p.m., with a 1 p.m. Sunday matinee. Narrators Skylar Fay, a senior,Emerson
PROVISIONAL BALLOTS BOOST LEADS IN VALLEY COUNCIL RACES __November 16, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—After hundreds of provisional paper ballots local voters cast at the polls were tallied, the once razor-thin vote lead for Park Ridge Republicans William Fenwick and John Cozzi turned into comfortable victoryPascack Press
RED OAK FALLS IN STORM, TAKES OUT CLARK FIELD FENCE __November 16, 2020 __JohnSnyder
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A mature red oak at Clark Field was no match for the strong wind gusts that swept over North Jersey on Sunday night, uprooting and crashing down through the chain link fenceEmerson
BY THE NUMBERS: HIGH TURNOUT, SPLIT TICKETS FAVOR BIDEN, BOOKER,GOTTHEIMER
__November 9, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY VOTERS turned out in high percentages for the highly contested Nov. 3 Presidential Election, with Washington Township voters topping our eight covered towns with slightly more than 77 percent turnout. With the caveatEmerson
COUNTY CLERK TOUTS NEW, MODERNIZED ELECTION RESULTS SYSTEM __November 9, 2020 __Staff HACKENSACK—Bergen County Clerk John S. Hogan today announced that his office has modernized the reporting of election results. “The new enhanced system has many user-friendly features including webpage auto-refresh results, color-coded for easy navigation, pieAlpine
HOME FREE: ‘COVID-26.2’ MARATHON MAN RUNS 14 TOWNS, CLOCKSPERSONAL BEST
__November 9, 2020 __John Snyder HILLSDALE, N.J.—Family and friends cheered him on, kept him hydrated, and were at the finish line to help him celebrate. On Sunday, Oct. 18, resident Ian Sager won—frankly, crushed—what his wife dubbed the COVID-26.2, aEmerson
COUNTY: FREE ROUNDS OF GOLF FOR VETERANS, SERVICEMEN NOV. 11-13 __November 9, 2020 __Staff HACKENSACK—Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that all Bergen County veterans and active duty service members can enjoy a free round of golf at any of the county’s six golf courses fromWednesday, Nov. 11
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FALL COULD BRING ACTION ON AMERICAN DREAM ESTATES __November 4, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A long-stalled and controversial plan to construct 73 housing units—including 48 single-family homes and 25 townhomes—on a 14-acre property, is likely to be heard by the Planning Board before year’s end, sayEmerson
‘CELEBRATE WESTWOOD’ RESCUES 2020 HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DECEMBERWEEKEND FUN
__November 3, 2020 __Staff WESTWOOD, N.J.—Home for the Holidays Parade 2020 is taking the year off due to health and safety concerns, but there is still plenty to celebrate. The Celebrate Westwood team is pleased to announce thekick-off
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PV CORE PUSHES FOR RENEWED EFFORT ON DIVERSITY, INCLUSION __November 3, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—An area pastor, chief diversity officer, and mental health advocate hosted a virtual conversation Oct. 15 to explore ways to build and maintain “an inclusive community” in Pascack Valley, following a summerPascack Press
DEVELOPER SEEKS OPTIONS AS RESIDENTS RALLY OVER 450 PASCACK ROAD __November 2, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A 3.2-acre strip of land at 450 Pascack Road that residents and local officials have recently discussed preserving as either open space or land for future school expansion isnow listed as
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WITH REGRET, COMMITTEE CANCELS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PARADE 2020 __November 2, 2020 __John Snyder WESTWOOD, N.J.—Our headline for the event in 2019: Thousands Cheer Parade at Westwood’s Home for the Holidays. This year—you guessed it—it’s a different story. On Nov. 2, the Westwood Home for the Holidays Committee confirmedPascack Press
BOROUGH TO VOTE ON DRONES NOV. 24 __November 2, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
WESTWOOD, N.J.—An incident with a drone earlier this year put the increasingly popular aerial surveillance tools on the Borough Council’s radar. Hoping to address safety and privacy concerns raised in a local incident involving aEmerson
VALLEY ADDS 2,508 VOTERS TO ROLLS; ‘UNAFFILIATED’ TOP CHOICE __November 1, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
