Westwood-Hillsdale|News|
Halloween Canceled, Towns Plan Makeup
Officials canceled Halloween Wednesday because Hurricane Sandy left debris on streets and sidewalks, and thousands of residents without power.

Jim.Leggate@patch.com
Officials canceled Halloween Wednesday because Hurricane Sandy left debris on streets and sidewalks, and thousands of residents without power.

Hurricane Sandy caused widespread power outages in Westwood, Washington Township and Hillsdale.
The Pascack Brook did not come close to flood stage Monday, and not much more rain is expected, according to the Hillsdale Office of Emergency Management.
Residents of historically flood-prone areas were making last-minute preparations Monday morning for the storm.
Local officials have called off this week's planning board meetings because of Hurricane Sandy.
Teachers at Westwood Jr./Sr. High School performed a choreographed dance to the song 'Gangnam Style' during a pep rally Friday.
All local schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday because of Hurricane Sandy.
The "frankenstorm" is expected to hit New Jersey Monday.
Officials hope the reservoir will be able to lessen the severity of flooding when Hurricane Sandy hits.
Here's a look at the past week in Westwood, Washington Township and Hillsdale.
The National Weather Service has predicted heavy rain and flooding in Westwood, Hillsdale and Washington Township early next week.
The Halloween contest is offering prizes for three age groups.
The woman who wants to open the house to recovering alcohol and drug addicts said she hoped to help men restore order to their lives after going through rehab.
The two 7-0 teams will face each other in Hillsdale Friday night.
Washington Township firefighters will be protected in case of Sudden Cardiac Arrest thanks to the donation.
IHA Vice Principal Toni-Marie Hals has been battling cancer for six years. She has been home resting for a few weeks, but her students wanted her to know they were still supporting her.
Woodcliff Lake officials have said they believe they and Montvale pay for Hillsdale and River Vale students in the Pascack Valley Regional High School District.
A group of volunteers from the Woodcliff Lake office of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics waded through the Pascack Brook in search of trash Tuesday.
Westwood, Washington Township and Hillsdale are all holding their own parades for children to show off their Halloween costumes.
The program for Pascack Valley firefighters will train them in rescuing people in dangerous storms and other "swiftwater" conditions.