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NJ Transit New Years Eve Travel Guide

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Ridgewood NJ, Tuesday, December 26 – Friday, December 29 trains will operate on a modified weekday schedule with certain Northeast Corridor morning peak period trains canceled and additional late morning trains operating on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines. Rail customers are encouraged to visit njtransit.com to check rail timetables for details and travel before 9:00 a.m. on these days when ridership is lighter, if possible. Buses and light rail lines will operate on a weekday schedule. Select PABT bus routes will have more frequent service operating inbound to PABT on some lines during the late morning hours and outbound from PABT during the early and late evening hours. Consult timetable or visit view the holiday service guide for details.

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Elevate Your Smoking Ritual with These 6 Easy Tips

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After a long day at work or school, it is nice to settle in and begin your smoking ritual. If you have been doing the same smoking ritual for a while now and you are looking to elevate your experience, check out these six easy tips to bring your smoking sessions to another level. 

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Securing Your Footprint in Ridgewood, NJ

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When people set down roots in Ridgewood, NJ, they’re not just signing a lease or buying a piece of property; they’re weaving their story into the tapestry of the town. And as much as we’d like to think we’ll be around to enjoy it all forever, the truth is, life’s got its limits. That’s where getting your estate and legacy in order comes in. It’s about making sure that whatever you’ve built and cherished in Ridgewood, from the red-bricked family home to that nest egg you’ve been feathering, ends up in the right hands when you’re no longer around to care for it yourself. It’s about leaving behind a legacy that reflects all the hard work, love, and care you’ve poured into your life.

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Ridgewood Parking Permits on Sale at the Reception Desk, in the lobby of Village Hall

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Parking Permits are now being sold at the Reception Desk, in the lobby of Village Hall. You must bring your driver’s license and vehicle registration(s) for the car(s) you wish to register for a parking permit.

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Village of Ridgewood Christmas Tree Pickup Starts January 2nd

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Ridgewood NJ, Christmas Tree Pickup , the Ridgewood Parks Division will be picking up Christmas trees, with a Tuesday/Eastside and Thursday/Westside pattern with trees being picked up on the Eastside of the Village curbside, not in the street on Tuesdays January  2nd , 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Trees will then be picked up on the Westside of the Village curbside, not in the street on Thursdays, January 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th.  Please remove all ornaments and lights from the Christmas trees and do not place the tree in a plastic bag.
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Village of Ridgewood Leaf Collection is a Wrap

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Ridgewood NJ, a reminder from the Village Manager Keith Kazmark, fall Leaf Collection Season in Ridgewood is now complete. While never a perfect science, our streets crews worked every day (including weekends) to get the job done. Any additional leaves may be bagged and brought to the recycling center. Please do not push additional leaves curbside as they will not be picked up and will inhibit snow removal operations. The Village of Ridgewood is currently in enforcement mode.

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USPS Operation Santa Letter Adoption

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Washington DC, you can answer letters to Santa Claus,   if you are interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season? You can now adopt a letter written to Santa by going to USPSOperationSanta.com. In response to customer requests, this is the first time the U.S. Postal Service has opened the program before Black Friday.

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Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” Tonight December 23rd

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood blog will once again sponsor Ridgewood’s Annual “Festivus” on December 23rd. Since 2009 the Ridgewood blog has sponsored the nations number one Festivus celebrations . The “Festivus ” starts at sundown.

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Ridgewood Firefighter Retires After 27 Years

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Firefighter Lt. Matthew Ramge is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service to the Ridgewood Fire Department.

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Village of Ridgewood Adds a New Parking Enforcement Officer

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark the Village has hired a new Parking Enforcement Officer, Gavin Im. In July of 2023 the Village hired two parking enforcement offices.

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Village of Ridgewood offices will be closed on Friday, December 22 & Monday, December 25, 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, all Village offices and departments will be closed on Friday, December 22 & Monday, December 25, 2023 in observance of the Christmas Holiday and on Monday, January 1, 2024 in observance of the New Year’s Holiday.

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Over 300,000 New Jerseyans Spend Christmas Alone

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  • 1-in-5 New Jerseyans face a lonely Christmas. 
  • Christmas Day ranked as the worst to spend alone, followed by personal birthdays.
  • Interactive map showing festive loneliness in each state.

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Loneliness is more than a silent battle for millions of Americans; it’s a public health concern with serious mental and physical side effects. During the holidays, this issue is magnified. The festive season, a time synonymous with togetherness, can be isolating for those who find themselves alone, making the cheer a reminder of solitude.

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FTC: Avoid Recovery Scams After East Coast Storm Damage

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the FTC , scammers will follow the record-setting winds, rainfall, and storm surge that have left thousands of East Coast residents, from Florida to Maine, under water or without power. As the waters recede, scammers will try to take advantage of people doing their best to recover, trying to steal money and personal information. So how do you protect yourself and those around you?

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