HACKENSACK—More than 2,500 newly registered voters were added to eight Pascack Valley towns over the past year, according to a Bergen County Superintendent of Elections report. Compared to registered numbers last November, the added 2,508Emerson
A WEEK OUT, MORE THAN HALF OF COUNTY’S VOTERS HAVE CAST BALLOTS __November 1, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—A week before Election Day, nearly 51% of registered Bergen County voters had returned mail-in ballots, said county elections officials, and officials were busy counting the unprecedented number of voters As ofDemarest
MUST GO: CITING COVID ECONOMY, FUNDRAISING THRIFT SHOP TO CLOSE AFTER63 YEARS
__October 26, 2020 __John Snyder WESTWOOD, N.J.—It’s a sad ending to a 63-year success story, as Our Thrift Shop, at 245 Old Hook Road, finds itself with only weeks left to serve. The last day of sales is Nov. 15.Pascack Press
PRINCIPAL TURNS ‘MEAN’ AS COMMUNITY RALLIES FOR THOSE IN NEED __October 26, 2020 __Staff WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—The Woodcliff Middle School Community prides itself as one dedicated to service, giving, and meeting the needs of those in need. Even with the challenges of COVID-19, these valuesremain at the heart
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PHOTOS: BERGEN COUNTY ELECTIONS WORKERS PREPARE FOR HISTORIC COUNT __October 26, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
HACKENSACK, N.J.—Pascack Press went behind the scenes Oct. 24 for a supervised tour of Bergen County Board of Elections operations, seeing trained and careful workers do their part to ensure a reliable andaccurate count.
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REDEVELOPMENT PLAN GETS MIXED REVIEWS AT PLANNING BOARD; PUBLIC ‘TOWN HALL’ OCT. 29 __October 23, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Most Planning Board members gave the borough’s newly proposed Patterson Street Redevelopment Plan mixed reviews Oct. 20 and the mayor graded it “incomplete,” saying it had failed to fully consider potential impacts. While mostEmerson
CANNABIS SALES, VETS’ TAX DEDUCTIONS, AND REDISTRICTING ON YOURBALLOT TOO
__October 22, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—While the match-up Nov. 3 between President Donald J. Trump and former Vice President Joseph R. Biden takes center stage nationally, New Jersey’s ballot also features three public questions that will bePascack Press
WESTWOOD REGIONAL BOE CANDIDATES OFFER CHOICES, LOW-KEY CAMPAIGNS __October 20, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Candidates are competing for three open seats on the nine-member Westwood Regional District Board of Education this election. Voters in Westwood will seat one member; Township of Washington voters will seat two.Pascack Press
WESTWOOD REC, FOLLOWING SCHOOL DISTRICT’S LEAD, PAUSES K-12OFFERINGS
__October 19, 2020 __Staff WESTWOOD, N.J.—Shortly after Westwood Regional School Superintendent Raymond A. Gonzalez announced a 14-day closure of the Westwood Regional School District’s physical spaces over Covid-19, the borough has announced a pause on kids’ activities. According toPascack Press
PARENTS DEMAND CASE NUMBERS AFTER WWRSD GOES FULL REMOTE LEARNINGOVER COVID-19
__October 19, 2020 __Staff TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A new message from the superintendent of the Westwood Regional School District is coinciding with a parent protest, organized over social media, at the high school campus after families were informed onPark Ridge
FUN-RAISER! COUPLE’S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DISPLAY DRAWS CHILLS FORCHARITY
__October 19, 2020 __Staff By MATTHEW WIKFORSSPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Halloween has come early to 138 Ridge Ave., as skeletons, ghosts, tombstones, a mausoleum, a real hearse, and even a 10-foot-tall animatronic Grim Reaper decorate Matt andPascack Press
HABITAT’S HOMES FOR HOUNDS DRIVES VETERAN HOUSING PROJECT INWESTWOOD
__October 13, 2020 __Staff WESTWOOD, N.J.—Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County hosted Homes for Hounds on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Habitat ReStore in Westwood.Habitat volunteers formed five teams and began building and decorating dog houses in mid-September. FriendsHillsdale
GOLDEN DYNASTY IS READY FOR ITS FORTUNE COOKIE __October 12, 2020 __Staff HILLSDALE, N.J.—It’s last call for Golden Dynasty restaurant in Hillsdale. The local staple, serving Hunan-, Szechuan-, and Cantonese-style food for nearly 30 years, announced it would be open for takeout-only through Sunday, Nov. 1, andPascack Press
