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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, in Ridgewood, Releases Engagement Statistics For their High School Youth Ministry Program for the 2022-23

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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, in Ridgewood, releases engagement statistics for their High School Youth Ministry Program for the 2022-23 program year that just ended:

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Got COVID-19 tests you didn’t order, It’s a Scam !

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Ridgewood NJ, unordered COVID-19 tests and bills arriving at your doorstep. What’s going on? It’s another scam targeting people with Medicare. Here’s what to do if you get billed for tests you didn’t order.

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Ridgewood Police Department: Updated PSE&G Paving Schedule

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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Ridgewood Police Department , due to weather the following is an updated paving schedule from PSE&G. Also be advised that in an effort to complete road resurfacing efforts before the start of the school year there will be paving ON SATURDAYS.

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Petition to Save Schedler Making the Rounds

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Hello! Over the weekend, the NJ Star Ledger published an article titled “Turf Wars Raging as N.J. Residents Face Off Over Replacing Grass with Artificial Fields.” Additionally, CBS News New York visited Ridgewood yesterday and covered the topic in their evening news segment and put it over social media (1+million followers), highlighting the ongoing battles surrounding artificial turf fields in New Jersey communities. They focused on Ridgewood as the main news hook given the atrocity of artificial turf on historic property and potential destruction of our green environment and Revolutionary War artifacts.

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Ridgewood Water Coordinates with PSE&G to Replace Lead Service Line before Road Work is Completed

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Ridgewood NJ, Over the next several days, Ridgewood Water is working hard to complete more than a dozen lead service line replacements on Beechwood Road ahead of the scheduled road paving. Working in collaboration with PSE&G’s contractor, the paving is being rescheduled for the end of next week to provide our crews with enough time to complete all of the service line replacements. The replacements and paving should be completed by Friday August 18th. We thank the residents of Beechwood Road for their patience while we work to rehabilitate these service lines and bring a smoother road surface to this neighborhood, as well as thank PSE&G for collaborating with us to allow this important work to be completed.

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Disadvantages and Dangers of Artificial Turf Fields

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Ridgewood NJ, Artificial turf fields have gained popularity due to their durability, low maintenance requirements, and year-round usability. However, they also come with several disadvantages and potential dangers:

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North Jersey Masters Progressive 8-week Learn-to-run Program

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Ridgewood NJ, North Jersey Masters progressive 8-week learn-to-run program sponsored by the North Jersey Masters. Our dual certified running coach and member volunteers will support you through every step of your journey.

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How to Protect Your Assets During a Divorce

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Getting a divorce is almost always a challenging and stressful experience for everyone involved. On top of the emotional toll it may take, the process of getting a divorce can have a catastrophic impact on a person’s money and assets, particularly when it comes to high-value assets such as real estate, equities, and retirement funds. In this article, we’ll discuss a few different ways to protect your assets in the event that you and your partner decide to divorce.

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Falling Tree Leads to Intermittent Power Outages in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, a large, privately owned shade tree located in the 300 block of Grandview Circle, Ridgewood fell across a 3-way intersection during a heavy rainstorm on Monday afternoon, 08/07 causing electric service and communications outages in nearby neighborhoods. No injuries were reported in the calamity. Ridgewood Police, Ridgewood Fire Department, and Ridgewood Emergency Services personnel responded to the incident along with repair crews from PSE&G’s Electric Division, Verizon, and Optimum.

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How to Identify Pests Early and Secure Your Home

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As a homeowner, you already know how important it is to protect your home from pests. They can spread diseases, damage structures, contaminate food sources, and cause general discomfort and distress. While most people may assume that pest control only comes into play when spotting an infestation or hearing strange noises within the walls of their home, early detection is key!

Identifying pests early with Turner Pest Control can help you prevent further destruction down the road and stay one step ahead of a possible problem. In this blog post, we will discuss essential steps for recognizing potential issues in order to secure your home now and into the future.

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Former New York Mets Ed Kranepool Will Be Appearing at Bookends in Ridgewood Thursday, August 10th

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Ridgewood NJ, former Met and Member of the 1969 World Champion New York Mets Ed Kranepool will be appearing at Bookends Thursday,  August 10th @ 6pm. Kranepool will be Signing his book: THE LAST MIRACLE .

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT to Discuss nonconforming use variance for Auto Body Shop South Broad Street

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

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Ridgewood Merchants See Uptick in Traffic and Business First Weekend after Pedestrian Plaza Discontinued

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Ridgewood NJ, so this weekend was the first weekend since the pedestrian mall was discontinued and the central business district was jumping . The village seemed to have its old swagger back . Customers seemed to be able to find parking spaces , the annual  sidewalk sale seemed to draw them in in big numbers . Takeout , pickup and drop off flourished.  The weather moderated and many local merchants made their numbers for the first time in a while. All the amazing events in Van Neste park are still taking place and many restaurants saw overflow crowds in the evening.

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Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron loses her cool at August 6 “Destination Ridgewood” events +Trash can FAIL

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Ridgewood NJ, Several readers of The Ridgewood Blog reported observing Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron in quite an agitated state during portions of the Sunday, August 6 “Destination Ridgewood” events.

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