
VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Village Hall Court Room – 7:00 P.M.

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Village Hall Court Room – 7:00 P.M.

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Village Council Regular Public Meeting Agenda
Village Council meetings are now available with participants at remote locations, connecting to conferencing software provided by zoom.us or by telephone.
Members of the public are invited to view meetings live using Zoom, which also allows them to “raise a hand” and contribute with voice and video when they are invited to do so during Public Comments as well as during Public Hearings during the meeting. Continue reading VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 12, 2023 7:30 P.M.

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Ridgewood NJ, movies and fairytales tend to teach us that once those wedding bells have run, it’s happily ever after for the couple. However, it turns out that it’s not just a fantasy – according to a survey commissioned by Mixbook and carried out by QuestionPro, 88% of married couples in Minnesots reported being blissfully happy in their relationships.

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Ridgewood NJ, Easter in the Park – April 8, 2023 – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Memorial Park at Van Neste Square sponsored by Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce – There will be a live band, face painting, an Easter egg hunt, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, and other fun activities.
Continue reading This Weekend in Ridgewood ,Easter in the Park

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Ridgewood NJ, Since taking office in January of this year, one of Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos’ many official duties has been to preside over all open public meetings of the Ridgewood Village Council, including managing the public comment segments of those meetings.

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Ridgewood NJ, for those of you who wish to look at the Paul Vagianos Mayor Facebook page, you will now be able to see all the comments that citizens write in response to Mr. Mayor’s self-aggrandizing posts. This was not the case until midday on Thursday April 6. Prior to that, our mayor, who is supposedly an attorney, was circumnavigating the law by selectively hiding comments that did not fit his prescribed narrative of what a great guy he is.
Continue reading All Comments are Now Visible on Paul Vagianos Mayor (of Ridgewood) Facebook Page

As more and more people turn to vaping as an alternative way to consume nicotine, we must take a critical look at its growing popularity. Vaping has become one of the most talked-about topics in both the medical and general communities alike, with a polarizing opinion on its safety and efficacy. It’s no secret that the industry is booming, and there has been an influx of products hitting the market. Also, vaping has become a mainstay in the culture of many social circles, especially among adolescents and young adults. Here are some of the issues that we should consider when evaluating vaping and its potential impact.
Continue reading Examining the Growing Popularity of Vaping: A Comprehensive Review

Eggs are a staple food in many households around the world, but have you ever stopped to consider where your eggs come from and how the chickens that lay them are treated? The debate over cage-free vs. free-range eggs has been a topic of discussion among consumers, farmers, and animal welfare advocates for years. While both options offer alternatives to traditional cage confinement, there are distinct differences between the two.
Continue reading The Debate Over Cage-Free vs. Free-Range Eggs: What You Need to Know

One of the most important processes in our lives is water treatment. Without it, we would not have access to clean and safe drinking water. From city-wide systems to small-scale home treatments, there are a number of ways that water can be treated for use. Here are four interesting facts about water treatment that you may not know.
Continue reading Top Interesting Things You Should Know About Water Treatment

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has seen a significant uptick in reports of fraud involving identify theft and scam schemes (phone, email, and in-person). We recommend that all our residents stay vigilant by monitoring their credit activity and to use extreme caution when dealing with parties attempting to receive a payment for any purpose. Before sending any payment, it is recommended to confirm with the company or agency directly if there is in fact a balance due.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Police Warn of a Significant Uptick in reports of Fraud Schemes

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Ridgewood NJ, on March 28th, the Ridgewood Police Department received reports of catalytic converter thefts from residents on Corsa Terrace and Lincoln Avenue. The crimes occurred overnight on 3/27 – 3/28. The Ridgewood Police Detective Bureau is investigating the incidents.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Report Multiple Catalytic Converter Thefts on 3/27 – 3/28

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Continue reading Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos Downplays Dangers of PFAS Chemicals

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Continue reading Ridgewood EMS March member of the month Mary Hefferan

They call it the seven-year-itch for a reason: the fact is, falling in love is not that hard. Staying in love? That is an entirely different issue. You could feel like the luckiest person in the world when you first start to feel butterflies. But as time passes, we learn about our partners’ routines and responses. They begin to feel…safe. However, being predictable might be dull. Of course, this does not imply that all relationships will end in divorce, but many lose their initial spark. Make couple’s night a part of the spice that keeps things interesting if you want to maintain the newness of your relationship for a longer time—possibly even forever.