CHEERS! FIVE DIMES BREWERY WINS WESTWOOD VARIANCES __October 12, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
WESTWOOD, N.J.—Craft beer aficionados likely will have a new—and local—destination in summer 2021: Westwood’s recently approved Five Dimes Brewery, to be opened at 247 Westwood Ave. A unanimous Zoning Board of Adjustment approved Five DimesMontvale
UPDATE ON MONTVALE EVENTS, CAPITAL PROJECTS __October 8, 2020 __Staff MONTVALE, N.J.—Mayor Michael Ghassali shared a slew of town updates in a recent note to residents. Here are a few highlights: Election. Ballots have been mailed to registered voters and should be receivedby Oct.
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PARK RIDGE HIRES ARCHITECT TOWARD A COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER __October 7, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PARK RIDGE, N.J.—A long-discussed new Community Recreation Center—partially paid for by the developer of a five-story, 240-unit downtown retail-apartment complex—began to take shape Sept. 22 when the Borough Council hired an architect on retainer toPascack Press
SEASONS DIALS DOWN THE NOISE AS RESIDENTS COMPLAIN TO COUNCIL __October 7, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—After receiving a warning from police for violating noise limits while holding outdoor events—and a half-dozen pleas from nearby residents at a September council meeting to stop the noise—township staple Seasons CateringEmerson
CLERKS: VOTING IS EASY, SAFE, EFFICIENT… IF YOU KNOW HOW __October 5, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Municipal clerks and county elections officials urge registered voters to fill out and return vote by mail ballots as soon as possible to avoid delays, with several return options available in lieuPascack Press
PAY FOR PARKING TOUCH-FREE; WESTWOOD ROLLS OUT APP OPTION DOWNTOWN __October 5, 2020 __Staff WESTWOOD, N.J.—Beginning the first week of October, Westwood’s residents and visitors will be able to pay for parking on their mobile devices, in partnership with ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutionsPascack Press
‘MAY IT PROTECT.’ SHOVELS IN FOR TOWNSHIP’S JOINT FIREHOUSE, AMBULANCE HEADQUARTERS __October 5, 2020 __John Snyder TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Members, families, and friends of the township’s volunteer fire and ambulance services cheered on the afternoon of Sept. 27 as officials dug shovels into a box of earth at the current firehousePascack Press
MICROBREWERY PARKING IN FOCUS, NEXT ZBA SESSION OCT. 5 __September 30, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
WESTWOOD, N.J.—The next Zoning Board hearing is Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. Depending on board concerns and time allotted, the Zoning Board might vote on the application then. A third virtual hearing on the revisedPascack Press
IS BUFFER AT 450 PASCACK ROAD RIGHT FOR CONSERVATION EASEMENT? __September 30, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Residents opposed to a once-proposed multifamily independent senior living apartment and townhome complex at 450 Pascack Road—recently withdrawn by the applicant—have asked the Township Council to take action for a conservation easement Northern Valley Press ENDURANCE, PURPOSE IN PARK RIDGE FIREFIGHTER’S 9/11 TRIBUTE STAIRCLIMB
__September 30, 2020 __JohnSnyder
NORWOOD, N.J—Park Ridge Volunteer Firefighter Michael Bruno is unstoppable, last week mounting another equivalent 110 flights of stairs on his second annual Sept. 11 tribute. He did it in full gear this year, adding hisEmerson
VOTE-BY-MAIL OPTIONS IN COUNTY FOCUS FOR UNUSUAL NOV. 3 ELECTION __September 29, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Increased public education efforts, a dozen more secure drop boxes for mail-in ballots countywide, and early counting of mail-in ballots from Bergen County’s nearly 651,000 registered voters will occur this fall forPascack Press
FREE OUTDOOR ART SHOW ON OCT. 3 __September 29, 2020 __JohnSnyder
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A 2017 graduate of Westwood Regional Jr./Sr. High School who wants to help young artists in strange times is putting together an outdoor show highlighting the work of 20 GardenState artists.
