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It's Labor Day weekend in North Jersey! Make plans with our 2024 list of things to do
As August comes to a close, so do many outdoor concert series. But, you can still catch several shows throughout the area this weekend - Total Soul in Little Falls, Mushmouth in Belleville, Jazz Under the Stars in Englewood, the Kootz in Fair Lawn and Rockaway, Fillet of Soul in Hackensack and the Big Ones in Park Ridge (with fireworks!). Plus, the Puerto Rock Steady festival returns to Paterson with Method Man, Redman and more. Live...
Ridgewood ending 60-year school drop-off and pickup practice this September
RIDGEWOOD — Clinton Avenue, across from Ridge School, will no longer be closed to traffic during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, village officials said. Manager Keith Kazmark said the village had received a ruling from the state Transportation Department that the 60-year ordinance that has closed the street to facilitate student foot traffic...
Preliminary work underway at Middletown’s O&W Station
MIDDLETOWN – Shoring and abatement work is underway at the former O&W Station in Middletown. That is the initial phase of the more than $23 million project that will see the fire damaged structure at one of the main entrances to the city restored. City officials said cleaning up...
Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair Set to Transform Newark Pompton Turnpike
RIVERDALE, NJ – On Monday, September 2, 2024, the Borough of Riverdale will host its Annual Labor Day Street Fair, turning the Newark Pompton Turnpike into a vibrant celebration from…
Boonton Road Closures for Parade on Saturday, August 31
BOONTON — The Boonton Fire Department will hold its highly anticipated annual Labor Day Parade on Saturday, August 31. The festivities will kick off promptly at 1:30 p.m. Carnival: The carnival will run from Thursday, August 29, through Sunday, September 1. Fireworks: A dazzling fireworks display is scheduled for...
Woodcliff, Montvale are Boroughs, or ‘Where There’s an Orvil, There’s a Way’
PASCACK VALLEY—This week, 130 years ago, Montvale and Woodcliff took big steps into the future when they became boroughs. Each counts the date of its founding as Aug. 31, 1894. If you read this page regularly, you might already know that all eight of our Pascack Valley towns were...
Battle-scarred, Park Ridge waits on joining Ghassali’s fray
PARK RIDGE—Mayor Keith Misciagna told Pascack Press that he would wait on joining Montvale’s proposed statewide affordable housing lawsuit and committing $20,000 to the cause until “the legal basis for this case along [with] a strategy to win” is clear. Misciagna, a Democrat, said that after...
Boonton to Host Annual “Railroad Museum [for a day]”
BOONTON — On Sunday, September 29, 2024, the United Railroad Historical Society of NJ will transform the URHS Restoration Facility into New Jersey’s largest railroad museum for a day. This highly anticipated annual event offers a unique, family-friendly opportunity to explore and admire historic trains and learn about their significance to the region. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 104 Morris Avenue, Boonton.
‘Galaxy’ park name contest draws world of ideas
WOODCLIFF LAKE—The borough’s contest to name the passive park under construction at the corner of Werimus Road and Woodcliff Avenue has generated more than 50 potential park names to replace its unofficial moniker of Galaxy Gardens Park, Mayor Carlos Rendo tells Pascack Press. The contest, open to residents...
O’Donnell named new Orange County commissioner of jurors
GOSHEN – Molly O’Donnell, a long-time employee in the Orange County Department of Human Resources, has been selected as the county’s new commissioner of jurors. O’Donnell, who is also the mayor of the Village of Goshen, was chosen by a panel of five judges and County Legislature Chairwoman Katie Bonelli.
Ridgewood Recap: Final Week of Summer Brings Preparations for Return to School
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - As you head down the shore for the unofficial end of summer, check out the latest headlines from the village that is preparing for the start of the school year on Tuesday. Here are the latest stories: Save the Date for Back to School Nights in Ridgewood CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER New Year, New Website for Ridgewood Public Schools Broad Street Body Shop Expansion Back on Ridgewood Zoning Board Agenda Ridgewood Boys Soccer: Maroons Looking to Make Some Noise in 2024 Ridgewood Football: Another Year of Expectations for the Maroons in Year Two Under Torre Watson Car Show Rolling Into Ridgewood, Sept. 6 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Join Boonton’s Green Team!
BOONTON — The Town of Boonton is excited to announce the formation of our first Environmental Advisory Board! They seek dedicated community members passionate about preserving and restoring our environment to join this critical initiative. If you want to make a difference, please email your name, contact information, and...
Op/Ed: Thriving in Orthodox Rockland: Planning for Your Business’ Future
NEW CITY, NY – If you conduct business in Rockland County, you are probably aware of the growing Orthodox Jewish community based in Monsey, NY. Still, many residents of Clarkstown, Orangetown and parts of Haverstraw may not have considered how severely the growth of this community will impact their businesses and suburban lifestyle. It is time for businesses and organizations to begin planning a strategy for surviving – and even thriving – amidst the changing demographic landscape of Rockland County.
District Attorney Hoovler joined Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to create a Coalition to Prevent Veterans from Committing Suicide in November 2021
District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and both Carl LoFaro and Lenox Okall from the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System along with Joel Murns of the Middletown Vet Center announced that the Orange County Veteran Suicide Prevention Coalition will put out a veteran information table during the Washingtonville Fire Department 1st Annual Car, Bike and Truck Show on Sunday September 8th, 2024, to hand out veteran crisis materials and veteran benefit information. This car, bike and truck show is free for spectators and registration of vehicles for the event is $15 per vehicle. The event runs from 9am until 2pm at Vern Allen Park located in Washingtonville, New York. The coalition has already placed over 43,000 suicide prevention materials in over 1,128 businesses and organizations located in and near Orange County, New York. The coalition hopes to reach even more people with their message at this car, bike and truck show. In addition, the District Attorney’s office will have booklets to pass out on preventing senior citizen fraud and materials on the opioid crisis with a view towards preventing drug use and overdose by our young people.
PHS hosts expert on Civil War’s ‘elephant’ Sept. 8
PARK RIDGE—The Pascack Historical Society welcomes back guest speaker Robert Stevenson, Ed.D., for his latest presentation, “Have You Seen the Elephant? The Everyday Life of Johnny Reb and Billy Yank” on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Society’s museum, 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge.
Free parenting workshops, discussion groups kick off in September at Project Self-Sufficiency
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free in-person parenting skills workshops and discussion groups at Project Self-Sufficiency which will offer practical strategies to address common parenting challenges with children. The workshops and discussion groups will help participants identify their parenting goals, address behavioral...
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