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Celebrate Ridgewood’s Diversity – June 1st, 2019

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood’s flag will be flown on a new flagpole at Van Neste Square Memorial Park. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m.

President Donald Trum celebrated diversity by becoming the first Republican president to acknowledge the LGBT celebration of Pride Month on Friday.

Trump said in a tweet:

“As we celebrate LGBT Pride Month and recognize the outstanding contributions LGBT people have made to our great Nation, let us also stand in solidarity with the many LGBT people who live in dozens of countries worldwide that punish, imprison, or even execute individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation,”

and went further :

“My Administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality and invite all nations to join us in this effort!”

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Ridgewood Police and Fire Respond Chemical Spill in the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Department responded to investigate a reported chemical spill into the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook between East Ridgewood and Spring Avenues, Ridgewood on Friday morning, 05/24. Firefighters deployed an absorbent pad in an attempt to contain the spill, which was traced to a sump pump located at a single family home on nearby Southern Parkway, Ridgewood. Bergen County Hazmat was summoned to test the offending material, which may have been composed of house paint and wall plaster. It is unknown whether either the homeowner or his/her painting contractor was issued a summons in connection with the incident. Ridgewood Police also responded to the incident and assisted in the investigation.

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BREAKING: Renovation of Old Elks Club building could cost up to $3 million

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Council members were informed on Wednesday night that renovation (or new construction) of the old Elks Club building, which was purchased with the intent of consolidating the majority of Ridgewood Water’s employees into a single location, could cost as much as $3 million.  Options range from a simple interior renovation (tagged at $1.7 million), to the construction of a brand new, 4-story building (with an estimated cost of $3 million).  Two (2) other renovation/construction options were offered; each with a projected cost of $2.3 million.

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Vehicle Crash on North Van Dien Takes Out Traffic Light

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Ridgewood NJ, One (1) summons was issued in connection with a Sunday afternoon, 05/19, two (2) vehicle, injury-free crash at the intersection of North Van Dien and Linwood Avenues, Ridgewood that took down a traffic light stanchion. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire, Ridgewood EMS, and Ridgewood Emergency Services all responded to the incident. Ambulances traveling to and from The Valley Hospital’s emergency room were re-routed until the stanchion was replaced.

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James Rose Center Seeks Tenant for North Studio!

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Ridgewood NJ, For the first time in six years, The James Rose Center is seeking a new tenant for the North Studio. This is a rare opportunity for a single person or a couple to live in a very special private indoor-outdoor home within our unique historic modern compound, especially for those with an appreciation for midcentury modern design. The Center is located within walking distance of Ridgewood’s numerous downtown restaurants, as well as NJTransit regional rail and bus lines which offer easy access to Manhattan.

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Reader asks ,”What the hell is going on”

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Please. They should be on a timer. Why are we having so many different problems in town. What the hell is going on. It’s amazing. Everything from the lawn not getting cut in town. What is the problem. We can’t even get Porta John’s cleaned out on Maple field. Forget about the lighting. You can’t make this poop up. Well last year the Porta John was over flowing with a duty. Who the hell is in charge.

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Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir Spring Concert May 17th

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Ridgewood NJ, Jersey Jubilation Handbell Choir 15th Annual Ring in the Spring event.

A Professional Community Choir Ringing a Dazzling Selection of Beautiful Handbell Music

Sunday, May 17th, 2019 at 8:00pm

Sanctuary is Wheelchair Accessible- Suggested donation $10.00.
More information: 201-447-2751 or email: info@jerseyjubilation.org

Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 100 Dayton St. Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Friday May 17th 8pm

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Spring Clean Up at Ridgewood Emergency Services

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services would like to thank the Grace Church of Ridgewood and the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Ridgewood for all the help and time to landscape our Headquarters yesterday.  While the Emergency Services Volunteers were responding to emergency calls in the Village and covering the Ridgewood Baseball Parade, Volunteers from the Grace Church of Ridgewood graciously landscaped around the headquarters of Ridgewood Emergency Services.  A great spring clean-up to beautify Ridgewood.

Volunteers helping Volunteers.  Thanks to the Village of Ridgewood for the materials and tools to do the job.

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The Piles Grows High at the Schedler Park property

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Ridgewood NJ, Interesting comings and goings at the Schedler Park property . Looks like a lot of dirt being brought in to form the “Berm” . Hopefully its clean fill , New Jersey contractors are notorious for using virtually anything.

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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL’S PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA APRIL 24, 2019 7:30 P.M.

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7:30 pm – Call to Order – Mayor

  1. Statement of Compliance with Open Public Meeting Act

            Mayor: “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin           board in Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record, and by submission      to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including the date and          time of this meeting.”

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Reader claims , “the indifference of residents that is killing this town”

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It is the indifference of residents that is killing this town. Spring break or no spring break, those who are interested to vote would have found a way to do it. People who move here anew just do not care to get involved in local issues. They come mainly from metropolitan area and have the typical indifferent mindset. They are under the false impression that everything is prefect in this place they chose to live especially the schools. Half the village has no idea what high density housing is and how the place is being transformed into a mini city or how the RHS is approaching 2000 students and is the size of a small college.
Developers and narrow minded local politicians love this kind of place where they can easily make $$$ without any major trouble.

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Alleged Ridgewood Cult Back in The News

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Ridgewood NJ, its seems we write this story over and over . Raymond Gonzalez claims a Ridgewood church, aka World Mission Society Church of God on Godwin Avenue which has been called “cult-like” by some former followers, and allegedly advocates doomsday prophesies, forced abortions and tax fraud, also issues non disclosure agreements to silence dissenters.

Gonzalez signed a non disclosure agreement in early 2012, under the belief he would be “transported into heaven during the apocalypse” later that year, and “would no longer be living in a human body on earth,” according to a Superior Court lawsuit.

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Ridgewood Police Officer Charged with Luring a 15 Year old and Drug Possession

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Ridgewod NJ, Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo announced the arrest of PETER J. TUCHOL, JR. (DOB: 5/13/1990; single; and employed as a Ridgewood police officer) of 42 Zazzetti Street, Waldwick, New Jersey on the charges of Attempted Endangering The Welfare Of A Child, Luring, Attempted Sexual Assault, Possession Of A Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession Of A Prescription Legend Drug, and Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.

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Breakfast With The Easter Bunny At The Office Tavern And Grill

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Ridgewood NJ, Breakfast With The Easter Bunny At The Office Tavern And Grill will be held Saturday , April 20, 2019 from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM at The Office Tavern and Grill, 32-34 Chestnut Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Enjoy Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 20th from 8:00am to 10:00am

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Michael Feeney (Honorary) Junior Police Academy

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police Chief Jacqueline Luthcke proudly announces the applications are now open for the 6th Class of the Chief Michael Feeney (Honorary) Junior Police Academy. The academy will be held Monday June 24th – Friday June 28th, 2019 at the Benjamin Franklin Middle School. The academy is open to all residents entering 5th, 6th, & 7th Grades in the 2019-2020 school year. The mock police academy is to show the hard and exciting work of the men and women of the Ridgewood Police Department alongside their many counterparts in the Village, County, State, and Federal levels. The week is an intensive sneak peek in the many aspects and tools that are used to keep the community safe. Past activities include a Blackhawk helicopter landing, police K9, visits from the FBI, SWAT team, a trip to the Bergen County Police Academy and Newark Airport. Applications are limited and available on Ridgewood Community Pass. The fee is $100.

For more information contact Sgt. Michael Lembo mlembo@ridgewoodnj.net .