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Reader Blames Current Council for the Elks club purchase, the library’s proposed “beautification” and the throwing away money on the useless Schedler house reconstruction

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” This Council has been totally responsible for the purchase of the Elks club, the library’s proposed “beautification” and the throwing away of massive amounts of money on the totally useless Schedler house reconstruction. And, if they had deigned to side with the citizens of the Village’s suit, they would have been able to put some reasonable halts to the over construction agreed on by the previous Council. They have happily been tossing money around as frequently as the prior Council while saying “they were doing the will of the people” which is just one of their many fabrications as to why things are being done that have clearly been opposed by the current residents of Ridgewood. “

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Reader says,” Forget your village, this is a town transitioning into a small city. Think Hackensack, Montclair etc…”

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” Those who still do not understand what is happening to RW are too naive or to put it in better terms idiots. Open your eyes and see what monsters are being built right in CBD. This is just the beginning. More will spread out all over town. Have you noticed how much of RW tree inventory has been depleted the past year? Have you noticed the monstrosity going on on the other side of RT 17? I really hate how this VC is treating us on this. What vision feedback are they asking for from residents? Their plans are being implemented already. Why do they insult us this way? They don’t care about our opinion, they just see us as cash cows for town’s coffers. We have no say in anything. And if some of us can’t take this and decide to leave RW, so what? Some other NY transplants will replace us and the tax $$$ will continue pouring in. Forget your village, this is a town transitioning into a small city. Think Hackensack, Montclair etc. And for all the bullshit about plastic bags, plastic straws and other feel good campaigns , the fact that trees are being cut in volumes just goes to show the hypocrisy. It is all about business and political power. “

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Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing a truck-mounted spraying mission in Ridgewood October 2nd

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County Mosquito Control will be performing a truck-mounted spraying mission to control adult mosquitoes using Scourge Aduliticde in Ridgewood on Wednesday October 2nd.

These applications will be performed between the hours of 3-6 AM. In the event of rain during those hours, the operation will be postponed until Thursday October 3rd. Please keep windows closed and pets indoors during the operation as well as the 2 hours after. For more information and possible updates please visit

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Ridgewood Library Reimagine : Layaway plan

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by Steve Kim

Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Library Reimagine is a form of layaway plan to the scale of 8,000,000 dollars.

Village guarantees the project cost and Library then pays as it can without specific time guidelines. Holy moly!

There is no intent or plans to raise sufficient donations in advance of the project start. And as I noted, the chances of Ridgewood getting the full or any amount of the to be applied NJ Library grant isn’t good.

Let’s wake up here because Village (we) can be on the hook for a lot for the visions of few. Time for a serious reality check.

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Ridgewood Car Thief Nabbed

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Ridgewood NJ,  the Ridgewood Police report a Paterson man faces charges after they say he stole four cars, burglarized four unlocked homes and broke into numerous unlocked vehicles in Ridgewood over the last few months.

John Johnson, 32, was arrested Wednesday following an investigation launched by village detectives into the incidents, which were reported between July 10 and Sept. 15. The investigation reveal that unlocked homes and vehicles were specifically targeted, while locked ones were bypassed.

Johnson was charged with four counts of motor vehicle theft, four counts of burglary, one count of conspiracy to commit burglary, two counts of theft of movable property and one count of eluding a law enforcement officer. He is currently being held at Bergen County Jail. 

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Reader says ,” this place is gonna look like Hackensack”

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” It’s amazing how so many individuals are so arrogant. How they think they can just walk off the sidewalk into a road without looking how stupid can you be. You got to be the biggest Dummy too do that. That’s for the walkers. For the drivers speed limit should be changed in the CBD. It should be 15 mph. And the damn New Jersey transit buses should not utilize Ridgewood Avenue at all. Let them Use Franklin Ave., Maple Avenue, maybe move the bus station This is not going to work when all these apartment buildings are done we are just too congested. If you think people are getting hit now you just wait and see you have buildings being built right on top of the road on Broad Street Chestnut St., Franklin Avenue and then Maple and Ridgewood Avenue. This place is gonna look like Hackensack. “

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Hudson Street Parking Garage Ground Breaking Ceremony September 7th at 9am

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Hudson Street Parking Garage Ground Breaking Ceremony September 7th at 9am.