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BOARD TO HEAR SITE PLAN FOR 24 TOWNHOMES ON OCT. 7 __September 29, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
DEMAREST, N.J.—A Planning Board hearing will be held Oct. 7 on a site plan application by F.E. Alpine Inc. for 24 townhouses on five lots on Duane Lane—a development the borough agreed to when itPascack Press
$12.5M FOR NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX? COUNCIL CONSIDERS ARCHITECT’SCONCEPT
__September 29, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
RIVER VALE, N.J.—The governing body on Sept. 14 took its first look at a preliminary design for an estimated $12.5 million, 18,000-square-foot one-story-with-basement public safety complex on 3.25 acres at the corner of Rivervale Road andMontvale
WITH STAKES HIGH, VALLEY MAYORS ARE FRIENDLY RIVALS IN U.S. CENSUSPUSH
__September 24, 2020 __PascackPress
BY MATTHEW WIKFORSSpecial to Pascack Press In order to encourage residents to fill out the 2020 U.S Census, Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna and Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali started a friendly rivalryto see which
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BOROUGH HALL $12M RENOVATION, ADDITION MOVES FORWARD __September 24, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
Plans are advancing for an addition and renovation of Emerson Borough Hall—now estimated to cost $12 million—with the recent hiring of an architect, and final conceptual drawings being prepared for council consideration later this year.Pascack Press
ZBA HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY __September 17, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
A website snafu that caused a nearly hourlong delay led to rescheduling a Zoning Board of Adjustment public hearing on an 85-unit, 95-bed assisted living facility proposed on Pascack Road to Tuesday, Sept. 15, atEmerson
CAVOS ON CAMERA: TEEN DRAMA FILMED AT EMERSON HIGH FEATURES LOCALEXTRAS
__September 15, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
A teen romantic drama filmed in large part at Emerson Junior-Senior High School during summer 2019 debuted Aug. 21 on Amazon Prime video and the mayor and a councilwoman gave the new film and itsHillsdale
NEWLY HIRED SPECIAL COUNSEL TO GUIDE REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTION __September 4, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
A newly hired special redevelopment attorney will likely recommend Sept. 8 whether the borough should focus entirely on its stalled redevelopment plan in an effort to fulfill its affordable housing settlement by February 2021 orPascack Press
CHAMBER’S VIDEO, EVENTS HOPE TO REVIVE BUSINESSES __September 3, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
Since mid-July, the Westwood Chamber of Commerce’s 30-second commercial titled “Our Hometown Is Your Hometown” has run numerous times on News12 New Jersey in hopes of generating more visitors and paying customers for the borough’sPark Ridge
FORMER STUDENT’S DEATH INSPIRES LAW IN FLORIDA, PROPOSED NATIONWIDE __August 28, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
About 16 months after New Jersey approved Alyssa’s Law to mandate installation of silent panic alarms in public elementary and secondary schools statewide, Florida’s governor signed a similar law to improve school security there—the siteMontvale
DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER INJURING TWO AT MONTVALE REST AREA __August 27, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
A 26-year-old New York driver responsible for hitting and injuring two women while attempting to escape in his car in Montvale has been arrested following an incident early on Friday, Aug. 14 at the GardenPark Ridge
AIMING FOR THE STARS: PARK RIDGE NATIVE WILL JOIN NEW U.S. SPACEFORCE
