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Ridgewood NJ, FEMA will be sending a Disaster Survivor Assistance Team to Ridgewood on Saturday, September 25, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. FEMA will set up on the patio area, between the Library and Village Hall, to assist residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Ida.
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Ridgewood NJ, Volunteer Program Feed the Frontlines and Helping Those in Need funded through the HealthBarn Foundation 501c3 by public donations in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic was awarded the 2021 NJ Governor’s Jefferson Medallion, known as the Nobel Peace Prize of Volunteerism, for outstanding community service as a volunteer group on September 12, 2021 at the Grounds for Sculpture, Trenton, NJ. There were 12 finalists for the Volunteer Program/Group category and Feed the Frontlines was selected to receive the prestigious Jefferson Medallion. Team members accepting the award for over 400 volunteers included Stacey Antine, MS, RDN, Founder, Director of the Foundation, Paul Vagianos, owner It’s Greek to Me and Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur who also spearheads the county’s Food Security Task Force. The Jefferson Awards, founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Senator Robert Taft, Jr., and Sam Beard, is America’s top honor for public service. For 46 years, the Jefferson Awards have honored a who’s who of American change makers and more than 50,000 community volunteers.
Hybrid bikes have been around for many years now and are popular for their ability to function on multiple types of terrains easily. You can either use it as a road bike or hit the gravel road or take it to mountain trails, it will give you a smooth ride for sure. Nevertheless, you do have to keep in mind that most hybrid bikes are not suitable for heavy-duty mountain riding or racing activities. Hybrid bikes combine the lightweight structure of a road bike while having a strong body to absorb the shock of an unsmooth surface.
It’s not always easy to take care of our parents when they grow older. They may need help with basic tasks like paying their bills, taking a bath, or cooking dinner. But they also need emotional support and communication from us, which is equally important in making them feel loved and cared for.
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Ridgewood NJ, the national Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING.
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Ridgewood NJ, cost estimates to clean-up the flood damaged artificial turf at Maple Field (owned by the Village of Ridgewood) have not yet been submitted to the Village Council for review and approval. It is believed Village Council members will discuss this issue during their scheduled October 6 Public Work Session, and formally approve clean-up expenses at their scheduled October 13 Public Meeting.
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Ridgewood NJ, Melanie Hooban kicked off her campaign for Village Council with a laundry list of what the Hooban for Village Council campaign is all about:
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Planning Board hosted the first of four Work Sessions on the new Master Plan .
For anyone who could not attend, or would like to review the presentation again, the Planning Board has posted the document under their new Presentations page.
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Ridgewood NJ, By a 3-1 vote during Wednesday night’s Village Council Work Session, Council members rebuffed calls (no pun intended) for allowing public comments to be made remotely during their open public meetings.
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Council Candidate Melanie Hooban said in a post on Facebook , “When someone promises “Invigorate our Central Business District, while maintaining Ridgewood’s Small-Town Charm” please be sure of what that means to them and to you.’
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Due to global warming, the world’s climate is becoming extremely unpredictable. Irregular weather conditions are now a part of our lives, from Indian summers in the British Isles to snowstorms in Texas. You need to make sure that you adhere to the government’s advice on reducing your emissions. You also need to make sure that you’re prepared for unexpected changes in the weather, especially if you live in an area that’s prone to hurricanes or tornadoes.
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THE RIDGEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKSHOP AGENDA
September 22, 2021
7:30 P.M.
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Hot dogs are a classic American food staple. They’re simple to make and easy to eat and you can’t have a summer BBQ without them. But when you just stick with plain hot dogs, they get boring really quick! Of course, you can put some ketchup and mustard on there, but you can do so much more! If you want to surprise your guests at your next summer BBQ, you will have to try harder and make those hot dogs a bit more interesting. In this article, we’ll explore six great toppings that add flavor to your ordinary hot dog.
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Ridgewood NJ, fewer than one-third of Americans now expect a stronger economy a year from now, and nearly half think it will be worse.
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Ridgewood NJ, at 7:30 pm our Ridgewood Planning Board is hosting a public meeting on our new Master Plan. We will be answering your questions about the process and providing information regarding what to expect as we move forward with the new plan.
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