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Ridgewood Village Hall remains in full lockdown mode

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Ridgewood NJ, Village Hall remains in full lockdown mode. Village Manager Heather Mailander estimates that taxpayers MAY be able to enter the building sometime in early July. The installation of sneeze guards at service counters is reportedly underway, but progressing slowly. Building permits are being delivered to applicants outside in the patio area. Police services remain available 24/7 via an emergency phone located at the parking lot entrance to Village Hall.

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Mobile COVID-19 Testing Comes to Graydon Pool Parking Lot in Ridgewood

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Ridewood NJ, Community mobile testing resumes on Monday June 22nd in Ridgewood offering both COVID-19 saliva diagnostic and COVID-19 antibody tests. The COVID-19 saliva diagnostic test is available to all residents and the COVID-19 antibody test is available for those who have previously tested positive as well as first responders and healthcare workers. The test site will be open from 9-10am for first responders/healthcare workers and from 10 am – 2:15 pm for the general public.

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Village of Ridgewood Building Department Accused of Playing Favorites with Restaurant Reopening Paperwork

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…the fly continues to hear accusations of playing favorites with restaurant reopening paperwork, it seems some central business restaurants are getting quick approval while other remain ignored ,reinforcing the the Village’s anti business reputation …

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7 Ways Learning a Musical Instrument Benefits You

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Seldom do young people draw enjoyment from learning to play musical instruments anymore; the days of children playing instruments seem to be waning away, rather they spend their time glued to screens and playing video games. Even so, you should endeavor to cultivate a love for instruments and music in your children, as they can be a fantastic way to spend your time and you can draw real enjoyment from them. Schools still teach the playing of instruments in their curriculum, so you can find out which instrument your child likes and teach them that. Or perhaps you just like to play musical instruments, so in that case, here are some ways learning to play a musical instrument can benefit you!

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UPDATE : The Kasschau Memorial Shell’s summer program Kicks off June 23, 2020

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Ridgewoood NJ, The Kasschau Memorial Shell’s summer programs will begin on June 23, 2020 with a performance by the Moonlighters!.  The programs will be performed every Tuesday and Thursday night through early August. The programs will begin at 8:30 p.m. and are free to the public.  Please bring a chair or blanket and we encourage you to wear a mask and social distance your chairs on Veterans Field. 

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Dating in Ridgewood or How a Villager Can Find Love Online

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One of the most difficult things to do in Ridgewood is to find love. There are a lot of reasons why, but the most important thing to focus on is that they don’t have to stay that way. You can and should use an online dating site to make it completely possible for you to meet singles from your area that will help you reach your romantic goals. Here’s what you need to know to be more successful with dating in this area!

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the fly has learned that the Village of Ridgewood is Harassing Restaurant Owners over Permits

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…the fly has learned that Village officials form the building department have been walking around the central business district and threatening all the restaurant owners that they will send the cops over if you don’t have their permit hanging in their place of business . Meanwhile permit processing is very slow and backed up , yet the Village still has time to walk the downtown to badger restaurant owners ?

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Village of Ridgewood Master Plan – Draft

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Ridgewood NJ, Thank you to those who have reviewed the Draft of the Village of Ridgewood Master Plan – Section 1: Our Village, Our Future and submitted your feedback through the Comment Form! To encourage more people to review and comment on the draft of this important document, we are providing an alternative approach to commenting and are extending the due date to Tuesday, June 30.

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Ridgewood Project Pride Beautifies Central Business District in Time for Reopening

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Ridgewood NJ,  Project Pride put in the hard work over the weekend beautifying our downtown just in time for the reopening . Project Pride Committee is responsible for the summertime floral hanging baskets, the winter’s illuminated kissing balls, presentation of the HomeScape Awards, and maintenance of local pocket parks and seasonal garden plantings.

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Ridgewood Water Stage 2 water restrictions are still in effect

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Water is reminding that Stage 2 water restrictions are still in effect.

Speaking of water there have been several complaints from customers of Ridgewood Water, water quality and drink-ability  . The issue should become even larger as the high density housing comes on line.

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Curbside Pickup for Public Libraries

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an Administrative Order which permits libraries to allow curbside pickup, beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15. The order also clarifies rules affecting a number of different businesses.

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Updated Primary Election information:  The Primary Election will be held on July 7, 2020 and will be conducted by mail-in ballot

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Ridgewood NJ, Updated Primary Election information:  The Primary Election will be held on July 7, 2020 and will be conducted by mail-in ballot and by voting in a few polling places for those with disabilities.  If you have a disability and need an accessible ballot, please contact the County at (201) 336-7020 or you may go to your assigned polling place, which will provide access to an in-person accessible voting device on Primary Election Day.  If you do not have a disability and you choose not to vote on a Mail-In Ballot and show up to one of the limited number of Polling Places on Election Day, only Provisional Paper Ballots will be available to cast your vote. The ADA compliant Voting Machine is only for voters who have a disability.

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Ridgewood Garbage pickup will remain curbside, through July 10, 2020

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Ridgewood NJ, Garbage pickup will remain curbside, through July 10, 2020 with rear yard garbage pickup resuming on July 13, 2020.  Please remember that curbside garbage must be placed in a covered barrel, to prevent access to the garbage by animals, keep the streets clean, and protect our employees.  Please check your garbage pickup schedule in the Village calendar or by going onto the Village website (www.ridgewoodnj.net) and clicking on “My Services Lookup”.

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All Village of Ridgewood Offices and Departments will Continue to be Closed to the Public, until Further notice

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Ridgewood NJ, All Village offices and departments will continue to be closed to the public, until further notice.  We have ordered items to provide a safe environment in our Village offices for both Village employees and the public, and once those items are received and installed, we will be able to open to the public.

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Ridgewood Parking Kiosks and Meters will be back in use Today June 15, 2020

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Ridgewood NJ, Parking kiosks/meters will be back in use on June 15, 2020.  As a reminder, the rates are $1/hour in the lots and $1.25/hour on the street. Kiosks take credit cards or coins. Parking kiosks have replaced most of the meters, but there are still 15 minute meters at the beginning of each side street, off of East Ridgewood Avenue.  Parkmobile may also be used at parking spaces, by downloading the app.