__August 27, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
Space may be the final frontier, but to a 2011 Park Ridge High School graduate, it’s his future. Park Ridge alum Robert Hales joined the Air Force following graduation in October 2011 and will enterPascack Press
HILLSDALE’S JOHN INSERRA, 48, FOUND DEAD AFTER CAR ACCIDENT __August 20, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Police found a 48-year-old father of three from the borough on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 6, in River Vale after his vehicle careened down a steep incline and came to rest partially submerged inthe
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VANDALS TARGET ‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’ SIGN, SPRAY PAINT GARAGE ANDFENCE IN HILLSDALE
__August 20, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
An Oakland Street homeowner’s “Black Lives Matter” sign was vandalized Aug. 5 with blue spray paint and the phrase “Blue Lives Matter” painted prominently on his garage door and picket fence, according to a policePascack Press
HVAC WORK PRECEDED MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOF FIRE __August 19, 2020 __KristinBeuscher
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Westwood’s volunteer firefighters. They were already out at another call on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 1, when a report came in of smoke coming from theMontvale
DRIVEWAY, EMERGENCY ACCESS FOCUS OF MONTVALE ‘ACTIVE ADULT’COMPLEX HEARING
__August 7, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
Concerns about how “active adult” residents of a proposed 157-unit senior complex at 127 Summit Ave. will be able to exit the grounds on foot was debated by Planning Board members and applicant professionalsJuly
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TOWNSHIP’S DOG PARK DEBATE RAISES COST CONCERNS __August 6, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
A dog park grant discussion July 13 had local officials and residents barking at each other over the grant’s future cost. Although the Township Council voted 3–2 to submit a dog park proposal for aEmerson
MAIL-IN, PROVISIONAL VOTE ‘CHAOS’ POSSIBLE FOR NOV. 3 ELECTION __August 6, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
Nearly two-and-a-half weeks after the predominantly mail-in July 7 primary election, Bergen County elections officials finally certified the results and one top official told Pascack Press that “if does this again there’s goingPascack Press
MASK, GLOVE LITTERBUGS COULD SEE DAY IN COURT __August 5, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
Improper disposal of used surgical masks and gloves—used by residents to protect others and themselves from potentially spreading coronavirus—will officially be illegal and punishable by a fine or jail time under a new ordinance introducedEmerson
NINE CANDIDATES FILE FOR PASCACK VALLEY BOE SEATS __August 5, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
HILLSDALE, N.J.—Nine candidates filed for four open seats on the Pascack Valley Regional District Board of Education that are up for grabs Nov. 3 during a year marked by one of the board’s mostdivisive
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OUTSIDE THE VALLEY: CLIFFS MAYOR SAYS DEMS TRIED TO ‘RAM THROUGH’ AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN __August 4, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
An Aug. 7 legal showdown will occur in Superior Court, Hackensack, between attorneys for Englewood Cliffs’ Republican Mayor Mario Kranjac and four Democratic council members over the mayor’s accusations the group tried to “usurp hisUncategorized
ASSISTED LIVING PROPOSAL TO GENERATE ‘MUCH LESS TRAFFIC’ TOWNSHIPOF WASHINGTON
