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What Your Gutters Are Hiding: Debris, Damage, and Drainage Disasters

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Your gutters are one of the most underrated components of your home’s exterior. They quietly do their job—channeling rainwater away from your roof and foundation—until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, what often goes unnoticed is just how much trouble neglected gutters can cause behind the scenes. From debris buildup to structural decay, what seems like a small maintenance task can quickly become a costly issue.

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Metal Roofing Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction for Modern Homeowners

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Metal roofing has made its mark across residential and commercial landscapes in recent years. Despite its rising popularity, myths surrounding this material continue to circulate—misconceptions that can deter homeowners from making informed decisions. Whether you’re building a new home or considering a roof upgrade, understanding the facts behind these myths is essential.

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Invisible Invaders: How Pests Exploit Everyday Household Habits

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Most homeowners believe pest invasions happen suddenly—a mouse seen darting through the kitchen or a trail of ants appearing overnight. But in reality, pests are opportunists. They don’t just arrive unannounced. Instead, they wait for small, often unnoticed habits to create the perfect conditions for infiltration. From the way we manage food storage to how often we clean drains, many day-to-day practices unintentionally invite unwanted guests into our homes.

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Ridgewood Councilperson Siobhan Winograd offered sound, Motherly Advice to Selected Student Interns

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Councilperson Siobhan Winograd offered sound, motherly advice to selected student interns , and that advice, as reported publicly by an intern during Wednesday night’s Village Council meeting, was – “what bag [handbag] to buy.” Yep. You read it right.

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Despite “full steam ahead” proclamation from Village, NJDEP puts brakes on Schedler project review scheduled for Juneteenth

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Ridgewood NJ, in response to written comments submitted to NJDEP by multiple Ridgewood taxpayers (NOT VILLAGE OFFICIALS) about the appropriateness of NJDEP scheduling a meeting of the Historic Sites Council on Thursday, June 19, a recognized national holiday (Juneteenth), Ms. Elizabeth Dragon, a NJDEP Assistant Commissioner, NJDEP has informed those taxpayers of NJDEP’s plans to reschedule the meeting.  “Alternative dates“ are being reviewed right now as per Ms. Dragon.

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New Jersey Is 2025’s 5th Best State for Working Dads

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With Father’s Day approaching and 94.3% of married dads working last year compared to 72.3% of married moms, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads, as well as expert commentary.

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16th Season of The Ridgewood Guild’s Movies in the Park , Kicks off with Viva Las Vegas – Wednesday June 11 at 9 PM

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Ridgewood NJ, welcome to the 16th season of The Ridgewood Guild’s Movies in the Park! Enjoy a complimentary movie under the stars on selected Wednesday evenings during the months of June, July, and August.  We start rolling when the sun goes down…approximately 9:00 PM in June and July and 8:00 PM in August. This year, “Lion King” will be our special event! Look for a performance by the HeART in Motion dancers, enter our Trivia Contest and win prizes, enjoy complimentary ice cream and candy. Fun for the whole family!  Meet us in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square. Bring a chair or throw down a blanket and enjoy!

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Ridgewood Officials and Residents Unite to Tackle Car Thefts and Public Safety Concerns

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Community Engagement Highlights the Growing Auto Theft Crisis in New Jersey

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Ridgewood, NJ — Last week, Ridgewood Police Chief Forest Lyons joined the 40th District Legislative Team—Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Chris DePhillips, and Assemblyman Al Barlas—at a neighborhood meeting to address rising concerns about car thefts, bail reform, and overall public safety in the community. Organized by local residents, the forum provided an opportunity for open dialogue, community feedback, and transparency from law enforcement and elected officials.

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Load Cell Control Solutions for Complex Weighing Systems

Accurate measurement is key in several industries nowadays. There are objectives of weighing systems in different sectors. Its role can be objective, and it has become crucial in ensuring accuracy. The load cell is one of the basic elements in these systems. 

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Ridgewood Public Schools Heat Illness Prevention guidelines for Excessive Heat for Artificial Turf

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Ridgewood NJ, what are the Ridgewood School system protocols  for excessive heat for artificial turf and what would trigger safety measures?
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Ridgewood Soccer Coach Let Go After Raising Concerns About Artificial Turf Field Project

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Amy McCambridge, a longtime Ridgewood soccer coach and Marine Corps veteran, says she was let go from her position with the Maroons Soccer Club after she spoke out about the borough’s plan to install artificial turf at the Schedler property.

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Ridgewood’s Fuzziest Fugitive: Black Bear Spotted Roaming Suburbs Like a Furry, Four-Legged Tourist

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Ridgewood NJ, if you’ve been wondering why your trash cans are suddenly under siege and your neighborhood Facebook group is buzzing more than usual, it might be because a black bear has been living its best suburban life right here in Ridgewood.

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The Village of Ridgewood Feels it’s Smarter then the Average Bear

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Move over Yogi Bear, the Village of Ridgewood thinks it’s smarter than the average bear — and it’s got the legislation to prove it.

In a bold move sure to ruffle feathers (and maybe some fur), Ridgewood has officially banned wildlife feeding on private property, becoming the first municipality in New Jersey to take your backyard buffet off the menu. Yes, that includes bird feeders. Yes, even the cute ones. Especially the cute ones.

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Ridgewood Eagle Scout to be Recognized on June 15, 2025

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Ridgewood NJ, Mathias Taebin Nguyen-Van-Duong, a senior at Ridgewood High School, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout—the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America. He is the son of Seulhee Ku and Eric Nguyen-Van-Duong of Ridgewood. Troop 7 will formally recognize his accomplishment at a ceremony on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2:30 PM at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood.

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Village of Ridgewood Mayor Promoting Party Politics in Violation of the Faulkner Act ?

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Ridgewood NJ ,”Deja vu all over again” in 2016 we asked , correct me if I am wrong is this not a violation of the Faulkner Act, the Village of Ridgewood was established as a non partisan town . Why is the mayor promoting partisan politics?

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