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Ridgewood NJ, immediately after her election, Winograd is painting a much different picture — one of dubious, straightforward deception. Pre-election Winograd promised a youth athletic field and walking path at Schedler Park. At the last Village Council Meeting, Post election Winograd announced her plan to level Schedler Park with a massive adult 90ft field, permanent lights and the largest netting possible.
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, Five (5) Ridgewood High School students escaped serious injury when their Nissan Pathfinder crashed head on into a utility pole as it rounded a curve on a narrow street near the high school. The late Friday afternoon, 01/27, crash triggered a massive response by local police, fire, and EMS units. One (1) passenger was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital for further evaluation. All others were released at the scene to parents. A flatbed tow truck removed the totaled Pathfinder from the scene. The pole was deemed unsafe by a PSE&G Electric Division troubleshooter and scheduled for immediate replacement. Ridgewood Police at the scene did not indicate whether any summonses would be issued in connection with the mishap.
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Ridgewood NJ, when we first noticed this Closed Session item printed on last Wednesday’s Village Council meeting agenda, we thought nothing of it. Just some minor housekeeping we thought.
Continue reading Is the “Normal” Ridgewood Village Council’s honeymoon over already?
photos courtesy of Ridgewood Emergency Services
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Emergency Services over the past few days, has held two different training sessions at their headquarters. TIES members took part in bi-annual first aid training, and our Special Operations members practiced how to utilize our Inflatable Emergency Shelter.
Continue reading Ridgewood Emergency Services Holds Train Sessions for Teens in Emergency Services
Germs are a major concern for everyone these days. We have been through a pandemic and don’t want to go back into another one, so it makes sense that people are looking for ways they can eliminate germs, viruses and bacteria in their homes and feel safer where they live.
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Ridgewood NJ, The new & “normal” Village Council reviewed a proposed development plan for the former Schedler property on Wednesday night. Presentation of the plan to the Council was made by Village Engineer Christopher Rutishauser.
Continue reading “Normal” Ridgewood Council not happy with plans for Schedler Park?
Our living spaces define us in more ways than one. How you decorate your home can tell people a lot about you. More importantly, how you decorate your home can have a profound impact on how your mental state as well.
Continue reading 8 Interesting Tips for Decorating Your Outdoors
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Ridgewood NJ, PSE&G announced today that it is lowering gas bills for its residential customers effective Feb. 1, 2023.
Continue reading PSE&G to Cut Gas Bills for its Residential Customers Effective Feb. 1, 2023
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
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Ridgewood NJ, two (2) students being transported from Midland Park to Paramus on a mini school bus escaped injury when their bus collided with BMW SUV in Ridgewood late Wednesday morning, 01/25. The crash occurred just after 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of East Glen Avenue and Northern Parkway. Neither driver involved in the mishap was injured. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. Ridgewood Police issued one (1) summons in connection with the incident. Ridgewood Fire Department firefighters were dispatched to mitigate a crash related fluid spill.
Continue reading No Injuries in Late Morning Crash Involving a School Bus in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood Nj, according to the National Weather Service there is a chance of snow before 1pm, then rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, snow, and sleet after 4pm. High near 42. Light east wind increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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Ridgewood NJ, It has come to our attention that a current member of the Ridgewood Village Council is now making use of an election campaign related Facebook page to communicate with Village taxpayers. If we recall correctly, in the State of NJ, there are strict rules in place for ensuring the openness and transparency of such actions (using social media for official communications).
Continue reading Campaign related Facebook Page used to communicate official Ridgewood business?
THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
JANUARY 25, 2023
7:30 P.M.
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Ridgewood NJ, it seems Ridgewood is not the only town to have pickleball issues; mayors across the country are trying to cope with the pickleball craze. Whether it’s debating court times, or dealing with noise complaints, as the sport’s popularity skyrockets demands for new Pickleball facilities, and dealing with paddle-toting attendees at council meetings have become the new norm.
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Ridgewood NJ, we strongly disagree with the notion that it’s okay for members of the Ridgewood Village Council to vote “Yes; I approve” when one of their respective friends is up for the award of a taxpayer funded professional services contact, or in line to be hired for a salaried Village position.
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Ridgewood NJ, from the Ridgewood Water Facebook page on January 24th 2023 :Please be advised that an emergency hydrant repair this morning on Newcomb Road in Ridgewood required Ridgewood Water staff to flush a significant volume of water. The flushing caused a change in the typical directional flow of water, thereby producing discolored water in parts of the service area. Discolored water has been reported across Glen Rock and as far north as Steilen Avenue in Ridgewood.