__August 4, 2020 __MichaelOlohan
An applicant traffic consultant for a 100-bed assisted living facility proposed at 620 Pascack Road said the facility will generate “much less traffic” than a previous tennis and fitness facility thereand have no impact
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STREET CLOSED TO ALLOW FOR OUTSIDE DINING __July 30, 2020 __Michael Olohan Looking to show support for struggling local eateries, the Hillsdale Borough Council July 14 unanimously approved a resolution to close a portion of Washington Avenue near Broadway that will create a 2,100-square-foot outdoor dining areaMontvale
FIELD IMPROVEMENT COSTS JUMP $70K FOR SPRINKLERS __July 29, 2020 __Michael Olohan A last-minute upgrade to replace a malfunctioning sprinkler system at the LaTrenta recreation complex will boost field improvement project costs nearly 20 percent, said the borough engineer. Borough Council members approved a $70,000 change orderPark Ridge
COUNCIL VOTES 6-0 TO APPROVE 50-UNIT AFFORDABLE COMPLEX AS TRIALLOOMS
__July 29, 2020 __Michael Olohan After a nearly two-hour closed session meeting July 21, Park Ridge’s Borough Council voted unanimously to approve a “partial settlement agreement” with a developer to “create a realistic opportunity” for 50 affordable units at aWoodcliff Lake
GALAXY GARDENS CLEANUP GROWS BY $48K, GRANT SOUGHT __July 28, 2020 __Michael Olohan Approximately $48,000 in additional costs for site remediation and environmental oversight at Galaxy Gardens is required to clean up remaining gasoline contamination found on site, revealed the borough engineer at the Council’s July 13 meeting.River Vale
$100K JOINT SNOW ACCOUNT IS FOR ‘UNPLANNED’ COSTS __July 28, 2020 __Michael Olohan Town officials in River Vale and Montvale were thinking cold thoughts in early July when both agreed to set up a joint snow account to help weather “unplanned or extraordinary costs” due to winter’sice
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COMBINED GAS STATION, CONVENIENCE STORE PROPOSED ON RAILROAD AVENUE __July 23, 2020 __Michael Olohan A first Planning Board hearing is scheduled July 21 at 7:30 p.m. for a proposal to redevelop property at 12 Railroad Avenue— currently a Citgo station—into a 2,899-square-foot convenience store with threegasoline pumps and
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LIGHTNING DETECTION SNAFU AFFECTS THREE TOWNS __July 22, 2020 __Michael Olohan A lightning detection system —turned off in May due to Westwood Regional Middle School construction—has become a flashpoint among residents, a council member, the mayor and Westwood Regional School District over concerns about public safetyMontvale
PLANNER: PROPOSAL WOULD HELP EASE HOUSING ‘FATIGUE’ __July 21, 2020 __Michael Olohan An applicant planner for a proposed three-story, 157-unit “active adult” residential complex at 127 Summit Ave. told Planning Board members July 7 that its construction will help “balance the housing stock available” and help theWestwood
CRAFT BREWERY OPERATION ON TAP FOR DOWNTOWN __July 20, 2020 __Michael Olohan A proposal for a first-ever downtown Westwood microbrewery—to be called Five Dimes Brewery—was presented June 29 before the Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment and is expected for a second hearing in early August. The brewery,Washington Township
IN EARLY STAGES, SENIOR HOUSING PLAN SEES PUSHBACK __July 16, 2020 __Michael Olohan At least a dozen Township residents opposed to a proposed 48-unit senior “adult independent living” complex planned for a 3.1-acre parcel at 450 Pascack Road are mobilizing opposition to it based onits high density
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KNIGHTS’ FOOD DRIVE GATHERS 300 BAGS FOR PANTRIES __July 9, 2020 __Staff The Township of Washington Knights of Columbus held its annual summer food drive on Saturday, June 27, with volunteers going door-to-door all over the township to pick up the donations left on people’sfront porches.
