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Apparently The Village of Ridgewood /Board of Ed Joint Task Force to Investigate the Field Flooding Problem Failed to Find Any Solutions

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Ridgewood NJ, in October of 2021  Superintendent of Ridgewood Schools Thomas Gorman told North Jersey Media on Wednesday that the district is still assessing the most recent damage after the Ho-Ho-kus brook flooded the RHS Stadium and Stevens Field at Ridgewood High School .He stated that  the cost of repairs to the fields from previous storms , Henri in August and Ida in September were estimated at $260,000, of which $160,000 was covered by insurance. Superintendent Gorman then stated , “The Board of Education and the Village Council have agreed to form a joint task force to investigate this problem and explore possible solutions,”

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Ridgewood Public School Fields Both Turf and Grass are Closed until Further Notice

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Ridgewood NJ , according to the  Ridgewood Public School district all fields both turf and grass are closed until further notice . That includes this weekend and beyond if needed . Teams will be notified of alternative arrangements.

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College Enrollment Down 2.9 Million Students, but Revenue up $15.2 Billion

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Ridgewood NJ, enrollment in US colleges and universities has sharply declined over the last decade, but does that mean schools are seeing less revenue from tuition? 

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Deanne J Dunne Memorial Scholarship

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Ridgewood NJ, whether you knew Deanne or not, you won’t want to miss this night! Join us for fabulous music, dancing and drinks while celebrating her life and raising funds for for the Deanne J Dunne Memorial Scholarship. Deanne embodied kindness and generosity in every aspect of her life. Her legacy of compassion and selflessness continues to inspire us. Deannes empathy and genuine concern for others helped to ease the burdens and brought solace to many. She was an example of humanity’s finest qualities. Deanne was very involved in the Ridgewood school system She did everything from being on the HSA board as treasurer and president at both Travell and BF. She served on federated as well. Her work for the district was endless . This scholarship will be awarded to a RHS senior candidate who embraced the qualities of kindness, generosity and compassion for others while making RHS a better and brighter place to be. Please join us at our home on October 28!

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Ridgewood Board of Education Candidate Abruptly Leaves One of Ridgewood’s Largest Community Groups

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Ridgewood NJ, BOE candidate Laura McKenna reacts to being called out for spamming residents with campaign emails they never signed up for.

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Despite the Rain Ridgewood High School Marching Band had a Knockout Premiere Performance of “Of Fae in Forests”

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Ridgewood NJ, even though it was indoors due to the rain, Ridgewood High School Marching Band had a great premiere performance of “Of Fae in Forests”! From the performance of our show, to our family demonstration (showing a family member how to march, conduct, play a percussion instrument or spin a flag!), to our AMAZING potluck dinner in the Camps Center, it was a great way to kick off our competitive season!

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Four Ridgewood High School Seniors Named Semi-finalists for the National Merit Scholarship

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Ridgewood NJ, Four Ridgewood High School seniors have been named semi-finalists for the National Merit Scholarship. Jaywu Jun, Emily Jung, Nathan Kotchkin, and Gia Liu all have been recognized  which makes up less than 1% of all high school seniors.

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Ridgewood High School Senior Graduating Early to Join National Champion UCLA

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Ridgewood High School senior Isabella Winn is one of the top soccer midfielders in the state with the uncanny ability to make a difficult game look easy. She sees openings that others can’t and swoops in to win ball battles that others won’t. She is graduating in January to get a head start in college with the defending national champion UCLA Bruins.

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League of Women Voters to Host Candidate Forum for the Ridgewood Board of Education on October 18th

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Ridgewood NJ, the League of Women Voters will host an important Candidates Forum for the Ridgewood Board of Education on October 18th. Questions from the audience can be accepted at the Forum that evening, or sent to [email protected]. up to 48 hours prior (7:00 p.m. 10/16/23).

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UPDATE: McKenna and Mcdhedlishvilli Use Private and Confidential Ridgewood School Directory for Campaign Purposes

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Hi! It’s come to my attention that a post on your blog accuses myself and Julie Mchedlishvili of using HSA mailing lists for our tiny 400-person newsletter, and that this information has been spread on social media.

This is completely untrue. I have no access to any HSA mailing lists. The names on this 400-person list came from our gmail contact list of friends, family, and people who may have been included in joint emails in the past. One person asked to be removed from the list today, we apologized, and we quickly accommodated his request.

I would appreciate your help in keeping information on the Internet truthful and accurate. Thank you, Laura McKenna

 

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Ridgewood NJ, We have learned that certain candidates for the Board of Education are using confidential contact information in a school directory to send email and text blasts promoting their campaigns.

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School Ethics Commission New Jersey Department of Education

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Ridgewood NJ, the School Ethics Commission is a nine-member body with the power to issue advisory opinions, receive complaints, receive and retain disclosure statements, conduct investigations, hold hearings, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents as it may deem necessary to enforce the School Ethics Act.   School Ethics Commission Members are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.  The Commission is established in the New Jersey Department of Education. The Commission holds its Meetings every month on the fourth Tuesday, except for the December meeting. Commission meetings are held in the Department of Education Building, 100 Riverview Plaza, First Floor Conference Room, Trenton, New Jersey.  Click here for directions to the Trenton location.

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Ridgewood Board of Education: The Future of Lower Hawes fields and Orchard field

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board of Education held a vigorous discussion on the Ridgewood field policy led by Hyunju Kwak, Vice President. The  Fields Committee: Village Council, BOE, and Sports Teams meet  on September 12th; meeting are held first Tuesday of month at 7am and they are open to the public. Next meeting is October 3rd.

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Ridgewood BOE Presents Tradition of Excellence and Ashby Award

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From left to right: BOE President Michael Lembo, Ashby Award recipients Dana Higgins and Linda Diorio, Tradition of Excellence Award winner Nadine Macolino, and Superintendent Mark Schwarz.

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Ridgewood Nj, the Ridgewood school board presented the Tradition of Excellence Award which recognizes an exceptional support staff member, which includes secretaries, paraprofessionals, custodians, maintenance and food service personnel. The award has been part of the Ridgewood community since 2014. This year’s Tradition of Excellence Award recipient is Nadine Macolino, Secretary at Glen School.

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Ridgewood BOE President Mike Lembo Defends Committee Appointment Amid Conflict of Interest Questions

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Board Of Education (BOE) meeting on September 18th took an unexpected turn when the issue of personnel committee appointments led to questions about the potential conflict of interest surrounding President Mike Lembo’s involvement. The scrutiny centered on Mr. Lembo’s decision to create a new committee and appoint himself to it, subsequently resulting in the appointment of his live-in partner to a district position as a substitute confidential secretary.

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WalletHub Study: New Jersey Ranks as the 5th Most Impacted by the End of Student Loan Payments Moratorium

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Ridgewood NJ, with federal student loan interest having resumed on September 1 and payments required again starting in October, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States Most Impacted by Student Loan Payments Moratorium Ending.

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