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Ridgewood Public Library , “deeply disappointed” it did not receive a Grant through the NJ Library Construction Bond Act

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Ridgewood NJ, in March of 2021 Governor Phil Murphy  announced the launch of the second round of grant solicitations for the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA), allocating $37.5 million in grants. This allocation is subject to change pending grant agreements from the first round of grant solicitations. The LCBA, which authorized $125 million in state bonds, was passed by New Jersey voters in November 2017 to improve public library facilities across the state in order to ensure the well-being and success of New Jersey residents.

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The Department of Defense Releases US Navy “UFO” Videos

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Washington DC, The Department of Defense has authorized the release of three unclassified Navy videos, one taken in November 2004 and the other two in January 2015, which have been circulating in the public domain after unauthorized releases in 2007 and 2017. The U.S. Navy previously acknowledged that these videos circulating in the public domain were indeed Navy videos. After a thorough review, the department has determined that the authorized release of these unclassified videos does not reveal any sensitive capabilities or systems, and does not impinge on any subsequent investigations of military air space incursions by unidentified aerial phenomena. DOD is releasing the videos in order to clear up any misconceptions by the public on whether or not the footage that has been circulating was real, or whether or not there is more to the videos. The aerial phenomena observed in the videos remain characterized as “unidentified.” The released videos can be found at the Naval Air Systems Command FOIA Reading Room: https://www.navair.navy.mil/foia/documents.

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD COVID-19 CASES UPDATE 4/21/2020

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache  this is the latest update on coronavirus cases in Ridgewood  is as follows :

The most recent numbers in RIDGEWOOD are as follows:

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Tonight Ridgewood’s 34th Annual Downtown for the Holidays – December 6th

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Ridgewood NJ, The 34th Annual Downtown for the Holidays – December 6th – Come and enjoy this annual event, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce.  East Ridgewood Avenue, from Walnut Street through Broad Street, becomes a pedestrian mall with lots of entertainment, and the lighting of the Christmas tree. 

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Ars Musica Chorale presents An Ars Musica Holiday

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Ridgewood NJ, Ars Musica Chorale continues its 54th season with An Ars Musica Holiday, under the baton of Music Director, Brian Mummert. The performance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, New Jersey.

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Ridgewood Water, Water Quality Open House

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Ridgewood NJ, Customers and interested members of Glen Rock, Midland Park, Wyckoff and Ridgewood are invited to attend to learn more about Ridgewood Water’s regular maintenance, system upgrades, and compliance regarding new and evolving regulations for drinking water, including Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). PFAS are man-made chemicals that are found to be widespread and extremely persistent in the environment.

Ridgewood Water’s professional staff and technical experts will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about what the utility is doing to provide customers with reliable, quality drinking water.

  • Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 4 PM – 8 PMNext Week
  • Midland Park Firehouse Social Hall, 45 Witte Drive, Midland Park, NJ
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Ridgewood Homes Lose Power After Car Takes out Utility Pole Near Benjamin Franklin

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Ridgewood NJ. The driver of a 4-door Honda Civic was not injured during a crash in which his vehicle slammed head-on into a utility pole in front of the Benjamin Franklin Middle School, 335 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood on Wednesday afternoon, 10/23. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services responded to the incident.

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Taekwondo All In National Championships Results

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Ridgewood NJ, Taekwondo All In All In National Championships Results :

Liam Woods – National Team Member for 2019 World Cadet Championships representing USA.
World Class Cadet heavy weight Bronze

Emily Kam – World Class Cadet Quarter Final
Abraham Lee – World Class Junior Quarter Final

Kate Minn – World Class Cadet Individual Poomsae
Semi-final 25th
Kaylin Lee – World Class Junior Individual Poomsae
2nd Preliminary

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Former Village employee allegedly forces entry into closed Recycling Center

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Ridgewood NJ, A former Village of Ridgewood employee allegedly forced his way into the Village’s East Glen Avenue Recycling Center on Wednesday afternoon and was being sought by Ridgewood police officers for questioning in connection with the incident. The Recycling Center was closed at the time due to construction taking place at the Ridgewood Water treatment facility next door.  Reportedly, the individual forced his way through a closed gate at approximately 2:30 PM and entered the facility despite being ordered no to do so by an on-duty Village employee.  While inside, the suspect allegedly removed recyclable materials from his truck and threw them on the ground as he engaged in a verbal argument with the Recycling Center employee.  Police were notified, but the individual had fled the scene prior to their arrival.  Anyone who witnessed the incident should contact the Ridgewood Police Department at 201-652-3900.

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Reader says, “The irony is that all affordable housing and high-density building increase taxes and make everything more expensive”

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” The irony is that all affordable housing and high-density building increase taxes and make everything more expensive. Yet NJ and especially RW keep voting left. The insanity is staggering. The other I keep pulling my hair about is that new family that buy-in RW the first thing they do is cut trees in their yard and complain about curb trees. The same people who predicate man-made climate change and other feelgood bullshit. “

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM

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Ridgewood NJ, All residents have received a yellow postcard with the leaf collection program requirements.  A copy of the postcard is attached to this E-Notice, so that you can print it out if you wish to do so.  The leaf collection areas are based on yardwaste areas (A-D), with certain exceptions listed for Area D, during leaf season only.  If you don’t know your yardwaste area, please go to the Village website, www.ridgewoodnj.net, and click on the “My Services Lookup” and put in your address.  You will then see the Leaf Collection area for your address. 

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Reader says , ” Ramon Hache had nothing to do with this overdevelopment”

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” Ramon Hache (who is clearly who you are talking about) had nothing to do with this overdevelopment. This was in the works years ago and residents fought tooth and nail to stop it. They argued for reasonable plans and scope and # of projects. The protests went on for years. And there was no way for them to “slow it down” – it was in the books already! It’s very frustrating when people start blaming the wrong voting “force of nature” for those of us who tried to advocate for right-sized growth. We had no chance. It was a done deal before this Council came in.
You should find and question the people who were dead set that this was “right for Ridgewood” and irrevocably voted it into reality. “

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Darryl “DMC” McDaniels & Glen Friedman at Bookends Tuesday October 1st

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Ridgewood NJ, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels & Glen Friedman will be appearing Tuesday, October 1st @ 6:00pm.

Member of RUN-DMC , Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, & Celebrated photographer, Glen Friedman, will sign their new book:
Together Forever: RUN-RMC & Beastie Boys Photographs

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Ridgewood Journal; Preservation Battle Over a Firehouse

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By MARCIA RINGEL 

August 1, 1993, Page 2 The New York Times Archives

A TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY firehouse has emerged from long neglect to become the center of a dispute between development and preservation. At issue is whether the village’s oldest remaining municipal building should be restored, revamped or flattened for downtown parking space.

The three-story red brick structure, barely 40 feet wide, has at various times housed the police station, jail, municipal court and village offices, as well as fire headquarters. But it was built for service, not for style.

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