The Ridgewood Blog Brings a Free Market Laissez-faire Point of View to Local, New Jersey State and National Issues.
file photo
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp of Washington NJ, Flood Advisory has been issued for parts of Northeast New Jersey, including Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union counties. Residents should prepare for urban and small stream flooding due to excessive rainfall.
Continue reading Flood Advisory in Effect for Northeast New Jersey Until 9:15 PM
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, a new front has opened in New Jersey’s education wars, as left-leaning Boards of Education shift their focus from curriculum control and parental authority to discrediting private schools. The latest example comes from the Westwood and Township of Washington Board of Education (BOE), where recent comments by Board President Jason Garcia appear to take aim at private education and the growing number of parents opting out of public schools.
Continue reading New Jersey’s Education Battle: Public Schools vs. Private Education
the staff of the Ridgewood bog
Twp. of Washington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 58-year-old JED D. PHYKITT of Dalton, MN, formerly of Twp. of Washington, on charges of sexual assault. The arrest was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, on Wednesday January 22, 2025 the Township of Washington Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Beech Street for a reported suspicious package. The package was a brown cardboard box which came from an overseas address and was unexpected by the resident. Due to the nature of the call, Beech Street was closed and nearby houses were evacuated. Washington Township Fire Department, Washington Township Ambulance, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, Bergen County Sheriffs K9, Bergen County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad and Bergen County Hazmat were dispatched as well.
Continue reading Suspicious Package Investigated in Twp. of Washington
Continue reading Township of Washington Police Department Search for Burglary Suspect
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court against 59-year-old PATRICK J. CAMILLI of Washington Township, NJ in connection with his recent conviction for the 2021 murder of Mary E. Huber.
Continue reading Twp. of Washington Man Gets Life For 2021 Murder
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, the Township of Washington Police Department announces the arrest of Benjamin P. Ritter former Village of Ridgewood (VOR) parking enforcement agent on December 5, 2024. Pursuant to a court–authorized order to search and seize weapons that was issued by the Bergen County Superior Court, Township of Washington Police Officers located and seized a variety of illegal weapons and high–capacity magazines from the residence of Benjamin P. Ritter on December 5, 2024, including:
Continue reading Assault Weapons, Seized From Twp. of Washington Man Busted With Child Porn
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, on Tuesday December 3, 2024 Pascack Road will be closed from approximately 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the area of Ell Road due to a sewer line tie in for new construction.
Please follow the posted detours and allow for extra travel time. As always, please check all of our social media platforms for real-time updates.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of BENJAMIN P. RITTER, 23, of Washington Township, NJ, on the charge of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck.
Continue reading Twp. of Washington Man Charged With Possession of Child Porn
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp of Washington NJ, Twp of Washington Police remind residents with the impending rain to clear all storm drains of leaves and debris and not dump leaves in any of our waterways as mandated by Township ordinance. Link: https://www.
Continue reading Twp. of Washington: Reminder to Clear Storm Drains Especially During Leaf Season!
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, according to Twp. of Washington Police a coyote has recently been sighted near Colonial Boulevard and S. Chestnut Street, prompting a reminder to stay cautious, especially if you have pets or young children. While coyotes are usually wary of people, they may venture into residential areas in search of food, so it’s essential to take steps to keep your family and pets safe.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, The Township of Washington Police Department wants to inform our residents that Colonial Boulevard will NOT BE CLOSED to vehicle traffic on Halloween, October 31, 2024. Once again, there will be NO STREET CLOSURE.
Continue reading Halloween Street Closures and Mischief Night Curfew for Twp of Washington
file photo of Teaneck Fire
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has issued a Stage 3 restriction on open burning. This restriction states the following:
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Twp. of Washington NJ, several Bergen County mayors are rallying behind a small but significant change that could ease major traffic congestion near a Garden State Parkway exit. The proposal centers around allowing right turns off Exit 171 at Glen Road in Woodcliff Lake, a change that officials say could greatly improve daily commutes for residents in the surrounding areas.
Continue reading More Bergen County Mayors Push for “Traffic Fix” at Garden State Parkway Exit 171
