photo courtesy of Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo
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WESTWOOD, N.J. — In a heartfelt tribute, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo celebrated the milestone swearing-in of Alyssa Dawson as she joins the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office as an Assistant Prosecutor.
Westwood Firefighters Clear Fallen Tree Blocking NJ Transit’s Pascack Valley Line After Severe Storm
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WESTWOOD, N.J. — Heavy evening storms caused a major disruption along the NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line when a massive tree crashed down directly onto the train tracks.
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WESTWOOD, NJ — A major step toward ending the chronic flooding issues plaguing the Pascack Valley took place this week, as regional leaders gathered to review a high-tech solution that could change how local waterways are managed.
Continue reading Westwood Mayor Hosts Stevens Institute to Tackle Regional Flooding
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WESTWOOD, NJ — For more than a decade, Westwood Regional High School physics teacher Henry Chen has inspired students with his passion, humor, and endless dedication. Known to his students as their “Chendren,” Chen has built a reputation for staying late to tutor, fostering a tight-knit classroom community, and even hosting fun traditions like the annual Chen Awards.
Continue reading Westwood Rallies for Beloved Physics Teacher Henry Chen in Need of Kidney Donor
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WESTWOOD, NJ — A wave of grief has swept through the Westwood community following the tragic death of a 12-year-old Westwood Regional Middle School student on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Continue reading Westwood, NJ Community Mourns the Heartbreaking Loss of 12-Year-Old Girl
