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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Just days before the start of the new school year, Ridgewood Public Schools announced the indefinite closure of two major High School athletic fields after independent third-party testing revealed they failed critical safety standards.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Ridgewood Board of Education is actively exploring a public bond referendum to fund essential capital improvements, security upgrades, and structural repairs across the district’s ten schools.
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UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ — For Dave Kaplan, stepping into the role of Superintendent of Schools feels less like a new arrival and more like a homecoming. Having dedicated the past 28 years of his career to local education and the Upper Saddle River community, Mr. Kaplan has officially taken the helm to lead the school district into its next chapter.
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Ridgewood NJ, The parish community at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood, NJ, marked the end of an era as staff and parishioners gathered for a farewell pizza lunch to celebrate two pivotal leaders: Rev. Msgr. Ronald J. Rozniak (Father Ron) and Peter Denio, Pastoral Associate for Adult Faith Formation.
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MONTCLAIR, NJ — Losing access to their home field couldn’t slow down the Ridgewood Maroons. Forced to hit the road for their 2026 season opener, Ridgewood delivered a dominant performance against the Montclair Mounties, cruising to an emphatic 42-7 victory.
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ALPINE, NJ — Bergen Fiber is officially LIVE in Alpine! By joining this innovative shared service, the Borough of Alpine gains access to a secure, reliable, high-speed network engineered to meet the growing technological demands of modern local government.
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Saddle River NJ, After months of dedicated planning and community preparation, the Saddle River County parkrun officially kicked off its inaugural event! Energy was high as 73 participants crossed the finish line on a beautiful, humid Saturday morning, including 41 first-time parkrunners taking on their very first 5K event.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Ridgewood Public Schools are officially back in session! As students return to the classroom, village officials and local authorities urge all residents, motorists, and parents to exercise extra caution in school neighborhoods, particularly during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup hours.
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TETERBORO, NJ — A high-speed, multi-vehicle crash on Route 46 in Teterboro sent at least three people to the hospital and required an extensive extrication effort by firefighters from multiple surrounding departments around 6:00 p.m. yesterday evening.
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Even with frequent summer downpours across North Jersey, water conservation remains a top priority. Ridgewood Water is reminding residents that despite significant rainfall throughout July and August 2026, New Jersey remains under a statewide drought warning.
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Ridgewood NJ, As local families prepare for the start of the new school year, Graydon Pool in Ridgewood, NJ, will be taking a brief back-to-school hiatus.
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Mahwah NJ, A serious multi-vehicle crash shut down lanes and caused severe traffic delays on Interstate 287 North in Mahwah on Saturday afternoon.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Maroons Gavin McCrone threw for three touchdowns to lead Ridgewood to a 42-7 win over Montclair in Montclair for the opening game of the high school football season. But Friday night lights in Ridgewood are officially on hold. Ridgewood Public Schools has announced that both RHS Stadium and Stevens Field will remain closed for the entire fall season after failing critical GMAX safety testing.
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