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Ridgewood NJ,on April 1st Chestnut Street was closed between Robinson Lane and Franklin Avenue due to a water main break. Crews from Ridgewood Water are on the scene.
Continue reading Ridgewood Water Makes Quick Work of Chestnut Street Water Main Break
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Ridgewood NJ, according to NASA looking directly at the Sun, except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks its bright face, can be extremely dangerous and cause severe eye injury. Specialized eye protection for solar viewing is essential.
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey may not find itself in the path of totality for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, but residents will still witness a significant partial eclipse.
Continue reading The Last Total Solar Eclipse in New Jersey Occurred in January 1925
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Ridgewood NJ, around 10:25 a.m. on Friday morning, an earthquake struck New Jersey, with its effects felt across much of the state as well as parts of Connecticut, Philadelphia, and New York. While the magnitude of the earthquake has not been officially reported, preliminary estimates suggest it may range between 4.0 and 5.0, with some estimates indicating 4.7 to 4.8.
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Ridgewood NJ, This is what some of The Ridgewood Blog’s loyal readers and others have to say about Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos’ insistence on taking part in discussions about a matter that directly impacts his restaurant business (expenditures associated with dining corral safety):
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Continue reading Emmanuel Church Revives Community Pasta Dinner Tradition
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood will be hosting a Shred day on Saturday! Come to the Graydon Pool parking lot on Saturday, April 6, 8:00 am to noon, with a maximum of five boxes of confidential documents. You don’t even have to get out of your car! Visit the Village website for more details.
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Ridgewood NJ, earlier this week the Village filed letters of intent to apply for two Bergen County grants: a $235,000 grant to upgrade the lighting at Veterans Field and a $599,335 grant for restoration of the pedestrian tunnel at the Ridgewood Train Station. “We are committed to aggressively pursuing grants for our parks and public works,” said Village Manager Keith Kazmark.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department personnel responded to mitigate a reported hazardous condition at 39 East Ridgewood Avenue on Thursday morning, 04/04. Aluminum flashing from the roof of a commercial structure had torn loose during overnight winds. One (1) piece of the flashing had fallen to the sidewalk below, and another was still suspended overhanging the sidewalk. Ridgewood firefighters used a ground ladder to access the roof and secure the suspended piece of flashing. The fallen piece was removed from the scene by a member of the Village’s Sanitation Division. No injuries were reported. Ridgewood Police officers provided pedestrian and traffic control while firefighters worked.
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Ridgewood NJ, high winds took down several large trees and power lines in the Village of Ridgewood . A tree was downed at Belmont and Hamilton .
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Cities across the U.S., including high-profile ones like Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, are grappling with significant air pollution due to traffic congestion. This issue, however, isn’t confined to these metropolitan giants; it’s a widespread challenge that impacts numerous cities nationwide. Internationally, some cities have pioneered the innovative approach of instituting car-free days, contributing to a marked improvement in air quality. While city authorities have yet to adopt such measures, there might be an untapped readiness among its citizens to embrace change.
Continue reading Poll: Half of New Jerseyans Support Car Bans
safety is always third priority
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Ridgewood NJ, at the April 3 Village Council worksession, the subject of dining corrals was discussed. The Village Manager indicated that there is a POSSIBILITY of switching from concrete blocks to more decorative bollards as a means of protecting diners.
Continue reading Ridgewood Village Council Discuses Dining Corral Safety
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Ridgewood NJ, A Wind Advisory is now in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Thursday for portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York.
Continue reading A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory in Effect for Bergen County
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Ridgewood Nj, the Village has experienced a series of infrastructure setbacks this week and for a change its was not sports field flooding.
Continue reading Water Main Break and Power Outage Rock Ridgewood
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