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Problems that Come with Age and How to Overcome Them

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Aging is one of the undeniable factors in life that is consistent for every individual. While most people would argue that this is a necessary process to channel the cycle of life, there is no denying that it also comes with multiple challenges. These struggles include weakening of the body muscles, financial problems and lack of mental capacity. These may be followed by various illnesses that can cause aging to be even more challenging. 

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US Department of Transportation Issues National Emergency Declaration for Commercial Vehicles Delivering Relief in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak

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Ridgewood NJ,  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. This declaration is the first time FMCSA has issued nation-wide relief and follows President Trump issuing of a national emergency declaration in response to the virus.

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Updated Timeline for Ridgewood’s New Master Plan

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Ridgewood NJ, Prior to our lives changing significantly, we presented the Preliminary Draft of the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan – Section 1: Our Village, Our Future to the Planning Board on March 3 and to Council on March 4 (click here to view a streaming video of the Council meeting; Planning Board minutes forthcoming). Our next internal steps are to prepare the draft for publication to the website, create an online form for receiving comments, and post the draft for you to read.

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Effective on Thursday, March 19th  Stop & Shop will create hours specifically geared to accommodate customers 60 and older

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Ridgewood NJ, Effective on Thursday, March 19th  Stop & Shop will create hours specifically geared to accommodate customers 60 and older. Stop & Shop stores will open from 6am-7:30am ONLY for customers over the age of 60 who the CDC and local health officials say are most vulnerable.

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Village of Ridgewood : Free Parking spaces in front of each restaurant will available for take-out orders only

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Ridgewood NJ , Village of Ridgewood Mayor Ramon M Hache said on Facebook, “We are making several parking spaces in front of each restaurant available for take-out orders only, with no need to pay for parking. Temporary signs are being placed on the poles today, and more permanent signs will be posted within the next couple of days.”

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New Jersey Business & Industry Association : Most Businesses in Need of Assistance

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Ridgewood NJ, A survey conducted by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association finds that 93% of members who responded either are already negatively impacted by the coronavirus health crisis or anticipate being negatively impacted in the near future.

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According to Study : New Jersey Is 2020’s 6th Worst State for Doctors

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Ridgewood NJ, With doctors on the front lines against the threat of coronavirus, National Doctors’ Day coming up on March 30 and “physician” being the highest-paid job of 2019, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst States for Doctors as well as accompanying videos.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco Imposes “Blue Laws” 24/7 in Bergen County

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Hackenasack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has issued the following new executive order  basically imposing what is known as “Blue Laws” 24/7  in Bergen County  making everyday a Sunday .

Tedesco’s Executive Order from Monday March 16th:

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Glen Rock Public Safety Suspends Secondary, Non-emergent Operations

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Glen Rock NJ, Members of the Glen Rock Police Department, as well as our volunteer emergency services (Fire, EMS and OEM), continue to be here for the community 24/7 in responding to public safety emergencies and criminal acts in progress. However, due to the national, state and county declarations of a state of emergency certain secondary, non-emergent operations will be suspended until further notice.
Please see the attached document for further information.

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The Ridgewood Police Department Suspends All Residential Zone Parking Restrictions

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is suspending all time limit and no parking during certain hour restrictions in residential zones to accommodate residents during the state of emergency in the Village. Therefore there will be no need to call the Police to request permission for daytime parking or Overnight parking in residential zones. All safety parking regulations are still in effect. Such as parked on crosswalks, yellow zones, fire hydrants, blocking driveways, ect. Parking meters are still in effect.

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Governor Phil Murphy Adds More Restrictions Due to COVID-19 public Health Crisis

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Trenton NJ, At 2:00 p.m. today‬, Governor Phil Murphy will issue an executive order concerning the COVID-19 public health crisis, which will impose the following restrictions to slow the spread of the virus:
-Closure of ALL pre-K, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities ‪beginning 3/18.‬

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BREAKING: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Impose an 8 p.m. shutdown-time at eat-in bars and restaurants

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Ridgewood NJ, Governors Andrew Cuomo, Phil Murphy and Ned Lamont on a conference call this morning with reporters from their three states synchronized on an action plan to impose an 8 p.m. shutdown-time at eat-in bars and restaurants in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco says there are 42 “presumptive positive” cases of COVID-19 Identified

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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that there are 42 “presumptive positive” cases of COVID-19 identified in the County by the New Jersey Department of Health as of yesterday, Sunday, March 15th.

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Meals-on-Wheels

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Ridgewood NJ, Meals-on-Wheels, a private non-profit, provides meals to those who are unable to shop or cook for themselves due to age or disability. Serving RIDGEWOOD, Allendale, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Waldwick and part of Saddle River. For more information about our service, or to learn how you may help (volunteers needed), please review this website or contact us at 201.447.8295 email
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All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agency and road testing facilities will be closed effective immediately

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Trenton NJ,  New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Sue Fulton has announced that all New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission agency and road testing facilities will be closed effective immediately as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We anticipate re-opening in two weeks, on Monday, March 30, 2020.

All driver licenses, non-driver IDs, vehicle registrations, and inspection stickers expiring before May 31 have been extended by two months.

Most renewals, replacements, changes of address, and other transactions can be processed online at NJMVC.gov