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Ridgewood NJ, Mayor and Council Majority continue to ignore facts at taxpayers expense. A pattern emerges in Ridgewood like never before. Ignore facts, no impact studies, misuse of tax funds, misinformation and gross negligence is really going to sink more than just another turf field.
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Ridgewood NJ, Don’t miss the 4th of July fireworks celebration in Ridgewood! Live entertainment by the Nines at 6pm, the Stilettos at 7pm, and Dads’ Night Band at 8pm. Plus amazing fireworks by Grucci!
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Ridgewood Nj, 2020 parking permits are now on sale !
The 2020 Annual Commuter (Ridgewood Parking Permits – RPP) will go on sale on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at the Reception Desk in the lobby of Village Hall, and will continue to be sold Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays. All applicants must bring their driver’s license and vehicle registration(s) for car(s) they wish to list on their permits, as the RPPs allow up to 3 cars on each hang tag. Click Here for application. The RPPs allow commuters to park in designated Ridgewood parking lots without having to pay the parking meters. The following is a summary of the Ridgewood Parking Permits (RPPs) and their prices:
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Ridgewood NJ, Help us to Help You with Your Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies happen at any time!
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Morristown NJ, in a recent Garden State Initiative/FDU poll ,as New Jersey families gather around the Thanksgiving table many will be having a similar conversation – their plans to leave New Jersey. According to a recent survey conducted for the Garden State Initiative (GSI) and Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Public & Global Affairs, 44% of New Jersey residents are planning to leave the state in the not so distant future with more than 1 in 4 (28%) planning to depart the Garden State within 5 years. Unsurprisingly, Property Taxes and the overall Cost of Living were cited as the main drivers. The results also debunk two issues frequently cited in anecdotal accounts of outmigration, weather and public transportation, as they ranked 8th and 10th respectively, out of 11 factors offered.
Continue reading The Garden State Initiative/FDU Poll: Nearly Half of Residents Planning To leave NJ Citing Property Taxes and Cost of Living, Not the Weather
It is getting to be “tis the season”… Downtown for the Holidays Tree Lighting Celebration
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce celebrates their 34th Annual Downtown for the Holidays Friday, December 6, 2019
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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD
VILLAGE COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
8:00 P.M.
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Ridgewood NJ, in January 2016 the Ridgewood blog reported, “Its a bird, its a plane no its a heavily intoxicated Superman. On Thursday 1/21/16, patrol responded to a business on East Ridgewood Ave for the report of an adult male dressed in a Superman costume sitting in the lobby of the business. Upon arrival, officers found a heavily intoxicated 29-year-old male from Hackensack. The man was transported to Valley Hospital for treatment related to the intoxication. ( https://theridgewoodblog.net/ridgewood-police-bust-superman/ ).”
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“Please, try Responding to the SPECIFIC ISSUE at hand instead of TROLLING w/ meaningless brain-dead comments. There are tons of AWESOME volunteer coaches in Ridgewood. Baseball is tons of FUN. The kids have a blast… and most, and I stress, “MOST” of the coaches are WONDERFUL people. The question is not RAKES, TENNIS RACQUETS or VOLUNTEERING… the question at HAND is SAFETY TRAINING FINANCIALS across almost a DECADE of the RBSA’s Form 990 tax returns.
Continue reading Reader says, “the question at HAND is SAFETY TRAINING FINANCIALS across almost a DECADE of the RBSA’s Form 990 tax returns”
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Report that on October 13, 2019, patrol units responded to a report of individuals removing street signs at the intersection of North Irving Street and East Ridgewood Avenue. Upon arrival, patrol began to check the area but was unable to locate the actors. Patrol did locate a second street sign missing from Overbrook Road and North Irving Street. Ridgewood Signal Department was notified of the incidents.
answer to who are the developers …..
“Bruce,
Father and Son have the same name, your link is not for the homeowner but for the son.
If you researched or had lived here for more than 5 years, you would know that the Bloods are an outstanding family who have given so much to Ridgewood and its residents over that last 40+ years.
You won’t find their names plastered on buildings, instead they have helped individuals in quiet ways, often providing for individuals whose own families would no longer help them.
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” Its Greek to me is bright blue. Lisas Mediterranean is red and gold. Jekyll and Hyde is green Let’s face it, there is plenty of color on Ridgewood stores but for some reason, these two do not like the orange Racefaster. It is disgusting how this new business is being treated and it is certainly not reflective of a newcomer should be welcomed to town. “
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Art Institute is a prominent player in the perpetuation of Classical Realism today and is considered one the nation’s best community art associations. It’s origins are based in the 19th Century French Barbizon School and it is closely tied to The Art Students League’s history, as there are many esteemed artists who have taught and studied at both RAI and ASL.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Art Institute Instructors’ Exhibition and Reception
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Ridgewood NJ, would you turn to Facebook for medical advice? It’s the last place some of us would think to go for medical advice but a New Zealand woman says it was the advice from a Facebook friend she’s never met that saved her life. After undergoing months of surgery and radiation therapy for throat cancer, Diana Craig thought she was in the clear. However a routine follow-up with her doctor in May showed that the cancer had returned. Her team of specialists in New Zealand, where she lives, gave her only six to 24 months to live.
Continue reading Ridgewood Doctor’s Medical Advice on Facebook Saves Women in New Zealand
photo courtesy of The Rotary Club of Ridgewood A.M.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Rotary Club of Ridgewood A.M. host controversial former Ridgewood Mayor Paul Aronsohn , Critics of the former mayor have long pointed to his high density housing plans that left the village on the hook for massive infrastructure upgrades . Aronsohn was also fond guilty of ethics violations and carried on a very public affair with a fellow council person while both were married.
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