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CORONAVIRUS CASES CONFIRMED IN NEARLY ALL BERGEN COUNTY COMMUNITIES __March 22, 2020 __Tom Clancey Breaking News: The FEMA testing site at Bergen Community College in Paramus reached capacity on Sunday, March 22 in less than one hour. The site is closed for the day and will reopen Monday, MarchAlpine
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES: NEW JERSEY ISSUES STATEWIDE STAY-AT-HOME ORDER; ALL NON-ESSENTIAL RETAIL MUST CLOSE __March 21, 2020 __Tom Clancey NEW JERSEY—Gov. Phil Murphy today ordered all 9 million state residents with non-essential jobs to indefinitely stay at home, announcing new restrictions on civilian life designed to suppress the spread of Coronavirus, or COVID-19. “WeAlpine
LAW ENFORCEMENT GETS GUIDANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC DURING PANDEMIC __March 21, 2020 __Staff NEW JERSEY—New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal spoke by phone March 16 to the state’s police chiefs and other chief law enforcement executives, telling them: “Faced with this unprecedented health crisis, our work asCommunity Voices
PASCACK VALLEY MAYORS: CORONAVIRUS IN MANY LOCAL TOWNS __March 21, 2020 __Pascack Press The Pascack Valley Mayors Association wrote an open letter to the community urging us all to heed warnings about Coronavirus and calls to social distance. Dear Residents of the Pascack Valley: We writetoday to
Northern Valley Press CORONAVIRUS TESTING SITE OPENS AT BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN PARAMUS __March 20, 2020 __Tom Clancey UPDATE: The Coronavirus testing site at Bergen Community College has reached maximum capacity and is closed for the day, Friday, March 20. PARAMUS, N.J.—A drive-thru Coronavirus testing center at Bergen Community College is now open,Alpine
‘SLOW THE SPREAD’: ALL AMERICANS SUMMONED IN COVID-19 RESPONSE __March 19, 2020 __Tom Clancey WASHINGTON, D.C.—America is at war against the novel Coronavirus COVID-19, President Donald Trump said March 18. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is at a level-one response nationwide, with confirmed COVID-19 cases in all 50 states. OnAlpine
BERGEN COUNTY EXECUTIVE BACKTRACKS ON ORDER SUSPENDING MOST COMMERCE __March 19, 2020 __Tom Clancey HACKENSACK—An executive order calling for the shut down of all non-essential commerce—a measure the County Executive claimed was necessary to save lives and slow the spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19—has been rescinded at thePascack Press
GREATER PV CHAMBER TO HONOR LAUGHTON, MCLAUGHLIN OCT. 14 __May 24, 2021 __Staff WESTWOOD—The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce 2021 Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner, honoring recipients for their selfless contributions to the Pascack Valley, is set for Oct. 14, and you’re invited. Scott Laughton wasPOSTS NAVIGATION
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PASCACK VALLEY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT—¡Felicitaciones! The Pascack Valley Regional High School District announced with pride that Elena Spathis, Pascack Valley High School world language teacher, has been selected as the Foreign Language Educators of POLLING PLACES SHIFT FOR JUNE 8 PRIMARYHillsdale
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PASCACK VALLEY—Almost 9,000 voters will be casting primary votes at two new locations in Hillsdale during the June 8 primary election—at an elementary school and the regional high school—that provide an overall safer environment andPascack Press
APPRAISAL REPORT, EXPECTED WEEKS AGO, STILL OUT ON ‘450’__June 1, 2021
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The township attorney told the governing body on May 17 that he expected to receive a final property appraisal for 450 Pascack Road “soon,” and that once negotiations begin for the3.2-acre tract
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RESIDENTS SETTLE WITH DEVELOPER; AMERICAN DREAM ESTATES HEARING JUNE2
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TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—A long-delayed development proposal for 14 acres off of Van Emburgh Avenue known as the American Dream Estates was reduced from 73 units to 66 units with no variances needed andwill be
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PICTURE PERFECT! HILLSDALE ACCESS FOR ALL ART SHOW DELIGHTS__June 1, 2021
HILLSDALE—Spring is in the air, and hung with pride at the Hillsdale Train Station, in a project that’s brought out some of the finest art from across Bergen County. At Hillsdale’s Access For All’sfirst
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