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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water has switched to auxiliary power in locations throughout the water service area that are out of power.
To maintain pressure for firefighting, all Ridgewood Water customers are asked to please conserve water during this period.
Water Saving Tips can be found on the Ridgewood Water website, water.ridgewoodnj.net, under the Conservation tab. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Parks and Shade Tree Divisions, along with the Streets Division, are working diligently to remove the downed trees from the streets. They will continue to work during the day and into the evening, until all streets have been cleared. CAUTION: ALWAYS ASSUME ANY WIRE ON THE GROUND IS LIVE AND STAY AWAY! CALL PSE&G AND IDENTIFY ITS LOCATION SO THAT THEY CAN SEND SOMEONE TO CHECK IT. Downed trees which are caught in wires will be attended to after PSE&G has determined whether or not the wires are live.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Heather A. Mailander , there are several ways to have your storm debris disposed of, which are as follows:
*Put out storm debris with your regular yard waste pickup.
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Continue reading Tropical Storm Isaias Takes its Toll on Ridgewood and the Surrounding Areas
By Charles Stampul
Ridgewood NJ, This is a crystallization of points made by front-line medical professionals critical of media coverage of and government response to Covid 19 including Dr. Dan Erickson, Dr. Artin Massih, Dr. Simone Gold and Dr. Drew Pinsky.
Continue reading 4 Myths About Covid-19 Driving NJ to Bankruptcy
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Ridgewood NJ, a new study says roads in New Jersey are among the worst in the nation. According to a new report , “The analysis by CoPilot, a car-shopping app, found that out of all the states, New Jersey ranked third-worst for roads in the U.S., underneath only Rhode Island (47.9%) and California (46.2%). Georgia (6.1%), Tennessee (8.6%) and Florida (8.7%) have the best road conditions. In New Jersey, 42.4% of all major roads are in poor condition, compared to the national average of 26.4%. New Jersey also has 8.2% of interstates/freeways, 39.2% of arterials and 58% of minor arterials in poor condition.”
Continue reading Roads in New Jersey are Among the Worst in the Nation
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Ridgewood NJ, The rash of protests in Ridgewood have left a lot of residents scratching their heads trying to figure out where have we all gone wrong. A reader summed it up after every protests residents are asking themselves”Yes we paid $115 million in a school budget and this is what we get?”
Continue reading Yes we paid $115 million in a school budget and this is what we get?
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Ridgewood NJ, Protests across the U.S. including Ridgewood over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police could be a “seeding event” for more coronavirus outbreaks, CDC Director Robert Redfield warned lawmakers in June.
Redfield told the House Appropriations Committee that he would like to see people who took part in the protests get tested for the virus in the next few days.
Continue reading CDC Recommends Ridgewood Protesters Get Tested For COVID19
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for this afternoon and evening.
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 102 expected.
* WHERE…Western Passaic, Eastern Passaic, Western Bergen and
Eastern Bergen Counties.
* WHEN…From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
Hunting is the best sport one could practice out in the open. If you’ve watched hunting documentaries or know someone who frequently goes on hunting trips, then you surely know how exciting it can be, especially when you become part of a hunting community where all members can share their enthusiasm and knowledge. However, getting started with hunting can be a bit intimidating, especially with the overwhelming amount of information you’ll find on the internet. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
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Trenton NJ, Today, Airbnb announced action to crack down on party houses throughout the state of New Jersey. As part of this, 35 listings across New Jersey that have received complaints or otherwise violated our policies on parties and events have been either suspended or removed from the Airbnb platform.
This move follows Airbnb’s previous ban on party houses and commitment to safe and responsible travel. While the vast majority of hosts in New Jersey take important steps to prevent unauthorized parties – like establishing clear house rules, quiet hours, and communicating in advance with their guests – our actions today address the small minority of hosts who have previously received warnings about hosting responsibly. The suspensions were communicated to the hosts beginning yesterday.
Continue reading Airbnb Initiates House Party Crackdown in New Jersey
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Ridgewood NJ, frustrated by the Governor’s refusal to loosen restrictions on restaurants for indoor dining, Senator Joe Pennacchio today proposed legislative action to address the stalemate that is suffocating the state economy.
Pennacchio implored the Senate to adopt an amendment to S-766 to allow restaurants to follow appropriate precautions and open their doors to indoor customers immediately.
Continue reading Democrats Block Attempt to Open Restaurants for Indoor Dining