The Hudson Street parking lot will be closed beginning on 8/19/2019 through June 2020 for the construction of the Hudson Street Garage.  During the construction, the sidewalk along the parking lot will be closed.  All pedestrians must use the sidewalk along the church side of Hudson Street.  Hudson Street will be open to vehicles during the beginning of the construction, but will be closed for a period of 6-8 weeks, during the day, in late 2019/early 2020. 

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Village of Ridgewood Council Meeting Schedule

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Ridgewood NJ, The upcoming Village Council meetings are on the following dates/times:

            September 4, 2019 – Work Session – 7:30 p.m.
            September 11, 2019 – Public Meeting – 8:00 p.m.
            September 25, 2019 – Work Session – 7:30 p.m.

The Village Council meetings are open to the public, with Public Comments at both the beginning and the end of every meeting.  They are broadcast live on both Optimum (Channel 77) and Fios (Channel 34), can be viewed as a livestream on the Village website, and can also be viewed after the meeting on YouTube (connect through the Village website). 

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Reader calls , “These pathetic little groups of usually 12/20 people continue (as evidenced here ) to broadcast their narrative of anything “Trump negative “ and as such the fake news is more than happy to oblige”

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“These pathetic little groups of usually 12/20 people continue (as evidenced here ) to broadcast their narrative of anything “Trump negative “ and as such the fake news is more than happy to oblige. The only thing that gets accomplished here is that these far left emotionally disturbed fruit cakes continue to widen the divide within their own party and are only making it that much easier for Trump in 2020. This is how stupid these people are thinking that impeachment is actually going to happen regardless of what their own party bosses are trying to tell them….It’s not going to happen. Get a grip on reality”

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Village Council Congratulates Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 on the 100th Anniversary of their Charter

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Village council congratulates the American Legion Post 53 on the 100th Anniversary of their charter.

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The Council offered a thank to the members of American Legion Post 53 for their service to our country and for continuing to work to ensure our veterans and fallen heroes receive the respect and dignity they so selflessly earned and deserve.

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Ridgewood Water Wins by Losing

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Ridgewood NJ, a three judge appellate court panel has affirmed the 2017 ruling in favor of the three municipalities in their suit against Ridgewood Water for excessive rate hikes during the 2010 -2012 time period .

It is however very unclear if rate payers will receive any relief . The appellate court confirmed the factual findings made by the original judge Perez-Friscia stating they were supported by substantial credible evidence.

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Reader suggests ,”feel free to drive on over there during the night and take these people to your home for food and shelter. Of course you won’t. It’s something “we” should do”

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“Please feel free to drive on over there during the night and take these people to your home for food and shelter. Of course you won’t. It’s something “we” should do. For someone who is retired, I find it remarkable you’ve made it so far and haven’t figured out life’s issues. Yes, there will always be people who fall through the cracks and if we lived in a perfect world, where everyone did their best, was honest, and tried their hardest, we probably could solve all these problems. If Ridgewood started a program to help these people, do you have any idea just how many more would flock here knowing that there’s free stuff to be had? Sorry buddy, but life is a little competitive and it’s that way for a good reason. White privilege guilt is already becoming way too much of a thing with Liberals.”

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HISTORIC DAY FOR THE RIDGEWOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT!

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Ridgewood NJ, Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Ridgewood , the VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD invites you to the GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY of the new RIDGEWOOD PARKING GARAGE on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at 9:00am .

Please come with your cameras to the Hudson Street Parking lot (corners of S. Broad and Prospect on Hudson St.) (across from Mt Carmel Church)   Following the ceremony, you are invited for coffee at The Table at Latona’s – 26 E. Ridgewood Avenue (next to Haagen Daz) .

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PSE&G Road Work Starting Today August 7th at Valley Hospital

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Ridgewood NJ, Road work starting tomorrow at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood .

–Line work by PS&G will require one of The Valley Hospital’s two entrances off North Van Dien Avenue, as well as portions of the avenue, to be closed each day from Wednesday, August 7, to Friday, August 9, per the schedule below. These entrances will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

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