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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood blog has chronicled Ridgewood’s War on Pickleball which seems to have cooled somewhat . Municipalities nationwide are grappling with the seemingly limitless demand for pickleball courts — and blowback from neighbors who complain the constant smack-smack-smack is VERY LOUD.
Continue reading Ridgewood Not Alone in its War on Pickleball
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Ridgewood NJ, Sunday (06/25) afternoon’s thunderstorm reeked havoc of sorts in Ridgewood when two (2) primary electric wires fell to the ground and caught fire on West Glen Avenue near Oak Street. One or both of the smoldering wires also fell onto active NJ Transit railroad tracks, reportedly damaging some critical signaling equipment, which in turn caused train cancellations and extensive delays on NJ Transit’s Bergen & Main Lines. Local power outages were also reported; most notably traffic control devices at several major intersections in Ridgewood were darkened until portable generators were put into place at each of them. The good news was that police received no reports of storm related injuries or significant property damage. West Glen Avenue was closed between North Maple Avenue and Upper Boulevard for an extended period to facilitate utility company repairs.
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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood received a very nice “Thank You” email today from Healing Meals, one of the organizations that receives the donations from our monthly food drive.
Continue reading Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Monthly Food Drive Receives a Big Thank You
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Ridgewood NJ, known for its products like Post-Its, 3M reached a settlement with US cities and towns over their public water supplies that have been contaminated by “forever chemicals” . 3M agreed to pay between $10.3B and $12.5B over a 13-year period, depending on the number of water systems that are found to be toxic.
Continue reading UPDATE: 3M agrees to pay up to $12.5B in ‘forever chemicals’ lawsuit
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Ridgewood NJ, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood, is urging parishioners to not reply to text messages from Father Ron requesting a favor. Father Ron would never communicate such a need in that manner.
Continue reading Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood Warns Parishioners of Text Scam
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Ridgewood NJ, according to PSE&G preparing for natural disasters before they strike will ensure that you and your home are safer. The good news is that there are many minor home improvements you can make to protect yourself. Learn about common disasters in each region and how to prepare.
Also, prepare an emergency toolkit now to protect your home, family, or business before something unexpected happens.
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 47
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday 6/21/2023: “B” Shift members of Ridgewood Fire Department’s dive team conducting our annual summertime dive drills at Graydon Pool. These drills allow our dive team to remain comfortable with the procedures and equipment in case our services are ever needed in any body of water within the Village. Non-divers also drill on guiding the divers underwater via line tendering, assisting with and maintaining equipment, and using the Aquaeye, our underwater sonar radar. Drills are conducted annually in coordination with Graydon Pool staff and lifeguards.
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Ridgewood NJ, while the Village Council spent some where around $60,000 for new “squirrel proof” garbage cans to spruce up the downtown ,contrary to popular belief they don’t empty themselves . The fact is the central business district continues to look shabby due to the lack of routine maintenance . Residents ask where are the street sweepers , and with the pedestrian mall every weekend street cleaning is needed now more than ever.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood: The Streets Don’t Clean Themselves
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Ridgewood NJ, June 20, 2023, at Graydon Pool, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced his new Safe Swimming Strategy to help prevent drownings and protect our children and families in pools, especially during the summer months.
Nowadays, businesses must make their products and services more accessible – particularly for people with disabilities. Fortunately, a range of options are available to open up your business for people with different needs. From implementing technology solutions to tailoring transitions within the store, making your space more inviting to all customers is easier than you think! This blog post will look at some simple hacks you can put into practice to make your business more accessible for everyone — including those with disabilities. Read on to learn more and start building a welcoming environment today!
Continue reading Make your business more accessible for people with disabilities with these tips
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Ridgewood NJ, join the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce at the Grand Opening of the Farmers’ Market this Sunday, June 25th at 8:30 am at the Ridgewood Train Station on the West Side of Town. Any questions please email us at [email protected] or call 201-445-2600.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ State Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips in partnership with the Ridgewood YMCA and Social Services Association is hosting a food drive on Friday, June 23 from 9:30am-12pm. There will be two drop off locations – one at the Ridgewood YMCA at 112 Oak Street and one at Assemblyman DePhillips’ legislative office at 201 Franklin Avenue in Midland Park. There is also an option to donate to the food drive online up until next Friday.
Continue reading NJ State Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips Joins Up with the Ridgewood YMCA and Social Services Association Hosting a Food Drive on Friday
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Ridgewood NJ, the longest day in North America, in terms of daylight hours, typically occurs on or around June 21st each year. This date marks the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when the Earth’s axial tilt is most inclined toward the Sun. On this day, the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky and daylight hours are at their maximum.
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Trenton NJ, legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin M. Corrado that protects the lives of newborn babies was approved by the New Jersey Senate.
Continue reading Senate Clears Corrado “Safe Haven” Bill Protecting Newborn Babies
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Ridgewood NJ, members of our staff say they routinely witness violations of Stage II water conservation regulations and routinely report such violations to Ridgewood Water (@ 201-670-5500, extension 2271), but nothing seems to change.
